Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 18,896 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Aguas.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Aguas.
0.00
0-0Paços de Ferreira start the match!
10.44
0-0With great vision, Mika Forsstrom plays the ball forward to Anton Schäfer. Anton Schäfer makes a beautiful solo run. Anton Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Rabiu Akinbiyi. Rabiu Akinbiyi heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Pedro Quaresma.
11.42
0-0Tarik El-Khalej takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Rafael Costa gets to the ball and clears it up field.
18.24
0-0Raul Correa chips the ball to his team mate, Klas Simonsson. Klas Simonsson flicks a high pass forward. Rabiu Akinbiyi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rabiu Akinbiyi lofts in a cross ball towards James Charrieras. James Charrieras is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
21.28
Anton Schäfer knocks the ball forward to James Charrieras. James Charrieras shoots from 20 yards. Pedro Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
22.42
0-0Nigel Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tarik El-Khalej. Tarik El-Khalej flicks a high pass forward to Rabiu Akinbiyi who brings the ball under control. Rabiu Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
33.56
Gaspar Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nigel Impey.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half. The Penafiel players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Penafiel kicking off!
49.40
Joao Faria hits a low pass to Rabiu Akinbiyi. Rabiu Akinbiyi shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.23
0-0Rainer Schumacher clumsily knocks into Mika Forsstrom. Rainer Schumacher is shown the yellow card! Mika Forsstrom grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.48
1-0Daniel Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.48
1-0Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Carmine Tisci replacing Mika Forsstrom .
67.31
Sebastiao Pinto threads the ball through to Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher heads the ball goalwards. Rainer Schumacher scores for Penafiel!!
71.21
Pascal Sachs catches James Charrieras on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Charrieras gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Joao Faria plays the ball forward to Rabiu Akinbiyi. Rabiu Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball towards James Charrieras. James Charrieras flicks the ball with his head. Pedro Quaresma comfortably punches it away to safety.
73.48
Alec Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Pinto. Sebastiao Pinto sees Rainer Schumacher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Schumacher shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.01
Sebastiao Pinto hits a low pass to Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher whips in a cross ball towards Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo whips the ball goalwards with his head. Rui Jardim punches it away to safety.
77.37
Penafiel have made a substitution with Tiago Costa replacing Andre De Sanzo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation. Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Mario Quaresma replacing Raul Correa and Graeme Moore replacing James Charrieras .
81.26
Tarik El-Khalej hits a low pass to Rabiu Akinbiyi. Rabiu Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Sachs.
87.57
With fabulous vision, Anton Schäfer picks a pass forward to Graeme Moore. Graeme Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.02
Klas Simonsson threads the ball through to Rabiu Akinbiyi. Rabiu Akinbiyi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.3%
66.7%
Play Area
33.3%
47%
19.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Barbosa of Penafiel |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Pedro Quaresma (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alec Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pascal Sachs (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Hugo Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gaspar Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastiao Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Daniel Barbosa (MID) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Rainer Schumacher (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Andre De Sanzo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ivan Garrido (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rui Jardim (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Mika Forsstrom (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Raul Correa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tarik El-Khalej (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Klas Simonsson (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Joao Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anton Schäfer (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Nordin Genaux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | James Charrieras (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rabiu Akinbiyi (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Carmine Tisci (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mario Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Graeme Moore (MID) | 6 | |