Match Report


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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Moreirense. A crowd of 16,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.


0.00
Moreirense start the match!
4.50
Mario Vieira threads a neat ball through to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves darts forward. Diogo Alves shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
9.07
Jorge Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
10.32
Francisco Costa clumsily knocks into Francisco Mendes. The referee calls over Francisco Costa and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Mendes runs off the knock.
14.38
Francisco Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Nascimento. Abel Nascimento puts a great ball through. Silvio Loureiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.49
Mario Vieira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Craig Philips who brings the ball under control. Craig Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
16.34
Sergio Fernandes advances with the ball. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.29
Mario Vieira sees Francisco Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Costa advances with the ball. Francisco Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Moreirense!
22.46
Craig Law breaks forward. Craig Law laces a through ball forward to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Filipe Varela had no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
26.13
Craig Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Philips. Craig Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Filipe Varela smothers it!
27.43
Claudio De Patre flicks a high pass forward to Mario Jesus who brings the ball under control. Mario Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur knocks the ball forward to Silvio Loureiro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.25
Duarte Lopes threads a neat ball through to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Petri Schulp.
36.03
Silvio Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Nascimento. Abel Nascimento rushes past Francisco Pinheiro! Abel Nascimento shoots from just inside the box. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.33
Craig Philips sees Duarte Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Lopes plays a quick one-two with Sergio Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Duarte Lopes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.12
Mario Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Abel Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Farense kick off!
48.28
Diogo Alves clumsily knocks into Petri Schulp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Petri Schulp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.40
Jorge Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Mario Jesus who brings the ball under control. Mario Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Medhi Ferreira-Leite had no chance!! Goal for Farense!
57.15
Edgar Castro flicks a high pass forward to Mario Vieira who brings the ball under control. Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Alves controls it well on his chest. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Keane.
59.25
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Craig Philips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With great vision, Craig Philips plays the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes who has made a great run into the box. Sergio Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
65.11
Craig Philips hacks Francisco Mendes from behind! The referee calls over Craig Philips and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.24
Duarte Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.31
Petri Schulp hits a low pass to Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.19
Craig Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura hits a low pass to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by Francisco Mendes.
74.54
It's a corner kick which Gouki Nakamura takes quickly, playing the ball short to Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro knocks the ball into the box. Filipe Varela jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
78.39
Mario Vieira pushes up the pitch. Mario Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Filipe Varela smothers it!
79.56
Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Fernandes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Filipe Varela manages to keep it out.
81.15
Francisco Costa flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Fernandes who takes it down. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.40
Claudio De Patre knocks the ball forward to Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur plays the ball forward to Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.39
Jorge Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Craig Law. The referee brings Jorge Pinheiro to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.39
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Jorge Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Jorge Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Superb reactions from Medhi Ferreira-Leite. What a save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario Fernandes of Farense

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

1.Medhi Ferreira-Leite (GK)
6
2.Edgar Castro (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
7
4.Craig Law (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
6
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)goal scored
8
8.Craig Philips (MID)yellow card
6
9.Diogo Alves (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Andrez Percassi (MID)
0
13.Artur Pinto (GK)
0
14.Antonio Soares (GK)
0