Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 19,058 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.


0.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
3.48
Pierre G. Parlato knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Mercer.
4.18
Denny Kromkamp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.11
Fernando Viana clumsily knocks into Edmundo Guerrero. The referee brings Fernando Viana to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.09
Stefano Agliardi breaks forward. Stefano Agliardi flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Hall. Andy Hall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Dalglish but he's offside!
15.30
Ricardo Montero comes in with a late challenge on Pierre G. Parlato. The referee calls over Ricardo Montero and shows him a yellow card! Pierre G. Parlato stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.13
Denny Kromkamp hacks Yann Agboh from behind! The referee warns Denny Kromkamp to calm down! Yann Agboh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.10
Stefano Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Montero controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Montero makes a probing pass to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Hall. Andy Hall makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Yann Agboh is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
22.16
It's a corner kick. Andy Hall kicks a low ball out wide. Denny Kromkamp strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.20
Andy Hall makes a high pass forward. Denny Kromkamp shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Denny Kromkamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.26
Denny Kromkamp flicks a high pass forward. Colin Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Dalglish edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Colin Dalglish provides some space. He shoots at goal but Yann Agboh is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
27.45
Andy Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
28.27
With great vision, Andy Hall plays the ball forward to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos hits a low pass to Andy Hall. Andy Hall comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
33.55
Carlton Mercer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Carlton Mercer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero shoots from long range but it flies wide!
34.47
Fernando Viana threads a neat ball through to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.53
Nikolas Dittmann makes a simple pass to Pierre G. Parlato. Pierre G. Parlato shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.14
Carlos Postiga sees Fernando Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Viana controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Silvio Faria through on goal. Silvio Faria takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
39.26
Nikolas Dittmann threads the ball through to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.04
Edmundo Guerrero sees Colin Dalglish in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Dalglish shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.57
Ricardo Montero flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez plays a one-two with Colin Dalglish and rushes in on goal... Julian Jimenez rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Penafiel kick off and get the second half underway!
47.45
Kevin Walker passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Stefano Agliardi. Stefano Agliardi knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fernando Costa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
48.53
Ivar Van Wonderen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ivar Van Wonderen whips in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
49.16
Fernando Viana knocks the ball forward to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from David Charlton keeps it out!
53.14
Fernando Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
54.21
Kevin Walker pushes mid-way up the pitch. Kevin Walker darts forward. Kevin Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Penafiel!
59.13
Valerien Daylly flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Faria deftly passes the ball to Carlos Postiga, releasing him through on goal. Carlos Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.52
Pierre G. Parlato catches Edmundo Guerrero on the ankles. The referee brings Pierre G. Parlato to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Guerrero runs off the knock.
65.05
Pierre G. Parlato clumsily knocks into Ricardo Montero. Pierre G. Parlato is warned by the referee again! Ricardo Montero runs off the knock.
66.04
Alexandre Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Valerien Daylly controls it well on his chest. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Walker.
69.13
Colin Dalglish hacks Nikolas Dittmann from behind! Colin Dalglish is given a warning by the referee! Nikolas Dittmann stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.37
Colin Dalglish hacks Pierre G. Parlato from behind! Colin Dalglish is given another warning by the referee! Pierre G. Parlato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.50
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.27
Denny Kromkamp decides to run forward with the ball. Denny Kromkamp whips in a cross ball towards Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.13
Stefano Agliardi threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero sees space and advances. Ricardo Montero shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.44
Carlos Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. With a superhuman jump, Valerien Daylly connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Charlton with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
22.5%
51.2%
26.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Postiga of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.David Charlton (GK)
7
2.Carlton Mercer (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Walker (DEF)
8
4.Stefano Agliardi (DEF)
7
5.Ricardo Montero (MID)yellow card
6
6.Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
7
7.Andy Hall (MID)
6
8.Denny Kromkamp (MID)
7
9.Colin Dalglish (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Alejandro Campos (ATT)
6
11.Julian Jimenez (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jose Assou (DEF)
0
13.Kevin James (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
0

1.Fernando Costa (GK)
8
2.Yann Agboh (DEF)
7
3.Ivar Van Wonderen (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Veloso (DEF)
6
5.Nikolas Dittmann (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Postiga (MID)goal scored
9
7.Fernando Viana (MID)
7
8.Pierre G. Parlato (MID)
6
9.Silvio Faria (ATT)
8
10.Valerien Daylly (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Nuno Moutinho (ATT)
6
 
12.John Marshall (DEF)
0
13.Barket Strgeon (MID)
0
14.Jaime Bento (MID)
0