Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Naval. A crowd of 8,696 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Varela.


0.00
Naval get the match underway!
3.41
Daniel Ritter brings the ball forward. Daniel Ritter sees Tomas Pinto just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Pinto looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Naval!
20.57
Thomas Dittrich knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Taylor. Nick Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira plays a one-two with Tomas Pinto and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Abel Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.15
With vision, Denny Kreek plays the ball forward to Joao Gomes. Joao Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez makes a pass forward but Bruno Faria makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
30.58
Steve Gray flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Faria controls it well on his chest. Bruno Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Carlos Quaresma blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
32.02
Pedro Oliveira hits a low pass to Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denny Kreek.
34.46
Daniel Ritter threads a neat ball through to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Taylor but he's offside!
36.14
Joao Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Nick Taylor. Joao Gomes is warned by the referee! Nick Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.47
Carlos Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Billy Hill collects the pass. Billy Hill flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinto controls it well on his chest. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Teixeira. Abel Teixeira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Steven Tiler punches it away to safety.
44.26
Joao Gomes hacks Nick Taylor from behind! The referee warns Joao Gomes again to calm down! Nick Taylor runs off the knock.
45.00
Nick Taylor knocks the ball forward to Billy Hill. Billy Hill kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Almeida.
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. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off!
51.56
David Almeida barges into Abel Teixeira. The referee warns David Almeida to calm down! Abel Teixeira runs off the knock.
55.14
Nick Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Abel Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Abel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.44
Dave Hurst comes in with a late challenge on Denny Kreek. Dave Hurst is warned by the referee! Denny Kreek runs off the knock.
61.17
Joao Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Elena Guardiola. Elena Guardiola shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.09
Roberto Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez rushes past Thomas Dittrich! Luis Mendez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
66.28
David Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Gray. Steve Gray hits a low pass to Bruno Faria. Bruno Faria tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
67.52
Carlos Quaresma breaks forward. Carlos Quaresma hits a low pass to Tomas Pinto. Tomas Pinto shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Steven Tiler as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
69.45
Corner kick to Naval. Pedro Oliveira plays it to the near post. Rosario Baresi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's miles wide!
71.33
Joao Gomes barges into Daniel Ritter. The referee calls over Joao Gomes yet again and warns him to calm down! Daniel Ritter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.50
Steve Gray surges forward with the ball. Steve Gray knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graham Winterburn is offside!
73.42
Nick Taylor flicks a high pass forward to Tomas Pinto who brings the ball under control. Tomas Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.25
União Desportiva de Leiria appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Naval have made 2 substitutions with Mario Carvalho replacing Billy Hill and Alfredo Montero replacing Dave Hurst .
79.37
Roberto Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Joao Gomes who brings the ball under control. Joao Gomes threads a neat ball through to Bruno Faria. Bruno Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Gray. Steve Gray directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.18
Joao Gomes barges into Carlos Quaresma. Joao Gomes is given yet another warning by the referee! Carlos Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.20
Mario Carvalho takes it forward alone. Mario Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Teixeira but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.33
Steve Gray hacks Nick Taylor from behind! The referee brings Steve Gray to one side and gives him a warning! Nick Taylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Steve Gray sees Joao Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez makes a looping header on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
23.2%
47.6%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Gray of União Desportiva de Leiria

Match Ratings
1.Steven Tiler (GK)
7
2.David Almeida (DEF)
6
3.Roberto Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Denny Kreek (DEF)
6
5.Miguel Costa (DEF)
6
6.Elena Guardiola (MID)
6
7.Steve Gray (MID)goal scored
9
8.Joao Gomes (MID)
6
9.Graham Winterburn (ATT)
6
10.Bruno Faria (ATT)
7
11.Luis Mendez (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Fonseca (GK)
0
13.Cesar Bento (ATT)
0
14.Andy Inglis (GK)
0

1.Alec Meiklejohn (GK)
6
2.Rosario Baresi (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Quaresma (DEF)
8
4.Thomas Dittrich (DEF)
7
5.Daniel Ritter (MID)
7
6.Nick Taylor (MID)
7
7.Dave Hurst (MID)
5
8.Pedro Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Billy Hill (MID)
6
10.Tomas Pinto (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Abel Teixeira (ATT)
6
 
12.Alfredo Montero (ATT)
6
13.Bill Beattie (ATT)
0
14.Mario Carvalho (ATT)
6