Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Farense. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Belenenses kick off and get the first half underway!
4.31
0-0Valeriy Zgurovsky catches Vitor Andrade on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vitor Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.31
0-0Farense are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
8.26
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
10.50
0-0Tiago Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Kostas Vangelis. The referee calls over Tiago Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Kostas Vangelis runs off the knock.
12.37
0-0Michele Pantano kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Greig. Scott Greig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Marie Vilatte.
15.14
0-0Scott Greig advances with the ball. Scott Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.06
Christian Nocerino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.49
Christian Nocerino chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Magnus Schwarz who gathers it comfortably.
22.42
Guilherme Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michele Pantano.
27.18
0-0Sebastian Scholz makes a simple pass to Michael Degn. Michael Degn passes the ball forward but Maksym Zhuravlov is offside!
28.13
0-0Matt Gordon threads the ball through to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis whips in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Rui Marques!
30.16
Guilherme Oliveira brings the ball forward. Guilherme Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.29
Hugo Neves comes in with a late challenge on Joao Gomes. Hugo Neves is given a warning by the referee! Joao Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.41
Valeriy Zgurovsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maksym Zhuravlov but he's offside!
38.35
Matt Gordon takes it forward alone. Matt Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.33
Scott Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Marques who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Farense kicking off!
48.44
Valeriy Zgurovsky catches Tomas Rego on the ankles. The referee calls over Valeriy Zgurovsky and warns him to calm down! Tomas Rego hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.24
Joao Gomes knocks the ball forward to Valeriy Zgurovsky. Valeriy Zgurovsky passes the ball forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.31
Scott Greig kicks a strong pass forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeremy Van Dalen.
57.25
Sebastian Scholz surges forward with the ball. Sebastian Scholz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.48
0-1Vitor Andrade makes a probing pass to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.16
Valeriy Zgurovsky clumsily knocks into Tomas Rego. Valeriy Zgurovsky is warned by the referee again! Tomas Rego runs off the knock.
77.48
Christian Nocerino makes a simple pass to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.52
Christian Nocerino sees a break and surges forward. Christian Nocerino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.33
Tomas Rego makes a beautiful solo run. Tomas Rego finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.56
Christian Nocerino passes the ball forward to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnus Schwarz easily picks it out of the air!
83.24
Farense are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.24
Scott Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov goes all the way! Maksym Zhuravlov tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Rui Marques.
87.10
Christian Nocerino knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves flicks the ball with his head. Magnus Schwarz easily picks it out of the air!
89.34
Christian Nocerino kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Teixeira. Andre Teixeira shoots from long range. Magnus Schwarz easily smothers it.
90.00
Christian Nocerino surges forward with the ball. Christian Nocerino sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
27.4%
48.8%
23.8%
Scorers
| Hugo Neves 71 |