Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,243 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube start the match!
2.20
0-0Vitor Rego threads the ball through to Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Bento who gathers it comfortably.
3.09
0-0Alberto Costa makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento goes all the way! Rodrigo Nascimento tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.56
Francisco Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.26
0-0Fernando Carvalho hacks Alberto Costa from behind! Fernando Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Costa runs off the knock.
12.41
Francisco Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.41
Ruben Faria powers a long ball forward. Rodrigo Nascimento tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
15.51
Rodrigo Tavares surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
16.19
0-0Rodrigo Tavares takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Tavares threads the ball through to Jorge Faria but he's offside!
20.07
Jaime Gomes threads the ball through to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.38
Antonio Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.54
Nuno Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Aladino De Vezze. Aladino De Vezze makes a simple pass to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
42.52
Rodrigo Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nuno Reis who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
1-0Aladino De Vezze knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Viana. Eduardo Viana whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Faria. Jorge Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Sporting Covilha start the second half!
48.16
Antonio Loureiro makes a probing pass to Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Bento who gathers it comfortably.
49.23
1-0Francisco Quaresma hacks Aladino De Vezze from behind! Francisco Quaresma is shown the yellow card! Aladino De Vezze stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.06
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
55.04
Fernando Barros passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento plays a perfect one-two with Eduardo Viana and rushes in on goal... Rodrigo Nascimento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.53
Fernando Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento makes a probing pass to Eduardo Viana but he's offside!
72.27
1-0Jaime Gomes makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Nascimento. Rodrigo Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance. Nuno Reis easily smothers it.
83.04
Ruben Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Aladino De Vezze. Aladino De Vezze brings the ball forward. Aladino De Vezze sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
87.50
Eduardo Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Martins. Artur Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Santos. Antonio Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruben Faria.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%
Scorers
| Jorge Faria 45 |