Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 17,711 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Sergioconceiçao.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Sergioconceiçao.
0.00
The first half starts with Vitória de Guimarães kicking off!
2.48
Joao Sousa surges forward with the ball. Joao Sousa threads a neat ball through to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
3.56
Tiago Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Valentino Pinzi.
5.11
Corner kick to Vitória de Guimarães. Tiago Nunes plays it to the near post. Kevin Brady makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
15.13
Frederico Pinheiro barges into Mohammed Gargo. Frederico Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Mohammed Gargo stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.15
Patrick Beresford threads a neat ball through to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.51
Joao Sousa takes a short throw-in bringing Sebastiao Fonseca into play. Sebastiao Fonseca makes a simple pass to Pedro Moreira. Pedro Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Andrade collects the pass. Vitor Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.52
Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.08
Pedro Moreira hits a low pass to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
30.37
Patrick Beresford catches Tiago Nunes on the ankles. The referee brings Patrick Beresford to one side and gives him a warning! Tiago Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.51
Tiago Nunes threads the ball through to Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen finds some space and shoots from distance. Valentino Pinzi gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
34.04
Daniel Costa knocks the ball forward to Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.40
Tiago Nunes clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Fonseca. Tiago Nunes is shown the yellow card! Sebastiao Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.40
Joao Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Viana. Rafael Viana passes the ball forward to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.42
Daniel Costa hacks Noah Matthäus from behind! The referee calls over Daniel Costa and warns him to calm down! Noah Matthäus runs off the knock.
45.00
Joao Sousa takes it forward alone. Joao Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Pinheiro who takes it down. Frederico Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Simo Schmidt manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sp. Espinho kick off the second half!
47.25
Patricio Perron barges into Diego Donati. The referee calls over Patricio Perron and warns him to calm down! Diego Donati gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.11
Gary Liddell plays the ball forward to Noah Matthäus. Noah Matthäus threads a neat ball through to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
54.14
Romarin Lambourde threads a neat ball through to Tiago Nunes. Tiago Nunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tiago Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
57.17
Joao Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Noah Matthäus who brings the ball neatly under control. Noah Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Pinheiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Patricio Perron. Romarin Lambourde hacks Patricio Perron from behind! Patricio Perron appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.45
Patrick Beresford threads the ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Andrade. With a superhuman jump, Vitor Andrade connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
60.20
Noah Matthäus flicks a high ball forward to Patricio Perron who takes it down. Patricio Perron knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romarin Lambourde.
61.54
Pedro Moreira threads the ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.03
Daniel Costa barges into Noah Matthäus. Daniel Costa is given another warning by the referee! Noah Matthäus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.02
Tobias Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Costa collects the pass. Daniel Costa threads the ball through to Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
69.44
Pedro Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Perron controls it well on his chest. Patricio Perron knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohammed Gargo.
73.20
Patrick Beresford flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Andrade shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
77.22
Rafael Viana barges into Tiago Nunes. Rafael Viana is shown the yellow card! Tiago Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.26
Gary Liddell catches Ian Van Der Vaart on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Van Der Vaart runs off the knock.
81.47
Daniel Costa hits a low pass to Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.55
Daniel Costa hits a low pass to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Fonseca.
84.46
Tiago Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Martijn Landzaat who brings the ball under control. Martijn Landzaat lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
85.20
Tiago Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Ian Van Der Vaart who takes it down. Ian Van Der Vaart rushes past Joao Sousa! Some good footwork from Ian Van Der Vaart provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Tobias Dehm takes it forward alone. Tobias Dehm threads a neat ball through to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
9
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
25.3%
44.6%
30.1%
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Sousa of Sp. Espinho |
Match Ratings
1. | Simo Schmidt (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Mohammed Gargo (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Tobias Dehm (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Romarin Lambourde (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Diego Donati (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Daniel Costa (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Tiago Nunes (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
8. | Dennis Nielsen (ATT) | 6 | |
9. | Ian Van Der Vaart (ATT) | 7 | |
10. | Kevin Brady (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Martijn Landzaat (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Mario Valente (MID) | 0 | |
13. | Eddy Melosi (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Zerbini Pirri (DEF) | 0 |
1. | Valentino Pinzi (GK) | 8 | |
2. | Sebastiao Fonseca (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Joao Sousa (DEF) | 9 | |
4. | Gary Liddell (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Rafael Viana (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Noah Matthäus (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Pedro Moreira (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Patrick Beresford (MID) | 7 | |
9. | Patricio Perron (ATT) | 5 | |
10. | Frederico Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Vitor Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Silvio Veloso (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Daniel Barbosa (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Artur Oliveira (GK) | 0 |