Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play Celtic in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Belenenses lead by 1-0 from the first leg. A crowd of 20,381 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Celtic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Belenenses kick off and get the first half underway!
2.49
0-0Francisco Teixeira hacks Jan Roth from behind! The referee calls over Francisco Teixeira and warns him to calm down! Jan Roth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.02
0-0Patricio Marcelino takes it forward alone. Patricio Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.35
Matt Gordon comes in with a late challenge on Billy Caldwell. The referee calls over Matt Gordon and warns him to calm down! Billy Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.53
1-0Sebastian Scholz passes the ball forward to Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards David Schneider. David Schneider powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Ismael Izzet had no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
16.15
David Schneider barges into Tobias Basler. David Schneider is warned by the referee! Tobias Basler runs off the knock.
18.55
Michele Pantano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro threads the ball through to David Jesus. David Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.30
2-0Andre Pinheiro passes the ball forward to David Jesus. David Jesus whips in a cross ball towards David Schneider. David Schneider is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
24.32
Bruno Jesus threads the ball through to David Jesus. David Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Basler.
28.46
Bruno Jesus takes it forward alone. Bruno Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
32.01
Callum Dalglish deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Strachan. Matt Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.15
2-0Bruno Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards David Schneider. David Schneider is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Ismael Izzet manages to keep it out.
45.00
Michele Pantano makes a probing pass to Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon makes a simple pass to David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Roth.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Celtic kick off!
47.39
Tobias Basler makes a beautiful solo run. Tobias Basler passes the ball forward to Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Liddell manages to gather it comfortably.
51.54
Andre Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider plays a perfect one-two with Francisco Teixeira and rushes in on goal... David Schneider makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.55
Adrien André deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Mcallister. Gavin Mcallister heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
57.10
Joao Gomes threads the ball through to Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus surges forward with the ball. Bruno Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Ismael Izzet manages to keep it out.
73.40
Billy Caldwell brings the ball forward. Billy Caldwell finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.45
2-0Belenenses are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
81.41
Matt Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tobias Basler.
84.01
Matt Strachan takes it forward alone. Matt Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Velasco. Julian Velasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Stuart Liddell manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
22.9%
45.7%
31.4%
Scorers