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Subject: 6292
Posted: 04/May/2026 at 13:59

OLHANENSE 2 - 1 IMORTAL

Second defeat in a row and Imortal now only six points ahead of Ferreiras with four games to go.

Two enforced changes for Imortal over last week. First choice goalkeeper David Inacio suspended after his 5th yellow card collected last week. Diogo Alves deputised. Diogo Luz served the first of his three match suspension resulting from the after match altercation last Saturday, Pedro Rodrgiges came back after his suspension. Also back was José Coelho. Ricardo Ramos made only his third league start of the season and was the scorer.

A very unwelcoming place! On arrival at what we innocently thought to be the entrance, we were told that ´non-members' i.e. visiting fans had to go around to a separate gate. That required a five minute walk around almost the entire perimeter of the ground to finish up not 50 metres from where we started, but on the other side of a fence. There are no signs, no indications are to where to go. The final few metres was down an insalubrious alley alongside the local prison! When we got there, the couple staffing the ticket office and bar were friendly enough. Inside there is nothing for the visitor except bare concrete terracing, steep enough to deter a mountain goat. No handrails, nothing to help those less able to gain their 'seats'. Not the best picture because of the shadows. The remainder of the main stand was to our right, with proper seats for the 300 or so fans from the home side. Our bit.



And the miserable so-and-so's didn't even announce our team! There were about 40 Imortal fans in attendance including a boisterous group of English chaps out for a day on the beer, which they managed well. Only a couple were spilled.



Overall, it was a game of very few scoring opportunities. Walter Alves, who was his usual very energetic self, showed a neat skill in chipping the ball over a defender, before heading off down the middle for goal. It took three defenders to stop him. So busy was he that, by the end of the game, three different players had been yellow carded for fouling him. There was a big let off for Imortal on 16 minutes. A mistake on half way by Nascimento presented the ball to Leandro Jesus. He saw Diogo Alves off his line and launched a shot from all of 45 metres. It sailed high over Alves, only bounce off the top of the crossbar to safety. Big relief all round for those in red.

Imortal went ahead on 25 minutes. A great run down the left by Silveira, a good low cross that somehow eluded defenders and goalkeeper and there was Ramos at the far post to bundle it home. Ramos had another good chance ten minutes later, but Olhanense 'keeper Maia just got there first. Just before half time, Ivan Francisco outran Pedro Rodrigues down the right wing, his cross was good, but Imortal's other defenders dealt well with the threat.

The game had been played mostly in midfield and it wasn't until the 13th minute of the second half that the first corner was won, going to Olhanense. Mario Duarte had half a chance to score in a goalmouth scramble, but his toe-poke went just wide. Walter Alves was a constant threat the opposition, who decided that he had to go. Midway through the second half he was hacked down, to be followed swiftly by two more such incidents. Yellow cards were dished out in each case.

Diogo Alves rescued Imortal, grabbing the ball out of a scramble at the other end when it looked like Olhanense would surely score. Walter Alves finally had to leave the field after being battered and bruised. Ninety minutes were up and six added minutes announced. No sooner had that started than an Imortal player pulled up off the ball. From my angle, I couldn't see who it was, the video clip from Olhanense neither, but he had to be stretchered off. That created a problem. Imortal had used the last of their sub windows when Dragnev replaced Walter Alves five minutes earlier. So it was ten men for the added time.

Olhanense sniffed blood. A big cross in from the right and a close range header by Hugo Matias put them level. Two minutes later, with the Imortal midfield in disarray, Paulo Forra latched on to a loose ball and hit a screamer from 25 metres that three goalkeepers wouldn't have stopped. Wild celebrations from home fans and players, Imortal flat out on their feet.

A game that Imortal could have won, with a bit more application while Olhanense were very poor in the first half. Mario Duarte was closely marked and rarely showed. Ramos lasted only an hour. Herlander Tome replaced him and also failed to show up.

