Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Imortal. A crowd of 8,636 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and Imortal are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Boa Morte.


0.00
Imortal kick off and get the first half underway!
4.29
Stefano Biagioni flicks a high ball forward to David Postiga who takes it down. David Postiga knocks the ball forward to David Young but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.55
Fernando Moutinho sees Oscar Piket in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Piket runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oscar Piket advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Oscar Piket provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Oscar Piket scores for Boavista Futebol Clube!!
9.31
Fernando Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Andre Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Lima advances with the ball. Andre Lima kicks a strong pass forward to David Postiga but the referee indicates it's offside!
12.41
Miguel Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
16.48
Frederico Alves catches David Young on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Alves and warns him to calm down! David Young runs off the knock.
20.25
Ricardo Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Quaresma collects the pass. Rafael Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
21.53
Stefano Biagioni makes a simple pass to David Postiga. David Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento heads the ball goalwards. Manuel Fonseca is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.00
Silvio Pinto hits a low pass to Andre Lima. Andre Lima flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Bento collects the pass. Jaime Bento passes the ball forward but David Postiga is offside!
30.53
With vision, Miguel Alvarez plays the ball forward to Rafael Quaresma. Rafael Quaresma advances inside the box! Rafael Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Bruno Marques has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them level!
33.53
Fernando Moutinho takes it forward alone. Fernando Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to David Young who brings the ball under control. David Young shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
36.38
Dion Mercer knocks the ball to his team mate, John Roberts. John Roberts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Bruno Marques!
38.32
Helder Sousa sees space and advances. Helder Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.40
Stefano Biagioni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento shoots from outside the area. Manuel Fonseca gets down and covers it.
44.33
Oscar Piket passes the ball forward to David Young. David Young shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Boavista Futebol Clube players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube kick off!
49.07
Spencer Smithe brings the ball forward. Spencer Smithe shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.02
Helder Jesus threads a neat ball through to Andre Lima. Andre Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jaime Bento provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.39
Stefano Biagioni makes a simple pass to Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento knocks in a cross ball towards David Postiga. David Postiga beats his man to it with a header. Manuel Fonseca gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
59.33
Cristiano Ferreira hacks Helder Jesus from behind! The referee warns Cristiano Ferreira to calm down! Helder Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.21
Helder Sousa clumsily knocks into David Postiga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.51
Spencer Smithe threads a neat ball through to Rafael Quaresma. Rafael Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. With a superhuman jump, Cristiano Ferreira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.22
Oscar Piket makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Postiga. David Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
73.23
Andre Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Young. David Young knocks in a cross ball towards David Postiga. David Postiga gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
75.10
Stefano Biagioni plays the ball forward to Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento puts a great ball through but David Young is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
79.00
Andre Lima makes a simple pass to David Young. David Young whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Bento. Jaime Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.32
Miguel Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ricardo Almeida threads a neat ball through to Rafael Quaresma. Rafael Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Bruno Marques is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jaime Bento of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Marques (GK)
6
2.Fernando Moutinho (DEF)
7
3.Helder Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Pinto (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Piket (MID)goal scored
8
6.Andre Lima (MID)
7
7.Stefano Biagioni (MID)
6
8.Simon Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
9.David Young (ATT)
6
10.Jaime Bento (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.David Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Mario Ribeiro (ATT)
0
13.Steve Zegers (ATT)
0
14.Callum Glass (ATT)
0

1.Manuel Fonseca (GK)
6
2.Vitor Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Helder Sousa (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Frederico Alves (DEF)
5
5.Dion Mercer (MID)
6
6.Spencer Smithe (MID)
6
7.Miguel Alvarez (MID)
6
8.Ricardo Almeida (MID)
6
9.John Roberts (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Cristiano Ferreira (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Rafael Quaresma (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cristiano Campos (DEF)
0
13.Carlos Campos (DEF)
0
14.Sven Neuhaus (DEF)
0