Match Report


Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha     União Desportiva de LeiriaUnião Desportiva de Leiria
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brian HughesB. Hughes66
G
1
G
67Steven TilerS. Tiler
Mauricio VergesM. Verges67
D
captain2
D
70David AlmeidaD. Almeida
Tom Van Den BerghT. Van Den Bergh60
D
3
D
65Denny KreekD. Kreek
Edgar AndradeE. Andrade55
D
4
D
58Silvio RamosS. Ramos
Alberto MartinsA. Martins55
D
5
D
47Miguel CostaM. Costa
Frederico GomesF. Gomes73
M
6
M
66Elena GuardiolaE. Guardiola
Alfred Van GobbelA. Van Gobbel65
M
7
M
58Ferdinand CapronF. Capron
Cesar CastroC. Castro58
M
8
M
57Joao GomesJ. Gomes
Abel PintoA. Pinto57
M
9
A
73Graham WinterburnG. Winterburn
Graziano FranceschettiG. Franceschetti65
A
10captain
A
66Pedro ValenteP. Valente
Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero59
A
11
A
62Bruno FariaB. Faria
 
Sergio PostigaS. Postiga58
A
12
G
60Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca
Jan HermannJ. Hermann55
A
13
A
55Vasco FonsecaV. Fonseca
Samuel LimaS. Lima54
M
14
M
54Ricardo PintoR. Pinto

FISO
today's match is sponsored by FISO
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to União Desportiva de Leiria in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomas Carvalho.


0.00
Sporting Covilha kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
Joao Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.26
Ferdinand Capron flicks a high ball forward to Elena Guardiola who takes it down. Elena Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn threads the ball through to Pedro Valente but he's offside!
8.52
Ferdinand Capron brings the ball forward. Ferdinand Capron plays a scrappy one-two with Graham Winterburn and advances towards the goal... Ferdinand Capron looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent block by Mauricio Verges!
15.04
David Almeida barges into Miguel Barkero. David Almeida is warned by the referee! Miguel Barkero stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.02
Joao Gomes hits a low pass to Elena Guardiola. Elena Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Winterburn but the linesman indicates offside!
22.19
Denny Kreek sees Elena Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Guardiola darts forward. Elena Guardiola skips past Abel Pinto! Edgar Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Elena Guardiola. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
22.19
The referee points to the spot..
23.23
Pedro Valente takes a long run up. It's in!! Brian Hughes had no chance!!
26.27
Edgar Andrade threads a neat ball through to Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.38
Pedro Valente comes in with a late challenge on Abel Pinto. Pedro Valente is warned by the referee! Abel Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Denny Kreek makes a strong solo run forward. Denny Kreek flicks a high ball forward to Ferdinand Capron who takes it down. Ferdinand Capron lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Brian Hughes had no chance!! Goal for União Desportiva de Leiria!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with União Desportiva de Leiria kicking off!
47.47
Frederico Gomes takes it forward alone. Frederico Gomes shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
53.36
Ferdinand Capron flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Valente collects the pass. Pedro Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brian Hughes who gathers it comfortably.
54.07
Mauricio Verges breaks forward. Mauricio Verges runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mauricio Verges runs straight at the defence! Mauricio Verges shoots from just inside the box. Steven Tiler comfortably gets down and covers it.
61.52
Joao Gomes threads a neat ball through to Ferdinand Capron. Ferdinand Capron kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Gomes but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.42
Miguel Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Franceschetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.42
Graham Winterburn barges into Abel Pinto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Pinto runs off the knock.
73.06
Tom Van Den Bergh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.50
Alfred Van Gobbel brings the ball forward. Alfred Van Gobbel tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.38
União Desportiva de Leiria have made a substitution with Ricardo Pinto replacing Bruno Faria .
79.42
Cesar Castro plays the ball forward to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Steven Tiler. Excellent save.
87.36
Elena Guardiola threads a neat ball through to Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.23
Silvio Ramos sees Miguel Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Costa hits a low pass to Ricardo Pinto. Ricardo Pinto plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Valente and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Ricardo Pinto provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Brian Hughes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Tom Van Den Bergh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Steven Tiler.
90.00
Corner kick to Sporting Covilha. Alfred Van Gobbel chips it out wide. Ferdinand Capron reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Covilha

União Desportiva de Leiria
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.5%
53.5%
Play Area
26.8%
46.5%
26.8%

Scorers
Graham Winterburn 2, 45
Pedro Valente 23 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graham Winterburn of União Desportiva de Leiria

Match Ratings
1.Brian Hughes (GK)
6
2.Mauricio Verges (DEF)
7
3.Tom Van Den Bergh (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Andrade (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Martins (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Gomes (MID)
6
7.Alfred Van Gobbel (MID)
6
8.Cesar Castro (MID)
6
9.Abel Pinto (MID)
6
10.Graziano Franceschetti (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Barkero (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
0
13.Jan Hermann (ATT)
0
14.Samuel Lima (MID)
0

1.Steven Tiler (GK)
7
2.David Almeida (DEF)
6
3.Denny Kreek (DEF)
7
4.Silvio Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Costa (DEF)
6
6.Elena Guardiola (MID)
8
7.Ferdinand Capron (MID)
8
8.Joao Gomes (MID)
7
9.Graham Winterburn (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
10.Pedro Valente (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Bruno Faria (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Fonseca (GK)
0
13.Vasco Fonseca (ATT)
0
14.Ricardo Pinto (MID)
6