Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 8,397 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.
0.00
Santa Clara kick off and get the first half underway!
3.43
Luis Marquitos catches David Köller on the ankles. Luis Marquitos is given a warning by the referee! David Köller stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.59
Silvio Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Neves. Alexandre Neves hits a low pass to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso knocks the ball forward to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.17
Fernando Bento sees Quim Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Faria runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Quim Faria whips in a cross ball towards Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Gennaro Davanzante!
8.29
Jaime Alves makes a simple pass to Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.14
Quim Barbosa comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Alves. The referee warns Quim Barbosa to calm down! Jaime Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Artur Viana plays the ball forward to Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball comes off Juan-Carlos Medina and the loose ball is cleared up field.
22.44
Quim Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.37
David Köller decides to run forward with the ball. David Köller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
28.01
Tiago Veloso clumsily knocks into Joao Moreira. The referee warns Tiago Veloso to calm down! Joao Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.17
Juan-Carlos Medina hits a low pass to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso edges inside the box! Tiago Veloso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Duarte Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
32.50
Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Demlaba Ducrocq replacing Alberto Costa and Martial Rubil replacing Quim Barbosa and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
33.54
Artur Viana flicks a high pass forward to Martial Rubil who brings the ball under control. Martial Rubil shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.38
Silvio Viana makes a strong solo run forward. Silvio Viana flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Veloso collects the pass. Tiago Veloso makes a simple pass, allowing Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt to run into the box. Some good footwork from Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
44.55
Alexandre Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
48.14
Artur Viana threads a neat ball through to Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
49.56
David Köller threads a neat ball through to Miguel Barbosa. Miguel Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.55
Alexandre Neves threads the ball through to Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Bento.
57.44
Tomas Reis sees Nuno Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso heads the ball goalwards but somehow Fernando Bento happens to be in the right place to block it.
63.29
Joao Moreira hits a low pass to Artur Viana. Artur Viana threads the ball through to Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos cuts inside the box! Jose Marcos shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.45
Quim Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Marcos. Jose Marcos whips in a cross ball towards Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.34
Joao Moreira threads the ball through to Quim Faria. Quim Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Demlaba Ducrocq. Demlaba Ducrocq plays a quick one-two with Luis Marquitos and rushes in on goal... Demlaba Ducrocq looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.09
Alexandre Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga rushes past Fernando Bento! Nuno Postiga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.42
Quim Faria threads a neat ball through to Luis Marquitos. Luis Marquitos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.06
Fernando Bento clumsily knocks into Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt runs off the knock.
79.14
Quim Faria flicks a high pass forward. Demlaba Ducrocq collects the pass. Demlaba Ducrocq knocks in a cross ball towards Martial Rubil. Martial Rubil directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Gennaro Davanzante manages to keep it out.
83.38
Juan-Carlos Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Alves. Jaime Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Postiga. Nuno Postiga rushes past Fernando Bento! Nuno Postiga side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Quim Faria hits a low pass to Demlaba Ducrocq. Demlaba Ducrocq knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Köller.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
28.2%
44.9%
26.9%
Scorers
| Jose Marcos 22 | Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt 40 Nuno Postiga 72, 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Postiga of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mario Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joao Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Bento (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Abel Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Quim Faria (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Quim Barbosa (MID) | 5 | |
| 9. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jose Marcos (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Luis Marquitos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Demlaba Ducrocq (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martial Rubil (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Camel Boisfer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gennaro Davanzante (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | David Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Silvio Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tomas Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jaime Alves (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Nuno Postiga (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Tiago Veloso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | John Hopkin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kamal Kerkar (GK) | 0 | |











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