Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadio do Padroense FC where Salgueiros 08 play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 17,938 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Salgueiros 08 are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the first half underway!
10.17
Vasco Tavares clumsily knocks into Elena Marcelino. The referee brings Vasco Tavares to one side and gives him a warning! Elena Marcelino runs off the knock.
12.52
Andre Rego sees Thomas Meyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Maurice Meijer. Some good footwork from Maurice Meijer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
16.30
With a delightful solo run, Craig Milburn stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
22.10
Elena Marcelino advances with the ball. Elena Marcelino whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Tomas Sousa manages to keep it out.
30.49
Frank Grant hacks Craig Matthews from behind! The referee brings Frank Grant to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Matthews stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.04
Scott Davis hits a low pass to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Valente.
33.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.21
With imagination, Craig Matthews laces a through ball forward to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente deftly passes the ball to Maurice Meijer, releasing him through on goal. Maurice Meijer tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.06
Nabil Hill flicks a high pass forward. Craig Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Milburn knocks the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Salgueiros 08 appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players seem much more motivated whilst the Salgueiros 08 players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Salgueiros 08 start the second half!
47.55
Christian Engels makes a simple pass to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente edges inside the box! Vasco Valente shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.27
Craig Milburn flicks a high pass forward to Lucien Ndiefi who brings the ball under control. Lucien Ndiefi shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Tomas Sousa.
54.42
Scott Davis barges into Thomas Meyer. The referee warns Scott Davis to calm down! Thomas Meyer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.13
Salgueiros 08 have made 2 substitutions with David Monteiro replacing Daniel Valente and Vitor Marques replacing Vasco Tavares .
61.21
Craig Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi connects with a diving header but Tomas Sousa reads it well. Excellent keeping!
66.53
Christian Engels brings the ball forward. Christian Engels plays a one-two with Vasco Valente and advances towards the goal... Christian Engels makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.23
Elena Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Smoje.
85.47
Frank Grant passes the ball forward to Elena Marcelino. Elena Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Lucien Ndiefi collects the pass. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. Rui Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
22.8%
45.6%
31.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurice Meijer of Salgueiros 08

Match Ratings
1.Tomas Sousa (GK)
7
2.Daniel Valente (DEF)
6
3.Alberto George (DEF)
6
4.Alejandro Smoje (DEF)
6
5.Vasco Tavares (MID)
5
6.Andre Rego (MID)
6
7.Christian Engels (MID)goal scored
8
8.Craig Matthews (MID)
6
9.Vasco Valente (ATT)
7
10.Maurice Meijer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Thomas Meyer (ATT)
6
 
12.David Monteiro (DEF)
6
13.Vitor Marques (MID)
6
14.Sophiane Malouda (ATT)
0

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)
7
8.Rui Campos (ATT)
6
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