The safe twelve point lead of two weeks ago is now down to six points. A win next Saturday at Silves is pretty much essential. Kick off for that one is at 5pm. Imortal will have José António and Ricardo Tome available after their three match bans. Ferreiras will be at home to Lagos next weekend and fully expecting the win.

Imortal team : Diogo Alves; Prates, Rodrigues, Sequeira, Silveira; Nascimento, Coelho, Walter Alves, Abreu; Duarte, Ramos. Subs used Dragnev, Quiteque, Herlander Tome.

Match statistics

Free kicks conceded : Imortal 11, Olhanense 14
Offside : Imortal 3, Olhanense 0
Shots on target : Imortal 3, Olhanense 3
Shots off target : Imortal 1, Olhanense 2
Shots blocked : Imortal 1, Olhanense 0
Corners : Imortal 1, Olhanense 2
Yellow Cards : Imortal 2, Olhanense 4

]]> Mon, 04 May 2026 13:59:31 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120533.html#120533 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Today : Olhanense 2 - 1 Imortal....]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120529.html#120529 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 02/May/2026 at 19:09

Today : Olhanense 2 - 1 Imortal. All went wrong in added time when Imortal were down to ten men following an injury and having no substitutions available because of the 'three windows' rule. Ferreiras won at Silves, Imortal are now only 6 points clear with four games remaining. Report Monday.]]> Sat, 02 May 2026 19:09:19 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120529.html#120529 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Discipline update :Diogo Luz and...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120525.html#120525 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 30/April/2026 at 10:55

Discipline update :

Diogo Luz and Calvinho of Ferreiras both received three match suspensions for their punch-up after last Saturday's game. Goalkeeper David Inacio received his 5th yellow card of the season and will be suspended for Saturday's game at Olhanense.

Those sanctioned for their part in the mass brawl after the Quarteirense match have appealed against their sentences.

If the club loses out on promotion because of this outburst of sendings-off and suspensions, they have no-one else to blame!
]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:55:25 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120525.html#120525 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : FERREIRAS 2 - 1 IMORTAL ALBUFEIRAYou...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120515.html#120515 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 28/April/2026 at 07:26

FERREIRAS 2 - 1 IMORTAL ALBUFEIRA

You can find the recorded TV broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OypERN4gfwA&t=8141s

A setback for Imortal in the quest for the Algarve League Championship and promotion. The gap between Imortal and second placed Ferreiras is now only 9 points with five games remaining. The two meet in the final game of the season.

It was always going to be hard work for Imortal, missing so many players through injury and suspension. That was particularly felt in defence, where Abreu found himself stationed at left-back in only his second start since mid-December. Salvador and Sequeira are able deputies in the back line, but they missed the guiding hand of captain Pedro Rodrigues, suspended after his 5th yellow card accrued last week.

A good crowd and a sunny day. It was a bit windy though. The first twenty minutes were pretty inconsequential as teams tested out the other. What goal-bound efforts there were caused the 'keepers no problem. For Imortal, Walter Alves was his usual very busy self and it was he who set up the first real chances after 21 minutes. Setting off down the left, he eluded two defenders to send in a low, hard cross. Efforts were blocked by defenders, goalkeeper Nunes collected the loose ball. Santos had imortal's next opportunity after good work by Quiteque, his shot was also blocked. Quiteque just missed connecting with another low cross from Alves, Nunes just got there first resulting in a bit of collision. No harm done. At the other end, David Vieira's tame effort went over the crossbar. Should have done better given the time and space he had.

There was a minor panic in Imortal's defence when Abreu and ´keeper Inácio were on different wavelengths looking at a loose ball. Luckily for Imortal, Inácio was able to clear with his foot.

The game was pretty much end to end by this point. A breakout down the right by Imortal gave Diogo Luz the chance to make good ground and send in a cross to the near post, which was met by the head of Mario Duarte with a classic centre forward´s header for his 22nd goal of the season. Much joy amongst the visiting fans.

