Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Imortal. A crowd of 9,583 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Da Costa.


0.00
Imortal get the match underway!
3.24
Jaime Oliveira surges forward with the ball. Jaime Oliveira makes a probing pass to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
4.23
Cesar Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Veloso who takes it down. Duarte Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Santos. David Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pinto. Some good footwork from Fernando Pinto provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.47
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Engels collects the pass. Steffen Engels tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
8.07
Cesar Nunes barges into Alberto Sousa. Cesar Nunes is shown the yellow card! Alberto Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.07
Free kick to Imortal just outside the area...
9.10
Steffen Engels takes a stuttering run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
10.58
Silvio Monteiro hacks David Santos from behind! The referee calls over Silvio Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! David Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.54
Duarte Veloso flicks a high pass forward. David Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Santos whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Pinto. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Pinto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
16.12
Silvio Monteiro advances with the ball. Silvio Monteiro sees Ferdinand Bertin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinand Bertin shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.18
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Bertin collects the pass. Ferdinand Bertin whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.34
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Steffen Engels who brings the ball under control. Steffen Engels knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
24.49
Vasco Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.04
Jaime Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Francisco Monteiro runs off the knock.
27.36
Francisco Monteiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Dyer.
30.22
Manuele De Vezze hits a low pass to Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.26
Jaime Monteiro makes a probing pass to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
33.27
James Dyer takes it forward alone. James Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques whips the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
34.10
Manuele De Vezze flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Engels controls it well on his chest. Steffen Engels shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Claudio Nunez smothers it!
36.49
Ricardo Marques barges into Bruno Martins. Ricardo Marques is given a warning by the referee! Bruno Martins gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.23
Cesar Nunes gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. David Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Miguel Soares!
40.36
Manuele De Vezze sees Alberto Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal have changed their lineup with Quim Teixeira replacing Ricardo Marques. The Penafiel players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Penafiel kick off!
49.39
Vasco Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Manuele De Vezze who takes it down. Manuele De Vezze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.10
Nuno Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Monteiro. Nuno Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Jaime Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.36
Francisco Monteiro threads the ball through to Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto plays a one-two with David Santos and advances towards the goal... Fernando Pinto comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Miguel Soares is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.37
Imortal have made 2 substitutions with Luis Reis replacing Jaime Oliveira and Rui Lima replacing Manuele De Vezze .
61.41
Penafiel are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
67.36
Jaime Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
69.56
Vasco Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels finds some space and shoots from distance. Steffen Engels scores for Imortal!!
73.44
Duarte Veloso decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Veloso plays a quick one-two with Fernando Pinto and rushes in on goal... Duarte Veloso comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.38
Francisco Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Pinto who takes it down. Fernando Pinto shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.30
Duarte Veloso threads the ball through to Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.50
Duarte Veloso sees Fernando Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Miguel Soares with no chance!! Goal for Penafiel!
81.33
Duarte Veloso flicks a high pass forward. David Santos controls it well on his chest. David Santos whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
85.39
Silvio Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Rui Lima who takes it down. Rui Lima knocks the ball forward to Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.07
James Dyer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
11
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
24.5%
43.6%
31.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Pinto of Penafiel

Match Ratings
1.Claudio Nunez (GK)
7
2.Winston Doomernik (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fortes Jimenez (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Nunes (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Bruno Martins (DEF)
6
6.Nuno Loureiro (MID)yellow card
6
7.Francisco Monteiro (MID)
6
8.Duarte Veloso (MID)
8
9.Cesar Almeida (MID)
6
10.David Santos (ATT)
7
11.Fernando Pinto (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jaime Andrade (MID)
0
13.Vasco Almeida (MID)
0
14.Ricardo Lima (GK)
0

1.Miguel Soares (GK)
6
2.Silvio Monteiro (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Jaime Oliveira (DEF)
6
4.Vasco Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.James Dyer (DEF)
6
6.Manuele De Vezze (MID)
6
7.Jaime Monteiro (MID)yellow card
7
8.Ricardo Marques (ATT)
6
9.Steffen Engels (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ferdinand Bertin (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Sousa (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Reis (MID)
6
13.Rui Lima (MID)
6
14.Quim Teixeira (GK)
6