Match Report


MaiaMaia     BelenensesBelenenses
Greg KnealeGreg Kneale Neal Bath Neal Bath
Jurek DeynaJ. Deyna72
G
1
G
67Don FergusonD. Ferguson
Jan Van BarneveldJ. Van Barneveld69
D
2
D
67Edgar JardimE. Jardim
Nicolas DiezN. Diez70
D
3
D
68Silvio JesusS. Jesus
Mykhaylo PolyanskyM. Polyansky73
D
4
D
66Diego NunezD. Nunez
Eddie LumsdonE. Lumsdon75
M
5
M
67Frederico ReisF. Reis
Jochem DassenJ. Dassen74
M
captain6captain
M
74Pablo MenendezP. Menendez
Syd GrantS. Grant75
M
7
M
68Artur GomesA. Gomes
Tommy ScalesT. Scales75
M
8
M
68Simon SchefflerS. Scheffler
Kevin GemmellK. Gemmell71
A
9
A
71Fernando FariaF. Faria
Lorenzo TurriniL. Turrini69
A
10
A
69Jaime GomesJ. Gomes
Del FentonD. Fenton72
A
11
A
78Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira
 
Eirik HolmE. Holm42
A
12
D
65Gaspar VieiraG. Vieira
Harry SmithH. Smith42
D
13
M
72Boudewijn Van Der MeerB. Van Der Meer
Arthur MilburnA. Milburn45
M
14
A
66Helder SemedoH. Semedo

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Belenenses. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Maia and Belenenses are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.


0.00
Belenenses kick off!
2.59
Diego Nunez darts forward. Diego Nunez kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Jan Van Barneveld's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
4.32
Corner kick to Belenenses. Simon Scheffler plays it to the far post. Silvio Jesus shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.29
Pablo Menendez knocks the ball forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jurek Deyna manages to gather it easily.
9.19
Syd Grant sees Kevin Gemmell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
18.48
Kevin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Lorenzo Turrini. Lorenzo Turrini deftly passes the ball to Syd Grant, releasing him through on goal. Syd Grant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.14
Artur Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.44
Syd Grant threads a neat ball through to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.53
Frederico Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria hits a low pass to Francisco Ferreira. Some silky footwork from Francisco Ferreira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Mykhaylo Polyansky's outstretched leg.
42.52
Silvio Jesus clumsily knocks into Syd Grant. The referee calls over Silvio Jesus and shows him a yellow card! Syd Grant runs off the knock.
42.52
Free kick to Maia just outside the area...
44.09
Del Fenton takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
Edgar Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Ferreira. With vision, Francisco Ferreira laces a weighted ball forward to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses have changed their lineup with Boudewijn Van Der Meer replacing Frederico Reis. The Belenenses players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Maia start the second half!
51.24
Eddie Lumsdon sees space and advances. Eddie Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lorenzo Turrini but the linesman indicates offside!
53.45
Tommy Scales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kevin Gemmell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Maia!
57.25
Showing composure, Artur Gomes picks a pass forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. With a superhuman jump, Jaime Gomes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.46
Belenenses have made a substitution with Gaspar Vieira replacing Edgar Jardim .
65.47
Artur Gomes catches Lorenzo Turrini on the ankles. Artur Gomes is warned by the referee! Lorenzo Turrini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.04
Pablo Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Faria who takes it down. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mykhaylo Polyansky.
67.42
Diego Nunez flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Menendez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Gomes who takes it down. Jaime Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.54
Belenenses have made a substitution with Helder Semedo replacing Fernando Faria .
79.15
Gaspar Vieira passes the ball forward to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Ferreira who gracefully takes it down. Francisco Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
81.01
Jochem Dassen kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Gemmell. Kevin Gemmell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
87.38
Tommy Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Syd Grant controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Syd Grant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Nicolas Diez advances with the ball. Nicolas Diez cuts inside the box! Nicolas Diez tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Maia

Belenenses
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
20.4%
42.6%
37%

Scorers
Syd Grant 18
Kevin Gemmell 53
Pablo Menendez 28
Jaime Gomes 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Syd Grant of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Jurek Deyna (GK)
6
2.Jan Van Barneveld (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Diez (DEF)
6
4.Mykhaylo Polyansky (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Lumsdon (MID)
6
6.Jochem Dassen (MID)
6
7.Syd Grant (MID)goal scored
8
8.Tommy Scales (MID)
7
9.Kevin Gemmell (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Lorenzo Turrini (ATT)
7
11.Del Fenton (ATT)
6
 
12.Eirik Holm (ATT)
0
13.Harry Smith (DEF)
0
14.Arthur Milburn (MID)
0

1.Don Ferguson (GK)
6
2.Edgar Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Silvio Jesus (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Diego Nunez (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Reis (MID)
6
6.Pablo Menendez (MID)goal scored
8
7.Artur Gomes (MID)
6
8.Simon Scheffler (MID)
6
9.Fernando Faria (ATT)
8
10.Jaime Gomes (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Francisco Ferreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Gaspar Vieira (DEF)
6
13.Boudewijn Van Der Meer (MID)
6
14.Helder Semedo (ATT)
6