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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 8,769 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Felgueiras and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Felgueiras and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Costa.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Felgueiras kicking off!
4.01
0-0Torsten Lindemann threads the ball through to Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.45
0-1Helder Viana makes a strong solo run forward. Helder Viana makes an attacking run forward. Helder Viana plays a one-two with Gianfranco Ruotolo and advances towards the goal... Helder Viana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.24
Ricardo Nunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Rosario Bertotto. With a superhuman jump, Rosario Bertotto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Ruben Lopes had no chance!! Goal for Felgueiras!
24.45
1-1Pedro Fonseca plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Ruotolo. Gianfranco Ruotolo rushes past Frederico Viana! Gianfranco Ruotolo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
27.51
1-1Ricardo Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Gaspar Almeida. Ricardo Nunes is given a warning by the referee! Gaspar Almeida runs off the knock.
36.32
Frederico Viana clumsily knocks into Nuno Semedo. Frederico Viana is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.18
Ricardo Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Richard Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Morrison shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
40.48
1-1Marcel Arnold hits a low pass to Gianfranco Ruotolo. Gianfranco Ruotolo makes a great pass forward. Nuno Semedo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.56
Gaspar Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Fonseca. Pedro Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Semedo who takes it down. Nuno Semedo shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria have changed their lineup with Samuel Rego replacing Sebastiao Ramos.
45.00
União Desportiva de Leiria start the second half!
49.44
1-1Abel Valente hacks Pedro Fonseca from behind! Abel Valente is shown the yellow card! Pedro Fonseca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.57
1-1Torsten Lindemann knocks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Bertotto. Rosario Bertotto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.42
1-1União Desportiva de Leiria have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Ramos replacing Alexandre Jardim and Luis Almeida replacing Gianfranco Ruotolo .
63.38
Jorge Nunes takes it forward alone. Jorge Nunes threads a neat ball through to Rosario Bertotto. Rosario Bertotto cuts inside the box! Rosario Bertotto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.15
Torsten Lindemann flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.58
Joao Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Morrison. Richard Morrison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
75.51
Hannes Szepan passes the ball forward to Ricardo Nunes. Ricardo Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Bertotto collects the pass. Rosario Bertotto plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Morrison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rosario Bertotto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
78.11
Torsten Lindemann sees Richard Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Viana.
87.05
Frederico Viana advances with the ball. Frederico Viana threads a neat ball through to Rosario Bertotto. Rosario Bertotto plays a one-two with Richard Morrison and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Rosario Bertotto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
20.8%
49.4%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Helder Viana of União Desportiva de Leiria |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marco Cavallo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jorge Nunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Frederico Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hannes Szepan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Valente (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Duncan Strachan (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Nunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Torsten Lindemann (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joao Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Morrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rosario Bertotto (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Francisco Veloso (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Faria (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vitor Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ruben Lopes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomas Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Helder Viana (DEF) | | 9 |
| 5. | Gaspar Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pedro Fonseca (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alexandre Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcel Arnold (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gianfranco Ruotolo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nuno Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samuel Rego (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Luis Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |