Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 20,039 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
2.52
0-0Craig Morrison makes a simple pass to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald goes all the way! Albrecht Buchwald makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
4.56
0-0Belenenses are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.19
Michele Pantano knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz makes a simple pass to Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.35
Tiago Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Moustapha Abdellaoui.
14.35
Sebastian Scholz sees a break and surges forward. Sebastian Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Paulo Fonseca manages to gather it comfortably.
15.47
1-0Rafael Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kostas Vangelis!
18.08
1-0Matt Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Jentsch.
24.33
1-0Michele Pantano takes it forward alone. Michele Pantano advances with the ball. Michele Pantano lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.30
Marc Seaman takes it forward alone. Marc Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Moustapha Abdellaoui who gathers it comfortably.
28.33
Fernando Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis whips in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov flicks the ball with his head. Paulo Fonseca easily smothers it.
32.01
1-0Kevin Telfer hacks Kostas Vangelis from behind! Kevin Telfer is warned by the referee! Kostas Vangelis runs off the knock.
34.58
Andre Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.04
1-0Rafael Barbosa barges into Gavin Murray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.43
Andre Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha get the second half underway!
49.50
1-0Craig Morrison clumsily knocks into Sebastian Scholz. Craig Morrison is shown the yellow card! Sebastian Scholz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.52
Michele Pantano makes a probing pass to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov whips in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.40
Tiago Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Veloso. The referee calls over Tiago Jardim and warns him to calm down! Frederico Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.22
Sebastian Scholz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paulo Fonseca!
65.25
Ricardo Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald goes all the way! Albrecht Buchwald shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Moustapha Abdellaoui easily smothers it!
69.11
Rafael Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Veloso. Frederico Veloso knocks the ball forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Fonseca who gathers it comfortably.
79.21
Antonio Rego brings the ball forward. Antonio Rego goes all the way! Antonio Rego tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.55
Fernando Reis makes a probing pass to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.18
Tiago Jardim makes a simple pass to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald goes all the way! Albrecht Buchwald tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
89.54
Tiago Jardim knocks the ball forward to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Moustapha Abdellaoui!
90.00
Andre Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
24.3%
48.6%
27%
Scorers