Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 9,933 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.
0.00
0-0Portimonense Sporting Clube start the match!
3.08
0-0Ruben Loureiro barges into Mario Moutinho. Ruben Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Mario Moutinho runs off the knock.
12.17
1-0Ruben Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros threads a neat ball through to Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Roberto Carvalho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.41
1-0With some swift thinking, Guilherme Lima plays the ball forward to Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares sees Antonio Tavares just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Tavares comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Good keeping from Roberto Carvalho as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.51
1-0Guilherme Lima takes a quick corner, playing it short to Andre Neves. Andre Neves is dispossessed by a tackle from Paul Booth.
26.53
1-0Andre Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Nikolas Krüger who takes it down. Nikolas Krüger threads the ball through to Roberto Lopes but he's offside!
36.20
Carlos Campos threads the ball through to Cesar Ramos. Cesar Ramos makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Ramos makes a probing pass between the defence to Nikolas Krüger. Some good footwork from Nikolas Krüger provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
42.33
1-0Nuno Tavares barges into Nikolas Krüger. The referee calls over Nuno Tavares and warns him to calm down! Nikolas Krüger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
1-0Antonio Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Loureiro. Ruben Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Tavares who brings the ball under control. Nuno Tavares plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Tavares and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nuno Tavares rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portimonense Sporting Clube have changed their lineup with Rodrigo Campos replacing Antonio Quaresma and Samuel Semedo replacing Andre Neves and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leça Futebol Clube start the second half!
51.18
Carlos Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Booth. Paul Booth passes the ball forward to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
53.30
1-0Rodrigo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Tavares controls it well on his chest. Edgar Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.47
Samuel Semedo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Semedo runs straight at the defence! Samuel Semedo shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.52
Nuno Tavares threads a neat ball through to Antonio Tavares. Antonio Tavares shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.11
Nuno Tavares makes a simple pass to Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros skips past Manuel Quaresma! Some silky footwork from Cristiano Barros provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Roberto Carvalho!
60.33
1-0Portimonense Sporting Clube have made a substitution with Jose Varela replacing Edgar Tavares .
63.37
Andre Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Spencer Beresford who brings the ball under control. Spencer Beresford makes a probing pass to Roberto Lopes. Roberto Lopes shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
65.45
Manuel Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Moutinho. Mario Moutinho advances with the ball. Mario Moutinho puts a great ball through. Paul Booth runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
67.53
Guilherme Lima picks a pass forward to Ruben Loureiro. Ruben Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Ruben Loureiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
71.02
Ruben Loureiro sees Antonio Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Carvalho easily smothers it!
78.09
With imagination, Fernando Gomes laces a through ball forward to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jose Varela. Jose Varela muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.40
Cristiano Barros threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Roberto Carvalho had no chance!! Goal for Portimonense Sporting Clube!
83.06
Ruben Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Tavares controls it well on his chest. Nuno Tavares cuts inside the box! Nuno Tavares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.20
With some swift thinking, Carlos Campos plays the ball forward to Paul Booth. Paul Booth threads a neat ball through to Nikolas Krüger. Nikolas Krüger whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Ramos. Cesar Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leça Futebol Clube are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
85.15
Pedro Castro makes a simple pass to Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
22.5%
45%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Barros of Portimonense Sporting Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joao Moutinho (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andre Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pedro Castro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Antonio Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Tavares (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Lima (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ruben Loureiro (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Antonio Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edgar Tavares (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Cristiano Barros (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Samuel Semedo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Jose Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Roberto Carvalho (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mario Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andre Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Booth (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jorge Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cesar Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Spencer Beresford (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nikolas Krüger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Almeida (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Joao Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bill Stuart (ATT) | 0 | |