Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Alverca. A crowd of 19,075 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and Alverca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Faisca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and Alverca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Faisca.
0.00
Alverca get the match underway!
6.45
Dave Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Sousa. Abel Sousa changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Abel Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
14.57
Hugo Flores flicks a high pass forward. Eric Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Scheffler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Santos.
15.04
Manuele Ardigò threads the ball through to Hugo Flores. Hugo Flores flicks a high pass forward. Eric Scheffler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Scheffler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Vasco Oliveira. Excellent save.
16.02
Pedro Varela threads a neat ball through to Lionel Trezeguet. Lionel Trezeguet knocks the ball forward to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.33
Lionel Trezeguet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.20
Miguel Izquierdo sees Hugo Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
27.42
Marcos Crespo passes the ball forward to Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway makes a simple pass, allowing Fabian N. Ardigò to run into the box. Fabian N. Ardigò muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Guilherme Campos.
28.11
Adam Holloway takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jan-Willem Pfennings rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.02
Dave Goodwin makes a strong solo run forward. Dave Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Eric Scheffler controls it well on his chest. Eric Scheffler threads a neat ball through to Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
34.42
Dave Goodwin hits a low pass to Lionel Trezeguet. Lionel Trezeguet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.31
Frederico Reis catches Hugo Flores on the ankles. The referee brings Frederico Reis to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Flores gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
42.38
Marcos Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway edges inside the box! Adam Holloway takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
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. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leça Futebol Clube start the second half!
47.39
Frederico Reis hacks Hugo Flores from behind! The referee brings Frederico Reis to one side and gives him another warning! Hugo Flores runs off the knock.
48.10
Miguel Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward. Lionel Trezeguet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lionel Trezeguet threads a neat ball through to Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.36
Marcos Crespo makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
60.57
Alverca have made a substitution with Shaun Stamp replacing Francisco Castro .
63.23
Glynn Mortensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis passes the ball forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Guilherme Campos easily punches it away to safety.
65.39
Manuele Ardigò passes the ball forward to Abel Sousa. With imagination, Abel Sousa picks a pass forward to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
66.24
Hugo Flores knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego whips in a cross ball towards Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.12
Lionel Trezeguet takes a quick throw-in, which Abel Sousa takes on the chest. Abel Sousa knocks the ball forward to Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira shoots from long range but Vasco Oliveira reads it well. Fabulous save!
77.28
Leça Futebol Clube have made 3 substitutions with Pierre-Yves Garcion replacing Vasco Vieira, Jorge Costa replacing Lionel Trezeguet and Ernesto Gutierrez replacing Pedro Varela .
78.37
With a delightful solo run, Hugo Flores stretches the opposition's defence. Hugo Flores whips in a cross ball towards Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
79.50
Cesar Santos pushes up the pitch. Cesar Santos picks a pass forward to Fabian N. Ardigò. Fabian N. Ardigò knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Holloway. Adam Holloway fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Guilherme Campos with no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
83.58
Dave Goodwin sees Hugo Flores in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Flores threads the ball through to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.02
Abel Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Scheffler. Eric Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
28.2%
41%
30.8%
Scorers
| Tiago Rego 6, 89 Eric Scheffler 21, 34 | Adam Holloway 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Rego of Leça Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Guilherme Campos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuele Ardigò (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abel Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lionel Trezeguet (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Hugo Flores (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eric Scheffler (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Tiago Rego (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Vasco Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pierre-Yves Garcion (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ernesto Gutierrez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Vasco Oliveira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duarte Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Glynn Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abdelmalek Seube (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Frederico Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Marcos Crespo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Francisco Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan-Willem Pfennings (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fabian N. Ardigò (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Adam Holloway (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 12. | Fernando Mendes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Shaun Stamp (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Fernando Viana (MID) | 0 | |











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