Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 13,838 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Costa.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leça Futebol Clube get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Ricardo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto makes a pass forward but Ricardo Nascimento is yards offside!
10.16
0-0Brendan Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.08
0-0Jonathan Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Kitson.
30.33
Graeme Taylor flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Corrado who takes it down. Stefano Corrado shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
44.24
0-0Cesar Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Barbosa. Bruno Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Tjalle Zuidam controls it well on his chest. Tjalle Zuidam makes a defence splitting pass to Graeme Taylor. Stan Kitson barges into Graeme Taylor. Penalty not given!!
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Mattia Sbrizzo stretches the opposition's defence. Mattia Sbrizzo makes a great pass forward. Ricardo Nascimento runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Covilha kicking off!
48.34
0-0Sergio Costa comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Lima. The referee brings Sergio Costa to one side and gives him a warning! Silvio Lima grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.19
Graeme Taylor threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
53.58
Graeme Taylor threads the ball through to Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.02
0-0Stefano Corrado flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Kirkland collects the pass. Jonathan Kirkland skips past Brendan Grant! Jonathan Kirkland comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
57.31
Antonio Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Bruno Barbosa. Bruno Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.46
Stefano Corrado flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Kirkland whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Monteiro. Antonio Monteiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Raouf Boudarène is on top of it.
60.23
Carlos Tavares hits a low pass to Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Carvalho.
61.17
Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward to Graeme Taylor who brings the ball under control. Graeme Taylor threads a neat ball through to Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Gimenez.
69.17
Alberto Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Taylor controls it well on his chest. With a delightful solo run, Graeme Taylor stretches the opposition's defence. Graeme Taylor shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.56
Bruno Barbosa gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Jonathan Kirkland plays a one-two with Tjalle Zuidam and advances towards the goal... Jonathan Kirkland takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
78.24
Stefano Corrado runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stefano Corrado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.41
Carlos Tavares sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.9%
41.1%
Play Area
21.9%
50.7%
27.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Kirkland of Sporting Covilha |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Francisco Ramos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Silvio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Antonio Carvalho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Cesar Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stefano Corrado (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Graeme Taylor (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Antonio Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tjalle Zuidam (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jonathan Kirkland (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Mario Campos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Almeida (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Semedo (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Raouf Boudarène (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stan Kitson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Mattia Sbrizzo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alex McNeill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Gimenez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Sabin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brendan Grant (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Carlos Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Sergio Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ricardo Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Pinto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcel Doomernik (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Gomes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Gomes (ATT) | 0 | |