Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 9,622 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomas Carvalho.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tomas Carvalho.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
0-0Joao Gomes takes it forward alone. Joao Gomes plays a one-two with Graham Winterburn and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joao Gomes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
4.15
1-0Elena Guardiola picks a pass forward to Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez passes the ball forward to Bruno Faria. Bruno Faria looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.44
Joao Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Luis Mendez who takes it down. Luis Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
14.56
Nikos De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Artur Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Viana shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
18.02
Roberto Ribeiro sees Elena Guardiola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Guardiola plays the ball forward to Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez plays a scrappy one-two with Graham Winterburn and advances towards the goal... Luis Mendez rockets a shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
20.25
Bruno Viana passes the ball forward to Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.32
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.13
1-1Elena Guardiola chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Faria. Bruno Faria heads the ball goalwards. Filipe Veloso effortlessly punches it away to safety.
33.08
1-1Nikos De Romijn flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Carmona who takes it down. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.52
Artur Viana threads a neat ball through to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.41
Louis Marche makes a strong solo run forward. Louis Marche makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Carmona. Ricardo Carmona knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Tiler who gathers it comfortably.
40.07
Without breaking stride, Silvio Ramos plays the ball forward to Joao Gomes. Joao Gomes makes a probing pass to Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez makes a deft header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Copain Van Dinteren kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kicking off!
48.46
Bruno Viana takes it forward alone. Bruno Viana flicks a high pass forward to Artur Viana who brings the ball under control. Artur Viana shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
53.07
Louis Marche flicks a high ball forward to Nikos De Romijn who takes it down. Nikos De Romijn makes a probing pass to Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.57
Jaime Antunes makes a simple pass to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
57.46
Nikos De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Bento whips in a cross ball towards Copain Van Dinteren. Copain Van Dinteren beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
63.42
1-1Denny Kreek lofts the ball long. Luis Mendez advances inside the box! Louis Marche catches Luis Mendez on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
65.35
Jaime Antunes threads the ball through to Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Almeida.
66.24
Joao Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Graham Winterburn who brings the ball under control. Graham Winterburn edges inside the box! Graham Winterburn comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
67.46
1-1Gaetano Parlato sees space and advances. Gaetano Parlato hits a low pass to Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana heads the ball goalwards. Denny Kreek steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.32
1-1Steve Gray knocks the ball forward to Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez runs straight at the defence! Bruno Viana hacks Luis Mendez from behind! Luis Mendez appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
77.52
1-1Steve Gray barges into Copain Van Dinteren. The referee calls over Steve Gray and warns him to calm down! Copain Van Dinteren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.59
Steve Gray flicks a high pass forward to Elena Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Elena Guardiola threads the ball through to Joao Gomes. Joao Gomes advances inside the box! Joao Gomes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
87.49
Nikos De Romijn brings the ball forward. Nikos De Romijn knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Steven Tiler punches it away to safety.
89.26
1-1Nikos De Romijn catches Steve Gray on the ankles. Nikos De Romijn is shown the yellow card! Steve Gray runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Viana of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Steven Tiler (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | David Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denny Kreek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Elena Guardiola (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Steve Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Joao Gomes (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Graham Winterburn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Bruno Faria (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Luis Mendez (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Ruben Fonseca (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cesar Bento (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Inglis (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Filipe Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gaetano Parlato (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Louis Marche (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bruno Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jaime Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Copain Van Dinteren (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nikos De Romijn (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Nuno Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Bruno Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Artur Viana (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eric Prantl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Campos (GK) | 0 | |