Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Penafiel. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Andrade.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Andrade.
0.00
0-0Penafiel start the game by kicking off the first half!
16.33
0-0Hugo Postiga arcs the ball upfield. Hassan Abdellaoui shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Paulo Carvalho manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.13
Samuel Viana flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Antunes controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Schnellinger. Nicolas Schnellinger shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
28.51
1-0Samuel Viana sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Antunes. Gaspar Antunes makes a simple pass, allowing Nicolas Schnellinger to run into the box. Nicolas Schnellinger takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.29
1-0Frederico Moreira clumsily knocks into Eric Maximiano. Frederico Moreira is shown the yellow card! Eric Maximiano stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.12
1-0Jaime Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Hassan Abdellaoui. Hassan Abdellaoui whips in a cross ball towards Eric Maximiano. Eric Maximiano fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.16
1-0Eric Maximiano comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Alves. The referee calls over Eric Maximiano and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Alves grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.57
1-0Shane Viduka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Marques. Jaime Marques puts a great ball through. Eric Maximiano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.20
From the throw-in, Shane Viduka picks out Jaime Marques. Jaime Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Roth. Simon Roth advances inside the box! Simon Roth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and União Desportiva de Leiria kick off!
47.55
Gaspar Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Postiga. The referee brings Gaspar Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Postiga gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.48
Angelo Rossini takes it forward alone. Angelo Rossini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Angelo Rossini skips past Alioune Hassli! Angelo Rossini shoots from just inside the box but it's drastically wayward!
54.11
Julian Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Abel Mendes smothers it!
59.35
1-0Julian Kitson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Sousa. Hugo Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Antunes. Gaspar Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.39
1-0Penafiel have made a substitution with Eduardo Gonzalez replacing Hassan Abdellaoui .
63.49
From the throw-in, Hugo Sousa picks out Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Antunes. Gaspar Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Julian Kitson. Julian Kitson beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
69.24
Simon Roth barges into Hugo Sousa. Simon Roth is shown the yellow card! Hugo Sousa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.11
Alioune Hassli takes a long throw-in. Hugo Postiga makes a probing pass to Eric Maximiano. Eric Maximiano shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
84.06
Cristiano Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Gonzalez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Gonzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
31.8%
40.9%
27.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Schnellinger of União Desportiva de Leiria |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paulo Carvalho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alberto Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Angelo Rossini (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Rafael Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Hugo Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samuel Viana (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Julian Kitson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Frederico Moreira (MID) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Gaspar Antunes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Nicolas Schnellinger (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Francisco Almeida (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Jesus (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Carvalho (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abel Mendes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Danny Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alioune Hassli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hugo Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Mendes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jaime Marques (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Shane Viduka (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hassan Abdellaoui (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Maximiano (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Simon Roth (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Andre Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Armin Emmerlich (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Gonzalez (ATT) | 6 | |