Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Varzim. A crowd of 9,479 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Loureiro.


0.00
Leça Futebol Clube start the match!
2.24
Renato Tarana sees Bill Stuart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Stuart shoots from distance. Bill Stuart scores for Leça Futebol Clube!!
6.50
Jorge Lima makes a simple pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes makes a simple pass to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Ribeiro.
12.39
Duarte Barbosa hacks Antonio Mendes from behind! Duarte Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Mendes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.02
Sergio Fernandes catches Duarte Barbosa on the ankles. The referee warns Sergio Fernandes to calm down! Duarte Barbosa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.06
Sergio Ribeiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Duarte Barbosa. Sergio Ribeiro hits a low pass to Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart makes a probing pass to Antonio Antunes but he's offside!
20.48
Sergio Fernandes sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Artur Campos. Artur Campos whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Ruben Soares didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.03
Daniel Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.41
Sergio Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Antunes. Edgar Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
27.32
Duarte Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Bill Stuart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.01
Kevin Brady changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Brady cuts inside the box! Kevin Brady looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ruben Soares gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
38.12
Edgar Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Duncan Mccall who brings the ball under control. Duncan Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes advances inside the box! Antonio Mendes takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.05
Fernando Sousa threads the ball through to Artur Campos. Artur Campos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Antonio Mendes is offside!
45.00
Ivone Benin makes a simple pass to Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Pinheiro. With a superhuman jump, Andre Pinheiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tomas Marques comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Varzim kick off and get the second half underway!
49.47
Renato Tarana runs straight at the opposition's defence. Renato Tarana finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.42
Kevin Brady flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Palmer.
55.12
Manuel Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Jannes Kasmi. Jannes Kasmi threads a neat ball through to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.03
Sergio Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Jannes Kasmi collects the pass. Jannes Kasmi chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.37
Duncan Mccall knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jannes Kasmi.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
24%
48%
28%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bill Stuart of Leça Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Ruben Soares (GK)
7
2.Jannes Kasmi (DEF)
8
3.Manuel Quaresma (DEF)
7
4.Dave Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Ivone Benin (MID)
6
6.Sergio Ribeiro (MID)
7
7.Renato Tarana (MID)
8
8.Duarte Barbosa (MID)
6
9.Andre Pinheiro (MID)
7
10.Antonio Antunes (ATT)
6
11.Bill Stuart (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Carlos Campos (DEF)
0
13.Mario Antunes (MID)
0
14.Paul Booth (MID)
0

1.Tomas Marques (GK)
6
2.Jorge Lima (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Moreira (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Mccall (DEF)
6
6.Helder Semedo (MID)
6
7.Sergio Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Kevin Brady (MID)
8
9.Fernando Sousa (MID)
6
10.Artur Campos (ATT)
6
11.Antonio Mendes (ATT)
7
 
12.Guilherme Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.Artur Quaresma (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Rego (GK)
0