Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,255 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-5-1 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Leal.


0.00
The first half starts with Leça Futebol Clube kicking off!
2.16
Filipe Pinheiro brings the ball forward. Filipe Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.44
Fernando Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Wesselmann. Armin Wesselmann passes the ball forward to Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.51
Edgar Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Postiga who gracefully takes it down. Alexandre Postiga shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.36
Filipe Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
26.51
Filipe Pinheiro hacks Guilherme Antunes from behind! The referee calls over Filipe Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Guilherme Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.32
Armin Wesselmann chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma cuts inside the box! Tiago Quaresma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Roberto Carvalho!
42.34
John Telfer passes the ball forward to Gaetano Adani. Gaetano Adani surges forward with the ball. Gaetano Adani shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AD Ovarense!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
The whistle blows and AD Ovarense kick off!
49.03
Silvio Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.35
Paul McCoist catches Cesar Barros on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Barros carries on, but is struggling a bit.
59.45
Roberto Vila knocks the ball forward to Darius Unsworth. Darius Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma passes the ball forward but Tiago Mendes is offside!
60.08
With a delightful solo run, Edgar Semedo stretches the opposition's defence. Edgar Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Almeida.
63.55
Filipe Pinheiro hits a low pass to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga skips past Edgar Almeida! Some world-class footwork from Alexandre Postiga provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.15
Filipe Pinheiro makes an attacking run forward. Filipe Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.53
Richard Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Paul McCoist holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
73.29
Vinicio E. Di Giuliantonio makes a simple pass to Silvio Quaresma. Silvio Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
75.29
Roberto Vila hits a low pass to Guilherme Antunes. Guilherme Antunes knocks the ball forward to Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.51
Roberto Vila threads the ball through to Luis Faria. Luis Faria makes a beautiful solo run. Luis Faria flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Quaresma controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Tiago Quaresma takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Roberto Carvalho with no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
81.30
Without breaking stride, Edgar Semedo plays the ball forward to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
83.09
Filipe Pinheiro catches Paul McCoist on the ankles. Filipe Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Paul McCoist runs off the knock.
85.22
Luis Faria makes a simple pass to Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Edgar Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
20.5%
49.4%
30.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaetano Adani of AD Ovarense

Match Ratings