Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 17,959 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Belenenses kick off!
2.59
0-0Joao Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz knocks the ball forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov shoots from outside the area but somehow Albrecht Turek manages to keep it out.
3.54
Michele Pantano passes the ball forward to Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn shoots from 25 yards but Albrecht Turek is on top of it.
14.01
0-0Jon Dahl Degn makes a simple pass to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
20.37
0-0Valeriy Zgurovsky comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Pinheiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Pinheiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.33
0-0Jon Dahl Degn chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Geis. Julian Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.48
Vincenzo Schwarzer kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks the ball forward to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Geis. Julian Geis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.40
Jon Dahl Degn passes the ball forward to Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.29
Jon Dahl Degn kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Geis. Julian Geis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.34
0-0Vincenzo Schwarzer hacks Maksym Zhuravlov from behind! Vincenzo Schwarzer is given a warning by the referee! Maksym Zhuravlov stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.20
Sebastian Scholz makes a probing pass to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Schwarzer.
33.22
Joao Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valeriy Zgurovsky. Valeriy Zgurovsky kicks a strong pass forward to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Albrecht Turek manages to gather it comfortably.
34.10
De Jesus S. Cardoso makes a probing pass to Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michele Pantano.
36.55
0-0Vitória de Guimarães are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Belenenses's defence.
39.28
Michele Pantano knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Greig. Scott Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Albrecht Turek!
42.43
Francisco Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Andrade.
45.00
Francisco Pinheiro barges into Valeriy Zgurovsky. Francisco Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Valeriy Zgurovsky runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
49.56
Valeriy Zgurovsky passes the ball forward to Michael Degn. Michael Degn whips in a cross ball towards Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.31
Matt Gordon sees space and advances. Matt Gordon knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Albrecht Turek manages to keep it out.
53.22
1-0Fabio Javorcic makes a simple pass to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Julian Geis. Julian Geis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Magnus Schwarz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.19
Fabio Javorcic makes a beautiful solo run. Fabio Javorcic makes a probing pass to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Pantano.
61.40
Sebastian Scholz surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
69.38
Joao Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Greig. Scott Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Degn. Michael Degn whips in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Albrecht Turek manages to keep it out.
75.36
Joao Gomes powers a long ball forward. Michael Degn plays a perfect one-two with Maksym Zhuravlov and rushes in on goal... Michael Degn shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Albrecht Turek easily smothers it!
77.00
Matt Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Albrecht Turek!
84.01
Jon Dahl Degn takes it forward alone. Jon Dahl Degn knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet powers a header at goal but somehow Magnus Schwarz manages to keep it out.
85.16
1-0Alberto Semedo comes in with a very late challenge on Maksym Zhuravlov. Alberto Semedo is shown the red card!! Maksym Zhuravlov stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%
Scorers
| Julian Geis 53 |