Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to U Madeira. A crowd of 11,992 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and U Madeira are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.


0.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off the first half!
4.33
Alberto Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Andrade. Gaspar Andrade knocks the ball forward to Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mattia Sbrizzo.
6.57
Joao Varela catches Nicola Falcone on the ankles. Joao Varela is shown the yellow card! Nicola Falcone runs off the knock.
16.10
Nicola Falcone makes a simple pass to Marcel Doomernik. Marcel Doomernik shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.18
Cyril Dernis makes a simple pass to Carlos Tavares. Carlos Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Tomas Semedo.
19.13
Cyril Dernis takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Roberto Pinto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
21.08
Fabian Natale Gianello flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Ramos collects the pass. Alexandre Ramos rushes past Stan Kitson! Alexandre Ramos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
24.04
Gaspar Andrade plays the ball forward to Alexandre Faria. Alexandre Faria tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
30.09
Alexandre Ramos barges into Cyril Dernis. Alexandre Ramos is given a warning by the referee! Cyril Dernis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.33
Stan Kitson threads a neat ball through to Cyril Dernis. Cyril Dernis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cyril Dernis knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Doomernik. Marcel Doomernik is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it rises well off target!
38.40
Fabian Natale Gianello receives the ball from a throw-in from Cesar Campos. Fabian Natale Gianello makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and U Madeira kick off!
48.41
Gaspar Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Grant. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Grant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.22
Cesar Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Faria. Alexandre Faria flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Campos collects the pass. Cesar Campos threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Faria. Alexandre Faria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.34
David Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brendan Grant. Brendan Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Tavares. Carlos Tavares plays a perfect one-two with Marcel Doomernik and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carlos Tavares provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.30
Nicola Falcone picks a pass forward to Marcel Doomernik. Marcel Doomernik knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Natale Gianello.
65.18
Mattia Sbrizzo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Tavares. Carlos Tavares runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Pinto. Roberto Pinto heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
71.39
Gaspar Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos shoots from distance. David Moutinho gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
77.19
Fabian Natale Gianello flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Andrade. Gaspar Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.21
Nicola Falcone flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Pinto controls it well on his chest. Roberto Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Tavares. Carlos Tavares rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
79.05
Cesar Campos barges into Brendan Grant. Cesar Campos is given a warning by the referee! Brendan Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.30
Brendan Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Tavares. Carlos Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Cesar Campos makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Campos shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.5342465753425 vs 42.4657534246575
Play Area
Home team third: 26.03%, Midfield: 53.42%, Away team third: 20.55%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Ramos of U Madeira

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Stan Kitson (DEF)
6
6
4. Scott Mccall (DEF)
6
5. David Costa (DEF)
6
7
7. Cyril Dernis (MID)
7
8. Brendan Grant (MID)
6
7
10. Roberto Pinto (ATT)
6
6

13. Ricardo Gomes (ATT)
0
14. Carlos Gomes (ATT)
0

1. Tomas Semedo (GK)
6
6
6
5. Joao Varela (DEF)
4
7. Cesar Campos (MID)
7
6
6
10. Alberto Jardim (ATT)
6
11. Alexandre Ramos (ATT)
9

12. Andre Sousa (GK)
0
13. Ruben Lopes (ATT)
0
14. Edgar Costa (DEF)
0