Match Report


MaiaMaia     Leça Futebol ClubeLeça Futebol Clube
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Dale BarrettD. Barrett59
G
1
G
71Guilherme CamposG. Campos
Philipp ZieglerP. Ziegler75
D
2
D
73Jaime BarrosJ. Barros
Carlos SousaC. Sousa69
D
3
D
65Ernesto GutierrezE. Gutierrez
Filipe MarquesF. Marques64
D
4
D
63Daniel CamposD. Campos
Paulo CarvalhoP. Carvalho63
D
5
D
60Tomas SantosT. Santos
Sebastiao NevesS. Neves80
M
6
M
73Hugo FloresH. Flores
Carlos FerreiraC. Ferreira70
M
captain7
M
67Lionel TrezeguetL. Trezeguet
John GreigJ. Greig65
A
8
A
78Tiago RegoT. Rego
Nuno SoaresN. Soares64
A
9
A
67Ricardo SantosR. Santos
Moritz HeiserM. Heiser63
A
10captain
A
66Pierre-Yves GarcionP. Garcion
Quim PostigaQ. Postiga52
A
11
A
56Frederico AlvesF. Alves
 
Leonardo DiazL. Diaz68
M
12
M
66Cesar FariaC. Faria
Diogo NascimentoD. Nascimento59
D
13
G
66Rafael CostaR. Costa
Diogo MonteiroD. Monteiro58
M
14
M
66Abel SousaA. Sousa

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 18,150 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Maia and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
Leça Futebol Clube start the match!
2.41
Ernesto Gutierrez threads a neat ball through to Lionel Trezeguet. Lionel Trezeguet makes a simple pass to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Dale Barrett. Excellent save.
3.03
Ernesto Gutierrez passes the ball forward to Lionel Trezeguet. Lionel Trezeguet flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Dale Barrett!
6.31
Tiago Rego clumsily knocks into Paulo Carvalho. Tiago Rego is warned by the referee! Paulo Carvalho runs off the knock.
8.08
Ernesto Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Flores who brings the ball under control. Hugo Flores flicks a high pass forward. Pierre-Yves Garcion collects the pass. Pierre-Yves Garcion knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.26
Nuno Soares comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Campos. The referee brings Nuno Soares to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Campos carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.21
Hugo Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Pierre-Yves Garcion. Pierre-Yves Garcion tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
14.16
Carlos Ferreira darts forward. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Guilherme Campos comfortably punches it away to safety.
15.03
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Soares collects the pass. Nuno Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guilherme Campos who gathers it comfortably.
16.22
Carlos Ferreira picks a pass forward to John Greig. John Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.47
Hugo Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.45
Lionel Trezeguet knocks the ball forward to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Dale Barrett.
26.33
Carlos Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Campos.
27.46
Lionel Trezeguet threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Santos. Ricardo Santos shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
30.25
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Quim Postiga who takes it down. Quim Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.51
Filipe Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
33.45
Carlos Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga shoots from 20 yards. Guilherme Campos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
34.14
Sebastiao Neves flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Heiser controls it well on his chest. Moritz Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Guilherme Campos.
35.38
Corner kick to Maia. Sebastiao Neves plays it out to the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Moritz Heiser provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.12
Carlos Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, John Greig. John Greig plays a one-two with Moritz Heiser and rushes in on goal... John Greig tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Jaime Barros. Excellent block.
39.06
Carlos Ferreira catches Lionel Trezeguet on the ankles. The referee warns Carlos Ferreira to calm down! Lionel Trezeguet stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.06
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Ferreira stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube have changed their lineup with Cesar Faria replacing Jaime Barros and Rafael Costa replacing Lionel Trezeguet. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Maia kick off the second half!
47.55
Quim Postiga clumsily knocks into Daniel Campos. The referee calls over Quim Postiga and warns him to calm down! Daniel Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.14
Carlos Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Moritz Heiser who takes it down. Moritz Heiser whips in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Guilherme Campos manages to keep it out.
49.16
Sebastiao Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Greig. John Greig lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.02
Rafael Costa surges forward with the ball. Rafael Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
54.03
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares makes a convincing header. Nuno Soares scores for Maia!!
57.19
Rafael Costa threads the ball through to Frederico Alves. Frederico Alves whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. With a superhuman jump, Tiago Rego connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
59.52
Carlos Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Costa. The referee calls over Carlos Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.35
Leça Futebol Clube have made a substitution with Abel Sousa replacing Ricardo Santos .
63.42
With great vision, Carlos Ferreira plays the ball forward to John Greig. John Greig whips in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.58
Sebastiao Neves threads a neat ball through to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares whips in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.19
Cesar Faria catches Quim Postiga on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Quim Postiga runs off the knock.
73.23
Carlos Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.57
Sebastiao Neves hacks Hugo Flores from behind! Sebastiao Neves is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Flores runs off the knock.
81.16
Rafael Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
85.37
Rafael Costa knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Yves Garcion. Pierre-Yves Garcion shoots from outside the area but is denied by Dale Barrett. Excellent save.
87.03
Sebastiao Neves decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastiao Neves whips in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
89.12
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. John Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Guilherme Campos.
90.00
Sebastiao Neves takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Cesar Faria reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Maia

Leça Futebol Clube
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
23.5%
44.4%
32.1%

Scorers
Nuno Soares 49, 54
Moritz Heiser 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Soares of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Dale Barrett (GK)
7
2.Philipp Ziegler (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Marques (DEF)
6
5.Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Neves (MID)
6
7.Carlos Ferreira (MID)yellow card
8
8.John Greig (ATT)
7
9.Nuno Soares (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Moritz Heiser (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Quim Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Diaz (MID)
0
13.Diogo Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Diogo Monteiro (MID)
0

1.Guilherme Campos (GK)
7
2.Jaime Barros (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Gutierrez (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Campos (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Santos (DEF)
6
6.Hugo Flores (MID)
6
7.Lionel Trezeguet (MID)
6
8.Tiago Rego (ATT)
6
9.Ricardo Santos (ATT)
6
10.Pierre-Yves Garcion (ATT)
6
11.Frederico Alves (ATT)
6
 
12.Cesar Faria (MID)yellow card
5
13.Rafael Costa (GK)
7
14.Abel Sousa (MID)
6