Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 8,335 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Fernando Couto.


0.00
Gil Vicente kick off and get the first half underway!
3.33
Rui Ribeiro breaks forward. Rui Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Shilton.
8.39
David Martins pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Martins sees a break and surges forward. David Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Ernesto Ruiz. With a superhuman jump, Ernesto Ruiz connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
10.50
Antonio Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Antonio Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Bosi. Luciano Bosi beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.07
Rafael Ramos hits a low pass to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.08
Don Glass pushes mid-way up the pitch. Don Glass flicks a high pass forward to Andre Campos who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Andre Campos plays the ball forward to Carlos Ahamada who has made a great run into the box. Carlos Ahamada cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.10
Paul Arndt comes in with a late challenge on Abel Faria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.25
Rafael Varela threads a neat ball through to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.05
Paul Arndt decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Arndt shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.58
Without breaking stride, Antonio Quaresma plays the ball forward to Filipe Gomes. Filipe Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Ahamada. Carlos Ahamada makes a convincing header. Daniel Pardo is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.50
Abel Faria hits a low pass to Carlos Ahamada. Carlos Ahamada edges inside the box! Carlos Ahamada rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Daniel Pardo. Excellent save.
36.53
Antonio Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Gomes plays a scrappy one-two with Andre Campos and advances towards the goal... Filipe Gomes rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
40.25
Rafael Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Don Glass.
42.51
Graeme Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With some swift thinking, Stephen Campbell plays the ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Gil Vicente are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
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. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Farense players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Farense kick off!
47.15
With vision, Cesar Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma threads the ball through to Andre Campos. Andre Campos flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ahamada controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carlos Ahamada shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
49.13
Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.23
Rafael Varela flicks a high pass forward. Alan Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alan Jacobs tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Lee Ferdinand manages to gather it easily.
55.11
Rafael Ramos makes a probing pass to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
60.11
Farense have made a substitution with Adam Terry replacing Cesar Pinheiro .
65.28
Graeme Middleton threads the ball through to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
66.34
Antonio Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Andre Campos collects the pass. Andre Campos shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
72.30
Rafael Varela knocks the ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs shoots from long range. Lee Ferdinand gets down and covers it.
73.18
Don Glass hacks Alan Jacobs from behind! Don Glass is given a warning by the referee! Alan Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.32
David Veloso hacks Antonio Quaresma from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Quaresma runs off the knock.
81.43
David Veloso passes the ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.51
Graeme Middleton runs forward with the ball. Graeme Middleton knocks the ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs puts a great ball through. Ernesto Ruiz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.47
Antonio Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Campos. Andre Campos advances inside the box! Andre Campos rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Rui Ribeiro's outstretched leg.
90.00
Paul Arndt flicks a high pass forward to Alan Jacobs who brings the ball under control. Alan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Terry.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.7%
66.3%
Play Area
31.5%
43.8%
24.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Quaresma of Farense

Match Ratings
1.Lee Ferdinand (GK)
7
2.Cesar Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3.Don Glass (DEF)
6
4.Michael Shilton (DEF)
6
5.Duarte Varela (DEF)
6
6.Abel Faria (MID)
6
7.Antonio Quaresma (MID)
9
8.Andre Campos (ATT)
6
9.Filipe Gomes (ATT)
7
10.Carlos Ahamada (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Luciano Bosi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Eduardo Ferreira (DEF)
0
13.Adam Terry (MID)
6
14.Francisco Viana (DEF)
0

1.Daniel Pardo (GK)
6
2.Graeme Middleton (DEF)
8
3.Rui Ribeiro (DEF)
7
4.David Martins (DEF)
7
5.Rafael Ramos (MID)
7
6.Paul Arndt (MID)yellow card
6
7.David Veloso (MID)yellow card
5
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
9.Rafael Varela (MID)
6
10.Alan Jacobs (ATT)
6
11.Ernesto Ruiz (ATT)
6
 
12.Frederico Postiga (ATT)
0
13.Alexandre Pinheiro (GK)
0
14.Sebastiao Veloso (DEF)
0