Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Imortal. A crowd of 9,110 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
The first half starts with Imortal kicking off!
3.09
Guilherme Marques decides to run forward with the ball. Guilherme Marques knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Monteiro.
6.23
Bruno Veloso makes a high pass forward. Alexandre Varela shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alexandre Varela shoots from outside the area but somehow Miguel Soares manages to keep it out.
10.27
Bruno Tavares plays the ball forward to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.19
James Dyer threads a neat ball through to Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Engels holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steffen Engels shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
20.41
Bruno Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.12
Jaime Oliveira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jaime Oliveira threads the ball through to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
26.22
Vasco Fernandes flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Monteiro who takes it down. Jaime Monteiro makes a simple pass to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
27.57
Jaime Monteiro hits a low pass to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.46
Ricardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.10
Mario Teixeira makes a strong solo run forward. Mario Teixeira makes a simple pass to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
38.31
Mario Teixeira hits a low pass to Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela rushes past Silvio Monteiro! Alexandre Varela shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alexandre Varela scores for Boavista Futebol Clube!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal have changed their lineup with Quim Teixeira replacing Ricardo Marques.

45.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off and get the second half underway!
47.16
James Dyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro laces a through ball forward to Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Santos.
57.01
Eduardo Almeida barges into Jaime Oliveira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.53
Bruno Tavares plays the ball forward to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Soares who gathers it comfortably.
60.46
Imortal have made 2 substitutions with Luis Reis replacing Jaime Oliveira and Rui Lima replacing Manuele De Vezze .
61.49
Ricardo Postiga hacks Alberto Sousa from behind! The referee warns Ricardo Postiga to calm down! Alberto Sousa runs off the knock.
71.49
Rui Santos plays the ball forward to Gaspar Ferreira. Gaspar Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida plays a one-two with Alexandre Varela and advances towards the goal... Eduardo Almeida strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.13
Gaspar Ferreira sees Alexandre Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Dyer.
77.02
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Sousa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.57
Guilherme Marques sees space and advances. Guilherme Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Miguel Soares manages to gather it easily.
81.14
James Dyer takes it forward alone. James Dyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
21.6%
45.9%
32.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Varela of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Quim Carvalho (GK)
6
2.Rui Santos (DEF)
6
3.Mario Teixeira (DEF)
7
4.Ricardo Postiga (DEF)
6
5.Abel Teixeira (DEF)
6
6.Bruno Veloso (MID)
6
7.Bruno Tavares (MID)
6
8.Gaspar Ferreira (MID)
7
9.Guilherme Marques (MID)
8
10.Alexandre Varela (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Eduardo Almeida (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jose Loureiro (GK)
0
13.Jose Pinheiro (MID)
0
14.Jose Neves (MID)
0

1.Miguel Soares (GK)
6
2.Silvio Monteiro (DEF)
6
3.Jaime Oliveira (DEF)
6
4.Vasco Fernandes (DEF)
6
5.James Dyer (DEF)
7
6.Manuele De Vezze (MID)
6
7.Jaime Monteiro (MID)
7
8.Ricardo Marques (ATT)
6
9.Steffen Engels (ATT)
6
10.Ferdinand Bertin (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Sousa (ATT)
6
 
12.Luis Reis (MID)
6
13.Rui Lima (MID)
6
14.Quim Teixeira (GK)
6