Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 19,018 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Penafiel and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Penafiel and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Penafiel start the game by kicking off the first half!
18.36
0-0Alex Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Carvalho. Alex Sullivan is given a warning by the referee! Diogo Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.37
0-0Jorge Barros makes a simple pass to Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira passes the ball forward to Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kelvin Shields.
22.13
0-0Ronnie Dodd threads the ball through to Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.03
Ruben Alves comes in with a late challenge on Quim Oliveira. Ruben Alves is warned by the referee! Quim Oliveira runs off the knock.
26.05
0-0Alex Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira brings the ball forward. Vitor Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.20
Jorge Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa passes the ball forward to Mickael Abardonado. Mickael Abardonado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abel Carvalho.
38.59
Rui Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
39.45
Bruno Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa brings the ball forward. Alberto Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off the second half!
48.21
0-0Penafiel are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Leça Futebol Clube's defence.
53.53
Rui Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.18
Roberto Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan goes all the way! Mariano Pavan tries a spectacular strike but somehow Copain Schoenmakers manages to keep it out.
65.50
Bruno Postiga passes the ball forward to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Copain Schoenmakers who gathers it comfortably.
71.48
Roberto Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Abardonado. Mickael Abardonado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.54
Thibault Cubilier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Abardonado. Mickael Abardonado heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.08
1-0Malcolm Gilchrist makes a probing pass to Ronnie Dodd. Ronnie Dodd makes a probing pass to Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
83.52
Alberto Sousa sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.12
Abel Carvalho passes the ball forward to Ruben Alves. Ruben Alves sees space and advances. Ruben Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Valente. Francisco Valente powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Frederico Ferreira!
89.40
Leça Futebol Clube are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Penafiel's defence.
90.00
Alberto Sousa makes a simple pass to Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan knocks in a cross ball towards Mickael Abardonado. Mickael Abardonado connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
24.1%
49.4%
26.6%
Scorers