Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Farense. A crowd of 9,623 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.


0.00
The first half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
3.51
Duncan Booth threads a neat ball through to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Soares.
4.09
Jorge Soares barges into Filipe Postiga. Jorge Soares is given a warning by the referee! Filipe Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.12
Duncan Booth makes a probing pass to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
10.46
Sebastiao Barros makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastiao Barros whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.56
Duarte Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Leon Bräutigam. Duarte Fernandes is given a warning by the referee! Leon Bräutigam carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.45
Sebastiao Barros makes a probing pass to Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
22.23
Stephen Glass flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Ramos who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Ramos rushes past Duarte Postiga! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Ramos provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
32.56
Stephen Glass sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.46
Warren Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth makes a probing pass to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Mauricio Gutierrez manages to gather it easily.
39.22
Frederico Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Ramos. Eduardo Ramos shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
40.19
Warren Atherton takes it forward alone. Warren Atherton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Warren Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Duarte Gomes passes the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duarte Fernandes.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Farense also appear unchanged since the first half. The Belenenses players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Farense kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Stephen Glass passes the ball forward to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.29
Alexandre Piocelle flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Booth who takes it down. Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Fernandes.
51.01
Duarte Fernandes hacks Andre Nunes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andre Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.16
Duarte Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.06
Martin Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Gomes collects the pass. Duarte Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Andre Nunes who brings the ball under control. Andre Nunes sees Filipe Postiga just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
60.43
Belenenses have made a substitution with Rui Bento replacing Eduardo Ramos .
61.44
Alexandre Piocelle threads a neat ball through to Duarte Gomes. Duarte Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Milligan who brings the ball under control. Carlton Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mauricio Gutierrez had no chance!! Goal for Farense!
65.39
Jorge Soares threads a neat ball through to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho advances with the ball. Joao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Röhlig.
67.24
Duncan Booth hacks Joao Moutinho from behind! The referee warns Duncan Booth to calm down! Joao Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.24
Joao Moutinho makes a beautiful solo run. Joao Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Rui Bento. Rui Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
72.49
Stephen Glass flicks a high pass forward. Rui Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Atherton.
73.01
Duncan Booth makes a simple pass to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
75.53
With a delightful solo run, Duarte Gomes stretches the opposition's defence. Duarte Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
83.21
Duarte Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth threads a neat ball through to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Mauricio Gutierrez is on top of it.
84.28
Joao Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.29
Duncan Booth knocks the ball forward to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Gutierrez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Showing intelligent composure, Stephen Glass laces a through ball forward to Rui Bento. Rui Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Francisco Moya manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
25%
46.6%
28.4%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Leon Bräutigam of Farense

Match Ratings