Match Report
| Belenenses | Belenenses |  |  | Farense | Farense | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alexander Ahrens | A. Ahrens |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Jorge Tavares | J. Tavares | |||||||||
| Antonio Soares | A. Soares | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Jaime Varela | J. Varela | |||||||||
| Sergio Quaresma | S. Quaresma | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Manuel Gomes | M. Gomes | |||||||||
| Bruno Viana | B. Viana | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 | | Stefan Scholz | S. Scholz | |||||||||
| Artur Fonseca | A. Fonseca | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 64 | | Quim Veloso | Q. Veloso | |||||||||
| Helder Varela | H. Varela | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Miguel Lima | M. Lima | |||||||||
| Ivan Roman | I. Roman |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Alberto Soares | A. Soares | |||||||||
| David Costa | D. Costa | | 60 | M | | 8 | | M | 53 | | Luis Almeida | L. Almeida | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Mendes | R. Mendes | | 58 | M | | 9 | | M | 50 | | Mario Soares | M. Soares | |||||||||
| Cesar Jardim | C. Jardim | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Mario Barros | M. Barros | |||||||||
| Guilherme Teixeira | G. Teixeira | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Francisco Nascimento | F. Nascimento | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Farense. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
4.14
0-0David Costa knocks the ball forward to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
6.50
0-0Ivan Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Scholz.
9.44
0-0Jaime Varela hacks Guilherme Teixeira from behind! Jaime Varela is given a warning by the referee! Guilherme Teixeira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.19
Manuel Gomes threads the ball through to Mario Soares. Mario Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Barros. Mario Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Soares.
14.16
0-0Bruno Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Roman. Ivan Roman sees space and advances. Ivan Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.44
0-1Jaime Varela makes a simple pass to Luis Almeida. Luis Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Barros. Mario Barros goes all the way! Mario Barros shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.19
0-1Luis Almeida barges into Helder Varela. Luis Almeida is shown the yellow card! Helder Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.19
Bruno Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, David Costa. David Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
32.40
0-1Ivan Roman threads the ball through to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Teixeira but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.38
0-1Belenenses are easily keeping Farense at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.06
Ivan Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
44.26
0-1David Costa clumsily knocks into Alberto Soares. David Costa is warned by the referee! Alberto Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Farense start the second half!
47.58
Luis Almeida makes a simple pass to Francisco Nascimento. Francisco Nascimento plays a perfect one-two with Mario Barros and rushes in on goal... Francisco Nascimento takes a shot at goal but somehow Alexander Ahrens manages to keep it out.
48.38
Bruno Viana knocks the ball forward to Helder Varela. Helder Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jorge Tavares!
51.47
Bruno Viana makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Mendes. Rodrigo Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.40
Ivan Roman brings the ball forward. Ivan Roman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.19
Luis Almeida passes the ball forward to Mario Barros. Mario Barros passes the ball forward but Francisco Nascimento is offside!
63.51
David Costa makes a simple pass to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.05
Mario Soares threads the ball through to Mario Barros. Mario Barros shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alexander Ahrens!
77.56
Helder Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
81.41
Miguel Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Nascimento. Francisco Nascimento goes all the way! Francisco Nascimento cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.54
Antonio Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Varela. Helder Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.40
Ivan Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Jardim. Cesar Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers