Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Sp. Espinho. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Sp. Espinho are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Sp. Espinho are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.
0.00
Sp. Espinho start the match!
2.07
Santi Carlbohm flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McStay. With a delightful solo run, Neil McStay stretches the opposition's defence. Neil McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.29
John Ripley darts forward. John Ripley passes the ball forward to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Pinzi who gathers it comfortably.
10.47
Roberto Ravanelli clumsily knocks into Pedro Moreira. The referee calls over Roberto Ravanelli and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Moreira runs off the knock.
15.37
Damiano Sotgia hacks Patricio Perron from behind! Damiano Sotgia is shown the yellow card! Patricio Perron runs off the knock.
16.32
Damiano Sotgia knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Ravanelli. Roberto Ravanelli chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo powers a header at goal. Valentino Pinzi picks it out of the air!
26.14
With imagination, John Ripley plays the ball forward to Daniel J. Osmanowski. Daniel J. Osmanowski flicks a high ball forward to Carlo Zitolo who takes it down. Carlo Zitolo lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.13
Pedro Moreira catches Daniel J. Osmanowski on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Moreira and warns him to calm down! Daniel J. Osmanowski runs off the knock.
28.05
Vitor Andrade barges into John Ripley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Ripley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.37
Sebastiao Reis clumsily knocks into Daniel Mayele. Sebastiao Reis is warned by the referee! Daniel Mayele runs off the knock.
33.24
Mitchell Cairo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
38.29
Daniel J. Osmanowski barges into Noah Matthäus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Noah Matthäus runs off the knock.
39.49
Daniel J. Osmanowski decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel J. Osmanowski whips in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Gary Liddell. Excellent block.
40.08
Daniel J. Osmanowski flicks a high ball forward to Carlo Zitolo who takes it down. Carlo Zitolo lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Valentino Pinzi picks it out of the air!
42.22
Pedro Moreira hacks Paul Arnold from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Arnold stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.58
Roberto Ravanelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Liddell.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paços de Ferreira players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Paços de Ferreira kicking off!
47.29
Sebastiao Fonseca sees space and advances. Sebastiao Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
49.11
Daniel J. Osmanowski flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mondini collects the pass. Marino Mondini whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele powers a header at goal. Valentino Pinzi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.21
John Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Daniel J. Osmanowski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel J. Osmanowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini makes a probing pass to Daniel Mayele but he's offside!
55.18
Paul Arnold hits a low pass to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele plays a scrappy one-two with Marino Mondini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Daniel Mayele shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Valentino Pinzi manages to gather it.
57.28
Damiano Sotgia knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Arnold. Paul Arnold passes the ball forward to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.04
Paul Arnold flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mondini collects the pass. Marino Mondini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.55
Damiano Sotgia flicks a high pass forward to Neil McStay who brings the ball under control. Neil McStay threads a neat ball through to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele lofts in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.57
Paul Arnold makes a probing pass to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Valentino Pinzi. What a great pair of hands!
67.04
Sebastiao Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitchell Cairo. Mitchell Cairo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.12
Daniel J. Osmanowski knocks the ball forward to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Valentino Pinzi with no chance!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
72.31
Gary Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Paul Arnold. The referee calls over Gary Liddell and shows him a yellow card! Paul Arnold runs off the knock.
81.11
Noah Matthäus flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Veloso controls it well on his chest. Silvio Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.43
Roberto Ravanelli chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Liddell.
87.13
Sebastiao Fonseca runs forward with the ball. Sebastiao Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
89.46
Sebastiao Fonseca pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sebastiao Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23%
45.9%
31.1%
Scorers
| Marino Mondini 2, 69 Daniel Mayele 49 | Patricio Perron 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marino Mondini of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nelson Emerton (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Damiano Sotgia (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 3. | John Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Santi Carlbohm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Arnold (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Daniel J. Osmanowski (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Roberto Ravanelli (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Neil McStay (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marino Mondini (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Daniel Mayele (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Carlo Zitolo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Rodolfo Annoni (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hauke Eberle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pascal Rösler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Valentino Pinzi (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastiao Fonseca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Reis (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Gary Liddell (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Rafael Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noah Matthäus (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Moreira (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 8. | Mitchell Cairo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Patricio Perron (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Vitor Andrade (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 11. | Silvio Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Albert Wiekens (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joao Sousa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Patrick Beresford (MID) | 0 | |














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