Moments later, Alves was clattered while trying an outrageous shot from the half way line, which wasn't far off at all, with Nunes off his line. Yellow card shown to the perpetrator, Rafael Texeira. Roughness was also meted out to Duarte, an arm to the face by Amaro Viana, yellow card. Ferreiras striker Rosario Miguel wasted two clear cut scoring chances as the half came to a close. Inácio and Afonso Calvinho of Ferreiras were both yellow carded after an altercation, which seemed to continue in the tunnel at half time.

Alves started the half, well on the case of a second Imortal goal but it was an ex-Imortal player Rafael Rangel who struck first, eight minutes in. Good work on the right by Rosario, cross came  in and should have been dealt with by the three defenders close to Rangel. A little bit of hesitancy gave him the room for a good shot on the turn from near the penalty spot, Inácio had no chance. Ferreiras then made three changes, sensing perhaps that Imortal were struggling. Back into defensive mode for Imortal, as last week. The wind was stronger now and in Ferreiras' favour.

There was one chance for Duarte, who judged the bounce of a long clearance better than the defender against him. He spun and shot first time from 25 metres but it went just wide. But it was almost all one way now. Luz missed a tackle in midfield, giving Pires the time to send in a cross from the left wing towards the far post. It was sent back in by Rosario and fell nicely to Rangel for a tap in finish. He was booked for taking his shirt off in celebration. When will they learn?

Vieira should have made it three for Ferreiras but he had strayed offside. Inácio made a super save right at the end to deny William Junior, another former Imortal player.

Right at the end, Calvinho was sent off for his second yellow card and, unseen by us, there was more trouble as the players left the field with Diogo Luz of Imortal and Vieira of Ferreiras both seeing red. A mighty scrum had surrounded the match officials at the end.

Imortal will still be missing a few for next Saturday's trip to Olhanense, but Rodrigues and Coelho should be available after suspension plus defender Dragnev was an unused substitute today. Herlander Tome must have been carrying an injury as he played only the last 15 minutes. Ricardo Ramos continued his comeback with half an hour on the field. All could be featuring next weekend. KO is 1600hrs / 4pm at the Estádio José Arcanjo in Olhão.

By the way, there is still no date known for the Algarve Cup Final!

Imortal team : Inácio; Prates, Sequeira, Salvador, Abreu; Nascimento, Alves, Luz, Santos; Duarte, Quiteque. Subs used : Herlander Tome, Ramos, Silveira.

Match statistics

Free kicks conceded : Imortal 5, Ferreiras 9 - the ref was a bit lenient.
Offside : Imortal 0, Ferreiras 1
Shots on target : Imortal 6, Ferreiras 8
Shots off target : Imortal 3, Ferreiras 5
Shots blocked : Imortal 3, Ferreiras 1
Corners : Imortal 1, Ferreiras 8
Yellow cards  Imortal 1, Ferreiras 3
Red cards : Imortal 1, Ferreiras 2

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:26:10 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120515.html#120515 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : A bit of a setback today - Ferreiras...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120514.html#120514 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 25/April/2026 at 18:21

A bit of a setback today - Ferreiras 2 - 1 Imortal. The gap between Imortal and Ferreiras is now 9 points with five games to play. Derpived of several key players simply because of indiscipline, Imortal were not quite up to the task. Several chances missed, a couple of defensive slips and the game was lost. Report Monday.]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:21:20 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120514.html#120514 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Good point. Several games with...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120511.html#120511 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 23/April/2026 at 07:25

Good point. Several games with barely a card in sight then it all kicks off. Someone will have to be held responsible if promotion is denied with such a lead and only six games to go. Saturday at Ferreiras will be a defining moment.]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:25:01 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120511.html#120511 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Whats happened to their discipline,...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120509.html#120509 Author: Lofters
Subject: 6292
Posted: 22/April/2026 at 15:46

Whats happened to their discipline, Tom? When I was over there were no signs of this latest negativity creeping in. Cant be doing an Arsenal, can they? Evil Smile]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:46:30 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120509.html#120509 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Imortal Albufeira 2 - 1 Esperanças...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120507.html#120507 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 21/April/2026 at 20:33

