Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 9,313 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Hilario.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Hilario.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria get the match underway!
2.52
0-0Ruben Gomes catches Alberto Ramos on the ankles. Ruben Gomes is warned by the referee! Alberto Ramos runs off the knock.
6.53
0-0Julian Pichichi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Julian Pichichi shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.16
0-0Alberto Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
10.03
Hugo Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Gomes. Ruben Gomes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruben Gomes shoots from distance but somehow Samuel Alves manages to keep it out.
12.10
With some swift thinking, Manuel Santos plays the ball forward to Rui Reis. Rui Reis tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.48
0-0Ruben Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.01
Jose Soares passes the ball forward to Joao Costa. Joao Costa shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
18.54
1-0Jose Izquierdo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Soares. Jose Soares flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Antunes controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Antunes advances inside the box! Ricardo Antunes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samuel Alves with no chance!! Goal for União Desportiva de Leiria!
24.12
Luis Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Antunes knocks the ball forward to Rui Reis. Rui Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Ferreira.
26.22
Cesar Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes threads a neat, attacking ball through to Joao Costa. Joao Costa tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
28.19
Julian Pichichi makes a simple pass to Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
34.24
Julian Pichichi passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.08
Ruben Ramos brings the ball forward. Ruben Ramos skips past Edgar Martins! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ruben Ramos provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.54
Jorge Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Postiga who takes it down. Cesar Postiga threads the ball through to Rui Reis. Rui Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.11
1-2Jaime Castro clumsily knocks into Jose Izquierdo. The referee calls over Jaime Castro and warns him to calm down! Jose Izquierdo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara have changed their lineup with Francisco Jesus replacing Adolfo Lopez.
45.00
Santa Clara kick off the second half!
49.32
Cesar Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Jose Soares. The referee brings Cesar Postiga to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Soares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.17
Ruben Gomes threads a neat ball through to Joao Costa. Joao Costa shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
57.10
1-2Jose Soares hacks Alberto Ramos from behind! The referee calls over Jose Soares and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.39
1-2União 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.
61.46
Francisco Jesus makes a simple pass to Manuel Santos. Manuel Santos threads the ball through to Rui Reis. Rui Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Izquierdo.
63.27
Cesar Postiga sees Rui Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Reis advances inside the box! Rui Reis takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
66.02
Rafael Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Costa. Joao Costa shoots from 25 yards. Samuel Alves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.46
Rafael Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Joao Costa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
78.52
Edgar Martins threads a neat ball through to Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Joao Costa who brings the ball under control. Joao Costa shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.40
Cesar Postiga threads the ball through to Rui Reis. Rui Reis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jan-Willem Rijkaard smothers it!
84.10
Alberto Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Reis. Rui Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro makes a convincing header. Solid save from Jan-Willem Rijkaard.
85.39
2-2Manuel Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Reis. Rui Reis makes a probing pass to Jaime Castro but he's offside!
87.33
Jose Soares takes it forward alone. Jose Soares shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
89.52
Jose Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Costa. Joao Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
8
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
22.2%
51.4%
26.4%
Scorers
| Ricardo Antunes 19 Joao Costa 66 | Ruben Ramos 36 Jaime Castro 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Ramos of Santa Clara |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Soares (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Cesar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Antunes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Joao Costa (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diogo Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 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) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jaime Castro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rui Reis (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Francisco Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Castro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |