Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 20,463 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Tiago Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Guevara who takes it down. Ricardo Guevara lofts in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fernando Costa didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.12
Ricardo Guevara plays the ball forward to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques hits a low pass to Tiago Oliveira. Tiago Oliveira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fernando Costa gets down and covers it.
10.22
0-0Ricardo Guevara knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.40
1-0Tiago Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Guevara collects the pass. Ricardo Guevara flicks the ball to his team mate, Sami Barck. Sami Barck knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.56
Tiago Oliveira threads the ball through to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.38
1-0Cesar Ramos sees space and advances. Cesar Ramos sees David Gren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Gren rushes past Ivar Van Wonderen! David Gren takes a shot at goal. The ball bounces but comes off Pierre G. Parlato and goes wide.
22.45
Corner kick to Paços de Ferreira. Ricardo Guevara plays it short to David Gren. David Gren tries a spectacular strike but Alexandre Veloso is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
26.02
1-0Alexandre Veloso hacks David Gren from behind! The referee brings Alexandre Veloso to one side and gives him a warning! David Gren stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.07
Ricardo Guevara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sami Barck. Sami Barck whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro makes a convincing header. Fernando Costa manages to gather it effortlessly.
28.07
1-0Thomas Carvajal sees Ricardo Guevara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Guevara knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.44
Tiago Oliveira hits a low pass to David Gren. David Gren whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alexandre Veloso is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
32.41
Ricardo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Oliveira controls it well on his chest. Tiago Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Marques!
36.58
Carlos Postiga passes the ball forward to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Ramos.
39.09
2-0Cesar Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on Ivar Van Wonderen. Cesar Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Ivar Van Wonderen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.43
Alexandre Veloso threads a neat ball through to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.43
Alexandre Veloso surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Veloso shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira kick off!
48.55
David Gren flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Tiago Oliveira plays a quick one-two with Ruben Marques and rushes in on goal... Tiago Oliveira cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but Fernando Costa reads it well. Good keeping!
49.45
Ricardo Guevara knocks the ball forward to Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Oliveira. Tiago Oliveira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fernando Costa easily punches it away to safety.
57.25
Lucas Riquelme makes a beautiful solo run. Lucas Riquelme makes a simple pass to Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Costa!
67.57
Tiago Oliveira passes the ball forward to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. With a superhuman jump, Cesar Loureiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fernando Costa picks it out of the air!
77.29
Cesar Ramos gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Ricardo Guevara shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Fernando Costa manages to gather it.
81.56
Daniel Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. David Gren holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Gren plays a one-two with Ruben Marques and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from David Gren provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Fernando Costa.
83.21
Ricardo Guevara passes the ball forward to David Gren. David Gren finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.32
Pierre G. Parlato chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
14
0
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
20.3%
47.3%
32.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Guevara of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrien Llacer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Thomas Carvajal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Riquelme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ricardo Guevara (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Tiago Oliveira (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ruben Marques (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Cesar Loureiro (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | David Gren (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Sami Barck (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Denis Domi (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Ribeiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Beltran (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fernando Costa (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Yann Agboh (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ivar Van Wonderen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alexandre Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nikolas Dittmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pierre G. Parlato (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Valerien Daylly (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nuno Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Marshall (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Barket Strgeon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Bento (MID) | 0 | |