Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to Farense. A crowd of 8,760 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitoria Setúbal are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Dominguez.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitoria Setúbal kicking off!
16.14
Eusebio Cupi plays the ball forward to Luis Jesus. Luis Jesus advances with the ball. Luis Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
18.01
Abel Faria clumsily knocks into Hugo Faria. Abel Faria is warned by the referee! Hugo Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.24
Duarte Varela brings the ball forward. Duarte Varela brings the ball forward. Duarte Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.30
Martin Schultz sees a break and surges forward. Martin Schultz advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Martin Schultz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Lee Ferdinand had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
27.36
Abel Faria threads a neat ball through to Andre Campos. Andre Campos whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Bosi. Luciano Bosi makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.02
Fernando Alves makes a simple pass to Filipe Gomes. Filipe Gomes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Andre Campos through on goal. Andre Campos tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.03
Abel Faria threads a neat ball through to Luciano Bosi. Luciano Bosi shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.17
James Maddison flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Monteiro. Gaspar Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Quaresma but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitoria Setúbal appear unchanged since the first half. Farense also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look much more laid back than they were at the start of the game.

45.00
Farense start the second half!
47.23
Vitoria Setúbal are in full control of this game.
48.05
Martin Schultz sees space and advances. Martin Schultz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Shilton.
54.07
James Maddison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Monteiro. Gaspar Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Ferdinand who gathers it comfortably.
60.04
Vitoria Setúbal have made a substitution with Miguel Bento replacing Gaspar Monteiro .
69.10
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
72.20
Andre Campos catches Alberto Carvalho on the ankles. The referee calls over Andre Campos and warns him to calm down! Alberto Carvalho grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.40
Abel Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Ahamada. Carlos Ahamada knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Gomes. Filipe Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Eusebio Cupi. That should have been a goal!
77.28
Vitoria Setúbal have made 2 substitutions with Manuel Lopes replacing Martin Schultz and Daniel Moreira replacing Luis Jesus .
78.38
Mathias Ponsard passes the ball forward to James Maddison. James Maddison hits a low pass to Miguel Bento. Seeing a gap ahead, Miguel Bento plays the ball forward to Manuel Quaresma who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Manuel Quaresma provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Lee Ferdinand.
79.28
James Maddison takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Mathias Ponsard provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.27
Alberto Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Moreira. Daniel Moreira makes a simple pass to Manuel Quaresma. Manuel Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lee Ferdinand who gathers it comfortably.
84.39
Fernando Alves makes a simple pass to Carlos Ahamada. Carlos Ahamada cuts inside the box! Carlos Ahamada muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Tim Riga easily smothers it!
87.54
Rui Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Faria. Hugo Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Bento. Miguel Bento shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
77%
23%
Play Area
27.9%
47.5%
24.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Schultz of Vitoria Setúbal

Match Ratings
1.Tim Riga (GK)
6
2.Alberto Carvalho (DEF)
6
3.Eusebio Cupi (DEF)
7
4.Mathias Ponsard (DEF)
6
5.Rui Viana (DEF)
6
6.Martin Schultz (MID)goal scored
9
7.James Maddison (MID)
6
8.Hugo Faria (MID)
6
9.Luis Jesus (MID)
6
10.Gaspar Monteiro (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Quaresma (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Bento (GK)
6
13.Manuel Lopes (MID)
6
14.Daniel Moreira (MID)
6

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