Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 9,315 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Da Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Da Costa.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leça Futebol Clube kicking off!
2.50
0-0Billy McNeill passes the ball forward to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rui Andrade shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.01
0-0Francisco Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé runs straight at the defence! Youssef Hosé takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.25
Rui Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
14.43
Rui Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.40
Hugo Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Soares. Jose Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.36
0-0Eduardo Reis catches Jose Izquierdo on the ankles. The referee brings Eduardo Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Izquierdo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.28
Jose Izquierdo knocks the ball forward to Ruben Gomes. Ruben Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Antunes who takes it down. Ricardo Antunes shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.50
Julian Pichichi threads the ball through to Joao Costa. Joao Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Graziano Palmieri manages to keep it out.
24.20
Edgar Martins darts forward. Edgar Martins makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Martins shoots from long range but it is miles over!
27.15
Antonio Peiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Jan-Willem Rijkaard gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
28.21
Edgar Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi advances with the ball. Julian Pichichi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.05
1-0Eduardo Postiga threads the ball through to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos plays a one-two with Eduardo Reis and advances towards the goal... Paulo Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Paulo Santos scores for Leça Futebol Clube!!
33.24
1-0Billy McNeill makes a beautiful solo run. Billy McNeill knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Ferreira.
38.11
Eduardo Postiga surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.02
Rui Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Hosé who takes it down. Youssef Hosé finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jan-Willem Rijkaard manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half. The União Desportiva de Leiria players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
União Desportiva de Leiria start the second half!
48.10
Jose Izquierdo hits a low pass to Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi plays the ball forward to Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Graziano Palmieri is on top of it.
49.09
2-0Joao Costa catches Richard Smith on the ankles. Joao Costa is shown the yellow card! Richard Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.16
2-0Antonio Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Santos but he's offside!
53.19
Hugo Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Jose Soares who brings the ball under control. Jose Soares threads the ball through to Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Joao Costa. Joao Costa makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
60.51
2-1União Desportiva de Leiria have made a substitution with Rafael Gomes replacing Julian Pichichi and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
66.16
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
67.48
2-1Jose Soares catches Eduardo Postiga on the ankles. Jose Soares is warned by the referee! Eduardo Postiga gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.27
Antonio Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Reis but the linesman indicates offside!
78.52
Rafael Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Antunes collects the pass. Ricardo Antunes shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.12
Antonio Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Santos who takes it down. Paulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.41
Antonio Peiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos runs straight at the defence! Paulo Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
89.15
Rui Andrade threads the ball through to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos beats his man to it with a header but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
17.3%
43.2%
39.5%
Scorers
| Paulo Santos 30, 84 Eduardo Reis 38 | Joao Costa 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Santos of Leça Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Graziano Palmieri (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Francisco Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eduardo Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rui Andrade (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Antonio Peiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Paulo Santos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Youssef Hosé (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Reis (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Joao Mendes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Semedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Valente (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jan-Willem Rijkaard (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Hugo Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edgar Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruben Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cesar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Antunes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Joao Costa (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diogo Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Gomes (MID) | 6 | |