Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play Crystal Palace in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Crystal Palace lead by 2-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Beira Mar start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.41
0-0Nicholas Pennant barges into Simion Stinga. The referee brings Nicholas Pennant to one side and gives him a warning! Simion Stinga stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.28
0-1Verges Touré threads a neat ball through to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki threads a neat ball through to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Dmitri Beschastnykh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.05
0-1Verges Touré chips the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Jordan. With a superhuman jump, Johann Jordan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dmitri Beschastnykh didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.36
0-1Nicholas Pennant threads a neat ball through to Peter Thalhammer. Peter Thalhammer knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Moreira.
14.30
Verges Touré makes a beautiful solo run. Verges Touré whips in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Dmitri Beschastnykh.
15.41
Corner kick to Crystal Palace. Alexandre Fernandez plays it short to Peter Thalhammer. Peter Thalhammer shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.39
Steffen Pfeiffer passes the ball forward to Alexandre Fernandez. Alexandre Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza shoots from outside the area. Javier Sanhueza scores for Crystal Palace!!
20.54
Samir Friedmann runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samir Friedmann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Frank Marrero through on goal. Frank Marrero tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Vincent Morisot easily smothers it!
21.13
Steffen Pfeiffer makes a beautiful solo run. Steffen Pfeiffer sees Johann Jordan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Johann Jordan shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Dmitri Beschastnykh. Excellent save.
28.11
Harris Fabrie makes a probing pass to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
34.28
0-2Steffen Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward to Peter Thalhammer who brings the ball under control. Peter Thalhammer flicks a high ball forward to Johann Jordan who takes it down. Johann Jordan shoots from distance but it is miles over!
39.59
Verges Touré hits a low pass to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki whips in a cross ball towards Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Dmitri Beschastnykh manages to gather it effortlessly.
42.18
Peter Thalhammer sees Javier Sanhueza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Javier Sanhueza skips past Cristiano Rego! Javier Sanhueza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dmitri Beschastnykh!
45.00
0-2Ioannis Iosifidis catches Frank Marrero on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frank Marrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Crystal Palace players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off the second half!
47.37
0-2Peter Thalhammer flicks a high ball forward to Javier Sanhueza who takes it down. Javier Sanhueza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Johann Jordan but the linesman indicates offside!
48.22
Bart Van Der Gun controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Guilherme Reis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.07
With some swift thinking, Alexandre Fernandez plays the ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dmitri Beschastnykh gets down and covers it.
60.55
1-2Beira Mar have made 2 substitutions with Sergio Pinto replacing Ricardo Moreira and Youri Salenko replacing Simion Stinga .
65.41
Alexandre Fernandez brings the ball forward. Alexandre Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
66.41
Alexandre Fernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Alexandre Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Dmitri Beschastnykh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.23
Gavin Johnstone flicks the ball to his team mate, Bart Van Der Gun. Bart Van Der Gun surges forward with the ball. Bart Van Der Gun edges inside the box! Bart Van Der Gun side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.25
Samir Friedmann clumsily knocks into Verges Touré. Samir Friedmann is warned by the referee! Verges Touré runs off the knock.
75.47
Sergio Pinto makes a simple pass to Bart Van Der Gun. Bart Van Der Gun passes the ball forward to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ioannis Iosifidis.
77.46
Beira Mar have made a substitution with Sebastiao Almeida replacing Samir Friedmann .
78.52
2-3Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.03
2-3Steffen Pfeiffer advances with the ball. Steffen Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. Javier Sanhueza controls it well on his chest. Javier Sanhueza rushes past Sergio Pinto! Javier Sanhueza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Cristiano Rego is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.40
Harris Fabrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.29
Bart Van Der Gun sees Frank Marrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Marrero plays a one-two with Youri Salenko and advances towards the goal... Frank Marrero muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Guilherme Reis 48 Bart Van Der Gun 69 Frank Marrero 87 | Javier Sanhueza 4, 16 Johann Jordan 66 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Javier Sanhueza of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dmitri Beschastnykh (GK)
8
2. Cristiano Rego (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Moreira (DEF)
6
5. Nicola C. Gottardi (DEF)
6
6. Harris Fabrie (MID)
6
7. Bart Van Der Gun (MID)
8
8. Samir Friedmann (MID)
6
9. Frank Marrero (ATT)
7
10. Simion Stinga (ATT)
6
11. Guilherme Reis (ATT)
7
12. Sergio Pinto (DEF)
6
13. Sebastiao Almeida (MID)
6
14. Youri Salenko (ATT)
6
1. Vincent Morisot (GK)
6
2. Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
6
3. Ioannis Iosifidis (DEF)
5
4. Steffen Pfeiffer (DEF)
7
5. Alexandre Fernandez (MID)
7
6. Verges Touré (MID)
6
7. Peter Thalhammer (MID)
6
8. Cedric Versteeg (MID)
6
9. Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)
7
10. Johann Jordan (ATT)
7
11. Javier Sanhueza (ATT)
9
12. Stefanos Karnezis (DEF)
0
13. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
0
14. Augustine Kanu (ATT)
0