Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira where Imortal play host to Farense in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Imortal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Figo.


0.00
Imortal kick off the first half!
9.24
Azziz Mouret threads the ball through to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson makes a simple pass to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Leon Bräutigam provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Samuel Castro manages to gather it.
12.19
Jaime Campos comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Postiga. The referee calls over Jaime Campos and warns him to calm down! Filipe Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.40
Gavin Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Campos.
18.19
Gavin Jackson threads a neat ball through to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
20.56
Duncan Booth runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duncan Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Duncan Booth!
26.37
Gavin Jackson knocks the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan makes a looping header on goal but Samuel Castro is on top of it.
27.50
Azziz Mouret flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Jackson controls it well on his chest. Gavin Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Postiga who takes it down. Filipe Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam makes a looping header on goal. Samuel Castro effortlessly picks it out of the air!
28.27
Vitor Martins knocks the ball forward to Markus Freund. Markus Freund knocks the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Atherton.
30.15
Reginald Vairelles flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Azziz Mouret.
32.21
Gavin Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Makin controls it well on his chest. Mervin Makin shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.04
Vasco Martins hacks Chritophe Muller from behind! The referee calls over Vasco Martins and warns him to calm down! Chritophe Muller runs off the knock.
36.24
Carlos Pinheiro hacks Filipe Postiga from behind! Carlos Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Filipe Postiga runs off the knock.
39.59
Gavin Jackson makes a probing pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
40.55
Carlos Pinheiro runs forward with the ball. Carlos Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law advances inside the box! Andy Law shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Alexandre Moutinho!
42.24
Duncan Booth darts forward. Duncan Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Gavin Jackson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Farense get the second half underway!
47.29
Jaime Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares sees Vasco Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.22
Carlos Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Chritophe Muller catches Andy Law on the ankles. Andy Law appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
51.20
Gavin Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
53.58
With some swift thinking, Warren Atherton plays the ball forward to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson threads the ball through to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Samuel Castro gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
54.08
Gavin Jackson passes the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
59.15
Gavin Jackson catches Reginald Vairelles on the ankles. Gavin Jackson is given a warning by the referee! Reginald Vairelles runs off the knock.
60.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Ross Wilson picks a pass forward to Markus Freund. Markus Freund kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.12
Carlos Pinheiro threads the ball through to Markus Freund. Markus Freund knocks the ball forward to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.31
Warren Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson passes the ball forward to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
67.32
Ross Wilson threads a neat ball through to Markus Freund. Markus Freund knocks the ball forward to Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins puts a great ball through. Alex Elliott runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.47
Markus Freund chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chritophe Muller.
78.18
Warren Atherton threads the ball through to Gavin Jackson. With vision, Gavin Jackson plays the ball forward to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Pinheiro.
79.29
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Postiga controls it well on his chest. Filipe Postiga shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.35
Markus Freund hits a low pass to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
84.22
Reginald Vairelles flicks a high pass forward to Alex Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Alexandre Moutinho as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.51
Markus Freund takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Leon Bräutigam reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
Carlos Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
30.3%
42.4%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Jackson of Farense

Match Ratings
1.Samuel Castro (GK)
8
2.Vitor Martins (DEF)
6
3.Ross Wilson (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Pinheiro (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Jaime Campos (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Soares (MID)
7
7.Reginald Vairelles (MID)
7
8.Markus Freund (MID)
7
9.Andy Law (ATT)
7
10.Alex Elliott (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Vasco Martins (ATT)
7
 
12.Rafael Valente (GK)
0
13.Carlos Moutinho (GK)
0
14.Tiago Varela (MID)
0