Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 17,785 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Vitória de Guimarães kicking off!
8.20
0-0Francisco Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.34
0-0Adrien Zidane knocks the ball forward to Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Darius Forbes. Darius Forbes shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.41
Antonio Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.39
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
20.49
Sporting Covilha are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Vitória de Guimarães's defence.
26.53
Frederico Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.30
Jorge Loureiro makes a probing pass to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.19
Tiago Jardim sees space and advances. Tiago Jardim shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
32.37
David Jentsch lofts the ball long. Gavin Murray shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.29
1-0Frederico Jesus sees space and advances. Frederico Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marcel Arnold!
36.47
1-0Marco Grava knocks the ball forward to Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Forbes. Darius Forbes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paulo Fonseca easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha kick off!
47.25
1-0Tiago Jardim barges into Frederico Jesus. Tiago Jardim is warned by the referee! Frederico Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.18
Joseph Milla controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus threads the ball through to Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Paulo Fonseca manages to gather it comfortably.
66.35
Joseph Milla chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus makes a simple pass to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.05
Marco Grava deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.53
Adrien Zidane surges forward with the ball. Adrien Zidane makes a probing pass to Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
78.18
Kevin Telfer threads the ball through to Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim knocks the ball forward to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Schwarzer.
85.37
Marco Grava kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Darius Forbes. Darius Forbes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
87.05
Marco Grava makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso shoots from long range but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
24.3%
47.3%
28.4%
Scorers