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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Alverca. A crowd of 18,190 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Farense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The first half starts with Alverca kicking off!
2.43
David Tavares hoofs the ball up the pitch. Martin Krüger whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos heads the ball goalwards. Abel Viana manages to gather it comfortably.
6.01
Roberto Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Krüger. Martin Krüger rockets a shot on goal but Abel Viana is on top of it.
9.17
Roberto Vieira catches Miguel Gomes on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.07
David Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Santos. Pedro Santos sees space and advances. Pedro Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Abel Viana easily smothers it.
12.21
Scott Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Postiga. Luis Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer knocks in a cross ball towards Mateo Moreno. Mateo Moreno powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.02
Frederico Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Santos. Pedro Santos advances with the ball. Pedro Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Krüger. Martin Krüger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
16.12
Luis Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer whips in a cross ball towards Mateo Moreno. Mateo Moreno connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.06
Mourad Khellafi chips the ball to his team mate, Cyrille Chavériat. Cyrille Chavériat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.01
Luis Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Tavares. Luis Postiga is given a warning by the referee! Duarte Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.13
Scott Niven sees a break and surges forward. Scott Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Mateo Moreno. Mateo Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.37
Roberto Mendes threads the ball through to Cristiano Marques. Cristiano Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Abel Viana had no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
30.04
Mourad Khellafi knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.22
Farense are easily keeping Alverca at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
38.59
Brahim Bencherif knocks the ball forward to Mourad Khellafi. Mourad Khellafi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cyrille Chavériat. Cyrille Chavériat shoots from long range. Vitor Soares easily smothers it.
39.41
Pedro Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Niven.
44.51
Pedro Santos makes a probing pass to Martin Krüger. Martin Krüger shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Farense kicking off!
47.48
Luis Postiga makes a probing pass to Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer chips the ball to his team mate, Cyrille Chavériat. Cyrille Chavériat shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Vitor Soares manages to gather it comfortably.
49.01
Farense are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Alverca's defence.
51.06
Alec Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Gomes. Miguel Gomes knocks the ball forward to Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.51
Brahim Bencherif kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Gomes. Miguel Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Soares who gathers it comfortably.
57.12
Luis Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Mateo Moreno. Mateo Moreno whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.34
Luis Postiga brings the ball forward. Luis Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
71.12
Marc Ritzinger kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Marques. Cristiano Marques makes a beautiful solo run. Cristiano Marques knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brahim Bencherif.
72.45
Brahim Bencherif makes a probing pass to Miguel Gomes. Miguel Gomes knocks the ball forward to Mateo Moreno. Mateo Moreno shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.42
Pedro Santos comes in with a very late challenge on Luis Postiga. The referee motions to Pedro Santos to come over. It's a red card!! Luis Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.05
Brahim Bencherif flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Summerbell. Kemal Summerbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Brouwer. Stefan Brouwer whips in a cross ball towards Mateo Moreno. Mateo Moreno is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Vitor Soares.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Mateo Moreno of Farense

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 59.4936708860759 vs 40.5063291139241
Play Area
Home team third: 26.58%, Midfield: 44.30%, Away team third: 29.11%