Match Report


LJs
today's match is sponsored by LJs
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 19,375 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
2.01
Jorge Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Mario Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mario Jesus makes a defence splitting pass to Mario Fernandes. Some silky footwork from Mario Fernandes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.52
Fernando Viana flicks a high pass forward to Generoso Bachini who brings the ball under control. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.41
Showing composure, Barket Strgeon laces a weighted ball forward to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
16.24
Mario Jesus threads a neat ball through to Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Pinheiro. Jorge Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.04
Neil Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
24.38
Jorge Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nikolas Dittmann.
26.56
Nikolas Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.05
Alexandre Veloso knocks the ball forward to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claudio De Patre.
33.15
Pascal Frieser hacks Claudio De Patre from behind! The referee calls over Pascal Frieser and warns him to calm down! Claudio De Patre grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
34.23
Jorge Pinheiro hits a low pass to Robbie Moncur. Robbie Moncur shoots from 20 yards. Fernando Costa gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.16
Mario Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Petri Schulp. Petri Schulp deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.29
Barket Strgeon catches Francisco Mendes on the ankles. The referee calls over Barket Strgeon and warns him to calm down! Francisco Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.20
Thierry Machado makes a probing pass to Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nikolas Dittmann threads the ball through to Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon knocks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Mendes.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Farense kick off!
48.17
Petri Schulp comes in with a late challenge on Generoso Bachini. Petri Schulp is shown the yellow card! Generoso Bachini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.57
Jorge Pinheiro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Abel Nascimento. Abel Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.23
Claudio De Patre makes a probing pass to Mario Jesus. With great vision, Mario Jesus plays the ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.27
Abel Nascimento sees space and advances. Abel Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
61.58
With imagination, Barket Strgeon plays the ball forward to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio De Patre.
65.57
Thierry Machado clumsily knocks into Jorge Pinheiro. The referee calls over Thierry Machado and warns him to calm down! Jorge Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.51
Fernando Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Valerien Daylly is offside!
73.49
Jorge Pinheiro threads the ball through to Mario Jesus. Mario Jesus passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
77.43
Jorge Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Abel Nascimento. Abel Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
78.29
John Marshall advances with the ball. John Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado shoots from distance. Thierry Machado scores for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!!
84.55
Samuel Nunes sees Fernando Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Viana makes a probing pass to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser knocks the ball forward to Thierry Machado but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.44
Fernando Viana catches Jorge Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Fernando Viana and warns him to calm down! Jorge Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.54
Thierry Machado flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Viana collects the pass. Fernando Viana takes it forward alone. Fernando Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Mario Fernandes hits a low pass to Abel Nascimento. Abel Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26.6%
46.8%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Pinheiro of Farense

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