Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Vitoria Setúbal. A crowd of 20,141 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
U Madeira are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitoria Setúbal appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
U Madeira start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.56
Miguel Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros threads the ball through to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.45
Fernando Bento barges into Liam Nicholls. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Nicholls runs off the knock.
8.28
Gavin Ferguson barges into Jose Tavares. Gavin Ferguson is warned by the referee! Jose Tavares runs off the knock.
10.48
Nuno Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Nuno Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.40
Fernando Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Nunes easily smothers it!
15.56
Fernando Bento passes the ball forward to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Carlos Nunes!
18.29
Carlos Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Carlos Nunes.
21.27
Carlos Barros passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Carlos Nunes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.15
Miguel Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Nuno Pinheiro. Nuno Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
27.34
Carlos Barros surges forward with the ball. Carlos Barros tries a spectacular long range effort. Carlos Nunes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.24
Liam Nicholls decides to run forward with the ball. Liam Nicholls shoots from distance. It's there!! Artur Viana has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.41
Jose Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Quim Faria. Quim Faria heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.19
Nuno Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
42.15
Nuno Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Fernando Bento makes a simple pass to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Vitoria Setúbal kick off and get the second half underway!
48.34
Gavin Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes plays a perfect one-two with Guilherme Reis and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Lopes takes a shot at goal. Carlos Nunes easily smothers it.
49.03
Gavin Ferguson surges forward with the ball. Gavin Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Carlos Nunes!
55.04
Fernando Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodrigo Lopes!
59.18
Miguel Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Andrade.
60.05
Daniele Roberts passes the ball forward to Quim Faria. Quim Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.07
Sebastiao Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.49
Sebastiao Nascimento passes the ball forward to Quim Faria. Quim Faria tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
69.37
Sebastiao Nascimento hacks Fernando Bento from behind! Sebastiao Nascimento is warned by the referee! Fernando Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.16
Nuno Pinheiro makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Pinheiro shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.46
Sebastiao Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Faria. Quim Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.10
Jose Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Ferguson.
87.03
Fernando Bento sees space and advances. Fernando Bento plays a perfect one-two with Samuel Nunes and rushes in on goal... Fernando Bento tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
90.00
Fernando Bento sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carlos Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Lopes of U Madeira
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
23.2%
46.3%
30.5%