Match Report


Leça Futebol ClubeLeça Futebol Clube     AlvercaAlverca
Computer Player Computer Player Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Manuel FernandesM. Fernandes66
G
1
G
70Davi AlexD. Alex
Frederico ValenteF. Valente70
D
2
D
62Rafael CastroR. Castro
Martial BossisM. Bossis68
D
3captain
D
69Fernando MendesF. Mendes
Ruben SantosR. Santos66
D
4
D
68Ruben RegoR. Rego
Frederico VarelaF. Varela66
D
captain5
M
60Alberto CostaA. Costa
Dennis DefoeD. Defoe73
M
6
M
54Adnan BrandesA. Brandes
Artur TeixeiraA. Teixeira71
M
7
M
55Nunzio RinaldiN. Rinaldi
Fernando CastroF. Castro69
M
8
M
62Christophe DufresneC. Dufresne
Mario LimaM. Lima81
A
9
A
49Cesar AlmeidaC. Almeida
Vasco TavaresV. Tavares62
A
10
A
62David ThomsonD. Thomson
Ricardo MarquesR. Marques60
A
11
A
56Gaspar NevesG. Neves
 
Hugo BarrosH. Barros68
M
12
D
49Vasco CarvalhoV. Carvalho
Don FergusonD. Ferguson68
M
13
M
59Samuel OliveiraS. Oliveira
Miguel FernandesM. Fernandes67
M
14
M
57Hugo CamposH. Campos

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Alverca. A crowd of 19,205 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Alverca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Xavier.


0.00
Leça Futebol Clube start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.05
With great vision, Dennis Defoe plays the ball forward to Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Mario Lima through on goal. Mario Lima makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Davi Alex. What a great pair of hands!
6.20
Ruben Rego flicks a high pass forward to Christophe Dufresne who brings the ball under control. Christophe Dufresne chips the ball to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.25
Fernando Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Lima and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ricardo Marques provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.55
Nunzio Rinaldi hacks Artur Teixeira from behind! The referee brings Nunzio Rinaldi to one side and gives him a warning! Artur Teixeira runs off the knock.
14.01
Nunzio Rinaldi barges into Artur Teixeira. The referee calls over Nunzio Rinaldi again and warns him to calm down! Artur Teixeira runs off the knock.
16.35
Cesar Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Martial Bossis. Cesar Almeida is warned by the referee! Martial Bossis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.14
Ruben Rego barges into Mario Lima. Ruben Rego is warned by the referee! Mario Lima runs off the knock.
24.47
Artur Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques knocks the ball forward to Mario Lima but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.35
Frederico Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Teixeira. Artur Teixeira makes a simple pass to Mario Lima. Mario Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
32.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.23
Fernando Castro hits a low pass to Mario Lima. Mario Lima tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mario Lima!
45.00
Adnan Brandes flicks a high ball forward to David Thomson who takes it down. David Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Alverca kicking off!
48.57
Ruben Santos sees space and advances. Ruben Santos passes the ball forward to Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares makes a probing pass between the defence to Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques takes a shot at goal. Davi Alex is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.28
Adnan Brandes knocks the ball to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
57.01
David Thomson catches Ruben Santos on the ankles. David Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.23
Dennis Defoe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Defoe lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares connects with a diving header but it is deflected wide by Fernando Mendes.
63.14
Nunzio Rinaldi knocks the ball forward to David Thomson. David Thomson shoots from distance. Manuel Fernandes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
73.43
Nunzio Rinaldi passes the ball forward to David Thomson. David Thomson cuts inside the box! David Thomson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Manuel Fernandes. What a great pair of hands!
75.36
Fernando Castro threads a neat ball through to Mario Lima. Mario Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
81.48
Fernando Castro knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Marques. Ricardo Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Lima but he's offside!
84.55
Rafael Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward. David Thomson collects the pass. David Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Neves. Gaspar Neves beats his man to it with a header. Manuel Fernandes manages to gather it.
85.08
Martial Bossis hacks David Thomson from behind! The referee warns Martial Bossis to calm down! David Thomson runs off the knock.
90.00
Dennis Defoe runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Lima. Mario Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Davi Alex didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leça Futebol Clube

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

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
24.4%
46.2%
29.5%

Scorers
Mario Lima 38
Ricardo Marques 49
Cesar Almeida 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mario Lima of Leça Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Manuel Fernandes (GK)
7
2.Frederico Valente (DEF)
6
3.Martial Bossis (DEF)
6
4.Ruben Santos (DEF)
7
5.Frederico Varela (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Defoe (MID)
8
7.Artur Teixeira (MID)
7
8.Fernando Castro (MID)
8
9.Mario Lima (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Vasco Tavares (ATT)
7
11.Ricardo Marques (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Hugo Barros (MID)
0
13.Don Ferguson (MID)
0
14.Miguel Fernandes (MID)
0

1.Davi Alex (GK)
7
2.Rafael Castro (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Mendes (DEF)
6
4.Ruben Rego (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Costa (MID)
6
6.Adnan Brandes (MID)
6
7.Nunzio Rinaldi (MID)
6
8.Christophe Dufresne (MID)
6
9.Cesar Almeida (ATT)goal scored
7
10.David Thomson (ATT)
7
11.Gaspar Neves (ATT)
6
 
12.Vasco Carvalho (DEF)
0
13.Samuel Oliveira (MID)
0
14.Hugo Campos (MID)
0