Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 20,781 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Boavista Futebol Clube start the match!
2.39
Pedro Marques makes a probing pass to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
4.56
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Leça Futebol Clube's defence.
24.31
Manuel Soares passes the ball forward to Daniel Postiga. Daniel Postiga shoots from long range but Eduardo Jesus is on top of it.
28.28
Vitor Moreira passes the ball forward to Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Jesus who gathers it comfortably.
33.34
Thibault Cubilier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Soares. Manuel Soares sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.41
Edgar Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.48
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
42.32
Manuel Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Monteiro. Filipe Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Postiga. Daniel Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.26
Jose Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thibault Cubilier.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off!
47.53
Abel Mendes passes the ball forward to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pablo Ferrer who gathers it comfortably.
51.47
Pedro Marques threads the ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Pablo Ferrer!
57.56
Edgar Almeida hacks Manuel Soares from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.24
Edgar Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim goes all the way! Rafael Jardim rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.36
Kemal Kahn knocks the ball forward to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.53
Quim Oliveira threads the ball through to Daniel Postiga. Daniel Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.46
Abel Mendes makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Reis.
73.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
75.43
Duarte Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Mendes. Abel Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but Pablo Ferrer is on top of it.
89.06
Thibault Cubilier clumsily knocks into Rafael Jardim. Thibault Cubilier is warned by the referee! Rafael Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Fonseca of Boavista Futebol Clube
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
23.5%
54.4%
22.1%

Scorers