Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Farense. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Mamede.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Mamede.
0.00
0-0Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
2.26
0-0Steven Murphy chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola puts a great ball through. Andrei Hagi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.30
Carlos Pinto surges forward with the ball. Carlos Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola knocks the ball forward to Aron Sigthorsson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.03
1-0Fabrice Lamouchi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maximilian Radner. Maximilian Radner flicks a high pass forward. Aron Sigthorsson controls it well on his chest. Aron Sigthorsson advances inside the box! Aron Sigthorsson shoots from just inside the box. Aron Sigthorsson scores for Vitória de Guimarães!!
12.56
1-0Fabrice Lamouchi barges into Duarte Gomes. The referee calls over Fabrice Lamouchi and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Gomes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.12
1-0Duarte Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Oleh Bogdanov.
16.24
1-0Corner kick to Farense. Gavin Jackson chips it out wide. Nicholas Ferrante reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.30
1-0Andre Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Pinto. Andre Nunes is shown the yellow card! Carlos Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.03
Nicholas Ferrante threads the ball through to Aron Sigthorsson. Aron Sigthorsson chips the ball to his team mate, Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Francisco Moya has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.37
2-0Farouk Hamadou threads the ball through to Nicholas Ferrante. Nicholas Ferrante advances with the ball. Nicholas Ferrante threads the ball through into the box. Duarte Postiga catches Andrei Hagi on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
40.37
2-0The referee points to the spot..
41.19
Andrei Hagi takes a long run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
44.50
Farouk Hamadou sees a break and surges forward. Farouk Hamadou makes an attacking run forward. Farouk Hamadou shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Francisco Moya.
45.00
It's a corner kick. Maximilian Radner loops the ball over to the far post. Warren Atherton reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Farense also appear unchanged since the first half. The Vitória de Guimarães players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Farense kick off!
47.18
3-0Gavin Jackson passes the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabrice Lamouchi.
48.08
Alexandre Piocelle takes it forward alone. Alexandre Piocelle flicks a high pass forward. Andre Nunes controls it well on his chest. Andre Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.55
3-1Filipe Postiga barges into Fabrice Lamouchi. Filipe Postiga is warned by the referee! Fabrice Lamouchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.19
Farouk Hamadou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Murphy. Steven Murphy passes the ball forward to Saul Arreola. Saul Arreola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.46
Filipe Postiga clumsily knocks into Fabrice Lamouchi. The referee warns Filipe Postiga again to calm down! Fabrice Lamouchi runs off the knock.
59.46
3-1Vitória de Guimarães are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
60.17
3-1Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Carlos Neves replacing Steven Murphy, João Lucas Alex replacing Saul Arreola and Ian Avalos replacing Aron Sigthorsson .
61.20
Carlos Neves takes it forward alone. Carlos Neves plays a one-two with Ian Avalos and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Carlos Neves provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Solid save from Francisco Moya.
63.17
3-1Maximilian Radner flicks a high pass forward. Ian Avalos controls it well on his chest. Ian Avalos threads a neat ball through to João Lucas Alex. João Lucas Alex tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Warren Atherton!
73.44
Carlos Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Avalos. Ian Avalos lofts in a cross ball towards Andrei Hagi. Andrei Hagi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Francisco Moya manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.38
3-1Farouk Hamadou makes a probing pass to Maximilian Radner. Maximilian Radner flicks a high pass forward. Andrei Hagi collects the pass. Andrei Hagi shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
79.20
Without breaking stride, Duarte Gomes plays the ball forward to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes makes a convincing header. Oleh Bogdanov picks it out of the air!
81.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Farouk Hamadou plays the ball forward to Maximilian Radner. Maximilian Radner flicks a high pass forward to Ian Avalos who brings the ball under control. Ian Avalos shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
84.16
3-1Carlos Pinto takes a quick throw-in. Fabrice Lamouchi makes a strong solo run forward. Fabrice Lamouchi flicks a high ball forward to Ian Avalos who takes it down. Ian Avalos sees Andrei Hagi just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Warren Atherton comes in with a late challenge on Andrei Hagi. Andrei Hagi appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
90.00
Carlos Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, João Lucas Alex. João Lucas Alex skips past Duarte Postiga! João Lucas Alex side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
24.1%
43%
32.9%
Scorers
| Aron Sigthorsson 9 Saul Arreola 26 Andrei Hagi 41 (p) | Leon Bräutigam 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aron Sigthorsson of Vitória de Guimarães |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oleh Bogdanov (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Farouk Hamadou (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Fabrice Lamouchi (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Tommaso Liverani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maximilian Radner (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Ferrante (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steven Murphy (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Saul Arreola (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Andrei Hagi (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Aron Sigthorsson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ian Avalos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Carlos Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | João Lucas Alex (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Francisco Moya (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Martin Röhlig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandre Piocelle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duarte Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duarte Gomes (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Gavin Jackson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Leon Bräutigam (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Mervin Makin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Filipe Postiga (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Andre Nunes (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Antonio Martins (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Harrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chritophe Muller (DEF) | 0 | |