Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 19,515 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Penafiel and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Penafiel kick off and get the match underway!
4.19
Artur Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Lestin. Fernando Mario Lestin passes the ball forward to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin plays a perfect one-two with Ricardo Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Marin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Veloso easily smothers it!
6.26
Alex McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Cristiano Tavares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.21
Rodrigo Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Rodrigo Quaresma runs off the knock.
14.28
Fernando Mario Lestin makes a simple pass to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.41
Pablo Farinos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.56
Artur Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mario Lestin. Fernando Mario Lestin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fernando Veloso manages to gather it comfortably.
22.30
Rodrigo Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.49
Carlos Soares takes it forward alone. Carlos Soares shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Fernando Veloso.
28.19
Penafiel are easily keeping C.F. Estrela da Amadora at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.47
Filipe Gomes makes a probing pass to Jo Cairo. Jo Cairo surges forward with the ball. Jo Cairo lofts in a cross ball towards Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
53.29
Rodrigo Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.04
Rodrigo Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Veloso easily smothers it!
57.41
Frederico Jardim barges into Cristiano Semedo. Frederico Jardim is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.48
Artur Martins brings the ball forward. Artur Martins surges forward with the ball. Artur Martins plays a perfect one-two with Ricardo Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Artur Martins shoots from just inside the box. Fernando Veloso easily smothers it.
63.30
Alex McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cristiano Tavares manages to keep it out.
65.20
Kwami Cygan makes a probing pass to Fernando Mario Lestin. Fernando Mario Lestin passes the ball forward to Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.40
Jo Cairo knocks the ball forward to Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcel Rohrschneider.
72.29
Rodrigo Quaresma decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Quaresma plays a perfect one-two with Ernesto Marin and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Quaresma cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
77.43
Alex McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.47
Rodrigo Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.15
Jo Cairo knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Frederico Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Pinheiro. Rodrigo Pinheiro threads the ball through to Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Semedo of Penafiel
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
26.1%
46.4%
27.5%