Match Report


Leça Futebol ClubeLeça Futebol Clube     Rio AveRio Ave
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Graziano PalmieriG. Palmieri70
G
1
G
58Rui JesusR. Jesus
Francisco FonsecaF. Fonseca69
D
2captain
D
66Cesar NascimentoC. Nascimento
Billy McNeillB. McNeill66
D
3
D
65Sebastiao SoaresS. Soares
Richard SmithR. Smith66
D
4
D
62Jan KoschmiederJ. Koschmieder
Artur FonsecaA. Fonseca65
D
5
D
60Jaime LimaJ. Lima
Eduardo PostigaE. Postiga75
M
6
M
63Dambou BaretD. Baret
Rui AndradeR. Andrade74
M
captain7
M
63Nuno SoaresN. Soares
Antonio PeiroA. Peiro69
M
8
M
57Diogo CamposD. Campos
Paulo SantosP. Santos66
A
9
M
57Carlos LoureiroC. Loureiro
Youssef HoséY. Hosé63
A
10
A
68Andre De NooijerA. De Nooijer
Eduardo ReisE. Reis58
A
11
A
62Jaime MonteiroJ. Monteiro
 
Joao MendesJ. Mendes68
M
12
A
60Cesar VianaC. Viana
Antonio SemedoA. Semedo67
M
13
D
57Bruno FariaB. Faria
Frederico ValenteF. Valente66
M
14
G
56Cristiano NunesC. Nunes

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 9,607 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Pinho.


0.00
The first half starts with Leça Futebol Clube kicking off!
6.03
With some swift thinking, Richard Smith plays the ball forward to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade passes the ball forward to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Reis but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.02
Diogo Campos hacks Eduardo Postiga from behind! The referee calls over Diogo Campos and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Postiga hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.23
Rui Andrade plays the ball forward to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis shoots from long range. Rui Jesus gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
14.53
Diogo Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
20.32
Cesar Nascimento knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Andre De Nooijer who brings the ball under control. Andre De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Smith.
22.20
Rui Andrade plays the ball forward to Eduardo Reis. Without breaking stride, Eduardo Reis plays the ball forward to Paulo Santos who has made a great run into the box. Paulo Santos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
28.35
Nuno Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.25
Diogo Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Campos rushes past Richard Smith! Diogo Campos shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Graziano Palmieri manages to gather it easily.
32.27
Jan Koschmieder flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro sees Andre De Nooijer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre De Nooijer deftly passes the ball to Jaime Monteiro, releasing him through on goal. Jaime Monteiro rockets a shot on goal but somehow Graziano Palmieri manages to keep it out.
38.38
Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Jesus who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
47.02
Diogo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.46
Rui Andrade catches Nuno Soares on the ankles. The referee calls over Rui Andrade and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.26
Jaime Lima flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Soares makes a simple pass to Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Andre De Nooijer scores for Rio Ave!!
57.55
Eduardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Santos controls it well on his chest. Paulo Santos shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
60.55
Diogo Campos passes the ball forward to Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Fonseca.
63.27
Jan Koschmieder barges into Eduardo Reis. Jan Koschmieder is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.27
Free kick to Leça Futebol Clube just outside the area...
64.21
Youssef Hosé takes a long run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
66.35
Billy McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Peiro who takes it down. Antonio Peiro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Hosé but he's offside!
67.40
Eduardo Postiga clumsily knocks into Diogo Campos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.33
Eduardo Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Reis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Reis rushes past Jan Koschmieder! Eduardo Reis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.48
Andre De Nooijer comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Fonseca. The referee calls over Andre De Nooijer and warns him to calm down! Francisco Fonseca runs off the knock.
83.20
Antonio Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Santos collects the pass. Paulo Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
85.22
Andre De Nooijer comes in with a late challenge on Billy McNeill. Andre De Nooijer is warned by the referee again! Billy McNeill stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.33
Artur Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Peiro collects the pass. Antonio Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Hosé who gracefully takes it down. Youssef Hosé finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leça Futebol Clube

Rio Ave
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
23.5%
48.2%
28.2%

Scorers
Andre De Nooijer 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Campos of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Graziano Palmieri (GK)
7
2.Francisco Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Billy McNeill (DEF)
7
4.Richard Smith (DEF)
6
5.Artur Fonseca (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Postiga (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rui Andrade (MID)yellow card
7
8.Antonio Peiro (MID)
8
9.Paulo Santos (ATT)
8
10.Youssef Hosé (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Reis (ATT)
7
 
12.Joao Mendes (MID)
0
13.Antonio Semedo (MID)
0
14.Frederico Valente (MID)
0

1.Rui Jesus (GK)
8
2.Cesar Nascimento (DEF)
6
3.Sebastiao Soares (DEF)
6
4.Jan Koschmieder (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Jaime Lima (DEF)
6
6.Dambou Baret (MID)
6
7.Nuno Soares (MID)
6
8.Diogo Campos (MID)
9
9.Carlos Loureiro (MID)
6
10.Andre De Nooijer (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jaime Monteiro (ATT)
7
 
12.Cesar Viana (ATT)
0
13.Bruno Faria (DEF)
0
14.Cristiano Nunes (GK)
0