Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Farense. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Nascimento.


0.00
Farense kick off and get the match underway!
6.02
Warren Atherton breaks forward. With great vision, Warren Atherton plays the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. With a superhuman jump, Filipe Postiga connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.10
Duarte Postiga makes a strong solo run forward. Duarte Postiga sees Filipe Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Alves who gathers it comfortably.
14.53
Duarte Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bräutigam collects the pass. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Semedo.
16.15
Warren Atherton hits a low pass to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Bruno Alves punches it away to safety.
18.05
Miguel Tavares flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Barros who takes it down. Frederico Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Nascimento. Jose Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Moya who gathers it comfortably.
21.58
Warren Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Inglis. Neil Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.33
Duarte Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Booth plays the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Inglis. Neil Inglis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
36.53
Duncan Booth hits a low pass to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Neil Inglis. Neil Inglis makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.22
Duarte Gomes makes an attacking run forward. Duarte Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Inglis. Neil Inglis directs the ball goalwards with his head but Bruno Alves reads it well. Nice save!
42.24
Warren Atherton comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Matteo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Matteo stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Jorge Gomes plays the ball forward to Titus Brooking. Titus Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Nascimento. Jose Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
AD Ovarense kick off the second half!
47.32
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bräutigam controls it well on his chest. Leon Bräutigam shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
48.29
Titus Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Nascimento. Jose Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
49.30
Miguel Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Lopes. Mario Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Jose Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Nascimento makes a probing pass to Paul George but he's offside!
54.56
Alexandre Piocelle passes the ball forward to Duarte Gomes. Duarte Gomes threads a neat ball through to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam shoots from 25 yards. Bruno Alves gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
59.45
Warren Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth knocks the ball forward to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Gomes.
61.10
Duncan Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Tavares.
63.47
Alexandre Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Booth collects the pass. Duncan Booth plays the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes shoots from distance but Bruno Alves reads it well. Great save!
65.41
Alexandre Piocelle flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Booth who brings the ball neatly under control. Duncan Booth makes a simple pass to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
66.55
Duarte Gomes knocks the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
67.06
Titus Brooking knocks the ball forward to Jose Nascimento. Jose Nascimento shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
72.31
Warren Atherton flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Gomes who brings the ball under control. Duarte Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Andre Nunes controls it well on his chest. Andre Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Barros plays the ball forward to Paul George. Paul George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.53
Gaspar Semedo hits a low pass to Titus Brooking. Titus Brooking makes a probing pass to Paul George. Paul George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
83.29
Frederico Barros flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Matteo controls it well on his chest. Stephen Matteo knocks in a cross ball towards Paul George. Paul George is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.36
Gaspar Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Booth. The referee warns Gaspar Semedo to calm down! Duncan Booth runs off the knock.
89.25
Duncan Booth runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Booth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Bruno Alves easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
32.3%
40.4%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Inglis of Farense

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Alves (GK)
8
2.Jorge Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Tavares (DEF)
6
4.Gaspar Semedo (DEF)
6
5.Mario Santos (MID)
6
6.Frederico Barros (MID)
6
7.Titus Brooking (MID)
7
8.Mario Lopes (MID)
6
9.Jose Nascimento (ATT)
6
10.Paul George (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Matteo (ATT)
6
 
12.Tomas Jesus (MID)
0
13.Hugo Quaresma (MID)
0
14.Paolo Salvatori (MID)
0

1.Francisco Moya (GK)
6
2.Martin Röhlig (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Piocelle (DEF)
6
4.Warren Atherton (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Duarte Postiga (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Gomes (MID)
7
7.Duncan Booth (MID)
8
8.Leon Bräutigam (ATT)
7
9.Filipe Postiga (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Andre Nunes (ATT)
7
11.Neil Inglis (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gavin Jackson (MID)
0
13.Antonio Martins (GK)
0
14.Jamie Harrison (MID)
0