Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Maia. A crowd of 9,573 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
Maia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.02
Rui Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Paul Arndt controls it well on his chest. Paul Arndt knocks the ball forward to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Miguel Ribeiro smothers it!
3.03
Paul Arndt flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Ruiz collects the pass. Ernesto Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
8.31
Fabio Lanzaro clumsily knocks into Paul Arndt. The referee brings Fabio Lanzaro to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Arndt stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.42
Massimo Pessotto passes the ball forward to Luis Reis. Luis Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria whips the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
20.24
Del Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Luis Reis collects the pass. Luis Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Bruno Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Luis Reis collects the pass. Luis Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.27
Paul Arndt catches Fabio Lanzaro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabio Lanzaro stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.04
Paul Arndt hits a low pass to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.03
Showing great composure, Fabio Lanzaro plays the ball forward to Artur Faria. Artur Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Reis. Luis Reis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
27.22
Luis Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Luis Reis who gracefully takes it down. Luis Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Martins.
32.02
Stephen Campbell laces a weighted ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
40.16
Artur Jesus passes the ball forward to Del Holloway. With vision, Del Holloway plays the ball forward to Artur Faria. Artur Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Daniel Pardo is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gil Vicente kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
Massimo Pessotto flicks a high ball forward to Artur Faria who takes it down. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Reis. Luis Reis makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
55.08
Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Alan Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Alan Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
59.30
Rui Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Varela who takes it down. Rafael Varela makes a probing pass to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.37
Rui Ribeiro sees space and advances. Rui Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
66.56
David Martins flicks a high pass forward. David Veloso controls it well on his chest. With imagination, David Veloso laces a weighted ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.42
Massimo Pessotto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Massimo Pessotto flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Faria. Artur Faria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
72.29
Del Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Luis Reis controls it well on his chest. Luis Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Pardo who gathers it comfortably.
75.08
With imagination, Alexandre Bento plays the ball forward to Del Holloway. Del Holloway threads a neat ball through to Artur Faria. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Martins.
77.32
Luis Monteiro plays the ball forward to Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Artur Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
79.30
David Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Veloso. David Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Miguel Ribeiro keeps it out!
81.55
Massimo Pessotto sees a break and surges forward. Massimo Pessotto plays a one-two with Artur Faria and advances towards the goal... Massimo Pessotto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Massimo Pessotto!
84.01
Stephen Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.51
With great vision, Graeme Middleton plays the ball forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell takes it forward alone. Stephen Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Del Holloway threads the ball through to Luis Reis. Luis Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head but Daniel Pardo is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28%
47.6%
24.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Artur Faria of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Daniel Pardo (GK)
6
2.Graeme Middleton (DEF)
6
3.Rui Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.David Martins (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Ramos (MID)
6
6.Paul Arndt (MID)yellow card
6
7.David Veloso (MID)
6
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
9.Rafael Varela (MID)
6
10.Alan Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Ernesto Ruiz (ATT)
7
 
12.Frederico Postiga (ATT)
0
13.Alexandre Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Sebastiao Veloso (DEF)
0

1.Miguel Ribeiro (GK)
6
2.Artur Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Bento (DEF)
6
4.Luis Monteiro (DEF)
6
5.Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
6.Del Holloway (MID)
6
7.Massimo Pessotto (MID)goal scored
9
8.Fabio Lanzaro (MID)
6
9.Bruno Loureiro (MID)
6
10.Artur Faria (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Luis Reis (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Abel Valente (ATT)
0
13.Samuel Alves (DEF)
0
14.Leonardo Merino (DEF)
0