Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 9,666 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Santa Clara get the match underway!
15.22
Duarte Fernandes barges into Lennart Arndt. The referee calls over Duarte Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Lennart Arndt stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.43
Joao Lima passes the ball forward to Jonas Streich. Jonas Streich whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rego. Jose Rego directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
26.55
Luis Helguera barges into Antonio Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.04
Joao Lima makes a simple pass to Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rego. Jose Rego powers a header at goal. Jose Rego scores for Gil Vicente!!
32.26
Joao Lima advances with the ball. Joao Lima whips in a cross ball towards Jose Rego. Jose Rego directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.20
Joao Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rego. Jose Rego goes all the way! Jose Rego rockets a shot on goal but somehow Carlos Fernandes manages to keep it out.
38.02
Dean Beagrie knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Rego. Jose Rego cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Gil Vicente kick off the second half!
47.17
Steven Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari threads the ball through to Jose Rego but he's offside!
51.53
Wilson Laigle catches Joao Lima on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.44
Duarte Fernandes advances with the ball. Duarte Fernandes shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
66.27
Joao Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Streich. Jonas Streich shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
67.23
Lennart Arndt decides to run forward with the ball. Lennart Arndt knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.33
Luis Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Helguera. Luis Helguera takes it forward alone. Luis Helguera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.53
Wilson Laigle passes the ball forward to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
79.52
Cristiano Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonas Streich. Jonas Streich shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Carlos Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
84.54
Duarte Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Hugo Barros.
85.58
Roberto Fonseca brings the ball forward. Roberto Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Hugo Barros!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Rego of Gil Vicente
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
26.6%
48.4%
25%

Scorers
Jose Rego 28, 38