Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to Farense. A crowd of 8,734 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Portimonense Sporting Clube kicking off!
2.02
Michael Davila kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Loureiro. Gaspar Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.35
Rui Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Martins. Edgar Martins shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
12.05
Gaspar Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Loureiro. Gaspar Loureiro shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
15.22
Farense are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Portimonense Sporting Clube's defence.
16.42
Gavin Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares passes the ball forward to Gaspar Loureiro. Gaspar Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Campos.
18.20
Nicola Viali kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Alves. Artur Alves shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Marques easily smothers it!
20.30
David Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Davila. Michael Davila surges forward with the ball. Michael Davila knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.45
Youssef Diop passes the ball forward to Artur Alves. Artur Alves shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.30
Rui Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Martins. Edgar Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Valente.
39.16
Youssef Diop makes a probing pass to Artur Alves. Artur Alves finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Nicola Viali deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Loureiro. Gaspar Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Artur Alves. Artur Alves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Roberto Marques is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Farense get the second half underway!
53.43
Michael Davila controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Loureiro. Gaspar Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Marques who gathers it comfortably.
54.05
Gavin Law makes a simple pass to Nicola Viali. Nicola Viali controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Loureiro. Gaspar Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Campos.
59.49
Gavin Law kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Davila. Michael Davila passes the ball forward to Gaspar Loureiro. Gaspar Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Alves. Artur Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
65.04
Frederico Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola Viali. Nicola Viali sees a break and surges forward. Nicola Viali goes all the way! Nicola Viali cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.08
Giuseppe Deniaud brings the ball forward. Giuseppe Deniaud knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Castro who gathers it comfortably.
69.26
Vasco Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Martins. Edgar Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Law.
73.29
Abel Reis takes it forward alone. Abel Reis passes the ball forward to Edgar Martins. Edgar Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.12
Giuseppe Deniaud knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Loureiro. Mario Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Martins. Edgar Martins goes all the way! Edgar Martins rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
81.17
Mario Loureiro hacks Youssef Diop from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssef Diop runs off the knock.
83.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.16
Rui Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Valente.
89.40
Gavin Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Diop. Youssef Diop deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Alves. Artur Alves shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Artur Alves of Farense
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.7%
62.3%
Play Area
30.4%
44.9%
24.6%