Match Report


União Desportiva de LeiriaUnião Desportiva de Leiria     Santa ClaraSanta Clara
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jan-Willem RijkaardJ. Rijkaard64
G
1
G
59Colin EdwardsC. Edwards
Vitor JesusV. Jesus63
D
2
D
69Jorge MendesJ. Mendes
Hugo FerreiraH. Ferreira60
D
3
D
61Luis AntunesL. Antunes
Billy MayB. May58
D
captain4
D
60Alexandre SoaresA. Soares
Ruben GomesR. Gomes66
M
5
D
55Martin MoraM. Mora
Julian PichichiJ. Pichichi65
M
6
M
59Manuel SantosM. Santos
Jose SoaresJ. Soares60
M
7captain
M
58Antonio MendesA. Mendes
Cesar FernandesC. Fernandes58
M
8
M
57Alberto RamosA. Ramos
Ricardo AntunesR. Antunes78
A
9
M
57Ruben RamosR. Ramos
Joao CostaJ. Costa70
A
10
A
71Jaime CastroJ. Castro
Rodrigo CamposR. Campos57
A
11
A
67Rui ReisR. Reis
 
Diogo CamposD. Campos60
G
12
A
61Francisco JesusF. Jesus
Rafael GomesR. Gomes56
M
13
A
59Ricardo CastroR. Castro
Edgar MartinsE. Martins55
D
14
A
53Abel TavaresA. Tavares

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 9,416 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Jose Da Costa.


0.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off the first half!
4.36
Jorge Mendes takes it forward alone. Jorge Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Reis. Rui Reis shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.37
Ruben Gomes sees Ricardo Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Antunes puts a great ball through. Rodrigo Campos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
15.10
Alberto Ramos takes a long throw-in. Ruben Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
18.11
Julian Pichichi chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
21.02
Billy May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Antunes who takes it down. Ricardo Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Colin Edwards!
22.45
Luis Antunes makes a simple pass to Alberto Ramos. Alberto Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Reis. Rui Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
24.15
Billy May makes a probing pass to Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Campos who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.38
Julian Pichichi knocks the ball forward to Joao Costa. Joao Costa edges inside the box! Joao Costa tries a spectacular strike. Joao Costa scores for União Desportiva de Leiria!!
32.45
Hugo Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Fernandes collects the pass. Cesar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Soares.
33.17
Billy May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes sees Rodrigo Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Colin Edwards manages to keep it out.
42.48
Antonio Mendes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Antonio Mendes shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
Cesar Fernandes plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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 Alexandre Soares. The Santa Clara players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
47.52
Jose Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but Colin Edwards is on top of it.
48.42
Hugo Ferreira threads the ball through to Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Costa. Joao Costa makes a defence splitting pass to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
49.41
Ruben Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.05
Julian Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Antunes collects the pass. Ricardo Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.16
Billy May decides to run forward with the ball. Billy May makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Costa. Joao Costa beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joao Costa!
57.19
Jose Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos plays a quick one-two with Ricardo Antunes and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.49
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Abel Tavares replacing Alberto Ramos .
69.34
Billy May flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Cesar Fernandes brings the ball forward. Cesar Fernandes shoots from distance but is denied by Colin Edwards. Excellent save.
75.19
Antonio Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro shoots from long range. Jan-Willem Rijkaard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.21
Julian Pichichi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes shoots from outside the area but somehow Colin Edwards manages to keep it out.
89.49
Jose Soares threads a neat ball through to Joao Costa. Joao Costa shoots from 25 yards but Colin Edwards reads it well. Good save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

União Desportiva de Leiria

Santa Clara
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
11
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.2%
32.8%
Play Area
25%
45.3%
29.7%

Scorers
Joao Costa 26, 54
Jaime Castro 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Joao Costa of União Desportiva de Leiria

Match Ratings
1.Jan-Willem Rijkaard (GK)
6
2.Vitor Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Ferreira (DEF)
6
4.Billy May (DEF)
7
5.Ruben Gomes (MID)
6
6.Julian Pichichi (MID)
7
7.Jose Soares (MID)
6
8.Cesar Fernandes (MID)
7
9.Ricardo Antunes (ATT)
6
10.Joao Costa (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Rodrigo Campos (ATT)
7
 
12.Diogo Campos (GK)
0
13.Rafael Gomes (MID)
0
14.Edgar Martins (DEF)
0

1.Colin Edwards (GK)
8
2.Jorge Mendes (DEF)
6
3.Luis Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Alexandre Soares (DEF)
6
5.Martin Mora (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Santos (MID)
6
7.Antonio Mendes (MID)
6
8.Alberto Ramos (MID)
6
9.Ruben Ramos (MID)
6
10.Jaime Castro (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Rui Reis (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Jesus (ATT)
6
13.Ricardo Castro (ATT)
0
14.Abel Tavares (ATT)
6