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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.24
0-0Elvar Gudfinnsson hits a low pass to Kieron Godber. Kieron Godber threads a neat ball through to Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel shoots from outside the area but is denied by Kevin Eberle. Excellent save.
16.25
0-0Arno Emmerlich makes a simple pass to Steffen Rohrschneider. Steffen Rohrschneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.16
Peter Gravesen threads a neat ball through to Sergio Nunes. Sergio Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Law. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.54
0-1Alexandre Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.26
Alexandre Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel plays a quick one-two with Stephen Law and rushes in on goal... Sieme van den Heuvel cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Kevin Eberle easily gets down and covers it.
30.33
0-1Leonardo Stendardo sees Hennie Vonk in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hennie Vonk shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.14
Alexandre Fernandes threads the ball through to Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sieme van den Heuvel!
40.01
0-2Arno Emmerlich hacks Kieron Godber from behind! Arno Emmerlich is shown the yellow card! Kieron Godber stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Leonardo Stendardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Rohrschneider. Steffen Rohrschneider finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha have changed their lineup with Antonio Santos replacing Steffen Rohrschneider and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Covilha start the second half!
49.36
Alexandre Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Sieme van den Heuvel scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the veteran Dutchman!
53.42
Sergio Nunes knocks the ball forward to Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Fabrie.
54.12
Elvar Gudfinnsson flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Fernandes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler whips in a cross ball towards Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Kevin Eberle!
57.07
0-3Peter Gravesen comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Santos. The referee calls over Peter Gravesen and warns him to calm down! Antonio Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.56
Edvard Eneberg flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Fernandes who takes it down. Alexandre Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Sieme van den Heuvel controls it well on his chest. Sieme van den Heuvel lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law flicks the ball with his head but Kevin Eberle is on top of it.
78.31
Kieron Godber flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Law who brings the ball under control. Stephen Law whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Kevin Eberle. Excellent save.
84.39
With some swift thinking, Fernando Costa plays the ball forward to Leonardo Stendardo. Leonardo Stendardo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Leonardo Stendardo whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
87.29
Peter Gravesen knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Godber. Kieron Godber knocks the ball to his team mate, Sieme van den Heuvel. Sieme van den Heuvel lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Kevin Eberle.
89.47
Arno Emmerlich surges forward with the ball. Arno Emmerlich shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Sergio Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Law. Stephen Law lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Beutler. Patrick Beutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Kevin Eberle reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sieme van den Heuvel 22, 32, 49 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sieme van den Heuvel of C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kevin Eberle (GK)
7
2. Nuno Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Daniele Beghetto (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Costa (DEF)
6
5. Jerome Fabrie (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Stendardo (MID)
6
7. Arno Emmerlich (MID)
6
8. Cesar Santos (MID)
6
9. Steffen Rohrschneider (ATT)
6
10. Hennie Vonk (ATT)
6
11. Eoin Ferdinand (ATT)
6
12. Ellery Versteeg (DEF)
0
13. Antonio Santos (DEF)
6
14. Martin Delgado (GK)
0
1. Murilo Leonardo (GK)
6
2. Edvard Eneberg (DEF)
6
3. Peter Gravesen (DEF)
6
4. Elvar Gudfinnsson (DEF)
6
5. Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
6
6. Sergio Nunes (MID)
6
7. Kieron Godber (MID)
6
8. Alexandre Fernandes (MID)
7
9. Sieme van den Heuvel (ATT)
9
10. Stephen Law (ATT)
6
11. Patrick Beutler (ATT)
7
12. Maximilian Happel (DEF)
0
13. Edward Summerbee (MID)
0
14. Dennis Prosinecki (ATT)
0