Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
2.10
Jerome Baker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arno Vogel. Arno Vogel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucian Enescu. Lucian Enescu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gaspar Valente.
3.48
Jerome Baker knocks the ball forward to Arno Vogel. Arno Vogel lofts in a cross ball towards Pierre G. Fabris. Pierre G. Fabris is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.08
Edgar Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Valente. Edgar Tavares is warned by the referee! Cristiano Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.53
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Covilha's defence.
15.27
Jerome Baker passes the ball forward to Arno Vogel. Arno Vogel plays a perfect one-two with Pierre G. Fabris and rushes in on goal... Arno Vogel rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.24
Muzzy Izzet passes the ball forward to Arno Vogel. Arno Vogel passes the ball forward to Pierre G. Fabris. Pierre G. Fabris shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Gaspar Valente had no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
21.48
Kevin Telfer chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim knocks the ball forward to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray shoots from long range but it flies wide!
26.50
Ricardo Barbosa hacks Lucian Enescu from behind! Ricardo Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Lucian Enescu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.04
Filipe Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, David Gomes. David Gomes threads the ball through to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.10
David Gomes takes it forward alone. David Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Guy Jbari!
38.29
Muzzy Izzet chips the ball to his team mate, Arno Vogel. Arno Vogel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucian Enescu but the linesman indicates offside!
44.22
Lucian Enescu hacks Ricardo Barbosa from behind! Lucian Enescu is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off!
48.53
Tiago Jardim hacks Muzzy Izzet from behind! Tiago Jardim is given a warning by the referee! Muzzy Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.29
Gavin Murray clumsily knocks into Otoniel Roman. Gavin Murray is shown the yellow card! Otoniel Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.08
Gene Myers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucian Enescu. Lucian Enescu flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Vogel. Arno Vogel makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gaspar Valente easily smothers it.
65.15
Gene Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Lucian Enescu. Lucian Enescu shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Gaspar Valente.
67.56
David Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.34
Jerome Baker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pierre G. Fabris. Pierre G. Fabris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Gaspar Valente is on top of it.
77.51
Ricardo Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Gomes. David Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.20
David Jentsch surges forward with the ball. David Jentsch makes a probing pass to Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guy Jbari who gathers it comfortably.
81.06
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.50
Tiago Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Valente. Cristiano Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Pierre G. Fabris of C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
32.3%
45.2%
22.6%