Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 18,026 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Belenenses kick off and get the match underway!
2.02
1-0Joao Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Joao Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Joao Gomes finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.39
Silvio Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes goes all the way! Mario Fernandes takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Stuart Liddell has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.42
1-1Joao Gomes passes the ball forward to Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz brings the ball forward. Sebastian Scholz passes the ball forward but David Schneider is offside!
16.57
Andre Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to David Jesus. David Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Schneider but he's offside!
18.45
1-1Matt Gordon advances with the ball. Matt Gordon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.43
1-1Santa Clara are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.10
1-1Andre Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Almeida.
32.30
Tiago Veloso takes it forward alone. Tiago Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
33.36
1-1David Jesus hacks Danny de Bruin from behind! David Jesus is warned by the referee! Danny de Bruin stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.27
David Almeida comes in with a late challenge on David Jesus. The referee calls over David Almeida and warns him to calm down! David Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.37
Joao Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz passes the ball forward to David Jesus. David Jesus whips in a cross ball towards David Schneider. David Schneider flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
38.03
Matt Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Jesus. David Jesus shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.49
Vitor Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Greig. Scott Greig passes the ball forward to David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Almeida.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara get the second half underway!
48.29
Santa Clara are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
53.53
Matt Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Jesus. David Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards David Schneider. David Schneider is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
59.34
1-1Vitor Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Schneider. David Schneider whips in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus heads the ball goalwards. Duncan Montague manages to gather it comfortably.
63.12
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
69.38
Joao Gomes makes a probing pass to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro threads the ball through to Ruben Campos. Ruben Campos goes all the way! Ruben Campos tries a spectacular strike but Duncan Montague is on top of it.
71.33
Michele Pantano knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz knocks the ball forward to David Jesus. David Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Campos. Ruben Campos tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.24
Hugo Barros makes a simple pass to Rui Vieira. Rui Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.59
Joao Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider goes all the way! David Schneider takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Duncan Montague had no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
85.41
Filipe Jardim makes a simple pass to Rui Vieira. Rui Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Matt Gordon makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Gordon makes a probing pass to David Schneider. David Schneider tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.7%
27.3%
Play Area
29.9%
41.6%
28.6%
Scorers