Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Vitoria Setúbal. A crowd of 9,688 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitoria Setúbal appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Fernando Couto.


0.00
Vitoria Setúbal kick off and get the first half underway!
4.38
Jaime Alves threads the ball through to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Nuno Postiga is offside!
8.45
Alexandre Neves hacks Luke Howells from behind! Alexandre Neves is warned by the referee! Luke Howells runs off the knock.
9.27
Alexandre Neves plays the ball forward to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.09
Tomas Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Frederico Pinheiro sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
20.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.49
Jaime Alves flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Joe Formon smothers it!
33.29
Albrecht Helmer flicks a high ball forward to Andre Moreira who takes it down. Andre Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.52
Juan-Carlos Medina chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Alves. Jaime Alves passes the ball forward to Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
44.17
Silvio Viana flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Alves who takes it down. Jaime Alves knocks the ball forward to Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Formon who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Vitoria Setúbal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the second half underway!
48.07
Silvio Viana darts forward. Silvio Viana flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Postiga collects the pass. Nuno Postiga plays a one-two with Tiago Veloso and rushes in on goal... Nuno Postiga tries a spectacular strike. Frederico Pinheiro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
49.43
Cristiano Nunes threads a neat ball through to Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.31
Silvio Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Neves. Alexandre Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Formon who gathers it comfortably.
55.48
Tomas Reis passes the ball forward to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso skips past Jorge Postiga! Tiago Veloso comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Joe Formon is on top of it.
59.31
David Röhlig flicks a high pass forward to Albrecht Helmer who brings the ball under control. Albrecht Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Rui Nunes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.39
Silvio Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.09
Luke Howells makes a simple pass to Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.27
Jaime Alves flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Postiga shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.03
Cristiano Nunes catches Tomas Reis on the ankles. The referee calls over Cristiano Nunes and warns him to calm down! Tomas Reis runs off the knock.
71.09
David Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Nunes comfortably collects the pass. Cristiano Nunes threads the ball through to Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gennaro Davanzante who gathers it comfortably.
72.02
Tomas Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso threads a neat ball through to Nuno Postiga. Jorge Postiga clumsily knocks into Nuno Postiga. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
79.25
Jorge Postiga threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Nunes. Cristiano Nunes makes a simple pass to Andre Moreira. Andre Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.42
Alexandre Neves flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Veloso who takes it down. Tiago Veloso plays a one-two with Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Tiago Veloso provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.14
Jaime Alves makes a probing pass to Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Viana of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings
1.Gennaro Davanzante (GK)
6
2.Juan-Carlos Medina (DEF)
6
3.David Köller (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Viana (DEF)
9
5.Tomas Reis (MID)
7
6.Alexandre Neves (MID)
8
7.Jaime Alves (MID)
8
8.Miguel Barbosa (MID)
6
9.Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
7
10.Nuno Postiga (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Veloso (ATT)
8
 
12.John Hopkin (GK)
0
13.Duarte Quaresma (DEF)
0
14.Kamal Kerkar (GK)
0

1.Joe Formon (GK)
7
2.David Röhlig (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Postiga (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Pinheiro (DEF)
7
5.Luis Fernandes (MID)
6
6.Albrecht Helmer (MID)
7
7.Luke Howells (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Nunes (MID)
6
9.Alexandre Alves (MID)
6
10.Andre Moreira (ATT)
6
11.Rui Nunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Adams (GK)
0
13.Silvio Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Filipe Veloso (ATT)
0