Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 9,124 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Dickov.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Paços de Ferreira kicking off!
3.12
0-0Alec Glass flicks a high pass forward to Jšrg Van Meeuwis who brings the ball under control. Jšrg Van Meeuwis shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
14.07
0-0Francisco Mendes threads a neat ball through to Jšrg Van Meeuwis. Jšrg Van Meeuwis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Vieira.
21.43
0-0Rui Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Jšrg Van Meeuwis. The referee brings Rui Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Jšrg Van Meeuwis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.43
0-0Mario Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Anton Schäfer. Anton Schäfer flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Mendes comfortably collects the pass. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Rafael Postiga is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
27.22
Mario Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Tarik El-Khalej. Tarik El-Khalej chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.20
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.45
Jorge Ferreira plays the ball forward to Artur Santos. Artur Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
40.04
Tarik El-Khalej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half. The União Desportiva de Leiria players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and União Desportiva de Leiria get the second half underway!
53.01
0-0Helder Quaresma clumsily knocks into Anton Schäfer. The referee calls over Helder Quaresma and shows him a yellow card! Anton Schäfer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.47
0-0Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Richard Mcinnes replacing Rui Vieira .
66.26
0-1Tarik El-Khalej makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Santos. Artur Santos skips past Guilherme Tavares! Artur Santos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
69.36
Nigel Impey flicks a high pass forward. Anton Schäfer collects the pass. Anton Schäfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Santos. Artur Santos makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.06
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Helder Vieira replacing Mario Quaresma and Alcaly Deroin replacing Tiago Fernandes .
78.13
Richard Mcinnes lofts the ball long. Silvio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Artur Santos. Artur Santos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Rafael Postiga manages to keep it out.
83.28
Anton Schäfer chips the ball to his team mate, Alcaly Deroin. Alcaly Deroin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.12
Anton Schäfer flicks a high pass forward. Artur Santos collects the pass. Artur Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.26
Ricardo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Alcaly Deroin who brings the ball under control. Alcaly Deroin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guilherme Tavares.
89.06
Richard Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Schäfer. Anton Schäfer makes a probing pass to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Tarik El-Khalej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
30.4%
44.3%
25.3%
Scorers
| Artur Santos 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Santos of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Postiga (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Samuel Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guilherme Tavares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Francisco Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Mcgreal (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Helder Quaresma (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Alec Glass (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jšrg Van Meeuwis (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Antonio Ferreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Moreira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rui Jardim (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Rui Vieira (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Nigel Impey (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Mario Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tarik El-Khalej (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Anton Schäfer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jorge Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Artur Santos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Tiago Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Mendes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Richard Mcinnes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Helder Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alcaly Deroin (DEF) | 6 | |