Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play AC Monza in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AC Monza appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0Belenenses start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.42
0-1Manuel Antunes threads the ball through to Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor threads a neat ball through to David Bridges. David Bridges edges inside the box! David Bridges tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AC Monza!
8.08
0-1Francisco Ferreira clumsily knocks into Ronnie Sharpe. The referee calls over Francisco Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Ronnie Sharpe runs off the knock.
14.03
0-1Carlos Viana hoofs the ball up the pitch. Francisco Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.40
Simon Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.12
1-1Silvio Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Moutinho comfortably collects the pass. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez makes a convincing header. Wonderful reactions from Syd Marsden keeps it out!
22.20
With vision, Frederico Marques plays the ball forward to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
28.12
Jeremy Van De Hor flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Viera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdinand Viera shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.15
Simon Scheffler flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Moutinho who takes it down. Jaime Moutinho shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.33
Pablo Menendez sees a break and surges forward. Pablo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.35
David Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Henderson. Richard Henderson tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.22
With a delightful solo run, Jeremy Van De Hor stretches the opposition's defence. Jeremy Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Adams. Simon Adams beats his man to it with a header. It's there!! Jaime Valente has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.41
David Bridges sees space and advances. David Bridges edges inside the box! David Bridges side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Jaime Valente. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. AC Monza have changed their lineup with Marcel Emmerlich replacing Ronnie Sharpe, Gianpaolo Lupatelli replacing Richard Henderson and Jorge Moreira replacing Simon Adams.
45.00
AC Monza kick off!
48.56
Andre Gomes hits a low pass to Jeremy Van De Hor. Jeremy Van De Hor threads a neat ball through to Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Lupatelli. Gianpaolo Lupatelli knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.13
2-2Frederico Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Ferreira who takes it down. Francisco Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Jeremy Van De Hor.
52.38
2-2It's a corner kick. Fernando Faria loops the ball over to the far post. Simon Scheffler takes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
54.30
2-2Silvio Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Syd Marsden who gathers it comfortably.
57.31
Gianpaolo Lupatelli makes a simple pass to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Lupatelli. Gianpaolo Lupatelli jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.53
2-2Belenenses have made a substitution with Roberto Moreira replacing Daniel Jardim .
61.53
2-2Simon Scheffler makes a probing pass to Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Faria. Jeremy Van De Hor hacks Fernando Faria from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
63.05
Carlos Viana makes a probing pass to Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.44
Simon Scheffler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.24
David Bridges passes the ball forward to Nigel Pearce. Nigel Pearce lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Viera. Ferdinand Viera whips the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Jaime Valente keeps it out!
77.16
Belenenses have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Martins replacing Simon Scheffler and Francisco Almeida replacing Francisco Ferreira .
81.51
Andre Gomes barges into Daniel Martins. The referee calls over Andre Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Martins runs off the knock.
85.48
Carlos Viana sees Pablo Menendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With vision, Pablo Menendez plays the ball forward to Daniel Martins. Daniel Martins finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.38
Silvio Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martins. Daniel Martins flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Almeida who takes it down. Francisco Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
28.4%
40.3%
31.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Menendez of Belenenses |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jaime Valente (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Silvio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pablo Menendez (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Simon Scheffler (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Fernando Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Francisco Ferreira (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Roberto Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francisco Almeida (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Syd Marsden (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Ronnie Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andre Gomes (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Pedro Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | David Bridges (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Jeremy Van De Hor (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ferdinand Viera (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Simon Adams (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Nigel Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gianpaolo Lupatelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |