Match Report


FarenseFarense     AberdeenAberdeen
Computer Player Computer Player Derek Robson Derek Robson
Antonio MartinsA. Martins66
G
1captain
G
86Maksym TerekhinM. Terekhin
Alexandre PiocelleA. Piocelle67
D
2
D
69Christos VerelisC. Verelis
Warren AthertonW. Atherton67
D
3
D
74Delio GalindoD. Galindo
Duarte PostigaD. Postiga65
D
4
D
57Gavin DalglishG. Dalglish
Chritophe MullerC. Muller65
D
5
M
67Duncan ElliottD. Elliott
Duarte GomesD. Gomes76
M
6
M
66Colin CaldwellC. Caldwell
Duncan BoothD. Booth74
M
7
M
74Tomás CáceresT. Cáceres
Leon BräutigamL. Bräutigam82
A
8
M
69Craig MccallC. Mccall
Mervin MakinM. Makin66
A
9
A
74Youri SalenkoY. Salenko
Filipe PostigaF. Postiga62
A
10
A
72Ken MatsudaK. Matsuda
Andre NunesA. Nunes60
A
captain11
A
77Arni ÁskelssonA. Áskelsson
 
Gavin JacksonG. Jackson68
M
12
A
83Dax GrayD. Gray
Alexandre MoutinhoA. Moutinho65
G
13
A
81Con EmertonC. Emerton
Azziz MouretA. Mouret62
D
14
M
73Alberto RowettA. Rowett

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play Aberdeen in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Aberdeen lead by 3-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Aberdeen appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
Farense get the match underway!
3.36
Gavin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Tomás Cáceres who brings the ball under control. Tomás Cáceres threads a neat ball through to Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.22
Gavin Dalglish makes a simple pass to Tomás Cáceres. Tomás Cáceres passes the ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.04
Tomás Cáceres flicks a high pass forward to Ken Matsuda who brings the ball neatly under control. Ken Matsuda knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
9.22
Delio Galindo flicks a high pass forward. Tomás Cáceres comfortably collects the pass. Tomás Cáceres runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tomás Cáceres whips in a cross ball towards Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ken Matsuda!
12.35
Duarte Postiga knocks the ball forward to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth makes a probing pass to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.43
Christos Verelis threads a neat ball through to Craig Mccall. Craig Mccall darts forward. Craig Mccall knocks in a cross ball towards Arni Áskelsson. With a superhuman jump, Arni Áskelsson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Warren Atherton.
18.47
Christos Verelis flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell threads a neat ball through to Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.04
Tomás Cáceres decides to run forward with the ball. Tomás Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards Ken Matsuda. Ken Matsuda knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.29
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Booth stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Booth rushes past Gavin Dalglish! Duncan Booth comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's there!! Maksym Terekhin has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.24
Duncan Elliott hacks Duarte Postiga from behind! The referee brings Duncan Elliott to one side and gives him a warning! Duarte Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.41
Duarte Gomes receives the ball from a throw-in from Duncan Booth. Duarte Gomes knocks the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.12
Craig Mccall chips the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.18
Delio Galindo punts the ball hopefully upfield. Arni Áskelsson shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Antonio Martins had no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
39.14
Duarte Gomes barges into Duncan Elliott. Duarte Gomes is warned by the referee! Duncan Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.23
Delio Galindo kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Caldwell. Colin Caldwell takes it forward alone. Colin Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Ken Matsuda but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.40
Duncan Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Ken Matsuda controls it well on his chest. Ken Matsuda chips the ball to his team mate, Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. Aberdeen appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
Aberdeen kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Craig Mccall catches Duncan Booth on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duncan Booth runs off the knock.
49.13
Duncan Booth plays the ball forward to Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
51.44
Duarte Gomes hits a low pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Maksym Terekhin.
52.18
Duarte Gomes takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Youri Salenko reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
53.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Colin Caldwell laces a weighted ball forward to Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson makes a simple pass, allowing Ken Matsuda to run into the box. Ken Matsuda makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Antonio Martins manages to keep it out.
54.53
Craig Mccall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arni Áskelsson. Arni Áskelsson knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
60.40
Duncan Elliott runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duncan Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.28
Gavin Dalglish pushes up the pitch. Gavin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward to Ken Matsuda who brings the ball under control. Ken Matsuda whips in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
71.50
Duncan Booth knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam powers a header at goal. Maksym Terekhin picks it out of the air!
73.46
Duarte Postiga flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Booth who takes it down. Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Makin who brings the ball under control. Mervin Makin plays a quick one-two with Filipe Postiga and rushes in on goal... Mervin Makin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
79.11
Craig Mccall hacks Duarte Gomes from behind! The referee warns Craig Mccall to calm down! Duarte Gomes runs off the knock.
81.49
Duncan Booth flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Makin who takes it down. Mervin Makin whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.46
Youri Salenko clumsily knocks into Duarte Postiga. The referee warns Youri Salenko to calm down! Duarte Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.14
Duncan Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Nunes. Andre Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Dalglish.
90.00
Christos Verelis chips the ball to his team mate, Tomás Cáceres. Tomás Cáceres makes an attacking run forward. Tomás Cáceres lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Antonio Martins with no chance!! Goal for Aberdeen!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Farense

Aberdeen
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
30.3%
42.1%
27.6%

Scorers
Duncan Booth 21
Filipe Postiga 81
Arni Áskelsson 4, 36
Ken Matsuda 9
Youri Salenko 60, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomás Cáceres of Aberdeen

Match Ratings
1.Antonio Martins (GK)
6
2.Alexandre Piocelle (DEF)
6
3.Warren Atherton (DEF)
6
4.Duarte Postiga (DEF)
6
5.Chritophe Muller (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Gomes (MID)
6
7.Duncan Booth (MID)goal scored
8
8.Leon Bräutigam (ATT)
6
9.Mervin Makin (ATT)
6
10.Filipe Postiga (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Andre Nunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Jackson (MID)
0
13.Alexandre Moutinho (GK)
0
14.Azziz Mouret (DEF)
0

1.Maksym Terekhin (GK)
7
2.Christos Verelis (DEF)
6
3.Delio Galindo (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Dalglish (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Elliott (MID)
6
6.Colin Caldwell (MID)
6
7.Tomás Cáceres (MID)
9
8.Craig Mccall (MID)yellow card
6
9.Youri Salenko (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Ken Matsuda (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Arni Áskelsson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
 
12.Dax Gray (ATT)
0
13.Con Emerton (ATT)
0
14.Alberto Rowett (MID)
0