Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 18,947 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Leça Futebol Clube kicking off!
2.45
Abel Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Polheim. Malte Polheim makes a probing pass to John Niven. John Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Dean who gathers it comfortably.
3.36
Enrique Duran takes it forward alone. Enrique Duran sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nigel Dean easily smothers it.
8.04
Enrique Duran brings the ball forward. Enrique Duran lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Marchand. Francis Marchand powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.20
Frederico Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Costa. Tomas Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Santos. Francisco Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Marchanno Van Gobbel is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.20
Julian Medina sees space and advances. Julian Medina knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head but Marchanno Van Gobbel is on top of it.
26.03
Julian Medina makes a probing pass to Francisco Santos. Francisco Santos plays a perfect one-two with Tomas Costa and rushes in on goal... Francisco Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Marchanno Van Gobbel is on top of it.
27.45
Abel Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Morton. Billy Morton knocks the ball forward to Francis Marchand. Francis Marchand knocks in a cross ball towards John Niven. John Niven heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
28.49
Billy Morton chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuele Vierchwood.
36.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Marino Jansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Morton. Billy Morton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the second half underway!
48.23
Branko Soetaers passes the ball forward to John Niven. John Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.24
Billy Morton makes a simple pass to Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Martins.
61.17
Billy Morton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Niven. John Niven shoots from distance. Nigel Dean easily smothers it.
63.40
Marino Jansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Malte Polheim. Malte Polheim passes the ball forward to Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann goes all the way! Dietmar Wesselmann takes a shot at goal but somehow Nigel Dean manages to keep it out.
71.17
Billy Morton advances with the ball. Billy Morton finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.42
Frederico Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Frederico Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Santos. Francisco Santos takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.38
Enrique Duran knocks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.39
Bruno Cardascio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Santos. Francisco Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
87.25
Enrique Duran chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marchand. Francis Marchand knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Wesselmann. Dietmar Wesselmann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Nigel Dean is on top of it.
89.41
Julian Medina knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Santos. Francisco Santos shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Billy Morton of C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.8%
36.2%
Play Area
20.3%
43.5%
36.2%