Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play F.C. Arouca in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while F.C. Arouca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Andrade.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while F.C. Arouca appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Andrade.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca get the match underway!
6.42
0-1Carlos Garcia makes a probing pass to Ivan Mazzei. With vision, Ivan Mazzei plays the ball forward to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso plays a quick one-two with Quim Reis and rushes in on goal... Otávio Cardoso shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.47
0-1Otávio Cardoso flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Crucet who gracefully takes it down. Fernando Crucet shoots from distance but Andre Jesus is on top of it.
10.47
0-1With great vision, Carlos Garcia plays the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa hits a low pass to Quim Reis. Quim Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.25
0-1Rui Nunes plays the ball forward to Nicolas Schnellinger. Nicolas Schnellinger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Garcia.
28.35
Vinicio E. Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Luis Sousa collects the pass. Luis Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves whips in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
30.40
Angelo Rossini flicks a high ball forward to Nicolas Schnellinger who takes it down. Nicolas Schnellinger shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.28
Samuel Viana threads a neat ball through to Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. F.C. Arouca have changed their lineup with Kaíque Alberto replacing Ivan Mazzei and Vasco Faria replacing Otávio Cardoso and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off and get the second half underway!
49.45
Luis Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Crucet collects the pass. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a looping header on goal but Andre Jesus reads it well. Fabulous save!
51.56
Hugo Sousa threads the ball through to Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Schnellinger. Nicolas Schnellinger powers a header at goal but Marc Beckerman is on top of his game. Nice save!
53.03
Edmundo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Andre Jesus manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.38
Frederico Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Nunes. Rui Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Schnellinger. Nicolas Schnellinger is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marc Beckerman punches it away to safety.
63.30
0-1Samuel Viana catches Luis Sousa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Sousa runs off the knock.
65.55
0-1Edmundo Ramos passes the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Alves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Rafael Alves steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
71.52
Edmundo Ramos catches Frederico Moreira on the ankles. Edmundo Ramos is shown the yellow card! Frederico Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.19
0-1Julian Kitson comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Ramos. The referee brings Julian Kitson to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Ramos runs off the knock.
75.36
Luis Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.14
Luis Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet skips past Rafael Alves! Fernando Crucet shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Andre Jesus had no chance!! Goal for F.C. Arouca!
83.20
Edmundo Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.16
Rafael Alves flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Moreira controls it well on his chest. Frederico Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Schnellinger. Nicolas Schnellinger whips in a cross ball towards Rui Nunes. With a superhuman jump, Rui Nunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Marc Beckerman had no chance!! Goal for União Desportiva de Leiria!
87.32
Quim Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Fernando Alves takes it forward alone. Fernando Alves shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andre Jesus (GK)
7
2. Neil Thomson (DEF)
6
3. Angelo Rossini (DEF)
6
4. Rafael Alves (DEF)
7
5. Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6. Hugo Sousa (MID)
6
7. Samuel Viana (MID)
6
8. Frederico Moreira (MID)
6
9. Julian Kitson (MID)
5
10. Nicolas Schnellinger (ATT)
7
11. Rui Nunes (ATT)
8
12. Francisco Almeida (MID)
0
13. Rafael Carvalho (MID)
0
14. Jorge Faria (ATT)
0
1. Marc Beckerman (GK)
6
2. Vinicio E. Pensalfini (DEF)
6
3. Meziane Klouchi (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Mazzei (MID)
6
6. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
7. Luis Sousa (MID)
8
8. Otávio Cardoso (MID)
8
9. Quim Reis (ATT)
7
10. Fernando Alves (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
9
12. Kaíque Alberto (DEF)
6
13. Vasco Faria (ATT)
6
14. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
0