Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 9,091 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria kick off and get the match underway!
4.59
0-0Nuno Semedo catches Filipe Varela on the ankles. Nuno Semedo is given a warning by the referee! Filipe Varela runs off the knock.
6.15
0-1Alec Glass takes it forward alone. Alec Glass makes a probing pass between the defence to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nuno Semedo!
14.19
0-1Roberto Galadames hits a low pass to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.53
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.46
0-1Nuno Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Rui Almeida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.31
Alec Glass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alec Glass shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
44.33
0-1Filipe Varela flicks a high pass forward. Albert Reyes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Reyes knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro rushes past Samuel Barbosa! Some silky footwork from Sergio Ribeiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Rafael Postiga comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off!
54.37
Alec Glass barges into Ruben Varela. Alec Glass is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.28
0-1Filipe Varela hits a low pass to Ruben Varela. Ruben Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.55
Rui Almeida catches Helder Quaresma on the ankles. Rui Almeida is shown the yellow card! Helder Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.00
Quim Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro skips past Guilherme Tavares! Sergio Ribeiro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Rafael Postiga. Excellent save.
65.30
Filipe Varela hits a low pass to Alberto Moreira. Alberto Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
66.25
Albert Reyes sees Sergio Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
69.08
Rui Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Moreira. Alberto Moreira hits a low pass to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro plays a quick one-two with Ruben Barbosa and rushes in on goal... Sergio Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Postiga with no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
75.05
Samuel Barbosa makes a probing pass to Helder Quaresma. Helder Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Semedo who brings the ball under control. Nuno Semedo shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.12
Rui Almeida launches a long ball forward. Ruben Barbosa shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.25
Roberto Galadames threads a neat ball through to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.31
Albert Reyes decides to run forward with the ball. Albert Reyes shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.04
Rui Almeida makes a simple pass to Albert Reyes. Albert Reyes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Diogo Fernandes sees space and advances. Diogo Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
33.3%
45.8%
20.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Ribeiro of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Castro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rui Almeida (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Filipe Varela (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Diogo Fernandes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alberto Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ruben Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Albert Reyes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Quim Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Ribeiro (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Ruben Barbosa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jaime Nunes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edgar Monteiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Loureiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Postiga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guilherme Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francisco Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Roberto Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Mcgreal (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Helder Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nuno Semedo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Antonio Ferreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jšrg Van Meeuwis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |