Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 19,104 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube kick off!
2.26
0-0Sebastian Scholz advances with the ball. Sebastian Scholz knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.53
Sebastian Scholz flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
4.14
0-0Alex Sullivan makes a simple pass to Roberto Mendes. Roberto Mendes surges forward with the ball. Roberto Mendes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Moustapha Abdellaoui!
6.42
Frederico Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.40
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
9.29
Matt Gordon makes a simple pass to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Frederico Ferreira is on top of it.
12.51
Vitor Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mickael Abardonado. Mickael Abardonado goes all the way! Mickael Abardonado tries a spectacular strike. Moustapha Abdellaoui easily smothers it.
16.55
Sebastian Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Degn. Michael Degn whips in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Frederico Ferreira is on top of it.
21.35
Michele Pantano passes the ball forward to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn directs the ball goalwards with his head but Frederico Ferreira is on top of it.
22.05
Frederico Veloso makes a simple pass to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.58
0-0Mariano Pavan catches Michele Pantano on the ankles. Mariano Pavan is shown the yellow card! Michele Pantano runs off the knock.
32.58
Belenenses are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Leça Futebol Clube's defence.
34.37
Bruno Postiga makes a simple pass to Alberto Sousa. Alberto Sousa threads the ball through to Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.52
0-0Alberto Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.33
Jorge Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Oliveira. Quim Oliveira makes a simple pass to Mariano Pavan. Mariano Pavan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.33
Michele Pantano makes a probing pass to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro sees a break and surges forward. Andre Pinheiro shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Luc Scifo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Belenenses kick off!
47.34
Vitor Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Mickael Abardonado. Mickael Abardonado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.30
Sebastian Scholz threads the ball through to Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thibault Cubilier.
61.48
Michele Pantano threads the ball through to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro brings the ball forward. Andre Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.31
0-0Rafael Barbosa barges into Mickael Abardonado. Rafael Barbosa is shown the yellow card! Mickael Abardonado carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.19
Matt Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Barros.
66.14
0-1Andre Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Michael Degn. Michael Degn whips in a cross ball towards Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.16
Luc Scifo flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz passes the ball forward to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thibault Cubilier.
73.22
Sebastian Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov shoots from 20 yards. Frederico Ferreira easily smothers it.
75.54
Luc Scifo makes a simple pass to Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Ferreira who gathers it comfortably.
77.04
Frederico Veloso passes the ball forward to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis whips in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.21
Andre Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Postiga.
87.26
Sebastian Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.16
Sebastian Scholz threads the ball through to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Rafael Barbosa makes a probing pass to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.3%
68.7%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%
Scorers