Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Belenenses in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Boa Morte.


0.00
The first half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
2.19
Linus Janes flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Jardim who takes it down. Edgar Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Martins punches it away to safety.
3.40
Samuel Alves clumsily knocks into Oscar Caminero. Samuel Alves is given a warning by the referee! Oscar Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.38
Oscar Caminero comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Loureiro. Oscar Caminero is shown the yellow card! Hugo Loureiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.44
Oscar Caminero chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
18.08
Hugo Loureiro plays the ball forward to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
20.20
Hugo Loureiro takes a quick throw-in. Samuel Alves hits a low pass to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis deftly passes the ball to Manuel Fonseca, releasing him through on goal. Manuel Fonseca comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Kelvin Summerbell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.21
Samuel Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Robson. Martin Robson flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Mendes who takes it down. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Summerbell who gathers it comfortably.
28.39
Linus Janes chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.04
Oscar Caminero knocks the ball forward to Hugo Reis. Hugo Reis shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.48
Samuel Santos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Cooper. Without breaking stride, John Cooper plays the ball forward to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Kelvin Summerbell. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the second half underway!
48.15
John Cooper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Cooper makes a probing pass between the defence to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.34
Oscar Caminero flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Jardim controls it well on his chest. Edgar Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Santos.
53.39
John Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
59.25
Ashley Benali pushes mid-way up the pitch. Ashley Benali flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Nascimento who takes it down. Edgar Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
60.54
Showing composure, Ashley Benali plays the ball forward to Oscar Caminero. Oscar Caminero threads the ball through to Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento advances inside the box! Edgar Nascimento muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
62.54
Belenenses have made a substitution with Alex Meiklejohn replacing Manuel Fonseca .
66.42
John Cooper threads a neat ball through to Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball cannons off Guilherme Fonseca, going out of play.
69.56
Hugo Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes rushes past Ashley Benali! Antonio Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Kelvin Summerbell is on top of it.
71.01
Jannes Doomernik kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Jardim but the linesman indicates offside!
72.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Linus Janes plays the ball forward to Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.57
Hugo Loureiro takes a short throw-in bringing Martin Robson into play. Martin Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn. Alex Meiklejohn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruben Veloso.
77.28
Belenenses have made a substitution with Alberto Semedo replacing Antonio Mendes .
78.34
Mario Antunes takes a short throw-in bringing Gill Atzeni into play. Gill Atzeni flicks a high pass forward. John Cooper collects the pass. John Cooper takes it forward alone. John Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Meiklejohn but the linesman indicates offside!
79.24
Paul Bremner hits a low pass to Linus Janes. Linus Janes threads a neat ball through to Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
85.24
Ashley Benali flicks a high pass forward. Linus Janes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Janes knocks the ball forward to Hugo Reis. Hugo Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Nascimento but he's offside!
89.53
Hugo Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Reis who takes it down. Alexandre Reis threads the ball through to Alex Meiklejohn but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
27.7%
49.4%
22.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Nascimento of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.Kelvin Summerbell (GK)
7
2.Guilherme Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Paul Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Ashley Benali (DEF)
7
5.Ruben Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Oscar Caminero (MID)yellow card
7
7.Jannes Doomernik (MID)
6
8.Linus Janes (MID)
7
9.Edgar Nascimento (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Edgar Jardim (ATT)
6
11.Hugo Reis (ATT)
6
 
12.Edgar Andrade (MID)
0
13.Quim Rego (DEF)
0
14.Uwe Spengler (MID)
0

1.Alberto Martins (GK)
6
2.Samuel Santos (DEF)
6
3.Gill Atzeni (DEF)
6
4.Mario Antunes (DEF)
6
5.Martin Robson (MID)
7
6.John Cooper (MID)
8
7.Samuel Alves (MID)
6
8.Hugo Loureiro (MID)
6
9.Alexandre Reis (ATT)
7
10.Antonio Mendes (ATT)
7
11.Manuel Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Stefan Kirschner (MID)
0
13.Alberto Semedo (GK)
6
14.Alex Meiklejohn (MID)
6