Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 19,249 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Correa Dionisio.
The pitch is in great condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Correa Dionisio.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional start the match!
2.38
0-0Rodrigo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Artur Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddy Melosi.
4.54
Nunzio Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Viana controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Viana threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Dehm.
6.52
0-0Daniel Costa barges into Cristiano Moreira. The referee brings Daniel Costa to one side and gives him a warning! Cristiano Moreira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.44
0-0Tobias Dehm flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Nunes who takes it down. Tiago Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart edges inside the box! Ian Van Der Vaart cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.22
0-0Daniel Costa passes the ball forward to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
20.19
0-0Nunzio Di Canio catches Tiago Nunes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.19
0-0Free kick to Vitória de Guimarães just outside the area...
23.17
1-0Kevin Brady takes a slow run up and slams a blazing shot around the edge of the wall. It's in!! Helder Neves had no chance!!
27.53
Tobias Dehm chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Nunes. Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Nunes laces a through ball forward to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
28.36
Daniel Costa passes the ball forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moreno Bianco.
30.32
Eric Schacht flicks a high ball forward to Artur Jesus who takes it down. Artur Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddy Melosi.
32.23
Rodrigo Viana sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Viana tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Simo Schmidt.
33.03
Eric Schacht takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Daniel Costa gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
34.31
Eric Schacht flicks a high pass forward to Cataldo Ginestra who brings the ball under control. Cataldo Ginestra plays a one-two with Artur Jesus and rushes in on goal... Cataldo Ginestra muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Simo Schmidt gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.39
With vision, Tiago Nunes plays the ball forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half. The Desportivo Nacional players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Vitória de Guimarães kicking off!
47.56
Tiago Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Helder Neves reads it well. Fabulous save!
55.41
Romarin Lambourde hits a low pass to Tiago Nunes. Tiago Nunes plays the ball forward to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Helder Neves. Excellent save.
57.38
Tobias Dehm sees Daniel Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Costa flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Landzaat who brings the ball under control. Martijn Landzaat shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.02
Tiago Nunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tiago Nunes shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Helder Neves with no chance!! Goal for Vitória de Guimarães!
66.43
Daniel Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
67.08
Romarin Lambourde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Helder Neves smothers it!
71.12
Moreno Bianco threads a neat ball through to Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht hits a low pass to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Dehm.
73.14
Eric Schacht knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Gargo.
77.14
3-0Desportivo Nacional have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Vieira replacing Artur Jesus, Joao Faria replacing Cristiano Moreira and Adel Djetou replacing Nunzio Di Canio .
78.14
Tiago Nunes threads a neat ball through to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.24
Tobias Dehm plays the ball forward to Tiago Nunes. Tiago Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.40
Eric Schacht makes a simple pass to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Romarin Lambourde makes a probing pass to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa plays the ball forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
25%
48.8%
26.2%
Scorers
| Kevin Brady 21 Martijn Landzaat 36, 78 Tiago Nunes 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Nunes of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Simo Schmidt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mohammed Gargo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tobias Dehm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romarin Lambourde (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddy Melosi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tiago Nunes (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Dennis Nielsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ian Van Der Vaart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kevin Brady (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Martijn Landzaat (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mario Valente (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diego Donati (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Zerbini Pirri (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Helder Neves (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nunzio Di Canio (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Moreno Bianco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar De Angelis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Schacht (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Artur Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cataldo Ginestra (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roberto Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joao Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adel Djetou (DEF) | 6 | |