Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 16,620 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
0.00
0-0Vitória de Guimarães kick off and get the first half underway!
10.11
0-0Paul Falk threads the ball through to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
12.48
0-0David Postiga hacks Tobias Höfer from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tobias Höfer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.37
0-0Petre Siperco makes a probing pass to Paul Falk. Paul Falk threads the ball through to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.34
0-0Lomano Le Saux threads the ball through to David Postiga. David Postiga makes a probing pass to Duarte Antunes. Duarte Antunes makes a great pass forward. Liam Merson runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
21.50
Petre Siperco flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Guerrero controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Guerrero sees Pedro Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Littbarski who gathers it comfortably.
22.55
0-0Duarte Antunes hits a low pass to David Postiga. David Postiga makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Duarte Antunes. Duarte Antunes shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent block by Gialuca Apa!
24.20
Tobias Höfer pushes up the pitch. Tobias Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gomes collects the pass. Eduardo Gomes plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Marques and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eduardo Gomes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Jonas Littbarski. What a great pair of hands!
26.08
Ricardo Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Sammer.
28.48
Eduardo Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marques controls it well on his chest. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Littbarski who gathers it comfortably.
32.52
0-0Petre Siperco flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Falk. Paul Falk flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marques controls it well on his chest. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
33.47
0-0Simon Sammer clumsily knocks into Bill Mowbray. The referee calls over Simon Sammer and shows him a yellow card! Bill Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.40
Simon Sammer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Simon Sammer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Simon Sammer shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
39.11
Diogo Ferreira hacks Eduardo Gomes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Gomes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.13
0-1Diogo Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Sammer. Simon Sammer chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos knocks the ball forward, putting Liam Merson through on goal. Liam Merson comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Boavista Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off the second half!
47.35
Gianfranco Albertini makes a simple pass to Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Littbarski who gathers it comfortably.
51.49
David Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Liam Merson collects the pass. Liam Merson makes a simple pass, allowing Cesar Lima to run into the box. Some good footwork from Cesar Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.53
Petre Siperco hacks Bruno Quaresma from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.58
0-2Liam Merson hacks Petre Siperco from behind! The referee calls over Liam Merson and warns him to calm down! Petre Siperco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.29
David Postiga threads a neat ball through to Cesar Lima. Cesar Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
72.09
Bill Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.32
Gianfranco Albertini catches David Postiga on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.12
Ricardo Guerrero receives the ball from a throw-in from Petre Siperco. Ricardo Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Ferreira.
77.45
0-2Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Jaouad Eloi replacing Bill Mowbray .
84.00
David Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Lima. Cesar Lima advances inside the box! Cesar Lima cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Fernandes comfortably smothers it!
87.43
Daniel Moutinho takes it forward alone. Daniel Moutinho shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
29.1%
46.5%
24.4%
Scorers
| Daniel Moutinho 87 | Liam Merson 40 Cesar Lima 51 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Lima of Boavista Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Fernandes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Moutinho (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 3. | Petre Siperco (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Ricardo Guerrero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tobias Höfer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gianfranco Albertini (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Paul Falk (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gialuca Apa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bill Mowbray (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Gomes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Javier Leon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaouad Eloi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tiago Andrade (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Littbarski (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Sammer (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Diogo Ferreira (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Lomano Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duarte Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Postiga (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Bruno Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Santos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Cesar Lima (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Liam Merson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jaime Reis (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Quim Varela (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jorge Faria (MID) | 0 | |