Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 9,696 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salgueiros 08 kick off!
8.09
Alexandre Martins makes a probing pass to Bruno Sousa. Bruno Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Robert Isabey. Robert Isabey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Alexander Ahrens is on top of it.
14.12
Roberto Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Teixeira. Roberto Nunes is given a warning by the referee! Guilherme Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.10
Roberto Nunes knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Martins. Alexandre Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Massimiliano Halle. Massimiliano Halle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Alexander Ahrens had no chance!! Goal for Salgueiros 08!
33.15
Bruno Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Mendes. Rodrigo Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.04
Artur Fonseca threads the ball through to Helder Varela. Helder Varela makes a simple pass to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.08
Bruno Viana catches Bruno Sousa on the ankles. The referee calls over Bruno Viana and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Sousa runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Belenenses kick off!
48.30
Ivan Roman passes the ball forward to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Gomes.
53.52
Roberto Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Nunes. Carlos Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimiliano Halle. Massimiliano Halle sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.57
Sergio Quaresma passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Mendes. Rodrigo Mendes threads the ball through to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim plays a perfect one-two with Guilherme Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Cesar Jardim shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Ricardo Mora is on top of it.
69.25
Alexandre Martins makes a probing pass to Robert Isabey. Robert Isabey shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Alexander Ahrens.
71.32
Antonio Soares makes a simple pass to David Costa. David Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Mora who gathers it comfortably.
72.28
Salgueiros 08 are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Belenenses's defence.
75.28
Edgar Fonseca brings the ball forward. Edgar Fonseca shoots from distance. Alexander Ahrens easily smothers it.
78.25
Alexandre Martins sees a break and surges forward. Alexandre Martins finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.46
Ivan Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Carlos Nunes decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Martins of Salgueiros 08
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31%
45.1%
23.9%