Match Report


Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães     União Desportiva de LeiriaUnião Desportiva de Leiria
Ed DaviesEd Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Gaspar FernandesG. Fernandes68
G
1
G
67Steven TilerS. Tiler
Miel JansenM. Jansen69
D
2
D
70David AlmeidaD. Almeida
Steffen RothS. Roth65
D
3
D
70Roberto RibeiroR. Ribeiro
Hugo AlmeidaH. Almeida68
D
captain4
D
65Denny KreekD. Kreek
Jose GomesJ. Gomes71
D
5
D
59Silvio RamosS. Ramos
Des RipleyD. Ripley72
M
6
M
66Elena GuardiolaE. Guardiola
Gaspar JesusG. Jesus65
M
7
M
64Steve GrayS. Gray
Alberto CostaA. Costa73
A
8
M
57Joao GomesJ. Gomes
Dominic McGroryD. McGrory67
A
9
A
73Graham WinterburnG. Winterburn
Claudio PerezC. Perez72
A
10captain
A
63Bruno FariaB. Faria
Domenico CannavaroD. Cannavaro67
A
11
A
62Luis MendezL. Mendez
 
Tiago FariaT. Faria67
D
12
G
60Ruben FonsecaR. Fonseca
Danny UpsonD. Upson65
M
13
A
59Cesar BentoC. Bento
Sergio PinheiroS. Pinheiro46
A
14
G
55Andy InglisA. Inglis

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.


0.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off the first half!
2.40
Gaspar Jesus runs forward with the ball. Gaspar Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Des Ripley collects the pass. Des Ripley advances inside the box! Des Ripley strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.15
Gaspar Jesus takes a quick throw-in, which Des Ripley takes on the chest. Des Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Perez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Perez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Tiler who gathers it comfortably.
21.17
Elena Guardiola knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Guardiola. Des Ripley clumsily knocks into Elena Guardiola. Penalty not given!!
22.46
Steve Gray hits a low pass to Joao Gomes. Joao Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Winterburn. Steffen Roth catches Graham Winterburn on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
33.15
Steve Gray sees space and advances. Steve Gray threads the ball through into the box. Some world-class footwork from Luis Mendez provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
34.57
Elena Guardiola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Gomes. Joao Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Mendez but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.05
Gaspar Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Perez. Claudio Perez runs straight at the defence! Claudio Perez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Claudio Perez scores for Vitória de Guimarães!!
44.18
Des Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Domenico Cannavaro controls it well on his chest. Domenico Cannavaro shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Steven Tiler.
45.00
Gaspar Jesus takes a quick corner, playing it short to Steffen Roth. Steffen Roth flicks the ball on with his first touch. Dominic McGrory strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
47.22
Gaspar Jesus makes a probing pass to Des Ripley. Des Ripley controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Domenico Cannavaro through on goal. Domenico Cannavaro cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
54.15
With imagination, Gaspar Jesus picks a pass forward to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.26
Des Ripley threads the ball through to Gaspar Jesus. Gaspar Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Steven Tiler picks it out of the air!
59.02
Seeing a gap ahead, Des Ripley laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
60.31
Vitória de Guimarães have made 3 substitutions with Tiago Faria replacing Jose Gomes, Danny Upson replacing Des Ripley and Sergio Pinheiro replacing Domenico Cannavaro .
61.39
Danny Upson threads a neat ball through to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa knocks the ball forward to Sergio Pinheiro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
65.14
Elena Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Luis Mendez who takes it down. Luis Mendez plays a quick one-two with Bruno Faria and rushes in on goal... Luis Mendez strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Gaspar Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
71.12
Danny Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa makes a probing pass to Dominic McGrory but he's offside!
73.17
Elena Guardiola flicks a high pass forward to Luis Mendez who brings the ball under control. Luis Mendez shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.21
União Desportiva de Leiria appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.52
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
83.46
Steve Gray sees a break and surges forward. Steve Gray whips in a cross ball towards Luis Mendez. Luis Mendez rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
85.23
Miel Jansen hits a low pass to Danny Upson. Danny Upson threads a neat ball through to Dominic McGrory. Dominic McGrory plays a one-two with Alberto Costa and rushes in on goal... Dominic McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
Silvio Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Winterburn. Graham Winterburn chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Gomes. Joao Gomes shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Vitória de Guimarães

União Desportiva de Leiria
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
23.5%
45.6%
30.9%

Scorers
Des Ripley 2
Claudio Perez 38
Domenico Cannavaro 47
Dominic McGrory 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Des Ripley of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Gaspar Fernandes (GK)
6
2.Miel Jansen (DEF)
6
3.Steffen Roth (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Almeida (DEF)
6
5.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
6.Des Ripley (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gaspar Jesus (MID)
8
8.Alberto Costa (ATT)
6
9.Dominic McGrory (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Claudio Perez (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Domenico Cannavaro (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tiago Faria (DEF)
6
13.Danny Upson (MID)
6
14.Sergio Pinheiro (ATT)
6

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