Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Farense. A crowd of 16,041 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
Alverca start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.39
Without breaking stride, Frederico Reis plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
6.07
Warren Atherton sees a break and surges forward. Warren Atherton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Warren Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. With a superhuman jump, Filipe Postiga connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.19
Abdelmalek Seube makes a simple pass to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Pfennings makes a pass forward but Fabian N. Ardigò makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
10.41
Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Postiga who brings the ball under control. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Vasco Oliveira.
11.28
Duncan Booth takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Warren Atherton takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.31
Glynn Mortensen flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Reis collects the pass. Frederico Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Holloway and advances towards the goal... Jan-Willem Pfennings looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Alexandre Moutinho manages to gather it.
16.54
Duncan Booth threads a neat ball through to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.14
Francisco Castro makes a simple pass to Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
24.26
Chritophe Muller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Jackson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Filipe Postiga is offside!
26.39
Frederico Reis comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Booth. The referee calls over Frederico Reis and warns him to calm down! Duncan Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.40
Duncan Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
30.26
Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.19
Seeing Cesar Santos's run, Glynn Mortensen quickly throws the ball into his path. Cesar Santos passes the ball forward to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.53
Francisco Castro passes the ball forward to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
39.09
Marcos Crespo plays the ball forward to Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.43
Showing composure, Frederico Reis laces a through ball forward to Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
Gavin Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Reis.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Farense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Farense kick off and get the second half underway!
48.23
Frederico Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Ardigò. Chritophe Muller barges into Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
49.21
Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Postiga who brings the ball under control. Filipe Postiga shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Vasco Oliveira!
51.41
Warren Atherton sees Gavin Jackson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Jackson passes the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.21
Gavin Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Vasco Oliveira.
60.44
Alverca have made a substitution with Shaun Stamp replacing Francisco Castro .
61.49
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Makin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Cesar Santos barges into Filipe Postiga. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
61.49
The referee points to the spot..
62.33
Carlton Milligan calmly steps up. The ball flies into the top right corner - goal!!
63.15
Gavin Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam heads the ball goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
65.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Booth laces a through ball forward to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.02
Glynn Mortensen brings the ball forward. Glynn Mortensen makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
67.26
Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Postiga controls it well on his chest. Filipe Postiga shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
71.20
Shaun Stamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Alexandre Moutinho easily smothers it!
72.11
Warren Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bräutigam collects the pass. Leon Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.56
Shaun Stamp controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
77.19
Gavin Jackson passes the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.14
Cesar Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Santos threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings plays a quick one-two with Adam Holloway and rushes in on goal... Jan-Willem Pfennings looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Moutinho with no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
84.03
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Postiga who brings the ball under control. Filipe Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
89.21
Shaun Stamp flicks a high pass forward. Fabian N. Ardigò controls it well on his chest. Fabian N. Ardigò plays a scrappy one-two with Jan-Willem Pfennings and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Fabian N. Ardigò provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Alexandre Moutinho gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
Glynn Mortensen advances with the ball. Glynn Mortensen makes a probing pass to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò plays a quick one-two with Adam Holloway and rushes in on goal... Fabian N. Ardigò rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
11
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
30.3%
45.5%
24.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jan-Willem Pfennings of Alverca

Match Ratings