IMORTAL FOOTBALL CLUB ALBUFEIRA

LUSITANO VRSA 0 - 2 IMORTAL ALBUFEIRA

Any win is a good win after so many without, but it was hard work against the bottom side. Started well enough to be 2-0 up within 15 minutes, but once ahead Imortal seemed to return to their sideways and backwards mode, preferring to keep the ball rather than be positive. In fact, Lusitano had more shots on target requiring goalkeeper David Inacio, back after a long absence, to be alert and alive. They also forced more corners than Imortal.

The venue, Campo Francisco Gomes Socorro in Vila Real de Santo António, is minimalist. A narrow artificial turf pitch, with no seats and no raised areas for spectators to get a decent view. Still, it was only €2,50 to get in.

The first goal came after just six minutes, José Antonio controlled a long pass excellently,

and laid it square across the goal behind the ´keeper to Duarte who had an easy tap-in. Imortal were very much on the attack, with Baldé and Alves making good runs down the flanks in support or António and Duarte. The lead was doubled on fifteen minutes. Cintra floated a free kick into the danger area, bodies collided. Duarte claimed the final touch. From right behind the goal, I wasn't convinced.

Imortal continued to attack for while until Alves was booked for diving (a bit harsh I thought) then Cintra saw yellow for a foul. The free kick count against Inmortal was getting ridiculous, with a total of 14 in the first half. Referee was far to picky, but saw fit to penalise Lusitano only twice. Couldn't get near enough to foul was one suggestion.

Midway through the half it became very dark and gloomy, with a few spots of rain. Just as I was noting that Lusitano hadn't managed an attack, Igor Rocha brought Inacio into action, swiftly followed by Pedro Reis. Two good saves in two minutes.

José Coelho lost the ball just outside the penalty area, then conceded a free kick. Inacio was called into action again, carefully tipping the kick over the crossbar. Things were getting a little agitated. Imortal's midfielder Dragnev was booked for a foul, Reis followed shortly after. Inacio had another save to make as the half came to a close.

Imortal needed a couple of goals to make it safe. Chances came aplenty, but everything was off target. Jose headed just wide and did Duarte from close range. It took a very good tackle by Soussoko to stop a promising Imortal attack just as Cintra was about to cross to Duarte, unmarked. The need for goals became apparent on the field as well as off it.

But the pressure didn't tell. A shot by substitute Martins was deflected, hit a goalpost then Tome blasted the rebound high over.

A win's a win that keeps Imortal in third place, four points behind leaders Portimonense B. Next game will be on Saturday 18th January at home to Odiáxere, kickoff1500hrs / 3pm

Imortal Team : Inacio; Prates, Jose, Dragnev, Sousa; Cintra, Coelho, Alves, Baldé; António, Duarte. Subs Used : Tomas Rodrigues, Tome, Vieira, Romeiro, Martins.

Match statistics :

Free kicks conceded : Imortal 23, Lusitano 5
Offside : Imortal 1, Lusitano 3
Shots on target : Imortal 3, Lusitano 5
Shots off target : Imortal 11, Lusitano 1
Shots blocked : 0
Corners: Imortal 6, Lusitano 8
Yellow cards : Imortal 3 Lusitano 3
Red Cards : 0

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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27041	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12/January/2025 at 09:06
	Yesterday : Lusitano VRSA 0 - 2 Imortal. Any win after so long without one is a good win, but it was hard work against the bottom team. Report tomorrow.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27041	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 hours 15 minutes ago at 19:34
	LUSITANO VRSA 0 - 2 IMORTAL ALBUFEIRA Any win is a good win after so many without, but it was hard work against the bottom side. Started well enough to be 2-0 up within 15 minutes, but once ahead Imortal seemed to return to their sideways and backwards mode, preferring to keep the ball rather than be positive. In fact, Lusitano had more shots on target requiring goalkeeper David Inacio, back after a long absence, to be alert and alive. They also forced more corners than Imortal. The venue, Campo Francisco Gomes Socorro in Vila Real de Santo António, is minimalist. A narrow artificial turf pitch, with no seats and no raised areas for spectators to get a decent view. Still, it was only €2,50 to get in. The first goal came after just six minutes, José Antonio controlled a long pass excellently, and laid it square across the goal behind the ´keeper to Duarte who had an easy tap-in. Imortal were very much on the attack, with Baldé and Alves making good runs down the flanks in support or António and Duarte. The lead was doubled on fifteen minutes. Cintra floated a free kick into the danger area, bodies collided. Duarte claimed the final touch. From right behind the goal, I wasn't convinced. Imortal continued to attack for while until Alves was booked for diving (a bit harsh I thought) then Cintra saw yellow for a foul. The free kick count against Inmortal was getting ridiculous, with a total of 14 in the first half. Referee was far to picky, but saw fit to penalise Lusitano only twice. Couldn't get near enough to foul was one suggestion. Midway through the half it became very dark and gloomy, with a few spots of rain. Just as I was noting that Lusitano hadn't managed an attack, Igor Rocha brought Inacio into action, swiftly followed by Pedro Reis. Two good saves in two minutes. José Coelho lost the ball just outside the penalty area, then conceded a free kick. Inacio was called into action again, carefully tipping the kick over the crossbar. Things were getting a little agitated. Imortal's midfielder Dragnev was booked for a foul, Reis followed shortly after. Inacio had another save to make as the half came to a close. Imortal needed a couple of goals to make it safe. Chances came aplenty, but everything was off target. Jose headed just wide and did Duarte from close range. It took a very good tackle by Soussoko to stop a promising Imortal attack just as Cintra was about to cross to Duarte, unmarked. The need for goals became apparent on the field as well as off it. But the pressure didn't tell. A shot by substitute Martins was deflected, hit a goalpost then Tome blasted the rebound high over. A win's a win that keeps Imortal in third place, four points behind leaders Portimonense B. Next game will be on Saturday 18th January at home to Odiáxere, kickoff1500hrs / 3pm Imortal Team : Inacio; Prates, Jose, Dragnev, Sousa; Cintra, Coelho, Alves, Baldé; António, Duarte. Subs Used : Tomas Rodrigues, Tome, Vieira, Romeiro, Martins. Match statistics : Free kicks conceded : Imortal 23, Lusitano 5 Offside : Imortal 1, Lusitano 3 Shots on target : Imortal 3, Lusitano 5 Shots off target : Imortal 11, Lusitano 1 Shots blocked : 0 Corners: Imortal 6, Lusitano 8 Yellow cards : Imortal 3 Lusitano 3 Red Cards : 0
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