Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 19,720 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Farense and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Farense start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.43
Filipe Nunes makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Ribeiro.
4.16
Roger Willems knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Nunes. Gaspar Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Rey. Leonardo Rey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Orlando Elzéard easily smothers it.
8.44
Fernando Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Bräutigam. Gerhard Bräutigam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.22
Roger Willems knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Nunes. Gaspar Nunes brings the ball forward. Gaspar Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Rey. Leonardo Rey flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.18
Filipe Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
16.22
Antonio Ribeiro hacks Filipe Nunes from behind! Antonio Ribeiro is warned by the referee! Filipe Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.43
Julian Prieto catches Joao Jardim on the ankles. Julian Prieto is given a warning by the referee! Joao Jardim runs off the knock.
26.22
Gaspar Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Orlando Elzéard.
32.46
Filipe Nunes threads the ball through to Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roger Willems.
34.47
Gerhard Bräutigam threads the ball through to Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari shoots from distance. It's there!! Orlando Elzéard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.17
Gaspar Nunes passes the ball forward to Leonardo Rey. Leonardo Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Orlando Elzéard who gathers it comfortably.
39.33
Filipe Nunes barges into Gerhard Bräutigam. The referee calls over Filipe Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Gerhard Bräutigam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.58
Stuart White threads the ball through to Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Sebastiao Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
51.11
Fernando Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Nunes. Gaspar Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.25
Sebastiao Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate plays a perfect one-two with Bruno Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Adam Woodgate shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Rui Sousa is on top of it.
57.29
Gaspar Nunes makes a simple pass to Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
59.30
Sebastiao Antunes passes the ball forward to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Ribeiro.
65.44
Julian Prieto chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Nunes. Filipe Nunes surges forward with the ball. Filipe Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.30
Antonio Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Gaspar Nunes. Gaspar Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.13
Sebastiao Antunes knocks the ball forward to Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.39
Guilherme Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Bräutigam. Gerhard Bräutigam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Rey. Leonardo Rey powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Orlando Elzéard had no chance!! Goal for Farense!
75.09
Pedro Santos comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Nunes. Pedro Santos is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.42
Stuart White surges forward with the ball. Stuart White shoots from 25 yards. Orlando Elzéard easily smothers it.
78.40
Roger Willems passes the ball forward to Stuart White. Stuart White knocks the ball to his team mate, Luciano Ferrari. Luciano Ferrari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.48
Gaspar Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leonardo Rey. Leonardo Rey knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Jardim. Joao Jardim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Orlando Elzéard.
85.35
Farense are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Porto's defence.
89.03
Pedro Santos makes a probing pass to Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Antonio Ribeiro barges into Bruno Monteiro. The referee calls over Antonio Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Luciano Ferrari of Farense
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
25.9%
45.7%
28.4%