Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Henrique Amorim where U. Lamas play host to Maia. A crowd of 9,834 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
U. Lamas are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.


0.00
Maia start the match!
2.06
Miguel Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes advances inside the box! Paulo Antunes cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's there!! Miguel Ribeiro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.02
Miguel Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Antunes who takes it down. Paulo Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga connects with a diving header. Miguel Ribeiro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.28
Miguel Semedo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Miguel Semedo tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Miguel Ribeiro. What a great pair of hands!
18.17
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes passes the ball forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga shoots from outside the area but is denied by Miguel Ribeiro. Excellent save.
26.10
Miguel Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Neves.
27.39
Jacob Gilchrist decides to run forward with the ball. Jacob Gilchrist whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes makes a deft header but it's a woeful effort!
28.34
Des Watson flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Eduardo Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
33.34
Fabio Lanzaro flicks a high pass forward. Rui Barbosa collects the pass. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
34.22
Tiago Castro sees space and advances. Tiago Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro makes a deft header but Samuel Alves is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
38.12
Miguel Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
39.26
Artur Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Del Holloway who brings the ball under control. Del Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Rui Barbosa collects the pass. Rui Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.15
Alberto Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Gilchrist. Jacob Gilchrist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Monteiro runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Jacob Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paulo Antunes!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. U. Lamas appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half. The U. Lamas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
U. Lamas start the second half!
48.08
David Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Semedo. Miguel Semedo brings the ball forward. Miguel Semedo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
49.38
With great vision, Fabio Lanzaro plays the ball forward to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
53.19
Jacob Gilchrist makes a simple pass to Eduardo Monteiro. Eduardo Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Samuel Alves clears it off the line with his head!
54.29
Guilherme Neves makes a simple pass to Massimo Pessotto. Massimo Pessotto laces a weighted ball forward to Artur Faria. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.04
U. Lamas have made 2 substitutions with Terry Black replacing Miguel Semedo and Diogo Monteiro replacing Paulo Antunes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.40
David Plowright clumsily knocks into Fabio Lanzaro. David Plowright is shown the yellow card! Fabio Lanzaro runs off the knock.
65.29
Massimo Pessotto barges into Jacob Gilchrist. The referee calls over Massimo Pessotto and warns him to calm down! Jacob Gilchrist carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.55
Luis Monteiro makes a strong solo run forward. Luis Monteiro brings the ball forward. Luis Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.27
Jacob Gilchrist hits a low pass to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.39
Artur Faria catches Tiago Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Castro runs off the knock.
72.12
Guilherme Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Rego. Bruno Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Faria. Artur Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Watson.
75.03
Guilherme Neves threads the ball through to Bruno Rego. Bruno Rego threads the ball through to Artur Faria. Artur Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rui Jardim manages to gather it.
77.12
U. Lamas have made a substitution with Sergio Vieira replacing Bruno Postiga .Maia have made a substitution with Paul Schrader replacing Massimo Pessotto and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.03
Paul Schrader laces a weighted ball forward to Fabio Lanzaro. Fabio Lanzaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.39
Paul Schrader deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Lanzaro. Fabio Lanzaro whips in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Maia! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
89.14
Andre Nunes catches Del Holloway on the ankles. Andre Nunes is warned by the referee! Del Holloway hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
27.4%
42.5%
30.1%

Scorers
Paulo Antunes 2, 45
Artur Faria 39, 67, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Artur Faria of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Rui Jardim (GK)
6
2.David Plowright (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Alberto Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Castro (DEF)
6
5.Des Watson (MID)
6
6.Miguel Semedo (MID)
7
7.Jacob Gilchrist (MID)
7
8.Andre Nunes (MID)
6
9.Paulo Antunes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Bruno Postiga (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Terry Black (GK)
6
13.Diogo Monteiro (ATT)
6
14.Sergio Vieira (DEF)
6

1.Miguel Ribeiro (GK)
7
2.Artur Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Luis Monteiro (DEF)
7
4.Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
5.Samuel Alves (DEF)
6
6.Del Holloway (MID)
6
7.Bruno Rego (MID)
6
8.Massimo Pessotto (MID)
6
9.Fabio Lanzaro (MID)
7
10.Rui Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Artur Faria (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
 
12.Luis Reis (ATT)
0
13.Abel Valente (ATT)
0
14.Paul Schrader (MID)
6