Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica kick off and get the match underway!
4.28
0-0Duncan Booth takes it forward alone. Duncan Booth threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
8.52
0-0Duncan Booth passes the ball forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.37
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Warren Atherton plays the ball forward to Duarte Gomes. Duarte Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Mads Nielsen.
10.56
0-0Duncan Booth takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alexandre Piocelle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.33
Duncan Booth makes a probing pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Mads Nielsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.30
Joel Gadd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah threads a neat ball through to Reinder Broers. Reinder Broers deftly passes the ball to Elena Blanco, releasing him through on goal. Elena Blanco muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
22.13
1-0Duarte Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Mads Nielsen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.19
Ugo Wilcox controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
27.52
Duncan Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam shoots from distance. Mads Nielsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
28.55
Warren Atherton flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Booth who takes it down. Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward to Leon Bräutigam who brings the ball under control. Leon Bräutigam sees Mervin Makin just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Makin takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mads Nielsen with no chance!! Goal for Farense!
32.43
Duarte Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kolesnichenko.
34.00
Duarte Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Postiga who takes it down. Filipe Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Leon Bräutigam scores for Farense!!
38.27
Guilherme Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone shoots from long range but is denied by Francisco Moya. Excellent save.
40.59
Anton Kolesnichenko threads a neat ball through to Stephan Amoah. Showing composure, Stephan Amoah laces a through ball forward to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.26
Duarte Gomes sees Filipe Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Postiga shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
With great vision, Duncan Booth plays the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joel Gadd.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Farense get the second half underway!
47.29
Warren Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Makin who brings the ball under control. Mervin Makin finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
63.21
Warren Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward to Filipe Postiga who brings the ball under control. Filipe Postiga rushes past Joel Gadd! Filipe Postiga tries a spectacular strike. Mads Nielsen gets down and covers it.
65.44
Martin Röhlig threads a neat ball through to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.03
Romarin Ndiefi darts forward. Romarin Ndiefi plays the ball forward to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
67.54
Duarte Gomes threads a neat ball through to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
69.14
Anton Kolesnichenko hits a low pass to Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Elena Blanco collects the pass. Elena Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.10
Duarte Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.28
Guilherme Pinheiro threads the ball through to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.25
3-0Jorge Scarone hacks Alexandre Piocelle from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Piocelle stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.25
3-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.37
Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Scarone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Scarone shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
89.53
Martin Röhlig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Gomes. Duarte Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Leon Bräutigam collects the pass. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
25.6%
41.5%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Bräutigam of Farense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Francisco Moya (GK) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Mervin Makin (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Filipe Postiga (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Andre Nunes (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Gavin Jackson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Martins (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamie Harrison (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mads Nielsen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andy Nicholls (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Kolesnichenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romarin Ndiefi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Joel Gadd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephan Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Wilcox (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Guilherme Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Scarone (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Reinder Broers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Elena Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alejandro Rossitto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Darren Cooke (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Abdeliah Frey (MID) | 0 | |