Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play Airdrieonians in this European Champions League game. A crowd of 17,681 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Airdrieonians appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Airdrieonians start the match!
3.38
0-0Hauke Hermann chips the ball to his team mate, Toni Dhorasoo. Toni Dhorasoo makes a simple pass to Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Victor Soler!
8.53
0-0Gary Mccall hacks Toni Dhorasoo from behind! Gary Mccall is given a warning by the referee! Toni Dhorasoo runs off the knock.
14.25
0-0Gary Mccall sees space and advances. Gary Mccall knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Gomes.
15.17
0-0David Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Tavares. David Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.52
Jose Veloso passes the ball forward to Yuri Cipriani. Yuri Cipriani finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.18
Rodrigo Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Cipriani. Yuri Cipriani plays a perfect one-two with Emile Defoe and rushes in on goal... Yuri Cipriani rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Soler!
33.39
Kevin Bremner threads the ball through to Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall makes a simple pass to Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
34.18
Luke Plowright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gary Mccall. Gary Mccall makes a simple pass to Colin Niven. Colin Niven whips in a cross ball towards David Tavares. David Tavares powers a header at goal. Fernando Veloso easily picks it out of the air!
39.24
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Airdrieonians's defence.
42.14
Neil Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Lee Maclean. Lee Maclean chips the ball to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Fernando Veloso manages to gather it comfortably.
44.14
Airdrieonians are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
Kevin Bremner decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Bremner flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Niven. Colin Niven finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
48.45
Lee Maclean advances with the ball. Lee Maclean knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.06
Filipe Gomes passes the ball forward to Toni Dhorasoo. Toni Dhorasoo knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Greig.
53.33
Toni Dhorasoo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yuri Cipriani. Yuri Cipriani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.22
Neil Greig advances with the ball. Neil Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.46
0-0Toni Dhorasoo chips the ball to his team mate, Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe knocks the ball forward to Yuri Cipriani but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.15
Luke Plowright clumsily knocks into Christian Dugbatey. Luke Plowright is warned by the referee! Christian Dugbatey runs off the knock.
71.51
Alex McGrory threads the ball through to Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.06
Toni Dhorasoo flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe makes a probing pass to Yuri Cipriani but he's offside!
75.09
Rodrigo Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey flicks the ball with his head but somehow Victor Soler manages to keep it out.
78.02
1-0Alex McGrory passes the ball forward to Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Yuri Cipriani. Yuri Cipriani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.49
Alex McGrory passes the ball forward to Emile Defoe. Emile Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.21
Jose Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
19.4%
45.8%
34.7%
Scorers