Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 13,693 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Rego.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Rego.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube kick off the first half!
4.41
0-0Tiago Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Teixeira. Alexandre Teixeira passes the ball forward to Roberto Nascimento. Roberto Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Barros who gathers it comfortably.
10.29
0-0Helder Barros hacks Ruben Reis from behind! The referee calls over Helder Barros and shows him a yellow card! Ruben Reis runs off the knock.
15.37
0-0Helder Barros barges into Elías Ferreyra. The referee brings Helder Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Elías Ferreyra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.44
0-0Carlos Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Elías Ferreyra. Elías Ferreyra sees a break and surges forward. Elías Ferreyra lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro powers a header at goal. Ricardo Carvalho clears it off the line with his head!
22.39
0-0Ruben Reis threads a neat ball through to Miguel Antunes. Miguel Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Raouf Boudarène keeps it out!
28.40
Pedro Pinheiro hacks Alexandre Teixeira from behind! The referee warns Pedro Pinheiro to calm down! Alexandre Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.11
0-1Rodrigo Jardim runs forward with the ball. Rodrigo Jardim makes a simple pass to Miguel Antunes. Miguel Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
Helder Barros changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Helder Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rio Ave kick off the second half!
47.23
0-1Roberto Nascimento barges into Rodrigo Jardim. The referee calls over Roberto Nascimento and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Jardim carries on, but is struggling a bit.
48.06
Ricardo Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Jardim. Ricardo Carvalho is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Jardim is taking some rough treatment out there!
51.51
Helder Barros volleys a long ball forward. Roberto Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Varela.
65.54
0-1Helder Barros knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Varela. Abel Varela gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
69.33
Antonio Di Matteo darts forward. Antonio Di Matteo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Gomes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
75.16
Pedro Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Abel Varela. Pedro Pinheiro is given another warning by the referee! Abel Varela runs off the knock.
78.10
Elías Ferreyra brings the ball forward. Elías Ferreyra makes a simple pass, allowing Miguel Antunes to run into the box. Some good footwork from Miguel Antunes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Antunes!
81.24
Elías Ferreyra plays the ball forward to Miguel Antunes. Miguel Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mattia Sbrizzo.
85.33
Elías Ferreyra sees a break and surges forward. Elías Ferreyra shoots from distance but Raouf Boudarène reads it well. Great save!
87.24
Helder Barros flicks a high pass forward. Abel Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Varela knocks the ball forward to Helder Barros. Helder Barros whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gomes. Ricardo Gomes heads the ball goalwards. Andre Barros didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Tiago Fonseca advances with the ball. Tiago Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Abel Varela. Abel Varela shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Raouf Boudarène (GK)
6
2. Vitor Campos (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Fonseca (DEF)
7
4. Antonio Di Matteo (DEF)
8
5. Mattia Sbrizzo (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Carvalho (MID)
6
7. Helder Barros (MID)
6
8. Abel Varela (MID)
6
9. Alexandre Teixeira (MID)
6
10. Roberto Nascimento (ATT)
5
11. Ricardo Gomes (ATT)
6
12. David Moutinho (GK)
0
13. Artur Antunes (GK)
0
14. Paulo Castro (DEF)
0
1. Andre Barros (GK)
6
2. Artur Varela (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Joao Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Jardim (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Pinheiro (MID)
5
7. Ruben Reis (MID)
6
8. Elías Ferreyra (MID)
9
9. Samuel Tavares (MID)
6
10. Luis Loureiro (ATT)
8
11. Miguel Antunes (ATT)
9
12. Antonio Alves (ATT)
0
13. Claudio Herrera (ATT)
0
14. Ruben Fernandes (GK)
0