Match Report
| Santa Clara | Santa Clara |  |  | Leça Futebol Clube | Leça Futebol Clube | ||||||||||||||||
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| Samuel Alves | S. Alves |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Graziano Palmieri | G. Palmieri | |||||||||
| Jorge Mendes | J. Mendes | | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Francisco Fonseca | F. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Luis Antunes | L. Antunes | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Billy McNeill | B. McNeill | |||||||||
| Adolfo Lopez | A. Lopez |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 |  | Richard Smith | R. Smith | |||||||||
| Alexandre Soares | A. Soares | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Artur Fonseca | A. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Manuel Santos | M. Santos | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 75 | | Eduardo Postiga | E. Postiga | |||||||||
| Cesar Postiga | C. Postiga | | 58 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 74 | | Rui Andrade | R. Andrade | |||||||
| Alberto Ramos | A. Ramos | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Antonio Peiro | A. Peiro | |||||||||
| Ruben Ramos | R. Ramos | | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 66 | | Paulo Santos | P. Santos | |||||||||
| Jaime Castro | J. Castro | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 |  | Youssef Hosé | Y. Hosé | |||||||||
| Rui Reis | R. Reis | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Eduardo Reis | E. Reis | |||||||||
| Francisco Jesus | F. Jesus | | 61 | A | | 12 | | M | 68 | | Joao Mendes | J. Mendes | |||||||||
| Ricardo Castro | R. Castro | | 59 | A | | 13 | | M | 67 | | Antonio Semedo | A. Semedo | |||||||||
| Alberto Vieira | A. Vieira | | 54 | A | | 14 | | M | 66 | | Frederico Valente | F. Valente | |||||||||
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,681 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Figo.
The pitch is in good condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Figo.
0.00
0-0Santa Clara kick off and get the match underway!
6.49
0-0Ruben Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Reis. Rui Reis knocks the ball forward, putting Jaime Castro through on goal. Jaime Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.52
0-0Francisco Fonseca receives the ball from a throw-in from Billy McNeill. Francisco Fonseca hits a low pass to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Reis. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Reis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent block by Adolfo Lopez!
9.37
Alberto Ramos sees Jaime Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
12.08
0-1Eduardo Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé deftly passes the ball to Paulo Santos, releasing him through on goal. Paulo Santos shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.11
Richard Smith flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Postiga easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Postiga makes a simple pass to Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.12
0-1Rui Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Postiga. The referee warns Rui Andrade to calm down! Cesar Postiga runs off the knock.
20.14
0-1Luis Antunes surges forward with the ball. Luis Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Castro who takes it down. Jaime Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy McNeill.
24.39
With vision, Artur Fonseca laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Peiro. Antonio Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Hosé who takes it down. Youssef Hosé lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.49
Manuel Santos hits a low pass to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Reis. Rui Reis makes a looping header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.36
Ruben Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Castro who brings the ball under control. Jaime Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.33
Alberto Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Rui Reis controls it well on his chest. Rui Reis shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
42.09
Alberto Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Fonseca.
44.49
Richard Smith clumsily knocks into Alberto Ramos. The referee warns Richard Smith to calm down! Alberto Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
0-2Adolfo Lopez makes a beautiful solo run. Adolfo Lopez hits a low pass to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara have changed their lineup with Francisco Jesus replacing Adolfo Lopez. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. The Santa Clara players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off the second half!
51.03
Antonio Peiro kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.33
Richard Smith knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga threads the ball through to Eduardo Reis. Eduardo Reis shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.11
0-2Santa Clara have made a substitution with Alberto Vieira replacing Alberto Ramos .
65.34
Artur Fonseca takes it forward alone. Artur Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Youssef Hosé who takes it down. Youssef Hosé flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Santos controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Paulo Santos takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
66.07
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.36
Alexandre Soares makes a strong solo run forward. Alexandre Soares brings the ball forward. Alexandre Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rui Reis. Rui Reis rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Artur Fonseca happens to be in the right place to block it.
69.12
Cesar Postiga decides to run forward with the ball. Cesar Postiga shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
73.26
Richard Smith sees a break and surges forward. Richard Smith knocks the ball forward to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
75.24
Antonio Peiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Rui Andrade. Antonio Peiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos makes a simple pass, allowing Youssef Hosé to run into the box. Youssef Hosé cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
85.18
Ruben Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Reis. Rui Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Smith.
87.31
Francisco Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Santos collects the pass. Manuel Santos flicks a high pass forward. Rui Reis controls it well on his chest. Rui Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.56
Antonio Peiro brings the ball forward. Antonio Peiro edges inside the box! Antonio Peiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
23.7%
43.4%
32.9%
Scorers
| Paulo Santos 12, 24 Youssef Hosé 75 Antonio Peiro 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Santos of Leça Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Samuel Alves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jorge Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuel Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cesar Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Alberto Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Francisco Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rui Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Antonio Peiro (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Paulo Santos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Youssef Hosé (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eduardo Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joao Mendes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Semedo (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Valente (MID) | 0 | |