Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Farense and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Farense and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.
0.00
0-0Farense start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
0-0Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Makin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Souness.
4.34
0-0Duncan Booth flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Makin who takes it down. Mervin Makin makes a probing pass between the defence to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.20
0-1Ismael Kayis advances with the ball. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Francisco Moya is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.41
Abdelkrim Sinouh knocks the ball forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.01
0-2John Souness makes a simple pass to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
20.49
Ismael Kayis knocks the ball forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.32
Duarte Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Postiga who takes it down. Filipe Postiga plays a quick one-two with Mervin Makin and rushes in on goal... Filipe Postiga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
24.37
0-2Duncan Booth comes in with a late challenge on Abdelkrim Sinouh. The referee brings Duncan Booth to one side and gives him a warning! Abdelkrim Sinouh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.01
0-2Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a beautiful solo run. Abdelkrim Sinouh lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Alexandre Piocelle happens to be in the right place to block it.
33.41
Ismael Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
34.09
Duncan Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga shoots from distance but somehow David Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
36.21
Sieb van der Wal makes a probing pass to Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a probing pass to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah makes a probing pass between the defence to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Francisco Moya had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
39.07
Alexandre Piocelle makes a probing pass to Duarte Gomes. With a delightful solo run, Duarte Gomes stretches the opposition's defence. Duarte Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes makes a deft header but it is miles over!
42.20
Duarte Gomes makes a simple pass to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.34
Abdelkrim Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Röhlig.
45.00
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Andre Nunes controls it well on his chest. Andre Nunes edges inside the box! Andre Nunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off!
47.43
Duncan Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
54.29
Duncan Booth takes it forward alone. Duncan Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
55.09
Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a simple pass to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kubilay Abdullah through on goal. Kubilay Abdullah comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.38
Duarte Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.04
Duncan Booth sees Mervin Makin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam heads the ball goalwards but somehow David Meiklejohn manages to keep it out.
60.32
Abdelkrim Sinouh flicks a high ball forward to Hakan Abdullah who takes it down. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Francisco Moya. Excellent save.
61.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Duncan Booth plays the ball forward to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam plays a one-two with Andre Nunes and advances towards the goal... Leon Bräutigam looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.44
Ismael Kayis kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Moya who gathers it comfortably.
65.01
Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.51
Abdelkrim Sinouh hacks Duarte Gomes from behind! Abdelkrim Sinouh is warned by the referee! Duarte Gomes stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.08
Warren Atherton flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Booth who brings the ball under control. Duncan Booth knocks the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.30
Abdelkrim Sinouh advances with the ball. Abdelkrim Sinouh shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.03
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Postiga who brings the ball under control. Filipe Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sieb van der Wal.
79.28
With imagination, Abdelkrim Sinouh laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Francisco Moya reads it well. Good save!
81.28
Duncan Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.37
Duncan Booth plays the ball forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but David Meiklejohn smothers it!
89.28
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bräutigam controls it well on his chest. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. With a superhuman jump, Filipe Postiga connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. David Meiklejohn effortlessly picks it out of the air!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
23.3%
45.6%
31.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Luis Dejesus of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Duncan Booth (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Leon Bräutigam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mervin Makin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Filipe Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andre Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Jackson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Martins (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Harrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Meiklejohn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Panagiotis Pappas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fabricio Pereyra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sieb van der Wal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ismael Kayis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Abdelkrim Sinouh (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jose Luis Dejesus (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Nuno Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kubilay Abdullah (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hakan Abdullah (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gerardo Salgado (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Almeida (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) | 0 | |