Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play host to Farense. A crowd of 17,322 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Naval are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Fonseca.


0.00
Farense kick off!
2.00
Jorge Pinheiro sees Ricardo Herrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Herrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Metzler.
4.27
Jorge Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Linus Seeler controls it well on his chest. Linus Seeler tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.30
Jorge Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Abel Marques. The referee calls over Jorge Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Abel Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.39
Pedro Oliveira threads the ball through to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto plays a one-two with Abel Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Tomas Pinto muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Samuel Ramos reads it well. Well saved!
12.22
Jorge Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samir Metzler.
21.26
Tomas Pinto hacks Samuel Monteiro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Samuel Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.55
Linus Seeler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Linus Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
27.33
Ricardo Herrero chips the ball to his team mate, Linus Seeler. Linus Seeler whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alec Meiklejohn with no chance!! Goal for Farense!
30.37
Abel Marques darts forward. Abel Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
34.17
Rosario Baresi threads a neat ball through to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.59
Linus Seeler flicks a high pass forward. Mario Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Mario Fernandes shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
39.32
Jorge Pinheiro hacks Roberto Soares from behind! The referee calls over Jorge Pinheiro and warns him to calm down! Roberto Soares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.24
Linus Seeler clumsily knocks into Roberto Postiga. The referee brings Linus Seeler to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Postiga gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The whistle indicates 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
Naval kick off!
47.34
Claudio De Patre makes a beautiful solo run. Claudio De Patre flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Quaresma collects the pass. Daniel Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Linus Seeler. Linus Seeler flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.40
Ricardo Herrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Linus Seeler. Linus Seeler lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.35
Linus Seeler sees Albert Barkero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Albert Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rosario Baresi.
60.48
Jorge Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Barkero. Albert Barkero flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.31
Abel Marques clumsily knocks into Samuel Monteiro. The referee brings Abel Marques to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.00
Francisco Mendes brings the ball forward. Francisco Mendes makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Quaresma. Daniel Quaresma heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent block by Dave Hurst!
75.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Abel Marques plays the ball forward to Pedro Oliveira. Pedro Oliveira shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.40
Dave Hurst clumsily knocks into Jorge Pinheiro. Dave Hurst is shown the yellow card! Jorge Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
23.9%
52.2%
23.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Linus Seeler of Farense

Match Ratings
1.Alec Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Rosario Baresi (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Soares (DEF)
6
4.Samir Metzler (DEF)
6
5.Guilherme Moutinho (MID)
6
6.Roberto Postiga (MID)
6
7.Dave Hurst (MID)yellow card
5
8.Abel Marques (MID)
6
9.Pedro Oliveira (MID)
6
10.Tomas Pinto (ATT)red card
3
11.Abel Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Gabriel Bonilla (DEF)
0
13.Rob De Graef (ATT)
0
14.Alfredo Montero (ATT)
0

1.Samuel Ramos (GK)
6
2.Francisco Mendes (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Claudio De Patre (DEF)
6
5.Diogo Lima (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Herrero (MID)
6
7.Jorge Pinheiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Linus Seeler (MID)goal scored
8
9.Albert Barkero (ATT)
6
10.Mario Fernandes (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Quaresma (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Silvio Lima (GK)
0
13.Silvio Loureiro (ATT)
0
14.Robbie Moncur (ATT)
0