Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,178 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
U Madeira are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Varela.
The pitch is in poor condition.
U Madeira are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Varela.
0.00
0-0U Madeira start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.59
0-0Duarte Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Barbosa shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.39
0-0Showing composure, Cesar Fernandes plays the ball forward to John Burley. John Burley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruben Soares who gathers it comfortably.
21.20
0-0Carlos Ferreira barges into Quim Varela. The referee calls over Carlos Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Quim Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.53
1-0Cesar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira rushes past Manuel Quaresma! Carlos Ferreira shoots from just inside the box. Ruben Soares is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.30
Carlos Ferreira threads the ball through to Cristiano Loureiro. Cristiano Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
34.40
Carlos Pinheiro decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Pinheiro decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards John Burley. John Burley whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.44
Rafael Jardim hits a low pass to Cristiano Loureiro. Cristiano Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards John Burley. John Burley finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Burley!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. U Madeira appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Leça Futebol Clube kicking off!
48.34
3-0Quim Varela barges into John Burley. Quim Varela is warned by the referee! John Burley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.07
Abel Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira darts forward. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Varela.
55.51
3-0Manuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Quim Varela who brings the ball under control. Quim Varela makes a simple pass to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Stuart. Gaspar Castro clumsily knocks into Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
60.32
3-0Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes threads the ball through to Cristiano Loureiro but he's offside!
71.13
3-0With vision, Gaspar Castro laces a through ball forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Loureiro. Cristiano Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
75.01
Carlos Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to John Burley. John Burley knocks the ball forward to Cesar Fernandes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.45
Gaspar Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
84.24
John Burley knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Loureiro. Cristiano Loureiro shoots from outside the area. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. U Madeira are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
Andre Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes edges inside the box! Vasco Viana hacks Antonio Antunes from behind! Antonio Antunes appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
29.8%
42.9%
27.4%
Scorers
| Carlos Ferreira 23 John Burley 34, 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Burley of U Madeira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Alves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Pinheiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gaspar Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Abel Campos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Vasco Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rafael Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Ferreira (MID) |   | 8 |
| 8. | Cesar Fernandes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Quim Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Burley (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Cristiano Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Monteiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose E. De Ascentis (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Luis Valente (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruben Soares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jannes Kasmi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ivone Benin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Renato Tarana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duarte Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andre Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Antunes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Bill Stuart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dave Palmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Campos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mario Antunes (MID) | 0 | |