Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Imortal. A crowd of 8,837 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.


0.00
The whistle blows and União Desportiva de Leiria kick off!
2.00
Carlos Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Soares controls it well on his chest. Carlos Soares flicks a high pass forward to Alex Elliott who brings the ball under control. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law flicks the ball with his head. Francisco Ferreira steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
3.43
Markus Freund advances with the ball. Markus Freund whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vasco Martins!
9.08
Carlos Pinheiro threads the ball through to Markus Freund. Markus Freund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ferreira.
15.14
Markus Freund flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
16.19
Nuno Semedo catches Ross Wilson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ross Wilson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.05
Brian Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Semedo collects the pass. Nuno Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.47
Carlos Soares makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Soares shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Rafael Postiga.
35.01
Markus Freund takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins flicks the ball across the goal. Rafael Faria jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
36.08
John Taylor hits a low pass to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Imortal kick off the second half!
48.27
Francisco Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Brian Mcgreal who takes it down. Brian Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Semedo collects the pass. Nuno Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
51.44
Jaime Campos threads a neat ball through to Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Martins who takes it down. Vasco Martins rushes past Jaime Sousa! Vasco Martins tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.40
John Taylor flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Martins who brings the ball under control. Vasco Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.16
Carlos Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, John Taylor. John Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Ferreira.
63.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.44
John Taylor takes a short throw-in bringing Markus Freund into play. With vision, Markus Freund plays the ball forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
79.34
John Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Law. Andy Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Rafael Postiga didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.08
Rafael Faria takes it forward alone. Rafael Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
85.30
Carlos Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Markus Freund who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Markus Freund plays the ball forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.15
Francisco Ferreira catches Vasco Martins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.38
John Taylor sees a break and surges forward. John Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
John Taylor darts forward. John Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.1%
57.9%
Play Area
28.9%
50%
21.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Martins of Imortal

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Postiga (GK)
7
2.Samuel Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.Francisco Ferreira (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Jaime Sousa (DEF)
7
5.Rafael Faria (DEF)
7
6.Francisco Mendes (MID)
6
7.Brian Mcgreal (MID)
6
8.Alec Glass (MID)
6
9.Vitor Neves (MID)
6
10.Abel Gomes (MID)
6
11.Nuno Semedo (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Vasco Reis (GK)
0
13.Jšrg Van Meeuwis (ATT)
0
14.Frederico Fonseca (ATT)
0

1.Samuel Castro (GK)
6
2.Ross Wilson (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Pinheiro (DEF)
7
4.Sergio Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Campos (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Soares (MID)
7
7.John Taylor (MID)
8
8.Markus Freund (MID)
8
9.Andy Law (ATT)
6
10.Alex Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Vasco Martins (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Rafael Valente (GK)
0
13.Carlos Moutinho (GK)
0
14.Tiago Varela (MID)
0