Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 7,743 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.51
0-0Arturo Reyes makes a beautiful solo run. Arturo Reyes advances inside the box! Arturo Reyes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Roberto Carvalho is on top of it.
6.06
0-0Showing composure, Bruno Viana laces a through ball forward to Arturo Reyes. Arturo Reyes sees a break and surges forward. Arturo Reyes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.34
0-0With a delightful solo run, Ricardo Rubio stretches the opposition's defence. Ricardo Rubio shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.17
With great vision, Andre Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Arturo Reyes plays the ball forward to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
24.10
Paul Booth threads a neat ball through to Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart plays a quick one-two with Antonio Antunes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Bill Stuart provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Eric Prantl manages to gather it easily.
26.39
Ricardo Rubio flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
33.42
Bruno Viana flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Reyes who brings the ball under control. Arturo Reyes flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
34.11
Arturo Reyes decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Reyes lofts in a cross ball towards Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.20
0-0Ricardo Carmona barges into Manuel Quaresma. Ricardo Carmona is shown the yellow card! Manuel Quaresma grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.30
Ricardo Rubio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento threads a neat, attacking ball through to Arturo Reyes. Some good footwork from Arturo Reyes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Ricardo Rubio threads a neat ball through to Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
47.47
Jannes Kasmi flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Duarte Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes cuts inside the box! Antonio Antunes shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
48.05
Andre Pinheiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andre Pinheiro rushes past Jorge Lopes! Andre Pinheiro shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
53.26
Nikos De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Carmona controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Carmona lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
57.14
Michele Zanchi flicks a high pass forward. Nikos De Romijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nikos De Romijn kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
61.31
0-0Ricardo Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Lima collects the pass. Sergio Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Jannes Kasmi steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.30
Andre Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Renato Tarana. Renato Tarana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
67.39
Nikos De Romijn flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
71.56
1-0Nikos De Romijn makes a simple pass to Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Lima who brings the ball under control. Sergio Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento powers a header at goal. It's there!! Roberto Carvalho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.55
Manuel Quaresma makes a simple pass to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro darts forward. Andre Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.28
Nuno Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.17
Manuel Quaresma sees Bill Stuart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Stuart threads a neat ball through to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro edges inside the box! Andre Pinheiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
83.58
Michele Zanchi kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Rubio who takes it down. Ricardo Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima makes a deft header. Roberto Carvalho manages to gather it.
84.36
Dave Palmer receives the ball from a throw-in from Jannes Kasmi. Dave Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Lopes.
89.28
Michele Zanchi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Rubio. Ricardo Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
1-0Manuel Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Pinheiro. With imagination, Andre Pinheiro laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Pinheiro but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
9
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
21.2%
45.9%
32.9%
Scorers
| Bruno Bento 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Reyes of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eric Prantl (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michele Zanchi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Bruno Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Reyes (MID) | 9 | |
| 6. | Nikos De Romijn (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Rubio (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nuno Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Carmona (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Sergio Lima (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Bruno Bento (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Nuno Rego (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chris Shew A Tjon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Roberto Carvalho (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jannes Kasmi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sergio Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Pinheiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Renato Tarana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duarte Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Paul Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bill Stuart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Almeida (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joao Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Campos (DEF) | 0 | |