Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to U Madeira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Belenenses and U Madeira are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Belenenses and U Madeira are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0U Madeira get the match underway!
4.04
0-0Ricardo Castro advances with the ball. Ricardo Castro passes the ball forward but Robert Greening is offside!
8.41
0-1Fernando Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.58
0-1Fernando Bento knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.31
Nuno Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.23
0-1Hauke Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Greening. Robert Greening goes all the way! Robert Greening cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Andy Hersi!
22.21
0-1Rodrigo Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
36.38
Francisco Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Pinheiro. Nuno Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes goes all the way! Rodrigo Lopes rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.41
Nuno Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Vitor Antunes had no chance!! Goal for U Madeira!
42.26
Rodrigo Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis goes all the way! Guilherme Reis rockets a shot on goal. Vitor Antunes easily smothers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Belenenses kick off!
47.29
0-3Belenenses are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate U Madeira's defence.
48.43
Edgar Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Sousa. Rodrigo Sousa threads the ball through to Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira plays a perfect one-two with Cristiano Moreira and rushes in on goal... Manuel Vieira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Andy Hersi.
53.51
Fernando Bento brings the ball forward. Fernando Bento whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.31
Francisco Oliveira makes a simple pass to Nuno Pinheiro. Nuno Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
55.50
Helder Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Sousa. Rodrigo Sousa knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira directs the ball goalwards with his head. Andy Hersi manages to gather it comfortably.
57.05
Helder Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos passes the ball forward to Robert Greening. Robert Greening lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Andy Hersi!
60.02
Nuno Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Vitor Antunes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.35
Edgar Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Andy Hersi manages to keep it out.
67.31
Rodrigo Jardim threads the ball through to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes goes all the way! Samuel Nunes takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.02
Ricardo Castro knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Greening. Robert Greening is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
73.58
Miguel Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Jardim. Rodrigo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Pinheiro.
75.30
Francisco Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Pinheiro. Nuno Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.01
Francisco Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Oliveira sees space and advances. Francisco Oliveira shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Vitor Antunes easily smothers it!
79.11
Francisco Oliveira makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Jardim. Rodrigo Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Lopes. Rodrigo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.07
Miguel Pinheiro brings the ball forward. Miguel Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Pinheiro.
85.58
Hauke Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Vieira and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Moreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Fernando Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes plays a perfect one-two with Rodrigo Lopes and rushes in on goal... Samuel Nunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
35.3%
42.4%
22.4%
Scorers
| Samuel Nunes 8, 67 Rodrigo Lopes 36, 60 Guilherme Reis 39 |