Match Report


Boavista Futebol ClubeBoavista Futebol Clube     Leça Futebol ClubeLeça Futebol Clube
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Quim CarvalhoQ. Carvalho67
G
1
G
59Quim NunesQ. Nunes
Rui SantosR. Santos67
D
2
D
57Fernando LoureiroF. Loureiro
Mario TeixeiraM. Teixeira61
D
3captain
D
57Roberto VilaR. Vila
Ricardo PostigaR. Postiga59
D
4
D
54Edgar AlmeidaE. Almeida
Abel TeixeiraA. Teixeira52
D
5
M
59Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth
Bruno VelosoB. Veloso68
M
6
M
59Guilherme AntunesG. Antunes
Bruno TavaresB. Tavares65
M
7
M
55Armin WesselmannA. Wesselmann
Gaspar FerreiraG. Ferreira64
M
8
M
49Luis FariaL. Faria
Guilherme MarquesG. Marques61
M
9
A
70Tiago QuaresmaT. Quaresma
Alexandre VarelaA. Varela63
A
10
A
63Ruby MicoudR. Micoud
Eduardo AlmeidaE. Almeida59
A
captain11
A
60Tiago MendesT. Mendes
 
Jose LoureiroJ. Loureiro67
G
12
G
59Paul McCoistP. McCoist
Jose PinheiroJ. Pinheiro60
M
13
G
58Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone
Jose NevesJ. Neves59
M
14
A
57Guilherme FernandesG. Fernandes

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Leça Futebol Clube. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Dominguez.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leça Futebol Clube kick off!
3.40
Gaspar Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Varela who takes it down. Alexandre Varela shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
16.09
Edgar Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Luis Faria controls it well on his chest. Luis Faria makes a probing pass to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Postiga.
20.58
Ricardo Postiga clumsily knocks into Tiago Mendes. Ricardo Postiga is given a warning by the referee! Tiago Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.42
Armin Wesselmann threads the ball through to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruby Micoud!
24.51
Gaspar Ferreira threads the ball through to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela shoots from 20 yards but Quim Nunes is on top of it.
28.12
Armin Wesselmann hits a low pass to Tiago Quaresma. Tiago Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Tiago Mendes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.18
Guilherme Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
33.01
Bruno Tavares passes the ball forward to Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela shoots from outside the area but is denied by Quim Nunes. Excellent save.
38.29
Armin Wesselmann flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Quaresma collects the pass. Tiago Quaresma plays a one-two with Tiago Mendes and rushes in on goal... Tiago Quaresma strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
40.42
Guilherme Antunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Guilherme Antunes cuts inside the box! Guilherme Antunes rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
44.11
Darius Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Quaresma collects the pass. Tiago Quaresma cuts inside the box! Tiago Quaresma shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Superb reactions from Quim Carvalho. What a save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube 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. The Boavista Futebol Clube players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube get the second half underway!
49.08
Abel Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida shoots from outside the area but Quim Nunes is on top of it.
51.36
Guilherme Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruby Micoud. Ruby Micoud shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Quim Carvalho comfortably smothers it!
59.41
Bruno Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
67.35
From the throw-in, Richard Johnstone picks out Edgar Almeida. Edgar Almeida plays the ball forward to Luis Faria. Luis Faria plays the ball forward to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes cuts inside the box! Tiago Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Quim Carvalho had no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
73.24
Bruno Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Bruno Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.09
Gaspar Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Varela. Alexandre Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.06
Boavista Futebol Clube appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
83.29
Bruno Tavares passes the ball forward to Eduardo Almeida. Eduardo Almeida rushes past Roberto Vila! Eduardo Almeida shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Boavista Futebol Clube!
87.40
Gaspar Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Marques. Guilherme Marques cuts inside the box! Guilherme Marques cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Boavista Futebol Clube

Leça Futebol Clube
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
23.4%
44.2%
32.5%

Scorers
Eduardo Almeida 83
Ruby Micoud 21
Tiago Mendes 67

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

Match Ratings
1.Quim Carvalho (GK)
7
2.Rui Santos (DEF)
6
3.Mario Teixeira (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Postiga (DEF)
5
5.Abel Teixeira (DEF)
6
6.Bruno Veloso (MID)
6
7.Bruno Tavares (MID)
8
8.Gaspar Ferreira (MID)
7
9.Guilherme Marques (MID)
6
10.Alexandre Varela (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Almeida (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jose Loureiro (GK)
0
13.Jose Pinheiro (MID)
0
14.Jose Neves (MID)
0

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