Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play Tottenham Hotspur in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Farense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Farense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Farense start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.58
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
6.15
0-0Salomon Olembé threads the ball through to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.24
Martin Rukavina knocks the ball to his team mate, Salomon Olembé. Salomon Olembé advances with the ball. Salomon Olembé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.09
0-0David Riegler flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.17
Romero P. Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Guardiola goes all the way! Romero P. Guardiola tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.11
0-0Romero P. Guardiola decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Guardiola whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves heads the ball goalwards. Gustavo Dejesus easily smothers it.
21.47
1-0Romero P. Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves whips in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Gustavo Dejesus had no chance!! Goal for Farense!
30.01
Néstor Delacruz sees a break and surges forward. Néstor Delacruz lofts in a cross ball towards Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Rui Marques has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.48
1-1Salomon Olembé clumsily knocks into Ruben Reis. Salomon Olembé is warned by the referee! Ruben Reis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.46
1-1Jose Reis hacks Denni Nielsen from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Denni Nielsen runs off the knock.
38.32
Giampietro Donati clumsily knocks into Albert Alonso. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albert Alonso stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.02
David Riegler makes a probing pass to Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati surges forward with the ball. Giampietro Donati lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Gustavo Dejesus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.37
2-1Giampietro Donati controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves makes a probing pass to Sebastian Torres but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
47.52
Richard Johansson chips the ball to his team mate, Néstor Delacruz. Néstor Delacruz passes the ball forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
48.08
David Riegler makes a beautiful solo run. David Riegler surges forward with the ball. David Riegler knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
51.38
Jalo Hyypia advances with the ball. Jalo Hyypia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rui Marques!
53.59
Néstor Delacruz makes a simple pass to Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.36
Albert Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Rui Marques!
55.10
Giampietro Donati deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Santos. Elena Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Torres. Sebastian Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Gustavo Dejesus is on top of it.
57.33
Albert Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvador Gomez. Salvador Gomez shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.06
Ruben Reis threads the ball through to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Torres. Sebastian Torres connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.15
Giampietro Donati hacks Albert Alonso from behind! The referee calls over Giampietro Donati and warns him to calm down! Albert Alonso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.46
Néstor Delacruz passes the ball forward to Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.23
3-1Ruben Reis clumsily knocks into Salomon Olembé. Ruben Reis is given a warning by the referee! Salomon Olembé stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.34
David Riegler threads the ball through to Romero P. Guardiola. Romero P. Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Torres. Sebastian Torres plays a perfect one-two with Elena Santos and rushes in on goal... Sebastian Torres rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
78.02
Néstor Delacruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denni Nielsen. Denni Nielsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Wright-Phillips. Robert Wright-Phillips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Rui Marques manages to gather it comfortably.
87.37
Ruben Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
27.5%
47.5%
25%
Scorers