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 União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 18,917 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sporting Covilha and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Sporting Covilha and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria kick off!
2.23
0-0Miguel Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Tavares goes all the way! Miguel Tavares shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
3.41
Craig Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.39
0-0Miguel Tavares makes a probing pass to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Jentsch.
8.42
0-0Jorge Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald goes all the way! Albrecht Buchwald shoots from just inside the box but Joao Faria is on top of it.
10.55
Filipe Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Jesus.
16.09
Kevin Telfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim surges forward with the ball. Tiago Jardim shoots from 25 yards but Joao Faria is on top of it.
21.19
Craig Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Gomes.
27.37
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Covilha's defence.
28.02
Filipe Quaresma threads the ball through to Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.47
1-0Antonio Rego makes a simple pass to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald tries a spectacular long range effort. Albrecht Buchwald scores for Sporting Covilha!!
34.29
David Jentsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Rego. Antonio Rego makes a simple pass to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray finds some space and shoots from distance but Joao Faria is on top of it.
36.05
Miguel Tavares knocks the ball forward to Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Telfer.
38.05
Ruben Nunes makes a simple pass to Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony plays a perfect one-two with Kevin Bremner and rushes in on goal... Abassi Citony takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paulo Fonseca easily smothers it!
39.11
Antonio Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Joao Faria manages to keep it out.
40.17
1-0Abassi Citony catches David Jentsch on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Jentsch runs off the knock.
42.42
Jorge Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Faria who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sporting Covilha start the second half!
47.59
Jorge Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray goes all the way! Gavin Murray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.46
Filipe Quaresma threads the ball through to Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.27
Ruben Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paulo Fonseca!
66.19
Sporting Covilha are easily keeping União Desportiva de Leiria at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
72.07
Kevin Telfer knocks the ball forward to Craig Morrison. Craig Morrison makes a probing pass to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.35
Alexandre Gomes passes the ball forward to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro sees a break and surges forward. Jaime Castro whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Paulo Fonseca!
83.15
Ricardo Barbosa sweeps the ball long. Gavin Murray knocks the ball forward to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Albrecht Buchwald!
87.05
Antonio Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Faria who gathers it comfortably.
89.04
Jaime Castro sees a break and surges forward. Jaime Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Jesus.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
31.5%
46.6%
21.9%
Scorers
| Albrecht Buchwald 30, 83 Gavin Murray 48 |