Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Farense. A crowd of 19,929 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Farense kick off and get the match underway!
2.03
1-0Vitor Nascimento makes a beautiful solo run. Vitor Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves heads the ball goalwards. Guilherme Alves scores for Sporting Covilha!!
8.28
1-0Vitor Nascimento hacks Petre Ripnu from behind! Vitor Nascimento is warned by the referee! Petre Ripnu runs off the knock.
9.55
1-0Stuart White passes the ball forward to Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi goes all the way! Felipe Pichichi takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.08
1-0Tomas Soares threads the ball through to Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
15.31
Vitor Nascimento makes a simple pass to Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Ahla.
16.04
1-0Hrafn Bergvinsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Rui Sousa manages to gather it comfortably.
18.26
Salomon Mboma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Rae. Andy Rae shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.46
Petre Ripnu kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.14
Tomas Soares comes in with a late challenge on Petre Ripnu. The referee calls over Tomas Soares and warns him to calm down! Petre Ripnu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.38
Salomon Mboma flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Rae. Andy Rae connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Mick Wright-Phillips.
30.42
Tomas Soares barges into Nigel Lisbie. Tomas Soares is given another warning by the referee! Nigel Lisbie runs off the knock.
34.21
Fernando Gomes makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Rae. Andy Rae goes all the way! Andy Rae rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.06
Tomas Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head. Rui Sousa easily smothers it.
38.15
1-1Stuart White deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Rae. Andy Rae makes a probing pass to Hakan Izzet but he's offside!
39.46
1-1Farense are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
40.59
1-1Cristiano Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Lisbie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.10
Cristiano Carvalho hacks Salomon Mboma from behind! Cristiano Carvalho is warned by the referee! Salomon Mboma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Stuart White kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mick Wright-Phillips.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off!
47.31
Tomas Soares brings the ball forward. Tomas Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.21
Hrafn Bergvinsson passes the ball forward to Miguel Castro. Miguel Castro shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
55.02
Tomas Soares catches Petre Ripnu on the ankles. Tomas Soares is given yet another warning by the referee! Petre Ripnu stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.10
Nigel Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Rae. Andy Rae knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Philippe Darbelet.
60.27
Farense are easily keeping Sporting Covilha at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.45
Petre Ripnu kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet goes all the way! Hakan Izzet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Mick Wright-Phillips is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.30
Nigel Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Felipe Pichichi. Felipe Pichichi whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Izzet. Hakan Izzet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mick Wright-Phillips is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.39
Hrafn Bergvinsson makes a probing pass to Guilherme Alves. Guilherme Alves shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Stuart White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Rae. Andy Rae knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Gardner.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
6
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.4%
56.6%
Play Area
28.9%
51.3%
19.7%
Scorers
| Guilherme Alves 2 | Andy Rae 18 Hakan Izzet 69, 77 |