Match Report


NavalNaval     FarenseFarense
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Leonardo MarcelinoL. Marcelino70
G
1
G
61David VelosoD. Veloso
Paulo VieiraP. Vieira76
D
2
D
74Gaspar JardimG. Jardim
Mustapha WijngaardenM. Wijngaarden67
D
3
D
66Silvio JardimS. Jardim
Alberto JesusA. Jesus59
D
4captain
D
61Cristiano MartinsC. Martins
Stefan RichterS. Richter50
D
5
D
59Jan SchrammJ. Schramm
Cristiano TavaresC. Tavares71
M
6
M
76Diogo FariaD. Faria
Ellery CorstanjeE. Corstanje70
M
7
M
66Edgar LimaE. Lima
Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca62
M
8
A
66John StrachanJ. Strachan
Jose FerreiraJ. Ferreira56
M
captain9
A
64Daniel SousaD. Sousa
Hugo QuaresmaH. Quaresma68
A
10
A
58Mehdi MendyM. Mendy
Mark MeerdinkM. Meerdink59
A
11
A
56Pedro RibeiroP. Ribeiro
 
Helder NevesH. Neves58
A
12
G
60Ruben OliveiraR. Oliveira
Uwe PalumboU. Palumbo55
M
13
D
57Alexandre NunesA. Nunes
Mark VisserM. Visser54
A
14
G
55Mario RamosM. Ramos

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play host to Farense. A crowd of 9,015 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Naval are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Caneira.


0.00
Naval get the match underway!
2.52
Ellery Corstanje makes a probing pass to Mark Meerdink. Mark Meerdink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
3.41
Alberto Jesus knocks the ball forward to Ellery Corstanje. Ellery Corstanje sees space and advances. Ellery Corstanje advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ellery Corstanje provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.19
Showing composure, Silvio Jardim laces a through ball forward to Edgar Lima. Edgar Lima flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Ribeiro who takes it down. Pedro Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Leonardo Marcelino. Excellent save.
20.53
Mustapha Wijngaarden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Tavares. Cristiano Tavares makes a probing pass to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Jardim.
24.24
Jan Schramm makes a strong solo run forward. Jan Schramm flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Sousa controls it well on his chest. Daniel Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.05
Jose Ferreira sees space and advances. Jose Ferreira threads the ball through to Mark Meerdink but he's offside!
33.22
Ellery Corstanje flicks a high pass forward. Mark Meerdink collects the pass. Mark Meerdink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.38
Edgar Lima threads a neat ball through to Daniel Sousa. Daniel Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Mehdi Mendy. Mehdi Mendy makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
44.04
Diogo Faria flicks a high pass forward. Mehdi Mendy controls it well on his chest. Mehdi Mendy knocks in a cross ball towards John Strachan. With a superhuman jump, John Strachan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Leonardo Marcelino. Excellent save.
45.00
Diogo Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Sousa. Daniel Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Naval appear unchanged since the first half. Farense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Farense kick off!
47.30
Silvio Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ribeiro. Pedro Ribeiro advances inside the box! Pedro Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.48
Diogo Faria threads a neat ball through to Mehdi Mendy. Mehdi Mendy shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.07
With vision, Paulo Vieira plays the ball forward to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Meerdink. Mark Meerdink lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
63.35
Edgar Lima flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Sousa who brings the ball under control. Daniel Sousa shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
67.04
Samuel Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Meerdink. Mark Meerdink plays a one-two with Hugo Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Mark Meerdink provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. David Veloso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.16
Edgar Lima threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ribeiro. Pedro Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
75.10
Cristiano Martins pushes up the pitch. Cristiano Martins makes a probing pass to Daniel Sousa. Daniel Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Mehdi Mendy. Mehdi Mendy heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.32
Samuel Fonseca sees Mark Meerdink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Meerdink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jan Schramm.
78.06
Edgar Lima plays the ball forward to John Strachan. John Strachan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Marcelino who gathers it comfortably.
79.49
Alberto Jesus pushes up the pitch. Alberto Jesus advances with the ball. Alberto Jesus knocks the ball forward to Hugo Quaresma but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.16
Showing composure, Paulo Vieira laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Ferreira. Jose Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by David Veloso.
85.18
Corner kick to Naval. Ellery Corstanje plays it short to Mustapha Wijngaarden. Mustapha Wijngaarden takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
87.19
Diogo Faria flicks a high pass forward. Mehdi Mendy holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mehdi Mendy sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Edgar Lima makes a simple pass to Mehdi Mendy. Mehdi Mendy edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mehdi Mendy provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Naval

Farense
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
30.1%
45.2%
24.7%

Scorers
Mark Meerdink 67
Pedro Ribeiro 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Ribeiro of Farense

Match Ratings
1.Leonardo Marcelino (GK)
7
2.Paulo Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Mustapha Wijngaarden (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Jesus (DEF)
7
5.Stefan Richter (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Tavares (MID)
6
7.Ellery Corstanje (MID)
7
8.Samuel Fonseca (MID)
6
9.Jose Ferreira (MID)
6
10.Hugo Quaresma (ATT)
7
11.Mark Meerdink (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Helder Neves (ATT)
0
13.Uwe Palumbo (MID)
0
14.Mark Visser (ATT)
0

1.David Veloso (GK)
6
2.Gaspar Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Silvio Jardim (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Martins (DEF)
7
5.Jan Schramm (DEF)
6
6.Diogo Faria (MID)
8
7.Edgar Lima (MID)
7
8.John Strachan (ATT)
6
9.Daniel Sousa (ATT)
6
10.Mehdi Mendy (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Ribeiro (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ruben Oliveira (GK)
0
13.Alexandre Nunes (DEF)
0
14.Mario Ramos (GK)
0