Imortal Albufeira 2 - 1 Esperanças Lagos

A desperate game, in which Imortal started already minus several key players and the head coach either suspended or injured, made worse by the 40th minute sending off of José Coelho for two a second yellow card, five minutes after being booked then going into a reckless challege

Imortal were 2-1 up at half time. Mass defence was the order of the day for the second half. Imortal were barely over the halfway line and created not a single goal-scoring chance in the second 45 minutes. When 11 added minutes were announced, the only question was could the ten men survive the constant wave of attacks. Survive they did, thanks to organised and sometimes heroic defending, bodies risked to block, that kind of thing. In goal, David Inácio did his share, showing safe hands on crosses and making one superb save, tipping a long range shot around the post for a corner.

With so many regular players missing, the Imortal team had an unfamiliar look.

The game started well for Imortal, Walter Alves being flagged offside when the goal beckoned. Then a setback on 12 minutes. A big cross from the right caught on the wind and fell nicely to the head of Helder Pina on the far post. No chance for Inácio, 1-0 to Lagos.

Imortal responded, with Walter Alves and Luz combining well but no solid chances came from their efforts. Lagos managed to get a yellow card for time wasting after just 25 minutes when Zidnaba dallied over a free kick deep inside his own half. Alves was denied by a superbly timed tackle by Lopes. Another nice move set up Mario Duarte for a run down the centre. As he neared goal, a hand came out. We couldn't see whether it was a handball or a shirt pull. Either way it was a penalty. No complaints from Lagos. Duarte converted the penalty with a powerful shot, his 21st goal of the season.

Then the problems began. Coelho had been booked just before the goal was scored. Five minutes later he ran recklessly into a challenge. He might have got away with it had he not argued, second yellow and he was off.

Imortal were not immediately put off. A patient move down the left wing ended with Herlander Tome delivering a low cross in behind the defence with was met with a diving header by Quiteque. Quiteque had made only two brief appearances as substitute since the turn of the year. We shall need such players over the coming weeks.

At half time, Salvador replaced Alves and Imortal lined up in defence en masse to keep Lagos at bay. Lagos' trio of Gomes, Cardoso and particularly Leonardo Nunes worked well together down the Lagos wing. They were a constant threat from corners, of which Lagos had ten in the second half. Nunes was the one denied by Inacio's great save deep into added time. The defence was severely tested. Every clearance went to a yellow Lagos shirt. Five more Imortal players were booked, plus two of Lagos. Everything Lagos tried was repelled. Imortal hardly crossed the half way line. Then 11 minutes of time added was announced, which became 12 with the entrance of Santos to replace Herlander Tome. 

Finally the final whistle was blown. Players from both sides sank to the ground, exhausted. Half the crowd probably did as well.

Three vital points in the race for the Championship. Next Saturday promises to be a stern test down the road at Ferreiras. Ferreiras are second, twelve points behind Imortal after two successive 0 - 0  draws. If Imortal win, they will be 15 points ahead with five games to play. But it's going to be even more a makeshift team next week we think, if the totting up of yellow cards comes into play.

Imortal team ; Inacio; Prates, Rodrigues, Coelho, Sequeira; Luz, Walter Alves, Silveira, Herlander Tome, Luz; Duarte, Quiteque. Subs used Salvador, Abreu, Santos.

Match statistics

Free kicks conceded : Imortal 11, Lagos 10 + the penalty
Offside : Imortal 1, Lagos 1
Shots on target : Imortal 2,Lagos 3
Shots off target : Imortal 0, Lagos 6
Shots blocked : Imortal 0, Lagos 5
Corners : Imortal 2, Lagos 12

Yellow cards : Imortal 7, Lagos 4
Red cards : Imortal 1 (the second yellow for Coelho).

