Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 17,775 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Mamede.


0.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off and get the first half underway!
2.42
Without breaking stride, Rafael Martins plays the ball forward to Daniele Pisanu. Daniele Pisanu lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.03
Frederico Moutinho plays the ball forward to David Faria. David Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.06
Jochem Van Veen darts forward. Jochem Van Veen shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Alberto Martins.
7.40
Rafael Martins takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Vasco Valente side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.10
John Cooper hacks Frederico Moutinho from behind! The referee warns John Cooper to calm down! Frederico Moutinho runs off the knock.
12.08
Frederico Moutinho hits a low pass to David Faria. David Faria shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
20.46
John Cooper barges into Frederico Moutinho. John Cooper is warned by the referee again! Frederico Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.17
Sebastian Breyer passes the ball forward to Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Pisanu who brings the ball under control. Daniele Pisanu edges inside the box! Daniele Pisanu takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Clube Desportivo das Aves!
27.07
Gill Atzeni hacks Silvio Nascimento from behind! The referee brings Gill Atzeni to one side and gives him a warning! Silvio Nascimento runs off the knock.
27.07
Free kick to Clube Desportivo das Aves just outside the area...
28.58
Rafael Martins takes a short run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
30.49
John Cooper makes a probing pass to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Scott Mcinnes who gathers it comfortably.
32.23
Samuel Alves threads the ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Scott Mcinnes manages to gather it.
33.29
Gill Atzeni sees Samuel Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Alves threads the ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes edges inside the box! Antonio Mendes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Scott Mcinnes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.11
Frederico Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to David Faria who takes it down. David Faria shoots from long range. Solid save from Alberto Martins.
38.17
Frederico Moutinho runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederico Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento flicks the ball with his head but Alberto Martins 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. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses kick off!
49.44
Clube Desportivo das Aves are dictating the run of play here today.
53.04
Manuel Fonseca clumsily knocks into Luis Marques. Manuel Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Luis Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.35
Mario Antunes sees space and advances. Mario Antunes makes a simple pass to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
55.50
Samuel Alves flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Mendes controls it well on his chest. Antonio Mendes shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
57.11
Jochem Van Veen flicks a high ball forward to David Faria who takes it down. David Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
59.11
Frederico Moutinho catches John Cooper on the ankles. Frederico Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! John Cooper runs off the knock.
60.35
Belenenses have made a substitution with Silvio Loureiro replacing Manuel Fonseca .
61.39
Diogo Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Martins. Rafael Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Pisanu. Daniele Pisanu lofts in a cross ball towards David Faria. David Faria heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Alberto Martins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.40
Frederico Moutinho sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
71.15
Samuel Alves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Alves rushes past Vasco Valente! Luis Marques hacks Samuel Alves from behind! Samuel Alves appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.55
Mario Antunes flicks a high pass forward to John Cooper who brings the ball under control. John Cooper changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Cooper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes but the linesman indicates offside!
75.29
John Cooper threads a neat ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.32
Belenenses have made a substitution with Alex Meiklejohn replacing Antonio Mendes .
89.16
Jochem Van Veen flicks a high pass forward. David Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Faria puts a great ball through. Daniele Pisanu runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
27.9%
47.5%
24.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniele Pisanu of Clube Desportivo das Aves

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

1.Scott Mcinnes (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Breyer (DEF)
6
3.Diogo Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Luis Marques (DEF)
6
5.Vasco Valente (DEF)
6
6.Jochem Van Veen (MID)
7
7.Rafael Martins (MID)
7
8.Frederico Moutinho (MID)
7
9.David Faria (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daniele Pisanu (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Silvio Nascimento (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Liddell (MID)
0
13.Frederico Gomes (MID)
0
14.Daniel Ribeiro (ATT)
0