Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 8,935 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cadete.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Cadete.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.34
0-0Abel Pinto threads a neat ball through to Mario Teixeira. Mario Teixeira plays the ball forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Costa but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.30
0-0Alec Glass sees Nuno Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.32
0-0Hugo Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida plays the ball forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin plays a one-two with Helder Costa and rushes in on goal... Chris Makin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
12.52
0-0Pedro Almeida threads the ball through to Helder Costa. Helder Costa shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
32.19
0-0Nuno Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Vieira. Nuno Semedo is warned by the referee! Hugo Vieira runs off the knock.
34.30
0-0Mario Teixeira barges into Brian Mcgreal. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.24
Mario Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Costa. Helder Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Ferreira.
42.42
Francisco Mendes makes a beautiful solo run. Francisco Mendes shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half. The União Desportiva de Leiria players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Santa Clara kick off!
53.17
1-0Mario Teixeira passes the ball forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin whips in a cross ball towards Helder Costa. Helder Costa flicks the ball with his head. Helder Costa scores for Santa Clara!!
57.04
Roberto Galadames takes it forward alone. Roberto Galadames knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Mendes.
59.13
Omer Mike passes the ball forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.38
1-0Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Rafael Castro replacing Omer Mike and Ulrich Pericard replacing Helder Costa .
77.38
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Albert Del Sol replacing Colin Johnstone .
83.56
Alexandre Mendes threads a neat ball through to Mario Teixeira. Mario Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Makin. Chris Makin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.23
Brian Mcgreal hacks Mario Teixeira from behind! Brian Mcgreal is warned by the referee! Mario Teixeira runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Helder Costa 53 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Engels (GK)
6
2. Abel Pinto (DEF)
7
3. Hugo Vieira (DEF)
8
4. Rui Reis (DEF)
7
5. Alexandre Mendes (DEF)
6
6. Omer Mike (MID)
6
7. Mario Teixeira (MID)
6
8. Pedro Almeida (MID)
6
9. Colin Johnstone (MID)
6
10. Helder Costa (ATT)
9
11. Chris Makin (ATT)
9
12. Rafael Castro (ATT)
6
13. Albert Del Sol (GK)
6
14. Ulrich Pericard (MID)
6
1. Rafael Postiga (GK)
6
2. Samuel Barbosa (DEF)
6
3. Guilherme Tavares (DEF)
6
4. Francisco Ferreira (DEF)
6
5. Jaime Sousa (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Mendes (MID)
6
7. Roberto Galadames (MID)
6
8. Brian Mcgreal (MID)
5
9. Helder Quaresma (MID)
6
10. Alec Glass (MID)
6
11. Nuno Semedo (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Ferreira (GK)
0
13. Jšrg Van Meeuwis (ATT)
0
14. Frederico Fonseca (ATT)
0