Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 17,184 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube kick off the first half!
4.43
0-0Lionel Trezeguet passes the ball forward to Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira shoots from distance. Khaliloul Cobos easily gets down and covers it.
6.58
0-0Dave Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Lionel Trezeguet. Lionel Trezeguet makes a simple pass to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira beats his man to it with a header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.21
0-0Lionel Trezeguet flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Vieira who takes it down. Vasco Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Khaliloul Cobos who gathers it comfortably.
9.29
Pedro Varela flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Flores holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.30
Dave Goodwin sees Abel Sousa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Sousa makes a probing pass to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.23
1-0Said Delporte hits a low pass to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Campos. With a superhuman jump, Rui Campos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.40
Lionel Trezeguet flicks the ball to his team mate, Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Khaliloul Cobos easily smothers it!
24.13
Said Delporte makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.13
Lionel Trezeguet threads the ball through to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.35
Said Delporte flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Campos. Rui Campos shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
32.14
Eduardo Valente brings the ball forward. Eduardo Valente makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Valente shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
33.02
Abel Sousa hits a low pass to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Khaliloul Cobos!
34.52
Lionel Trezeguet flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego whips in a cross ball towards Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
38.02
1-2Lionel Trezeguet flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Rego makes a probing pass to Vasco Vieira but he's offside!
39.42
Manuele Ardigò flicks a high pass forward to Abel Sousa who brings the ball under control. Abel Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Varela.
40.05
Said Delporte flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Campos. Rui Campos passes the ball forward but Roberto Soares is offside!
42.49
Lionel Trezeguet flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
44.12
Pedro Varela flicks a high ball forward to Abel Sousa who takes it down. Abel Sousa advances with the ball. Abel Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
47.57
Manuele Ardigò flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Flores who takes it down. Hugo Flores sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Flores knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Khaliloul Cobos picks it out of the air!
48.29
Miguel Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Hugo Flores. Hugo Flores controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
49.42
Without breaking stride, Hugo Flores plays the ball forward to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Valente.
51.16
Edwin Koster threads a neat ball through to Bruno Viana. Bruno Viana whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Semedo. Rodrigo Semedo connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.24
1-2Hugo Flores barges into Edwin Koster. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edwin Koster gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.13
Abel Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Eric Scheffler who brings the ball under control. Eric Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Valente.
60.48
Said Delporte chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuele Ardigò.
66.25
Pedro Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lionel Trezeguet. Lionel Trezeguet changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lionel Trezeguet runs straight at the defence! Lionel Trezeguet cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.06
Miguel Izquierdo threads a neat ball through to Lionel Trezeguet. Lionel Trezeguet threads a neat ball through to Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Valente.
72.10
Lionel Trezeguet runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lionel Trezeguet edges inside the box! Lionel Trezeguet muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.23
Said Delporte changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Said Delporte lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
77.03
1-3Leça Futebol Clube have made 3 substitutions with Pierre-Yves Garcion replacing Vasco Vieira, Jorge Costa replacing Lionel Trezeguet and Ernesto Gutierrez replacing Pedro Varela .
79.02
Miguel Izquierdo knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Flores. Hugo Flores hits a low pass to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Khaliloul Cobos!
81.09
Jorge Costa knocks the ball forward to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Varela.
83.50
Miguel Izquierdo makes a simple pass to Hugo Flores. Hugo Flores threads a neat ball through to Pierre-Yves Garcion. Pierre-Yves Garcion makes a great pass forward. Eric Scheffler runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
85.11
Manuele Ardigò controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Flores. Hugo Flores flicks a high ball forward to Eric Scheffler who takes it down. Eric Scheffler advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eric Scheffler provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Wonderful reactions from Khaliloul Cobos keeps it out!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
30.4%
69.6%
Play Area
31.5%
41.3%
27.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Lionel Trezeguet of Leça Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Khaliloul Cobos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Andy McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edwin Koster (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Said Delporte (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Bruno Viana (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rui Campos (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Roberto Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaime Lima (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gabriel Vidal (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nelson Hulshoff (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Guilherme Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuele Ardigò (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Varela (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Abel Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lionel Trezeguet (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Hugo Flores (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Eric Scheffler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Tiago Rego (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Vasco Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pierre-Yves Garcion (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |