Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     Clube Desportivo das AvesClube Desportivo das Aves
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jaime LimaJ. Lima72
G
1
G
61Miguel CastroM. Castro
Frank GrantF. Grant73
D
2
D
72Helder OliveiraH. Oliveira
Scott DavisS. Davis72
D
3
D
69Sebastiao CarvalhoS. Carvalho
Nabil HillN. Hill72
D
4
D
67Gaspar MonteiroG. Monteiro
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera71
D
5
D
66Artur TavaresA. Tavares
Elena MarcelinoE. Marcelino73
M
6
M
72Neil DickovN. Dickov
Craig MilburnC. Milburn72
M
7captain
M
70Paulo VarelaP. Varela
Rui CamposR. Campos63
A
captain8
A
66Adam WhelanA. Whelan
Roberto SoaresR. Soares62
A
9
A
62Rui LimaR. Lima
Lucien NdiefiL. Ndiefi59
A
10
A
60Tomas SousaT. Sousa
Helder PintoH. Pinto58
A
11
A
57Alberto NietoA. Nieto
 
Andy McCoistA. McCoist70
D
12
M
67Paul IzzetP. Izzet
Edwin KosterE. Koster70
M
13
G
60Jorge CarvalhoJ. Carvalho
Daniel VarelaD. Varela70
D
14
M
60Aron KoolA. Kool

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 18,390 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Leal.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
3.53
Craig Milburn sees Roberto Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Soares advances inside the box! Roberto Soares tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
4.30
Paulo Varela makes a simple pass to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Jaime Lima. Excellent save.
6.25
Helder Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.46
Paulo Varela threads a neat ball through to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Jaime Lima.
12.04
Elena Marcelino plays the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. With a superhuman jump, Helder Pinto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
14.01
Paulo Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.44
Neil Dickov takes a quick throw-in, which Paulo Varela takes on the chest. Paulo Varela knocks the ball forward to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Jaime Lima has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.14
Rui Lima comes in with a late challenge on Nabil Hill. The referee calls over Rui Lima and warns him to calm down! Nabil Hill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.54
Craig Milburn plays the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
28.07
Paulo Varela flicks a high ball forward to Rui Lima who takes it down. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nabil Hill.
32.59
Scott Davis makes a probing pass to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn threads a neat ball through to Rui Campos. Rui Campos whips in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Miguel Castro.
34.53
Elena Marcelino takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Neil Dickov gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.37
Paulo Varela decides to run forward with the ball. Paulo Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jaime Lima.
37.48
Corner kick to Clube Desportivo das Aves. Neil Dickov chips it out wide. Scott Davis chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
42.36
Sebastiao Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov makes a simple pass to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Lima who gathers it comfortably.
44.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Paulo Varela plays the ball forward to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lima controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rui Lima provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Lima!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves start the second half!
48.12
With vision, Nabil Hill plays the ball forward to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward. Rui Campos collects the pass. Rui Campos whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
54.26
Alberto Nieto catches Nabil Hill on the ankles. Alberto Nieto is warned by the referee! Nabil Hill stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.47
Sebastiao Carvalho makes a simple pass to Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
57.13
Paulo Varela makes a simple pass to Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Lima who gathers it comfortably.
60.53
Paulo Varela makes a probing pass to Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
61.47
Craig Milburn makes an attacking run forward. Craig Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.51
Sebastiao Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Nieto who takes it down. Alberto Nieto threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tomas Sousa. Tomas Sousa rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
75.25
Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Nieto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Nieto shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jaime Lima manages to gather it easily.
84.14
Craig Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi powers a header at goal. Solid save from Miguel Castro. What a great pair of hands!
85.40
With vision, Nabil Hill plays the ball forward to Craig Milburn. Showing composure, Craig Milburn plays the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.05
Sebastiao Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Varela. Paulo Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Nieto. Alberto Nieto whips in a cross ball towards Adam Whelan. Adam Whelan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Clube Desportivo das Aves!
90.00
Craig Milburn kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Oliveira.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Clube Desportivo das Aves
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
31.9%
45.8%
22.2%

Scorers
Rui Campos 61
Adam Whelan 18, 87
Rui Lima 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Whelan of Clube Desportivo das Aves

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

1.Miguel Castro (GK)
6
2.Helder Oliveira (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Carvalho (DEF)
6
4.Gaspar Monteiro (DEF)
6
5.Artur Tavares (DEF)
6
6.Neil Dickov (MID)
6
7.Paulo Varela (MID)
8
8.Adam Whelan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
9.Rui Lima (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Tomas Sousa (ATT)
7
11.Alberto Nieto (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Izzet (MID)
0
13.Jorge Carvalho (GK)
0
14.Aron Kool (MID)
0