Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 16,124 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Penafiel and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.


0.00
Penafiel kick off!
3.46
Carlton Mercer threads the ball through to Stefano Agliardi. Stefano Agliardi surges forward with the ball. Stefano Agliardi skips past Jose Gomes! Jose Gomes catches Stefano Agliardi on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
9.52
Kevin Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James advances with the ball. Richard James plays a one-two with Edmundo Guerrero and advances towards the goal... Richard James comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.15
Kevin Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Fadel. Noel Fadel flicks a high ball forward to Colin Dalglish who takes it down. Colin Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
14.08
Eugenio Molowny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Marques. Abel Marques shoots from long range. David Charlton gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
20.27
Abel Marques threads a neat ball through to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente whips in a cross ball towards Abel Marques. Abel Marques outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
21.35
Edmundo Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Andy Hall. Andy Hall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.29
Andy Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard James. Richard James lofts in a cross ball towards Noel Fadel. Noel Fadel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.08
Ricardo Montero flicks a high pass forward to Colin Dalglish who brings the ball under control. Colin Dalglish sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
30.11
Abel Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Walker.
33.48
Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Richard James. Richard James takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
38.47
Kevin Walker brings the ball forward. Kevin Walker rushes past Jose Gomes! Kevin Walker strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Lucian Nanu reads it well. Great keeping!
40.12
Eugenio Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Fernandes who brings the ball neatly under control. Duarte Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Loureiro who takes it down. Jaime Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Gil Vicente kicking off!
47.00
With vision, Carlton Mercer picks a pass forward to Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero flicks a high pass forward. Julian Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Jimenez skips past Duarte Fernandes! Julian Jimenez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Lucian Nanu easily smothers it!
51.41
Carlton Mercer hits a low pass to Andy Hall. Andy Hall sees Noel Fadel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Fadel puts a great ball through but Colin Dalglish is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
53.31
Abel Marques decides to run forward with the ball. Abel Marques shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
54.05
Kevin Walker knocks the ball forward to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Hall. Andy Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Dalglish. Some good footwork from Colin Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
57.18
Eduardo Postiga sees space and advances. Eduardo Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
59.31
Edmundo Guerrero threads the ball through to Richard James. Richard James plays a one-two with Edmundo Guerrero and rushes in on goal... Richard James shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard James!
65.04
Vitor Barbosa threads the ball through to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
67.55
Edmundo Guerrero sees Richard James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard James plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Jimenez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Richard James provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Lucian Nanu.
69.33
Abel Marques advances with the ball. Abel Marques deftly passes the ball to Jaime Loureiro, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jaime Loureiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from David Charlton keeps it out!
75.18
Vasco Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Loureiro who takes it down. Jaime Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Mercer.
77.02
Ricardo Montero passes the ball forward to Andy Hall. Andy Hall finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
79.25
Jose Gomes catches Richard James in the face with his elbow. Jose Gomes is shown the red card!! Richard James shakes off the knock.
79.25
Free kick to Penafiel just outside the area...
80.24
Richard James takes a long run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
83.48
Stefano Agliardi threads the ball through to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish passes the ball forward to Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.26
Showing composure, Stefano Agliardi laces a through ball forward to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish makes a looping header on goal. Lucian Nanu manages to gather it easily.
89.02
Stefano Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Edmundo Guerrero threads the ball through to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish rushes past Eugenio Molowny! Colin Dalglish shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Lucian Nanu!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Richard James of Penafiel

Match Ratings
1.David Charlton (GK)
6
2.Stefano Agliardi (DEF)
7
3.Kevin Walker (DEF)
7
4.Carlton Mercer (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Montero (MID)
6
6.Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
7
7.Andy Hall (MID)
6
8.Noel Fadel (MID)
6
9.Colin Dalglish (ATT)
6
10.Richard James (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Julian Jimenez (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Loureiro (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
0

1.Lucian Nanu (GK)
7
2.Jose Gomes (DEF)red card
3
3.Eugenio Molowny (DEF)
6
4.Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.Vitor Barbosa (MID)
6
6.Abel Marques (MID)
7
7.Vasco Postiga (MID)
6
8.Silvio Viana (MID)
6
9.Tiago Valente (ATT)
6
10.Jaime Loureiro (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Billy Kasper (DEF)
0
13.Vasco Antunes (GK)
0
14.Alberto Jesus (DEF)
0