Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to Imortal. A crowd of 8,106 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Leal.


0.00
Imortal kick off the first half!
4.32
Torsten Lindemann sees space and advances. Torsten Lindemann shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.44
Torsten Lindemann chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Vieira. Abel Vieira knocks the ball forward to Richard Morrison but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.13
Joao Castro flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Engels controls it well on his chest. Steffen Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.38
James Dyer barges into Richard Morrison. The referee calls over James Dyer and shows him a yellow card! Richard Morrison grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.05
Manuele De Vezze passes the ball forward to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
20.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.14
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.58
Manuele De Vezze runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuele De Vezze controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Manuele De Vezze scores for Imortal!!
38.41
Ferdinand Bertin barges into Jorge Nunes. The referee warns Ferdinand Bertin to calm down! Jorge Nunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal have changed their lineup with Sebastiao Teixeira replacing Ricardo Marques. The Imortal players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Felgueiras kick off!
49.14
Francisco Postiga makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Postiga flicks a high pass forward to Abel Vieira who brings the ball under control. Abel Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Felgueiras are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.36
Vasco Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Castro. Joao Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Sousa controls it well on his chest. Alberto Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin heads the ball goalwards. Good keeping from Francisco Veloso as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
54.29
Manuele De Vezze takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Silvio Monteiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
55.46
Vasco Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Joao Castro collects the pass. Joao Castro hits a low pass to Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Sousa but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.09
Imortal have made 2 substitutions with Jaime Monteiro replacing James Dyer and Samuel Castro replacing Joao Castro .
63.45
Hannes Szepan runs forward with the ball. Hannes Szepan chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.30
Jaime Monteiro flicks a high ball forward to Manuele De Vezze who takes it down. Manuele De Vezze threads the ball through to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Szepan.
67.25
Antonio Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Nunes. Ricardo Nunes advances with the ball. Ricardo Nunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
78.15
Felgueiras are keeping most of the possession.
79.37
Joao Costa takes it forward alone. Joao Costa whips in a cross ball towards Abel Vieira. Abel Vieira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
84.27
Manuele De Vezze advances with the ball. Manuele De Vezze finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.24
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
25%
47.1%
27.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuele De Vezze of Imortal

Match Ratings
1.Francisco Veloso (GK)
6
2.Jorge Nunes (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Francisco Postiga (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Szepan (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Strachan (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Nunes (MID)
7
8.Torsten Lindemann (MID)
6
9.Joao Costa (MID)
6
10.Richard Morrison (ATT)
6
11.Abel Vieira (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Faria (ATT)
0
13.Rosario Bertotto (ATT)
0
14.Vitor Fernandes (ATT)
0