Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses kick off!
3.46
David Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Gomez.
6.55
Antonio Soares kicks a strong pass forward to David Costa. David Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.02
Bruno Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, David Costa. David Costa threads the ball through to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.39
Antonio Soares threads the ball through to David Costa. David Costa knocks the ball forward to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.57
Helder Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Carvalho.
16.11
Helder Varela takes it forward alone. Helder Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Hidalgo who gathers it comfortably.
20.23
Alexandre Almeida hacks David Costa from behind! The referee calls over Alexandre Almeida and warns him to calm down! David Costa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.53
Ivan Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.55
Filipe Soares threads the ball through to Nuno Moreira. Nuno Moreira plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Rego and rushes in on goal... Nuno Moreira rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.31
Ivan Roman passes the ball forward to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Jardim.
28.37
Antonio Soares knocks the ball forward to Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.11
Filipe Soares hacks Ivan Roman from behind! Filipe Soares is warned by the referee! Ivan Roman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.29
Helder Varela threads the ball through to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.27
Antonio Jardim passes the ball forward to Alexandre Almeida. Alexandre Almeida surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Belenenses are easily keeping Futebol Clube do Marco at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off and get the second half underway!
47.24
Bruno Viana advances with the ball. Bruno Viana makes a probing pass to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
49.12
Miguel Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Soares. Filipe Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Moreira. Nuno Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexander Ahrens who gathers it comfortably.
57.47
Futebol Clube do Marco are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
65.44
David Costa passes the ball forward to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Jardim.
67.16
Filipe Soares knocks the ball forward to Rafael Rego. Rafael Rego shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.52
Nuno Costa barges into Cesar Jardim. Nuno Costa is warned by the referee! Cesar Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.55
Filipe Soares makes a simple pass to Rafael Rego. Rafael Rego shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
89.18
Ivan Roman brings the ball forward. Ivan Roman tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Daniel Rego hacks Ivan Roman from behind! Daniel Rego is warned by the referee! Ivan Roman stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Roman of Belenenses
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
22.1%
53.2%
24.7%