Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play Leeds United in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.24
0-0Colin Law knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.47
0-0Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Burgess holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Burgess makes a simple pass, allowing Demetrio Corini to run into the box. Some good footwork from Demetrio Corini provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Alexandru Ovidiu!
8.12
0-0Max Chandler barges into Tommy Owen. Max Chandler is shown the yellow card! Tommy Owen stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.35
Alex Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Billy Rae smothers it!
21.09
Jermaine Newton knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman knocks the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball rushes past Antonio Zubizarreta! Tim Ball makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Alexandru Ovidiu manages to keep it out.
27.53
Eddie Wright-Phillips hits a low pass to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman makes a simple pass, allowing Harvey Burgess to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Harvey Burgess provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Alexandru Ovidiu. Excellent save.
30.17
0-0Harvey Burgess clumsily knocks into Saidu A. Yekini. Harvey Burgess is given a warning by the referee! Saidu A. Yekini runs off the knock.
36.06
0-0Jakob Wendel sees Tommy Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Lopes but he's offside!
40.23
0-0Showing composure, Colin Law laces a through ball forward to Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Law. Colin Law makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco have changed their lineup with Frederico Gomes replacing Pedro Perez and Robert Deguerville replacing Colin Law. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off!
47.33
Saidu A. Yekini flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Wendel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Wendel knocks the ball forward to Tommy Owen. Tommy Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
54.36
Antonio Zubizarreta sees Robert Deguerville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Deguerville changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Robert Deguerville whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Billy Rae effortlessly picks it out of the air!
65.18
Max Chandler threads a neat ball through to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Ball. Tim Ball comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Alexandru Ovidiu manages to keep it out.
66.50
1-0Robert Deguerville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Bierhoff. Albrecht Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
73.54
Kieron Mcgreal flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandru Ovidiu who gathers it comfortably.
77.16
1-0Leeds United have made a substitution with Adam Hapgood replacing Tim Ball .
78.26
Jermaine Newton knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Seaman controls it well on his chest. Ashley Seaman sees Eddie Wright-Phillips just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.30
Demetrio Corini passes the ball forward to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
84.38
Demetrio Corini flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Kieron Mcgreal provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Wright-Phillips of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alexandru Ovidiu (GK)
7
2. Saidu A. Yekini (DEF)
6
3. Antonio Zubizarreta (DEF)
6
4. Alex Greig (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Perez (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Wendel (MID)
9
7. Colin Law (MID)
6
8. Nicholas Goldberg (ATT)
6
9. Tommy Owen (ATT)
6
10. Jorge Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Albrecht Bierhoff (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Polheim (GK)
0
13. Robert Deguerville (MID)
6
14. Frederico Gomes (DEF)
6
1. Billy Rae (GK)
6
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Jermaine Newton (DEF)
6
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
5
5. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
7
6. Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID)
9
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
8
8. Demetrio Corini (MID)
7
9. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
7
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6
11. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
12. David Lowe (GK)
0
13. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
6
14. Trevor Royce (MID)
0