Match Report


União Desportiva de LeiriaUnião Desportiva de Leiria     Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Frederico SemedoF. Semedo50
G
1
G
66Francisco RamosF. Ramos
Rafael AlvesR. Alves60
D
2
D
74Silvio LimaS. Lima
Simon PriorS. Prior59
D
3
D
64Antonio CarvalhoA. Carvalho
Edgar RegoE. Rego58
D
4
D
64Cesar SantosC. Santos
Jaime RibeiroJ. Ribeiro55
D
5
D
58Alberto JardimA. Jardim
Daniel ReisD. Reis70
M
6
M
79Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa
Arno SchulzeA. Schulze60
M
7
M
69Stefano CorradoS. Corrado
David LopesD. Lopes60
M
8
M
57Graeme TaylorG. Taylor
Cesar AlvesC. Alves56
M
9
M
55Antonio MonteiroA. Monteiro
Tomas AlvesT. Alves67
A
captain10
A
72Tjalle ZuidamT. Zuidam
Alexandre PostigaA. Postiga59
A
11captain
A
72Jonathan KirklandJ. Kirkland
 
Ghislain DoukantieG. Doukantie58
A
12
A
67Mario CamposM. Campos
Roberto PostigaR. Postiga54
D
13
A
64Cristiano AlmeidaC. Almeida
Jorge FariaJ. Faria54
A
14
G
60Roberto SemedoR. Semedo

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Sporting Covilha in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both União Desportiva de Leiria and Sporting Covilha are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha kick off!
3.07
Arno Schulze makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Santos.
10.43
Antonio Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
12.59
Jonathan Kirkland barges into Edgar Rego. The referee brings Jonathan Kirkland to one side and gives him a warning! Edgar Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.35
Jonathan Kirkland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Arno Schulze makes a probing pass to Cesar Alves. Cesar Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francisco Ramos who gathers it comfortably.
22.41
David Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Reis collects the pass. Daniel Reis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
24.19
Showing composure, Silvio Lima plays the ball forward to Stefano Corrado. Stefano Corrado sees Jonathan Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Kirkland makes a great pass forward. Tjalle Zuidam runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
32.02
Rafael Alves plays the ball forward to Arno Schulze. Arno Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.18
Antonio Carvalho clumsily knocks into David Lopes. The referee calls over Antonio Carvalho and warns him to calm down! David Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.07
Silvio Lima passes the ball forward to Graeme Taylor. Graeme Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
39.46
Simon Prior receives the ball from a throw-in from Rafael Alves. Simon Prior chips the ball to his team mate, David Lopes. Seeing a gap ahead, David Lopes laces a weighted ball forward to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort. Francisco Ramos comfortably gets down and covers it.
42.18
Cesar Santos makes a strong solo run forward. Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Tjalle Zuidam collects the pass. Tjalle Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.40
Graeme Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Graeme Taylor clumsily knocks into Rafael Alves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off and get the second half underway!
49.06
Graeme Taylor flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Kirkland shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Frederico Semedo manages to gather it.
57.00
Stefano Corrado knocks the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
61.26
Daniel Reis takes a quick throw-in, which Tomas Alves takes on the chest. Tomas Alves sees Arno Schulze in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arno Schulze knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
65.18
With great imagination, Simon Prior plays the ball forward to Arno Schulze. Arno Schulze sees a break and surges forward. Arno Schulze plays a one-two with Tomas Alves and advances towards the goal... Arno Schulze comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. What a cracker!! Francisco Ramos had no chance!! Goal for União Desportiva de Leiria!
71.55
Simon Prior decides to run forward with the ball. Simon Prior whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for União Desportiva de Leiria!
84.17
Arno Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Rego. Edgar Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks the ball forward, putting David Lopes through on goal. Some world-class footwork from David Lopes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Francisco Ramos had no chance!! Goal for União Desportiva de Leiria!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

União Desportiva de Leiria

Sporting Covilha
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
34.2%
42.5%
23.3%

Scorers
Arno Schulze 65
Tomas Alves 72
David Lopes 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arno Schulze of União Desportiva de Leiria

Match Ratings
1.Frederico Semedo (GK)
6
2.Rafael Alves (DEF)
6
3.Simon Prior (DEF)
7
4.Edgar Rego (DEF)
6
5.Jaime Ribeiro (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Reis (MID)
6
7.Arno Schulze (MID)goal scored
9
8.David Lopes (MID)goal scored
8
9.Cesar Alves (MID)
6
10.Tomas Alves (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alexandre Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Ghislain Doukantie (ATT)
0
13.Roberto Postiga (DEF)
0
14.Jorge Faria (ATT)
0

1.Francisco Ramos (GK)
6
2.Silvio Lima (DEF)
6
3.Antonio Carvalho (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Santos (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Jardim (DEF)
6
6.Bruno Barbosa (MID)
6
7.Stefano Corrado (MID)
6
8.Graeme Taylor (MID)yellow card
6
9.Antonio Monteiro (MID)
6
10.Tjalle Zuidam (ATT)
6
11.Jonathan Kirkland (ATT)
6
 
12.Mario Campos (ATT)
0
13.Cristiano Almeida (ATT)
0
14.Roberto Semedo (GK)
0