Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira where Imortal play host to Beira Mar. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Imortal are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Boa Morte.


0.00
Imortal kick off the first half!
4.21
Rafael Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Kohler. Alexander Kohler knocks in a cross ball towards James Todd. James Todd beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Miguel Soares!
6.46
Joao Castro hacks Diogo Marques from behind! Joao Castro is warned by the referee! Diogo Marques stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.05
James Dyer threads the ball through to Joao Castro. Joao Castro threads the ball through to Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Hugo Ortiz comfortably smothers it!
16.22
Diogo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Kohler controls it well on his chest. Alexander Kohler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.29
Manuele De Vezze sees Alberto Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Sousa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
24.31
Ricardo Marques hacks Alex Colacone from behind! The referee brings Ricardo Marques to one side and gives him a warning! Alex Colacone hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.30
Ger Babangida flicks a high pass forward. Andre Vieira collects the pass. Andre Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.51
Manuele De Vezze sees Steffen Engels in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steffen Engels hits a low pass to Ferdinand Bertin. Some silky footwork from Ferdinand Bertin provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Hugo Ortiz manages to keep it out.
34.30
Alexander Kohler clumsily knocks into Vasco Fernandes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.04
Fernando Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Oliveira. Miguel Oliveira passes the ball forward to Alexander Kohler. Alexander Kohler rushes past Vasco Fernandes! Alexander Kohler side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Imortal have changed their lineup with Sebastiao Teixeira replacing Ricardo Marques. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Beira Mar get the second half underway!
47.57
Miguel Oliveira makes a probing pass to James Todd. James Todd sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
48.57
Vasco Monteiro threads the ball through to Ger Babangida. Ger Babangida flicks the ball to his team mate, James Todd. James Todd sees Andre Vieira just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Andre Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.19
Alex Colacone threads a neat ball through to Ger Babangida. Ger Babangida makes a probing pass to Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.09
Vasco Fernandes barges into Alexander Kohler. The referee calls over Vasco Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Kohler runs off the knock.
54.56
James Dyer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele De Vezze. Manuele De Vezze threads a neat ball through to Steffen Engels. Steffen Engels knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.47
James Dyer advances with the ball. James Dyer makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Teixeira. Sebastiao Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.50
Imortal have made 2 substitutions with Jaime Monteiro replacing James Dyer and Samuel Castro replacing Joao Castro .
67.26
Alex Colacone threads a neat ball through to Ger Babangida. Ger Babangida makes an attacking run forward. Ger Babangida plays a quick one-two with James Todd and rushes in on goal... Ger Babangida looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.21
Miguel Oliveira hits a low pass to Alexander Kohler. Alexander Kohler shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
73.14
Ger Babangida flicks a high ball forward to Andre Vieira who takes it down. Andre Vieira knocks the ball forward to Alexander Kohler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.25
Samuel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Teixeira. Sebastiao Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Bertin. Ferdinand Bertin connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Vasco Monteiro blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
78.55
James Todd comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Oliveira. The referee calls over James Todd and warns him to calm down! Jaime Oliveira runs off the knock.
79.25
Ger Babangida threads the ball through to Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira cuts inside the box! Andre Vieira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
81.47
James Todd comes in with a late challenge on Jaime Monteiro. The referee brings James Todd to one side and gives him another warning! Jaime Monteiro runs off the knock.
81.47
Beira Mar are dictating the run of play here today.
83.26
Miguel Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Kohler. Alexander Kohler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.43
Rafael Teixeira makes a probing pass to Andre Vieira. Andre Vieira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alexander Kohler is offside!
90.00
Andre Vieira clumsily knocks into Jaime Monteiro. The referee brings Andre Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Jaime Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
44.6%
55.4%
Play Area
37.3%
42.2%
20.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ger Babangida of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Hugo Ortiz (GK)
7
2.Alex Colacone (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Costa (DEF)
7
4.Vasco Monteiro (DEF)
7
5.Rafael Teixeira (MID)
6
6.Ger Babangida (MID)
9
7.Miguel Oliveira (MID)
8
8.Diogo Marques (MID)
6
9.Andre Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Alexander Kohler (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
9
11.James Todd (ATT)
6
 
12.Cesar Barbosa (DEF)
0
13.Fernando Nunes (DEF)
0
14.Diogo Santos (ATT)
0