Match Report


Leça Futebol ClubeLeça Futebol Clube     MaiaMaia
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Quim NunesQ. Nunes59
G
1
G
74Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro
Fernando LoureiroF. Loureiro57
D
2
D
71Artur JesusA. Jesus
Roberto VilaR. Vila57
D
captain3
D
65Alexandre BentoA. Bento
Edgar AlmeidaE. Almeida54
D
4
D
58Luis MonteiroL. Monteiro
Guilherme AntunesG. Antunes59
M
5
D
55Guilherme NevesG. Neves
Armin WesselmannA. Wesselmann55
M
6
M
64Del HollowayD. Holloway
Luis FariaL. Faria49
M
7
M
59Massimo PessottoM. Pessotto
Quim AlvesQ. Alves46
M
8captain
M
53Fabio LanzaroF. Lanzaro
Tiago QuaresmaT. Quaresma70
A
9
M
48Bruno LoureiroB. Loureiro
Ruby MicoudR. Micoud62
A
10
A
62Artur FariaA. Faria
Tiago MendesT. Mendes59
A
11
A
58Luis ReisL. Reis
 
Paul McCoistP. McCoist59
G
12
A
55Abel ValenteA. Valente
Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone58
G
13
D
53Samuel AlvesS. Alves
Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes57
A
14
D
53Leonardo MerinoL. Merino

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Maia. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Nascimento.


0.00
The first half starts with Leça Futebol Clube kicking off!
3.25
Edgar Almeida makes a simple pass to Luis Faria. Luis Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
12.34
With vision, Del Holloway picks a pass forward to Artur Faria. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Almeida.
18.47
Luis Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Lanzaro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabio Lanzaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Reis. Luis Reis whips in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.52
With imagination, Luis Faria laces a through ball forward to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
26.41
Armin Wesselmann threads a neat ball through to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Tiago Quaresma provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.04
Armin Wesselmann threads the ball through to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.42
Fernando Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wesselmann collects the pass. Armin Wesselmann threads the ball through to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
33.37
Guilherme Neves darts forward. Guilherme Neves flicks a high pass forward. Artur Faria controls it well on his chest. Artur Faria whips in a cross ball towards Luis Reis. Luis Reis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
36.05
Edgar Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Alves. Quim Alves flicks a high pass forward. Ruby Micoud holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruby Micoud skips past Artur Jesus! Ruby Micoud tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
38.06
Artur Jesus sees Del Holloway in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Holloway kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Reis. Luis Reis makes a pass forward but Artur Faria is yards offside!
39.56
Massimo Pessotto flicks a high pass forward. Artur Faria collects the pass. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
40.43
Armin Wesselmann surges forward with the ball. Armin Wesselmann shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.13
Luis Faria threads the ball through to Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud rushes past Artur Jesus! Ruby Micoud looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Good keeping from Miguel Ribeiro as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Quim Alves takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Miguel Ribeiro drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube have changed their lineup with Paul McCoist replacing Luis Faria and Richard Johnstone replacing Fernando Loureiro. Maia appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Maia kick off the second half!
53.29
Guilherme Antunes makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Antunes cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Guilherme Antunes provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Miguel Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
60.02
Edgar Almeida makes a probing pass to Paul McCoist. Paul McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Paul McCoist makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Tiago Mendes. Some silky footwork from Tiago Mendes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Miguel Ribeiro.
63.03
Alexandre Bento flicks a high pass forward. Massimo Pessotto collects the pass. Massimo Pessotto threads a neat ball through to Luis Reis. Luis Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
67.17
Fabio Lanzaro flicks a high pass forward. Luis Reis collects the pass. Luis Reis whips in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
69.19
Alexandre Bento threads a neat ball through to Massimo Pessotto. Massimo Pessotto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Faria. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Reis. With a superhuman jump, Luis Reis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
71.21
Del Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Artur Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Faria whips in a cross ball towards Luis Reis. Luis Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.21
Bruno Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Artur Faria. Artur Faria passes the ball forward to Luis Reis. Luis Reis shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Quim Nunes.
82.11
Bruno Loureiro takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Luis Monteiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.52
Paul McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Mendes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Miguel Ribeiro had no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
89.29
Luis Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Fabio Lanzaro. Fabio Lanzaro flicks a high pass forward. Luis Reis collects the pass. Luis Reis plays a sublime one-two with Artur Faria and races in on goal... Some good footwork from Luis Reis provides some space. He shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Quim Nunes keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leça Futebol Clube

Maia
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
28.2%
43.7%
28.2%

Scorers
Ruby Micoud 84
Artur Faria 18
Luis Reis 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Reis of Maia

Match Ratings
1.Quim Nunes (GK)
7
2.Fernando Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Vila (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Almeida (DEF)
6
5.Guilherme Antunes (MID)
6
6.Armin Wesselmann (MID)
7
7.Luis Faria (MID)
6
8.Quim Alves (MID)
6
9.Tiago Quaresma (ATT)
6
10.Ruby Micoud (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tiago Mendes (ATT)
6
 
12.Paul McCoist (GK)
6
13.Richard Johnstone (GK)
6
14.Guilherme Fernandes (ATT)
0

1.Miguel Ribeiro (GK)
7
2.Artur Jesus (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Bento (DEF)
6
4.Luis Monteiro (DEF)
6
5.Guilherme Neves (DEF)
6
6.Del Holloway (MID)
6
7.Massimo Pessotto (MID)
6
8.Fabio Lanzaro (MID)
6
9.Bruno Loureiro (MID)
6
10.Artur Faria (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Luis Reis (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Abel Valente (ATT)
0
13.Samuel Alves (DEF)
0
14.Leonardo Merino (DEF)
0