Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play Boavista Futebol Clube in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and Boavista Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Boavista Futebol Clube kicking off!
2.36
Paulo Lopes hacks Orlando Arts from behind! Paulo Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Orlando Arts stretches but gets up unharmed.
3.05
Vitor Bento flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Sousa. Cristiano Sousa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
9.50
Steve Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros goes all the way! Carlos Barros shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.05
Antonio Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Medina. Julian Medina knocks the ball forward to Tomas Costa. Tomas Costa threads the ball through to Gaetano Varricchio but he's offside!
26.49
Cesar Almeida makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Sousa. Cristiano Sousa plays a perfect one-two with Paulo Lopes and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Sousa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.36
Guilherme Jardim hoofs the ball up the pitch. Tomas Costa threads the ball through to Luis Postiga but he's offside!
34.13
Steve Roberts sees a break and surges forward. Steve Roberts controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.27
Samuele Vierchwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Cardascio. Bruno Cardascio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Costa. Tomas Costa whips in a cross ball towards Gaetano Varricchio. Gaetano Varricchio directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
Duarte Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Roberts. Steve Roberts chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Cristiano Varela.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off!
47.23
Rui Monteiro makes a simple pass to Cristiano Sousa. Cristiano Sousa goes all the way! Cristiano Sousa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.15
Samuel Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Gomes goes all the way! Samuel Gomes takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.25
Bruno Cardascio passes the ball forward to Luis Postiga. Luis Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Gaetano Varricchio. Gaetano Varricchio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.57
Julian Medina makes a probing pass to Gaetano Varricchio. Gaetano Varricchio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Bento.
66.49
Julian Medina makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Postiga. Luis Postiga shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.09
Ruben Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes threads the ball through to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.13
Frederico Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Luis Postiga. Luis Postiga tries a spectacular long range effort but Antonio Antunes is on top of it.
78.47
Frederico Ribeiro hacks Steve Roberts from behind! Frederico Ribeiro is given a warning by the referee! Steve Roberts gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.34
Julian Medina controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Costa. Tomas Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Antonio Antunes is on top of it.
83.24
Cesar Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Monteiro. Rui Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Cristiano Varela!
90.00
Frederico Ribeiro advances with the ball. Frederico Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Antonio Antunes manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Steve Roberts of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.3488372093023 vs 54.6511627906977
Play Area
Home team third: 29.07%, Midfield: 44.19%, Away team third: 26.74%

Scorers