Match Report


Santa ClaraSanta Clara     Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ferry PienaarF. Pienaar63
G
1
G
65Harry BridgesH. Bridges
Francis SavignyF. Savigny78
D
2
D
69David VarelaD. Varela
Frederico MoreiraF. Moreira67
D
3
D
67Vincenzo SchwarzerV. Schwarzer
Paul DickovP. Dickov66
D
4
D
64Graziano Da RoldG. Da Rold
Rui RegoR. Rego64
D
5
D
63Adrien ZidaneA. Zidane
Hugo BarrosH. Barros69
M
6
M
66Frederico JesusF. Jesus
Mikael ArctopolitanusM. Arctopolitanus66
M
7
M
65Francisco PinheiroF. Pinheiro
Augustine WestA. West65
M
8
M
61Marco GravaM. Grava
Rui RamosR. Ramos64
M
9
A
69Marcel ArnoldM. Arnold
Rui BarbosaR. Barbosa72
A
10
A
68Miguel VelosoM. Veloso
Silvio VarelaS. Varela70
A
11
A
64Darius ForbesD. Forbes

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Vitória de Guimarães. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
3.39
Miguel Veloso hacks Paul Dickov from behind! The referee calls over Miguel Veloso and warns him to calm down! Paul Dickov runs off the knock.
6.44
Mikael Arctopolitanus surges forward with the ball. Mikael Arctopolitanus whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
12.53
Augustine West clumsily knocks into David Varela. Augustine West is warned by the referee! David Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.35
Augustine West chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.22
Mikael Arctopolitanus threads the ball through to Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela whips in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Harry Bridges manages to gather it comfortably.
26.28
Mikael Arctopolitanus sees space and advances. Mikael Arctopolitanus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.35
Graziano Da Rold passes the ball forward to Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus passes the ball forward to Darius Forbes. Darius Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ferry Pienaar who gathers it comfortably.
32.25
Hugo Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.04
Rui Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mikael Arctopolitanus. Mikael Arctopolitanus knocks the ball forward to Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Bridges who gathers it comfortably.
39.26
Vitória de Guimarães are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
44.05
Paul Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Barros. Hugo Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Frederico Jesus catches Rui Ramos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Ramos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.24
Frederico Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Veloso. Miguel Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.25
Vincenzo Schwarzer kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus surges forward with the ball. Frederico Jesus shoots from distance. Ferry Pienaar easily smothers it.
55.03
Frederico Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Barros. Hugo Barros takes it forward alone. Hugo Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Harry Bridges easily smothers it.
63.06
Frederico Jesus flicks 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 goes wide for a goal kick.
69.23
Vincenzo Schwarzer chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro threads the ball through to Darius Forbes. Darius Forbes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ferry Pienaar manages to keep it out.
79.39
Adrien Zidane threads the ball through to Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Forbes. Darius Forbes shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.21
Augustine West makes a probing pass to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
84.32
David Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Jesus. Frederico Jesus knocks the ball forward to Darius Forbes. Darius Forbes shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.15
Santa Clara are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
87.30
Mikael Arctopolitanus passes the ball forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa goes all the way! Rui Barbosa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Barbosa!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Rui Barbosa of Santa Clara
Match Statistics
 

Santa Clara

Vitória de Guimarães
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
24.4%
47.7%
27.9%

Scorers
Rui Barbosa 87