Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play Manchester United in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both União Desportiva de Leiria and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both União Desportiva de Leiria and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.32
0-0Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.03
1-0Jan Beck threads the ball through to Frederico Jardim. Frederico Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
9.24
1-0Jan Beck threads the ball through to Vasco Viana. Vasco Viana finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
12.14
1-0Daniel Martins makes a simple pass to Frederico Jardim. Frederico Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
14.11
1-0Gabriel Alonso flicks the ball to his team mate, Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.46
Daniel Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Viana. Vasco Viana shoots from outside the area but Philippe Renard is on top of it.
20.11
Gabriel Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomislav Zilic. Tomislav Zilic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Ramos.
22.57
Gabriel Alonso makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Alonso knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Dominic Cleland.
24.12
Jan Beck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Jardim. Frederico Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simo Stegar.
26.54
Jan Beck advances with the ball. Jan Beck shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Philippe Renard!
27.25
Simo Stegar passes the ball forward to Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso knocks the ball to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Simão Chavez scores for Manchester United!!
30.45
33.17
Tomislav Tomacic passes the ball forward to Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez goes all the way! Simão Chavez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Dominic Cleland easily smothers it.
34.08
Daniel Martins knocks the ball forward to Frederico Jardim. Frederico Jardim shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.40
1-1Jan Beck barges into Georg Riegler. Jan Beck is given a warning by the referee! Georg Riegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.43
Sergio Veloso knocks the ball forward to Daniel Martins. Daniel Martins knocks the ball forward to Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Philippe Renard manages to keep it out.
42.26
Sergio Veloso makes a probing pass to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Rafael Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Viana. Vasco Viana heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United get the second half underway!
47.26
Modeste Ipoua flicks the ball to his team mate, Vladimir Nappi. Vladimir Nappi decides to run forward with the ball. Vladimir Nappi knocks the ball forward to Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Dominic Cleland.
49.45
Rafael Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Viana. Vasco Viana shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
51.25
2-1Vasco Viana hacks Nicholas Laybutt from behind! Vasco Viana is shown the yellow card! Nicholas Laybutt runs off the knock.
54.34
Alec Niven hacks Aaron Thirlwell from behind! Alec Niven is shown the yellow card! Aaron Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.01
Gabriel Alonso hacks Rafael Pinheiro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Pinheiro runs off the knock.
65.12
Simo Stegar sweeps the ball long. Tomislav Zilic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Cleland who gathers it comfortably.
71.03
Gabriel Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Dominic Cleland manages to keep it out.
72.24
Modeste Ipoua makes a probing pass to Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.59
Modeste Ipoua chips the ball to his team mate, Georg Riegler. Georg Riegler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Aaron Thirlwell. Aaron Thirlwell shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
78.21
Vasco Viana hacks Simo Stegar from behind! The referee calls over Vasco Viana and warns him to calm down! Simo Stegar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.51
Modeste Ipoua chips the ball to his team mate, Tomislav Tomacic. Tomislav Tomacic passes the ball forward to Simão Chavez. Simão Chavez shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.30
Jan Beck makes a probing pass to Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
89.10
Daniel Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Viana. Vasco Viana whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Jardim. Frederico Jardim heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
90.00
2-1Francisco Loureiro clumsily knocks into Nicholas Laybutt. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Laybutt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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