Match Report


BelenensesBelenenses     Santa ClaraSanta Clara
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto MartinsA. Martins78
G
1
G
72Albrecht SchäferA. Schäfer
Samuel SantosS. Santos67
D
2
D
71Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa
Gill AtzeniG. Atzeni66
D
3
D
65David HutchisonD. Hutchison
Mario AntunesM. Antunes65
D
4
D
60Mario LimaM. Lima
Martin RobsonM. Robson75
M
5
M
71Bruno SadottiB. Sadotti
John CooperJ. Cooper71
M
captain6
M
62Gregorio GimenezG. Gimenez
Samuel AlvesS. Alves67
M
7
M
58Mike AdamsM. Adams
Stefan KirschnerS. Kirschner62
M
8
M
57Ruben PostigaR. Postiga
Alexandre ReisA. Reis68
A
9
A
73Paulo PinheiroP. Pinheiro
Antonio MendesA. Mendes61
A
10captain
A
66Adam MaddisonA. Maddison
Manuel FonsecaM. Fonseca59
A
11
A
59Helder NunesH. Nunes
 
Alberto SemedoA. Semedo62
G
12
G
67Daniel QuaresmaD. Quaresma
Silvio LoureiroS. Loureiro61
D
13
G
65Terry DyerT. Dyer
Alex MeiklejohnA. Meiklejohn61
M
14
G
57Alexandre AntunesA. Antunes

Hanami
today's match is sponsored by Hanami
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 18,922 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Belenenses and Santa Clara are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Sergioconceiçao.


0.00
Belenenses kick off and get the match underway!
3.39
David Hutchison plays the ball forward to Gregorio Gimenez. Gregorio Gimenez knocks the ball forward to Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes makes a simple pass, allowing Adam Maddison to run into the box. Some good footwork from Adam Maddison provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
8.52
Alexandre Reis barges into David Hutchison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Hutchison stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.00
Mario Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Alves who takes it down. Samuel Alves flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Fonseca who takes it down. Manuel Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Belenenses!
16.45
Martin Robson flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Manuel Fonseca makes a pass forward but Alexandre Reis is yards offside!
21.37
Mario Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Alves. Samuel Alves threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
27.14
Bruno Sadotti threads the ball through to Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes shoots from distance but it is miles over!
28.58
Mike Adams catches Martin Robson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.06
Samuel Alves flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Mendes shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
33.53
Samuel Santos passes the ball forward to Samuel Alves. Samuel Alves runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Samuel Alves threads the ball through to Alexandre Reis but he's offside!
34.58
Gill Atzeni makes a beautiful solo run. Gill Atzeni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Albrecht Schäfer manages to gather it.
44.03
Gill Atzeni flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Alves who takes it down. Samuel Alves decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Mendes but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Samuel Santos makes a probing pass to Samuel Alves. With great vision, Samuel Alves plays the ball forward to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Santa Clara kicking off!
47.19
Mike Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.25
Ruben Postiga hits a low pass to Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes cuts inside the box! Helder Nunes rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.43
Mario Lima catches Martin Robson on the ankles. Mario Lima is warned by the referee! Martin Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.36
Gregorio Gimenez knocks the ball forward to Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.40
Samuel Santos hits a long diagonal ball forward. Antonio Mendes shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
71.32
Samuel Alves decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Alves whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.23
Martin Robson barges into Mike Adams. The referee warns Martin Robson to calm down! Mike Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.20
Martin Robson knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Reis. Alexandre Reis passes the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Albrecht Schäfer with no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
85.37
Martin Robson makes an attacking run forward. Martin Robson makes a probing pass to Antonio Mendes but he's offside!
89.33
Mike Adams hacks Martin Robson from behind! Mike Adams is warned by the referee! Martin Robson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Mike Adams picks a pass forward to Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Belenenses

Santa Clara
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
5
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
26.3%
44.7%
28.9%

Scorers
Antonio Mendes 9, 79
Alexandre Reis 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Mendes of Belenenses

Match Ratings
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)
6
7.Samuel Alves (MID)
8
8.Stefan Kirschner (MID)
6
9.Alexandre Reis (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Antonio Mendes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
7
 
12.Alberto Semedo (GK)
0
13.Silvio Loureiro (DEF)
0
14.Alex Meiklejohn (MID)
0

1.Albrecht Schäfer (GK)
6
2.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.David Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Mario Lima (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Sadotti (MID)
6
6.Gregorio Gimenez (MID)
6
7.Mike Adams (MID)yellow card
5
8.Ruben Postiga (MID)
6
9.Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)
6
10.Adam Maddison (ATT)
6
11.Helder Nunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Quaresma (GK)
0
13.Terry Dyer (GK)
0
14.Alexandre Antunes (GK)
0