Match Report


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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 18,136 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitoria Setúbal and Sp. Espinho are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitoria Setúbal kick off!
2.12
Danny Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Soligo collects the pass. Luciano Soligo threads a neat ball through to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Veloso but the linesman indicates offside!
3.56
Pedro Nascimento hits a low pass to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé threads a neat ball through to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.52
Samuel Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis shoots from distance but Piotr Pol reads it well. Good save!
9.40
Pedro Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Graham Redknapp through on goal. Some good footwork from Graham Redknapp provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Billy Hutchison.
12.16
Leonardo Dominguez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Nascimento. Pedro Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Gomes.
15.35
Samuel Reis knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Richard Youds's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.06
Samuel Andrade takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Thibault Gourvennec reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
21.14
Cristiano Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
28.14
Leonardo Dominguez flicks a high pass forward to Thibault Gourvennec who brings the ball under control. Thibault Gourvennec decides to run forward with the ball. Thibault Gourvennec knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Frederico Varela manages to keep it out.
36.04
Cristiano Moreira passes the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
39.22
Micha‘l Goussé clumsily knocks into Andre Oliveira. Micha‘l Goussé is given a warning by the referee! Andre Oliveira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.55
Pedro Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé advances inside the box! Micha‘l Goussé rockets a shot on goal. The ball cannons off Andre Oliveira, going wide.
45.00
Pedro Nascimento takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Graham Redknapp provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Frederico Varela had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitoria Setúbal appear unchanged since the first half. Sp. Espinho also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sp. Espinho kick off!
49.29
Rodrigo Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Reis. Samuel Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Piotr Pol who gathers it comfortably.
51.01
Pedro Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Graham Redknapp who takes it down. Graham Redknapp tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Frederico Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.33
Thibault Gourvennec deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Hutchison.
57.26
Billy Hutchison hits a low pass to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Fuentes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.33
Richard Youds comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Carvalho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.33
Free kick to Sp. Espinho just outside the area...
60.15
Gaspar Reis takes a short run up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
69.43
Rodrigo Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Moreira collects the pass. Cristiano Moreira decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Moreira shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.26
Thibault Gourvennec kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort. Frederico Varela comfortably gets down and covers it.
78.17
Thibault Gourvennec hits a low pass to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Frederico Varela!
79.10
Cristiano Moreira makes a simple pass to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes plays the ball forward to Gaspar Reis who has made a great run into the box. Gaspar Reis takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.25
Samuel Reis knocks the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Moncur.
84.18
Luciano Soligo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Veloso. Jaime Veloso shoots from 25 yards. Frederico Varela gets down and covers it.
85.55
Richard Youds flicks a high pass forward. Luciano Soligo controls it well on his chest. Luciano Soligo hits a low pass to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.3%
43.7%
Play Area
25.3%
44.8%
29.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graham Redknapp of Vitoria Setúbal

Match Ratings