Match Report


Leça Futebol ClubeLeça Futebol Clube     PenafielPenafiel
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Bruno LimaB. Lima70
G
1
G
61Claudio NunezC. Nunez
Fernando LoureiroF. Loureiro58
D
2
D
73Winston DoomernikW. Doomernik
Roberto VilaR. Vila57
D
captain3captain
D
64Sergio LimaS. Lima
Edgar AlmeidaE. Almeida55
D
4
D
56Cesar NunesC. Nunes
Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth60
M
5
D
55Jose Fortes JimenezJ. Jimenez
Guilherme AntunesG. Antunes59
M
6
M
75Nuno LoureiroN. Loureiro
Armin WesselmannA. Wesselmann55
M
7
M
70Francisco MonteiroF. Monteiro
Duarte OliveiraD. Oliveira48
M
8
M
66Cesar AlmeidaC. Almeida
Tiago MendesT. Mendes61
A
9
M
66Duarte VelosoD. Veloso
Mario AntunesM. Antunes61
A
10
A
62David SantosD. Santos
Filipe AlmeidaF. Almeida54
A
11
A
59Fernando PintoF. Pinto
 
Paul McCoistP. McCoist60
G
12
M
63Jaime AndradeJ. Andrade
Quim NunesQ. Nunes59
G
13
M
59Vasco AlmeidaV. Almeida
Richard JohnstoneR. Johnstone58
G
14
A
54Gaspar CastroG. Castro

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Penafiel. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Costa.


0.00
Penafiel kick off!
4.16
Sergio Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to David Santos. David Santos plays a perfect one-two with Fernando Pinto and rushes in on goal... David Santos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
6.26
Cesar Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Loureiro. Nuno Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to David Santos who brings the ball under control. David Santos shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
10.51
Francisco Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, David Santos. David Santos shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.51
With a delightful solo run, Francisco Monteiro stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Monteiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.45
Nuno Loureiro knocks the ball forward to David Santos. David Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Superb reactions from Bruno Lima. What a save!
20.50
Without breaking stride, Jose Fortes Jimenez plays the ball forward to Francisco Monteiro. Francisco Monteiro laces a through ball forward to David Santos. David Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Almeida.
27.55
Francisco Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to David Santos. David Santos shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Santos!
30.14
Darius Unsworth makes a probing pass to Mario Antunes. Mario Antunes shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
32.13
Roberto Vila sees Guilherme Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Antunes passes the ball forward to Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.17
Armin Wesselmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Mendes. Tiago Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fortes Jimenez.
45.00
Francisco Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off the second half!
49.34
Darius Unsworth flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Mendes who takes it down. Tiago Mendes shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.29
Roberto Vila hacks David Santos from behind! The referee brings Roberto Vila to one side and gives him a warning! David Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.29
Free kick to Penafiel just outside the area...
52.03
David Santos takes a short run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
57.38
Cesar Almeida hacks Darius Unsworth from behind! The referee calls over Cesar Almeida and warns him to calm down! Darius Unsworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.46
Francisco Monteiro threads a neat ball through to David Santos. David Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Lima who gathers it comfortably.
61.24
Cesar Almeida flicks a high ball forward to David Santos who takes it down. David Santos shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.14
Winston Doomernik surges forward with the ball. Winston Doomernik makes a simple pass to Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
67.57
Cesar Almeida advances with the ball. Cesar Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
72.04
Duarte Veloso makes a beautiful solo run. Duarte Veloso whips in a cross ball towards David Santos. David Santos knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
81.06
Paul McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Almeida. Filipe Almeida shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
89.21
Winston Doomernik darts forward. Winston Doomernik flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Pinto who takes it down. Fernando Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bruno Lima manages to gather it.
90.00
Francisco Monteiro catches Paul McCoist on the ankles. Francisco Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Paul McCoist grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leça Futebol Clube

Penafiel
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
33.8%
46.5%
19.7%

Scorers
Filipe Almeida 81
David Santos 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to David Santos of Penafiel

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Lima (GK)
9
2.Fernando Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Vila (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Almeida (DEF)
6
5.Darius Unsworth (MID)
6
6.Guilherme Antunes (MID)
6
7.Armin Wesselmann (MID)
6
8.Duarte Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Tiago Mendes (ATT)
6
10.Mario Antunes (ATT)
6
11.Filipe Almeida (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paul McCoist (GK)
7
13.Quim Nunes (GK)
6
14.Richard Johnstone (GK)
0

1.Claudio Nunez (GK)
6
2.Winston Doomernik (DEF)
7
3.Sergio Lima (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Nunes (DEF)
6
5.Jose Fortes Jimenez (DEF)
6
6.Nuno Loureiro (MID)
7
7.Francisco Monteiro (MID)yellow card
8
8.Cesar Almeida (MID)
6
9.Duarte Veloso (MID)
6
10.David Santos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Fernando Pinto (ATT)
6
 
12.Jaime Andrade (MID)
0
13.Vasco Almeida (MID)
0
14.Gaspar Castro (ATT)
0