Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play FC Nantes in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. FC Nantes lead by 2-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Nantes appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off and get the first half underway!
3.12
Tonci Boksic surges forward with the ball. Tonci Boksic knocks the ball forward to Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernd Konsel.
6.29
Matthieu Kanoute threads the ball through to Franck Diallo. Franck Diallo chips the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule goes all the way! Wilfried Ursule takes a shot at goal but Kristján Björgvinsson is on top of it.
26.41
Blaise Angban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin lofts in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.30
Michael Foulon threads the ball through to Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki whips in a cross ball towards Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Godwin Babayaro manages to keep it out.
28.52
Michael Foulon passes the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Godwin Babayaro easily smothers it!
30.51
Favio Carrasco passes the ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.17
Tonci Boksic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armando Lowry. Armando Lowry decides to run forward with the ball. Armando Lowry knocks in a cross ball towards Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
34.56
Sammy Savidan knocks the ball forward to Pieter Collen. Pieter Collen knocks the ball to his team mate, Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra goes all the way! Adrien Libbra tries a spectacular strike but Kristján Björgvinsson is on top of it.
36.49
Nicholas Sterjovski kicks a strong pass forward to Franck Diallo. Franck Diallo flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugne Karembeu. Eugne Karembeu shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
38.15
Bernd Konsel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franck Diallo. Franck Diallo passes the ball forward to Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Kristján Björgvinsson.
40.48
Samuel Miller knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule knocks in a cross ball towards Eugne Karembeu. Eugne Karembeu directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kristján Björgvinsson.
44.48
Pablo Pérez decides to run forward with the ball. Pablo Pérez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with FC Nantes kicking off!
47.58
Favio Carrasco threads the ball through to Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Godwin Babayaro easily smothers it!
49.46
Armando Lowry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.46
Pieter Collen passes the ball forward to Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan Carlos Zamora.
53.54
Pablo Pérez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armando Lowry. Armando Lowry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
55.04
Pieter Collen chips the ball to his team mate, Eugne Karembeu. Eugne Karembeu knocks in a cross ball towards Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.14
Sammy Savidan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franck Diallo. Franck Diallo knocks the ball forward to Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Carlos Zamora.
59.50
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.44
Pablo Pérez threads the ball through to Blaise Angban. Blaise Angban makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz plays a perfect one-two with Tatsuya Miyazaki and rushes in on goal... Jose Ortiz cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Ortiz!
63.39
Favio Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin goes all the way! Dmitri Blokhin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Godwin Babayaro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.15
Pieter Collen makes a simple pass to Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule whips in a cross ball towards Adrien Libbra. Adrien Libbra powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adrien Libbra!
69.42
Pablo Pérez takes it forward alone. Pablo Pérez kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball to his team mate, Tatsuya Miyazaki. Tatsuya Miyazaki tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Godwin Babayaro!
77.34
Bernd Konsel sees a break and surges forward. Bernd Konsel kicks a strong pass forward to Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule plays a perfect one-two with Eugne Karembeu and rushes in on goal... Wilfried Ursule cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Kristján Björgvinsson manages to keep it out.
78.02
Franck Diallo threads the ball through to Wilfried Ursule. Wilfried Ursule knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Carlos Zamora.
84.54
Favio Carrasco catches Samuel Miller on the ankles. Favio Carrasco is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Miller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.36
Pablo Pérez takes it forward alone. Pablo Pérez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jose Ortiz of Leça Futebol Clube

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 56.9620253164557 vs 43.0379746835443
Play Area
Home team third: 26.58%, Midfield: 44.30%, Away team third: 29.11%