Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Belenenses. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Penafiel start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.19
0-0Rodrigo Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Greening. Robert Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Tavares who gathers it comfortably.
8.06
Pablo Farinos passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.18
0-0Rodrigo Sousa surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Vieira but the linesman indicates offside!
10.38
0-0Rodrigo Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Greening. Robert Greening controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Tavares easily smothers it!
20.06
0-0Miguel Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Greening. Robert Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.49
Ricardo Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Greening but the linesman indicates offside!
26.00
Carlos Soares threads the ball through to Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Moutinho.
27.38
0-0Rodrigo Sousa hacks Yuri Lambrughi from behind! Rodrigo Sousa is shown the yellow card! Yuri Lambrughi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.06
Artur Martins makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Marcel Rohrschneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Lambrughi. Yuri Lambrughi knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.33
Edgar Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro brings the ball forward. Ricardo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Robert Greening. Robert Greening powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.40
0-1Hauke Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Cristiano Tavares is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Artur Martins knocks the ball forward to Yuri Lambrughi. Yuri Lambrughi surges forward with the ball. Yuri Lambrughi whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Vitor Antunes manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Belenenses start the second half!
49.47
Carlos Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
53.03
Carlos Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo passes the ball forward but Ricardo Carvalho is offside!
55.25
0-1Belenenses are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Penafiel's defence.
57.33
Roberto Moutinho passes the ball forward to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Robert Greening. Robert Greening flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Greening!
60.30
Kwami Cygan kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
66.58
Marcel Rohrschneider knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Quaresma.
69.52
Rodrigo Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Greening. Robert Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.03
Rodrigo Sousa surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Robert Greening. Robert Greening directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.45
Artur Martins takes it forward alone. Artur Martins makes a simple pass to Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin shoots from distance but Vitor Antunes is on top of it.
77.23
Carlos Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Marin. Ernesto Marin whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Vitor Antunes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.27
Marcel Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Yuri Lambrughi. Yuri Lambrughi flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Pinheiro.
90.00
1-2Helder Pinheiro hacks Cristiano Semedo from behind! Helder Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Cristiano Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
30%
43.8%
26.2%
Scorers