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 Maia. A crowd of 18,826 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Maia get the match underway!
2.13
Marco Grava chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Teixeira.
8.56
Marco Grava passes the ball forward to Sean Nervo. Sean Nervo whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso heads the ball goalwards. Quim Ramos easily picks it out of the air!
10.21
Tomasz Perez makes a simple pass to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Soares and rushes in on goal... Andre Teixeira shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.57
David Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Grava. Marco Grava knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.03
Jose Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.24
Francisco Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Francisco Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.24
Frederico Jesus barges into Jose Postiga. The referee calls over Frederico Jesus and shows him a yellow card! Jose Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.45
Francisco Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Francisco Pinheiro plays a perfect one-two with Marcel Arnold and rushes in on goal... Francisco Pinheiro tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Quim Ramos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.12
Jose Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.07
Marco Grava makes a simple pass to Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
32.51
Frederico Jesus makes a simple pass to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
34.53
Graziano Da Rold hacks Tobias Hanke from behind! The referee calls over Graziano Da Rold and warns him to calm down! Tobias Hanke runs off the knock.
36.36
Helder Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Jose Postiga. Jose Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Hanke. Tobias Hanke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.32
Marco Grava decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Grava lofts in a cross ball towards Sean Nervo. Sean Nervo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Quim Ramos.
44.17
Abel Tavares takes it forward alone. Abel Tavares knocks the ball forward to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off the second half!
49.54
Tomasz Perez knocks the ball forward to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Harry Bridges!
51.35
Helder Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Postiga. Jose Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.50
Abel Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Harry Bridges had no chance!! Goal for Maia!
69.09
Miguel Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.58
Jose Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Jose Postiga shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
78.22
Jose Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Hanke. Tobias Hanke shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.16
Marco Grava sees space and advances. Marco Grava whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Pinheiro of Vitória de Guimarães
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
29.1%
41.8%
29.1%