Next Saturday's game is a short distance up the road at Ferreiras, ko 1600hrs / 4pm.]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:33:03 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120507.html#120507 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Yesterday Imortal 2 - 1 Lagos....]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120502.html#120502 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 19/April/2026 at 08:59

Yesterday Imortal 2 - 1 Lagos. A fairly heroic display in the second half. Already deprived of key players after last week's events, things became worse when José Coelho was sent off just before half time after a bad challenge and then arguing about it. Imortal barely got out of their own half during the second 45 minutes (to which 11 were added on!) but survived a constant barrage from the visitors thanks to well organised defending and two very good saves from Inacio in goal. The other key game, Quarteirense v Ferreiras, ended in a gaol-less draw. Imortal are now 12 points ahead of Ferreiras with six games remaining. Imortal visit Ferreiras next Saturday. Longer report Monday evening.]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:59:23 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120502.html#120502 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Wow, stiff suspensions there for...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120499.html#120499 Author: Lofters
Subject: 6292
Posted: 17/April/2026 at 15:09

Wow, stiff suspensions there for important players and the coach. The next few games [many away from home] could be worrisome, maybe that 10 point advantage will be needed by the last game.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:09:52 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120499.html#120499 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Imortal v Quarteirense 11th April...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120498.html#120498 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 17/April/2026 at 14:21

Imortal v Quarteirense 11th April 2026

The fallout from the fracas was as follows :

Both teams fined 300 Euros for misconduct

Imortal head coach and one the Quarteirense coaches suspended for 6 weeks and fined.

Imortal Players José António and Ricardo Tome (Ruca) both suspended for 4 matches and fined.
Pedro Rodrigues, Imortal captain, suspended 3 matches and fined.
The Quarteirense player red-carded also suspended 3 matches and fined.

Thomas Nascimento (Imortal) suspended 1 match for two yellow cards.
Both clubs severely warned as to their future conduct.]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:21:22 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120498.html#120498 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Imortal 2 - 2 QuarteirenseTo put...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120492.html#120492 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 14/April/2026 at 12:44

Imortal 2 - 2 Quarteirense

To put some flesh on the bones as I was not there. It could be that Imortal could be a bit short in the coming weeks!  

Imortal went down to ten men when Thomas Nascimento was sent off for a second yellow card on the hour. They clung onto the 2-1 lead until eight minutes into added time, when an equaliser was scored by Gonçalves. Obviously there was a fracas after the final whistle when four more red cards were brandished, three of them in the direction of Imortal players, namely captain Pedro Rodrigues plus Ricardo Tome (who had been subbed) and José António. The other went to Quarteirense non playing sub Vladyslav Prysyazhnyuk.

For the record, Gonçalves had given Quarteirense the lead on 12 minutes, Imortal came back with a goal from Rodrigues on 27 minutes and took the lead though Ricardo Tome three minutes into the second half.

Imortal team

Inacio; Prates, Pedro Rodrigues, Machado, Nascimento; Ramos, Coelho, Herlander Tome, António; Duarte, Ricardo Tome. Subs used : Sequeira, Luz, Salvador, Pimenta, Silveira.

No start for Walter Alves or Diogo Luz, probably a good thing given likely future absences! Friday's disciplinary report should make interesting reading. Sequeira proved himself an able deputy during Rodrigues' last suspension.]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:44:40 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120492.html#120492 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : Yesterday - Imortal 2 - 2 Quarteirense....]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120486.html#120486 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 12/April/2026 at 13:11

Yesterday - Imortal 2 - 2 Quarteirense. I was not there, instead enjoying the delights of Tonbridge v Salisbury in National League South. Imortal were leading as the game went into added time. The visitors equalised on 90+8 minutes. Good news though from down the road that Ferreiras were held to a 0-0 draw by Olhanense. Imortal therefore maintain their 10 point lead at the top of the table. Next game will be at home to Lagos on Saturday 18th April ko 4pm / 1600hrs.]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:11:01 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120486.html#120486 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : No date has yet been announced...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120480.html#120480 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 07/April/2026 at 09:25

