Match Report
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| Farense | Farense |  |  | Maia | Maia | ||||||||||||||||
| Ian Donaldson | Ian Donaldson | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Samuel Ramos | S. Ramos |  | 78 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 77 | | Samuel Almeida | S. Almeida | ||||||||
| Claudio De Patre | C. De Patre |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Joao Moutinho | J. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Francisco Mendes | F. Mendes | | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Edgar Ribeiro | E. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Diogo Lima | D. Lima | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Andre Semedo | A. Semedo | |||||||||
| David Lima | D. Lima | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Miguel Mendes | M. Mendes | |||||||||
| Jorge Pinheiro | J. Pinheiro | | 67 | M | | 6 | | | M | 73 | | Cristiano Pinto | C. Pinto | ||||||||
| Cesar Pinto | C. Pinto | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Mario Fernandes | M. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Pablo Vazquez | P. Vazquez |  | 71 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Rafael Santos | R. Santos | |||||||||
| Mario Fernandes | M. Fernandes | | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 59 | | Hugo Castro | H. Castro | |||||||||
| Marcos Diaz | M. Diaz | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Hugo Neves | H. Neves | |||||||||
| Silvio Loureiro | S. Loureiro | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Alberto Teixeira | A. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Vitor Almeida | V. Almeida | | 55 | G | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Luis Rego | L. Rego | |||||||||
| Artur Teixeira | A. Teixeira | | 52 | D | | 13 | | D | 60 |  | Alan Gascoigne | A. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Frederico Bento | F. Bento | | 58 | M | | 14 | | G | 56 | | Ricardo Barbosa | R. Barbosa | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Maia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.
0.00
0-0Maia kick off the first half!
3.27
0-0Francisco Mendes sees Jorge Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Silvio Loureiro skips past Joao Moutinho! Some awkward footwork from Silvio Loureiro provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.05
With a delightful solo run, Pablo Vazquez stretches the opposition's defence. Pablo Vazquez plays a quick one-two with Cesar Pinto and rushes in on goal... Pablo Vazquez rockets a shot on goal but Samuel Almeida reads it well. Good keeping!
9.19
0-0David Lima flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Loureiro collects the pass. Silvio Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
12.13
Pablo Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Fernandes.
18.47
0-0Andre Semedo sees space and advances. Andre Semedo threads a neat ball through to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.28
0-0Jorge Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Castro runs off the knock.
24.39
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.32
With vision, Francisco Mendes laces a weighted ball forward to Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes plays the ball forward to Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Mendes.
45.00
Joao Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Santos collects the pass. Rafael Santos advances with the ball. Rafael Santos knocks the ball forward, putting Hugo Neves through on goal. Hugo Neves takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Farense kick off!
53.16
Edgar Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Samuel Ramos!
54.58
Jorge Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Mario Fernandes collects the pass. Mario Fernandes plays a one-two with Cesar Pinto and rushes in on goal... Mario Fernandes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
55.23
Francisco Mendes sees space and advances. Francisco Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Almeida who gathers it comfortably.
63.28
Francisco Mendes catches Alberto Teixeira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.05
0-0Jorge Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Miguel Mendes. Jorge Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Miguel Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.57
Francisco Mendes makes a simple pass to Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez threads the ball through to Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.50
Francisco Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Pinto. Cesar Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vazquez. Pablo Vazquez shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.22
With imagination, Edgar Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Teixeira who takes it down. Alberto Teixeira shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
87.17
Cesar Pinto breaks forward. Cesar Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Fernandes. Mario Fernandes shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Vazquez of Farense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samuel Ramos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Claudio De Patre (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Francisco Mendes (DEF) |  | 8 |
| 4. | Diogo Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jorge Pinheiro (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Cesar Pinto (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Pablo Vazquez (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Mario Fernandes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Marcos Diaz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Vitor Almeida (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Artur Teixeira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Bento (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuel Almeida (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Joao Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Edgar Ribeiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Andre Semedo (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Miguel Mendes (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Mario Fernandes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Santos (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Hugo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hugo Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Rego (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |