Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 8,504 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Dominguez.


0.00
Gil Vicente start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.23
David Martins makes a probing pass to Abel Oliveira. Abel Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Abel Oliveira plays a quick one-two with Frederico Postiga and rushes in on goal... Abel Oliveira tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.24
Stephen Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Postiga who takes it down. Frederico Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs makes a deft header but somehow Jose Loureiro manages to keep it out.
12.51
Bruno Tavares threads the ball through to Ronnie Crooks. Ronnie Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rody De Goey who gathers it comfortably.
14.46
Graeme Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to David Veloso. David Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Postiga. Frederico Postiga shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.50
Showing composure, Bruno Tavares plays the ball forward to Ronnie Crooks. Ronnie Crooks plays a quick one-two with Alexandre Varela and rushes in on goal... Ronnie Crooks tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.27
Ricardo Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rody De Goey who gathers it comfortably.
33.36
Vasco Ribeiro advances with the ball. Vasco Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Postiga. Frederico Postiga shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
34.55
Rafael Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Postiga controls it well on his chest. Frederico Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
40.03
Abel Oliveira sees space and advances. Abel Oliveira shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
44.04
Gaspar Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Crooks. Ronnie Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
David Veloso runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Jose Loureiro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Stephen Campbell loops the ball in to towards the near post. Ronnie Crooks reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Boavista Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube kick off!
47.09
Vasco Ribeiro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Vasco Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Postiga controls it well on his chest. Frederico Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
49.37
Gaspar Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Crooks. Ronnie Crooks edges inside the box! Ronnie Crooks tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.07
Rafael Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Postiga.
59.14
Paul Arndt knocks the ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
60.57
Graeme Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Oliveira. With some swift thinking, Abel Oliveira plays the ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.23
David Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Oliveira. Abel Oliveira hits a low pass to Frederico Postiga. Frederico Postiga shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jose Loureiro manages to gather it effortlessly.
63.34
Stephen Campbell sees space and advances. Stephen Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
65.18
Bruno Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.33
Guilherme Marques threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Crooks. Ronnie Crooks skips past Vasco Ribeiro! Some good footwork from Ronnie Crooks provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.41
David Martins decides to run forward with the ball. David Martins darts forward. David Martins controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alan Jacobs through on goal. Alan Jacobs takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.26
Mario Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Tavares. Without breaking stride, Bruno Tavares plays the ball forward to Ronnie Crooks. Ronnie Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.52
Graeme Middleton threads a neat ball through to Abel Oliveira. Abel Oliveira passes the ball forward to Frederico Postiga. Frederico Postiga shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.43
David Veloso clumsily knocks into Guilherme Marques. The referee warns David Veloso to calm down! Guilherme Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.52
Vasco Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Arndt. Paul Arndt threads the ball through to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jose Loureiro manages to gather it.
89.24
Frederico Postiga catches Abel Teixeira on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Postiga and shows him a yellow card! Abel Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.7%
36.3%
Play Area
26.4%
44%
29.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronnie Crooks of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Rody De Goey (GK)
6
2.Graeme Middleton (DEF)
6
3.David Martins (DEF)
7
4.Vasco Ribeiro (DEF)
7
5.Rafael Ramos (MID)
6
6.David Veloso (MID)
6
7.Paul Arndt (MID)
6
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
9.Abel Oliveira (MID)
7
10.Alan Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Frederico Postiga (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Daniel Pardo (GK)
0
13.Alexandre Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Paulo Semedo (ATT)
0

1.Jose Loureiro (GK)
8
2.Rui Santos (DEF)
6
3.Mario Teixeira (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Postiga (DEF)
6
5.Abel Teixeira (DEF)
6
6.Bruno Veloso (MID)
6
7.Bruno Tavares (MID)
6
8.Gaspar Ferreira (MID)
7
9.Guilherme Marques (MID)
6
10.Alexandre Varela (ATT)
6
11.Ronnie Crooks (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jose Monteiro (GK)
0
13.Jose Pinheiro (MID)
0
14.Jose Neves (MID)
0