Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 8,003 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Nascimento.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Nascimento.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube start the match!
2.11
0-0David Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Arndt. Paul Arndt passes the ball forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Vila.
3.52
0-0Alan Jacobs barges into Edgar Almeida. The referee calls over Alan Jacobs and warns him to calm down! Edgar Almeida stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.23
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Graeme Middleton plays the ball forward to Rafael Varela. Rafael Varela makes a simple pass to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
9.39
0-0Guilherme Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud skips past David Martins! Ruby Micoud muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Daniel Pardo manages to gather it easily.
12.28
Roberto Vila flicks a high pass forward. Armin Wesselmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Armin Wesselmann knocks the ball forward to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.19
Roberto Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Antunes. Guilherme Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
18.02
Guilherme Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes hits a low pass to Tiago Quaresma. Some world-class footwork from Tiago Quaresma provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
20.43
Luis Faria catches Paul Arndt on the ankles. The referee brings Luis Faria to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Arndt runs off the knock.
21.56
0-0Guilherme Antunes hacks David Veloso from behind! The referee brings Guilherme Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! David Veloso grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
22.46
David Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos threads the ball through to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz rushes past Fernando Loureiro! Ernesto Ruiz shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Quim Nunes easily smothers it!
27.49
Graeme Middleton threads a neat ball through to Rafael Varela. Rafael Varela flicks a high ball forward to Alan Jacobs who takes it down. Alan Jacobs whips in a cross ball towards Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.50
Roberto Vila chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Antunes. Guilherme Antunes knocks the ball forward to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by David Martins.
32.36
Edgar Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Antunes. Guilherme Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Ribeiro.
38.23
David Martins passes the ball forward to David Veloso. David Veloso hits a low pass to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Quim Nunes. What a save!
45.00
Rui Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Paul Arndt. Paul Arndt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube have changed their lineup with Paul McCoist replacing Armin Wesselmann and Richard Johnstone replacing Fernando Loureiro. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Gil Vicente kicking off!
48.25
Rafael Ramos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
53.17
David Veloso threads the ball through to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Almeida.
55.42
Stephen Campbell passes the ball forward to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz shoots from 20 yards. Quim Nunes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
59.49
1-0Guilherme Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Daniel Pardo had no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
65.30
Graeme Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.36
Graeme Middleton hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell plays the ball forward to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
67.09
Roberto Vila kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Unsworth. Darius Unsworth makes a beautiful solo run. Darius Unsworth shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.52
Roberto Vila makes a simple pass to Darius Unsworth. Darius Unsworth makes a simple pass to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma plays a one-two with Ruby Micoud and advances towards the goal... Tiago Quaresma rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.41
David Martins sees a break and surges forward. David Martins sees space and advances. David Martins shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.22
2-0Graeme Middleton flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Varela. Rafael Varela flicks a high ball forward to Ernesto Ruiz who gracefully takes it down. Ernesto Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Jacobs but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.56
Rui Ribeiro hits a low pass to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Alan Jacobs collects the pass. Alan Jacobs shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
David Martins makes a strong solo run forward. David Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
34.4%
38.7%
26.9%
Scorers
| Tiago Quaresma 59, 73 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Quaresma of Leça Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Quim Nunes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Vila (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Edgar Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Darius Unsworth (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Guilherme Antunes (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Armin Wesselmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Quaresma (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Ruby Micoud (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tiago Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Paul McCoist (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Richard Johnstone (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Guilherme Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniel Pardo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graeme Middleton (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Rui Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Martins (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Rafael Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Arndt (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rafael Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alan Jacobs (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ernesto Ruiz (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frederico Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alexandre Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastiao Veloso (DEF) | 0 | |