Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,946 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramos.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the match underway!
2.09
Tiago Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Marques whips in a cross ball towards Danny Upson. Danny Upson finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Roberto Carvalho.
3.57
Danny Upson takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
4.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Faria plays the ball forward to Danny Upson. Danny Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
6.31
With great vision, Danny Upson plays the ball forward to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio threads a neat ball through to Danny Upson. Danny Upson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Manuel Quaresma. Excellent block.
9.41
Danny Upson makes a simple pass to Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.05
With vision, Graeme Marr laces a weighted ball forward to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes knocks the ball forward to Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
12.03
Miguel Santos sees Thomas Szepan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Szepan shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Roberto Carvalho keeps it out!
15.12
Andre Pinheiro sees space and advances. Andre Pinheiro plays a quick one-two with Antonio Antunes and rushes in on goal... Andre Pinheiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
21.53
Miguel Santos hits a low pass to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes kicks a strong pass forward to Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio makes a deft header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.12
Pascal Laslandes catches Dave Palmer on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dave Palmer stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.50
Pascal Laslandes flicks a high pass forward. Danny Upson controls it well on his chest. Danny Upson makes a pass forward but Thomas Szepan makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
30.56
Filipe Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Upson. Danny Upson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Roberto Carvalho.
32.14
Antonio Antunes catches Hugo Almeida on the ankles. The referee calls over Antonio Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Almeida runs off the knock.
34.24
Pascal Laslandes hits a low pass to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio threads the ball through to Kewullay Cesari but he's offside!
36.15
Paul Booth threads a neat ball through to Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.42
Arnauld Iorio catches Dave Palmer on the ankles. Arnauld Iorio is warned by the referee! Dave Palmer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.16
Filipe Marques hits a low pass to Danny Upson. Danny Upson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off the second half!
47.01
Manuel Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Antunes who brings the ball under control. Antonio Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Faria who gathers it comfortably.
48.25
Tiago Faria pushes up the pitch. Tiago Faria passes the ball forward to Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari threads the ball through into the box. Arnauld Iorio cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Dave Palmer!
49.52
Andre Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Paul Booth who takes it down. Paul Booth plays a one-two with Bill Stuart and rushes in on goal... Paul Booth shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
51.49
Hugo Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Danny Upson who takes it down. Danny Upson hits a low pass to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.08
Hugo Almeida makes a simple pass to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes threads a neat ball through to Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.48
Mario Antunes advances with the ball. Mario Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
60.16
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Hugo Soares replacing Filipe Marques .
67.56
Mario Antunes plays the ball forward to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Stuart. Bill Stuart finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.29
Seeing Tiago Faria's attacking run, Hugo Almeida quickly throws the ball into his path. Tiago Faria flicks a high pass forward. Kewullay Cesari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kewullay Cesari flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Soares whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
75.21
Andre Pinheiro brings the ball forward. Andre Pinheiro hits a low pass to Antonio Antunes. Antonio Antunes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.51
Arnauld Iorio plays the ball forward to Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Roberto Carvalho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.22
Kewullay Cesari flicks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
27.8%
43.1%
29.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andre Pinheiro of Leça Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Jorge Faria (GK)
6
2.Miguel Santos (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Faria (DEF)
7
5.Graeme Marr (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Laslandes (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Kewullay Cesari (MID)
7
8.Danny Upson (MID)
7
9.Thomas Szepan (ATT)
7
10.Filipe Marques (ATT)
7
11.Arnauld Iorio (ATT)
7
 
12.Gaspar Jesus (MID)
0
13.Carlos Alves (MID)
0
14.Hugo Soares (DEF)
6

1.Roberto Carvalho (GK)
8
2.Jannes Kasmi (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Quaresma (DEF)
7
4.Dave Palmer (DEF)
6
5.Sergio Ribeiro (MID)
6
6.Andre Pinheiro (MID)
9
7.Renato Tarana (MID)
6
8.Paul Booth (MID)
7
9.Mario Antunes (MID)
7
10.Antonio Antunes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Bill Stuart (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alberto Almeida (GK)
0
13.Joao Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Henk Hulshoff (ATT)
0