No date has yet been announced for the Algarve Cup Final.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:25:46 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120480.html#120480 <![CDATA[IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA : IMORTAL 3 -1 SILVES Saturday 28th...]]> https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120468.html#120468 Author: cubsur
Subject: 6292
Posted: 31/March/2026 at 09:20

IMORTAL 3 -1 SILVES Saturday 28th March 2026

A fairly routine win for Imortal, who dominated the game especially in the first half. Two of the goals were simplicity itself, the third a penalty, all scored by Mario Duarte (Marocas) taking his season total to 20 in 24 games. Diogo Luz had a storming game down the right side, never stopped running. Imortal played with an open style, with hard running down both flanks and a stream of crosses causing Silves' defenders no end of trouble. If only the final touch would have been a little better! Could have had five or six!

The first goal came after just seven minutes. A move down the right, Walter Alves had time and space to send in a perfect cross to the far post onto the head of Duarte, who didn't even need to jump to nod it into the top corner of the goal. The next chance came fairly swiftly, but Herlander Tome tripped at the vital moment. 

Silves rarely ventured out of their own half, but could have scored mid-way through the half when Rodrigues and Prates got in each other's way on the edge of the penalty area, but the shot from the loose ball went way over the crossbar. Duarte called upon Silves' Lopes to save well, then thirty seconds later at the other end Inácio had to be down quickly to save from Silva.

The recent game at Silves left no love lost. Things were expected to be lively. Walter Alves was mowed down on the half-way line on the half hour, yellow card for Caetano. Alves got his comeback a few minutes later, combining well with Luz down the right hand side. Luz sent in a low accurate cross which Duarte steered into the net from close range. There was time before the interval for Herlander Tome to test the 'keeper with a long range effort, which bounced just in front of him to be clawed away to safety.

The second half started with Alves jinking through three defenders, his shot spun off the third and was only just cleared off the line. An unfortunate incident for Dragnev saw him pushed off the pitch for his knee to collide with one of those concrete circles that are used on the athletics area. Very unlucky for him, coming back after a long absence, but he clearly was in no condition to continue. He was replaced by Silveira.

The third goal came on the hour. Luz set off on yet another run down the right, which ended in him being barged over inside the area. No doubt who was going to take the penalty. Duarte completed his hat-trick with a perfect strike.

After that, the game kind of drifted off. The Imortal defence, having had very little to do, didn't react very well to Silves' sudden desire to get on the scoresheet. But Silves weren't very good where it mattered. Ricardo Tome had a chance for a fourth, he didn't quite get to a super pass from Alves. Luz was just wide with another effort. Sub Aldair Quiteque also just missed connecting with another cross into the danger area. Three Silves players were booked for petty fouls or arguing about it.

Silves had moments during added time, forcing corners that had the Imortal defence in trouble. Silveira blocked one shot but the clearance was poor. The ball came back across to Có, unchallenged on the far post for a simple header.

The result keeps Imortal at the top of the table, ten points ahead of Ferreiras with eight games of the second phase remaining. The Algarve League does not play over the Easter holiday weekend. The next game will be on Saturday 11th April at home to Quarteirense, ko 16:00hrs / 4pm.

Imortal Team : Inácio; Prates, Rodrigues, Dragnev, Machado; Coelho, Walter Alves, José António, Luz; Herlander Tome, Duarte. Subs used : Quiteque, Abreu, Santos, Ricardo Tome, Silveira.

Match statistics

Free kicks conceded : Imortal 10, Silves 9 plus the penalty
Offside : Imortal 0, Silves 1
Shots on target : Imortal 6, Silves 5
Shots off target : Imortal 2, Silves 3
Shots blocked : Imortal 1, Silves 2
Yellow cards :Imortal 1, Silves 5
Red cards : none

]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:20:15 +0000 https://albufeira.com/forum/imortal-football-club-albufeira_topic6292_post120468.html#120468