Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     FarenseFarense
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andre AndradeA. Andrade78
G
captain1captain
G
62Filipe VarelaF. Varela
Frederico MarquesF. Marques67
D
2
D
72Francisco MendesF. Mendes
Frederico FerreiraF. Ferreira67
D
3
D
69Petri SchulpP. Schulp
Alberto JesusA. Jesus63
D
4
D
65Claudio De PatreC. De Patre
Neil ShawN. Shaw62
D
5
D
61Neil KeaneN. Keane
Pedro CamposP. Campos71
M
6
M
75Mario JesusM. Jesus
Ricardo GuardiolaR. Guardiola69
M
7
M
68Jorge PinheiroJ. Pinheiro
Yacine BelaizY. Belaiz65
M
8
A
65Mario FernandesM. Fernandes
Tiago SantosT. Santos78
A
9
A
64Abel NascimentoA. Nascimento
Tiago JardimT. Jardim72
A
10
A
62Robbie MoncurR. Moncur
Pedro RamosP. Ramos69
A
11
A
62Silvio LoureiroS. Loureiro
 
Bruno AntunesB. Antunes64
G
12
M
64Dean MarshallD. Marshall
Luis SemedoL. Semedo62
M
13
M
63Victor PeiroV. Peiro
Ruben LoureiroR. Loureiro61
D
14
D
60Artur CostaA. Costa

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Farense. A crowd of 18,572 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.


0.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
4.56
Frederico Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Yacine Belaiz. Yacine Belaiz flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Ramos who brings the ball under control. Pedro Ramos plays a one-two with Tiago Jardim and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ramos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
9.19
Petri Schulp flicks a high pass forward. Neil Keane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Keane flicks a high pass forward. Mario Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Mario Fernandes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Ferreira.
10.35
Alberto Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Yacine Belaiz is offside!
12.32
Frederico Marques laces a weighted ball forward to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos plays the ball forward to Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.18
Neil Shaw makes a simple pass to Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Jardim controls it well on his chest. Tiago Jardim shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
18.16
Jorge Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Pinheiro. Jorge Pinheiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.04
Mario Jesus takes it forward alone. Mario Jesus shoots from long range. Andre Andrade gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
24.07
Mario Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Mario Fernandes who takes it down. Mario Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Mario Jesus but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.08
Pedro Campos takes it forward alone. Pedro Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.12
Jorge Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes makes a convincing header. The keeper, Andre Andrade, sees it late!! Goal for Farense!
33.09
Neil Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Pinheiro. Jorge Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Marques.
36.05
Mario Jesus threads a neat ball through to Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Andre Andrade!
44.02
Jorge Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Silvio Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Farense kick off!
48.14
Yacine Belaiz takes it forward alone. Yacine Belaiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.06
Jorge Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Frederico Marques. Jorge Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Frederico Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.08
Claudio De Patre makes a simple pass to Jorge Pinheiro. Jorge Pinheiro threads the ball through to Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Campos.
55.32
Alberto Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Tiago Jardim provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.10
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Luis Semedo replacing Pedro Campos .
61.16
Jorge Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Nascimento. Abel Nascimento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Marques.
65.40
Claudio De Patre flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Jorge Pinheiro threads the ball through to Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur cuts inside the box! Robbie Moncur side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.51
Jorge Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Pinheiro. Jorge Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.42
Neil Shaw knocks the ball forward to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
71.15
With imagination, Frederico Ferreira plays the ball forward to Neil Shaw. Neil Shaw flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ramos who takes it down. Pedro Ramos runs straight at the defence! Pedro Ramos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
78.53
Ricardo Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Filipe Varela. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Farense
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
31.3%
45.8%
22.9%

Scorers
Tiago Jardim 55
Mario Fernandes 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Jardim of Desportivo Nacional

Match Ratings
1.Andre Andrade (GK)
7
2.Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Ferreira (DEF)
7
4.Alberto Jesus (DEF)
7
5.Neil Shaw (DEF)
7
6.Pedro Campos (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
7
8.Yacine Belaiz (MID)
7
9.Tiago Santos (ATT)
6
10.Tiago Jardim (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Pedro Ramos (ATT)
7
 
12.Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
13.Luis Semedo (MID)
6
14.Ruben Loureiro (DEF)
0

1.Filipe Varela (GK)
6
2.Francisco Mendes (DEF)
6
3.Petri Schulp (DEF)
6
4.Claudio De Patre (DEF)
6
5.Neil Keane (DEF)
6
6.Mario Jesus (MID)
9
7.Jorge Pinheiro (MID)yellow card
7
8.Mario Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Abel Nascimento (ATT)
6
10.Robbie Moncur (ATT)
6
11.Silvio Loureiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Dean Marshall (MID)
0
13.Victor Peiro (MID)
0
14.Artur Costa (DEF)
0