Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 18,382 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Aguas.


0.00
Penafiel get the match underway!
3.40
Hugo Quaresma sees Sebastiao Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Pinto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastiao Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jaime Lima with no chance!! Goal for Penafiel!
6.14
Elena Marcelino hits a low pass to Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Sachs.
8.36
Patricio Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Craig Milburn collects the pass. With vision, Craig Milburn plays the ball forward to Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.07
Pascal Sachs hacks Roberto Soares from behind! Pascal Sachs is shown the yellow card! Roberto Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.41
Nabil Hill flicks a high pass forward. Craig Milburn collects the pass. Craig Milburn passes the ball forward to Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Pedro Quaresma has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.19
Sebastiao Pinto makes a simple pass to Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
24.32
Pascal Sachs knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gaspar Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher flicks the ball with his head. Jaime Lima punches it away to safety.
28.54
Frank Grant flicks a high ball forward to Elena Marcelino who takes it down. Elena Marcelino sees Roberto Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
30.19
Craig Milburn knocks the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.29
Scott Davis runs up as Patricio Cabrera takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Scott Davis flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Campos. Rui Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Pascal Sachs!
39.27
Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Soares controls it well on his chest. Roberto Soares whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pedro Quaresma punches it away to safety.
44.15
Gaspar Soares receives the ball from a throw-in from Sebastiao Pinto. With a delightful solo run, Gaspar Soares stretches the opposition's defence. Gaspar Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nabil Hill.
45.00
Andre De Sanzo comes in with a late challenge on Frank Grant. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora 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 C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
48.56
Daniel Barbosa hacks Elena Marcelino from behind! Daniel Barbosa is shown the yellow card! Elena Marcelino runs off the knock.
49.09
Sebastiao Pinto knocks the ball forward to Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher runs straight at the defence! Rainer Schumacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
53.45
Craig Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
57.37
Alec Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.54
Andre De Sanzo barges into Patricio Cabrera. The referee warns Andre De Sanzo to calm down! Patricio Cabrera hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.53
Helder Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher knocks in a cross ball towards Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.31
Roberto Soares barges into Alec Gemmill. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alec Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.55
Elena Marcelino runs straight at the opposition's defence. Elena Marcelino knocks in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
73.44
Lucien Ndiefi hacks Alec Gemmill from behind! Lucien Ndiefi is shown the yellow card! Alec Gemmill runs off the knock.
77.59
Penafiel have made a substitution with Tiago Costa replacing Rainer Schumacher .
81.16
Helder Bento clumsily knocks into Craig Milburn. The referee calls over Helder Bento and warns him to calm down! Craig Milburn runs off the knock.
84.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Frank Grant plays the ball forward to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn passes the ball forward to Rui Campos. Rui Campos whips in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
85.40
Craig Milburn threads a neat ball through to Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Gemmill.
90.00
Sebastiao Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Costa who takes it down. Tiago Costa shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.5%
45.2%
23.3%


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

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Quaresma (GK)
7
2.Alec Gemmill (DEF)
6
3.Rafael Costa (DEF)
6
4.Pascal Sachs (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Hugo Quaresma (DEF)
6
6.Helder Bento (MID)
6
7.Gaspar Soares (MID)
7
8.Sebastiao Pinto (MID)
7
9.Daniel Barbosa (MID)yellow card
5
10.Rainer Schumacher (ATT)
6
11.Andre De Sanzo (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Ivan Garrido (DEF)
0
13.Manuel Martins (DEF)
0
14.Tiago Costa (DEF)
6

1.Jaime Lima (GK)
6
2.Frank Grant (DEF)
6
3.Scott Davis (DEF)
6
4.Nabil Hill (DEF)
6
5.Patricio Cabrera (DEF)
6
6.Elena Marcelino (MID)
7
7.Craig Milburn (MID)
8
8.Rui Campos (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Roberto Soares (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Lucien Ndiefi (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Helder Pinto (ATT)
6
 
12.Andy McCoist (DEF)
0
13.Edwin Koster (MID)
0
14.Daniel Varela (DEF)
0