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 Freamunde. A crowd of 8,865 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Freamunde appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Da Costa.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leça Futebol Clube kick off!
2.51
Mario Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Stockdale. Matthew Stockdale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Almeida.
6.46
Sebastiao Antunes threads a neat ball through to Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Stockdale. Matthew Stockdale connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Roberto Vila. Excellent block.
9.02
Roberto Vila flicks a high ball forward to Luis Faria who gracefully takes it down. Luis Faria flicks a high ball forward to Ruby Micoud who takes it down. Ruby Micoud finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Ivo Van Der Gaag had no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
12.13
Fernando Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Armin Wesselmann. Armin Wesselmann threads the ball through to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ivo Van Der Gaag effortlessly gets down and covers it.
14.28
Artur Sousa knocks the ball forward to Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
15.41
Artur Sousa surges forward with the ball. Artur Sousa plays a scrappy one-two with Matthew Stockdale and advances towards the goal... Artur Sousa takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.22
Nuno Almeida hacks Tiago Mendes from behind! The referee brings Nuno Almeida to one side and gives him a warning! Tiago Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.45
Cristiano Fonseca sees Mario Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mario Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
26.46
Artur Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Stockdale who takes it down. Matthew Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
27.01
Fernando Loureiro makes a probing pass to Guilherme Antunes. Guilherme Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Ruby Micoud who brings the ball under control. Ruby Micoud shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
32.52
From the throw-in, Edgar Almeida picks out Fernando Loureiro. Fernando Loureiro makes a probing pass to Guilherme Antunes. Guilherme Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Quaresma collects the pass. Tiago Quaresma plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Mendes and advances towards the goal... Tiago Quaresma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ivo Van Der Gaag is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.56
Fernando Loureiro advances with the ball. Fernando Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Artur Sousa knocks the ball forward to Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
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. Freamunde appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Freamunde start the second half!
49.51
With some swift thinking, Sebastiao Antunes plays the ball forward to Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.37
Guilherme Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Ruby Micoud holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruby Micoud threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.39
Artur Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Stockdale. Matthew Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
60.26
Freamunde have made a substitution with Jaime Lima replacing Matthew Stockdale .
66.50
Nuno Almeida threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Antunes. Sebastiao Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Lima shoots from 20 yards but Quim Nunes reads it well. Fabulous save!
69.08
Darius Unsworth chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.02
Edgar Almeida makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Quaresma sees Ruby Micoud just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ruby Micoud makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Andre Asuar.
74.34
Corner kick to Leça Futebol Clube. Luis Faria chips it out wide. Tiago Quaresma shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.53
Sebastiao Antunes threads the ball through to Jaime Lima. Jaime Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
84.51
Mario Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Lima. Jaime Lima shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
85.41
Guilherme Antunes knocks the ball forward to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes makes a great pass forward. Tiago Quaresma runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
87.54
Paul McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Mendes who brings the ball under control. Tiago Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Nuno Almeida picks a pass forward to Mario Moreira. Mario Moreira threads a neat ball through to Edgar Neves. Edgar Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
31.6%
43%
25.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Quaresma of Leça Futebol Clube

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

1.Ivo Van Der Gaag (GK)
6
2.Cristiano Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Nuno Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Sergio Nascimento (DEF)
6
5.Andre Asuar (DEF)
6
6.Mario Bento (MID)
6
7.Artur Sousa (MID)goal scored
9
8.Sebastiao Antunes (MID)
6
9.Mario Moreira (MID)
6
10.Edgar Neves (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Vitor Castro (ATT)
0
13.Mauricio Camacho (ATT)
0
14.Jaime Lima (DEF)
6