Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 17,091 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Nunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Nunes.
0.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off!
2.50
Stephen Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfons Allach. Alfons Allach knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Richard Gough manages to keep it out.
4.44
Martial Lama flicks a high pass forward to Evans Morrone who brings the ball under control. Evans Morrone makes a probing pass to Alfons Allach. Alfons Allach whips in a cross ball towards Aloisio Escayol. Aloisio Escayol heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.54
Arjan Splinter flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Valente who takes it down. Filipe Valente runs straight at the opposition's defence. Filipe Valente puts a great ball through. Leon Birkwald runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.22
Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Nascimento who takes it down. Miguel Nascimento makes a simple pass to Pedro Pinheiro. Pedro Pinheiro shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.18
Arturo Andres makes a simple pass to Gaspar Monteiro. Gaspar Monteiro plays a quick one-two with Silvio Viana and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Gaspar Monteiro provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.04
With wonderful vision, Evans Morrone laces a through ball forward to Miguel Nascimento. Miguel Nascimento makes a simple pass to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.17
Cesar Teixeira sees Rui Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Varela makes a simple pass to Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana rushes past Evans Morrone! Some silky footwork from Silvio Viana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
32.23
Cesar Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Pinheiro. Pedro Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.48
Without breaking stride, Cesar Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Aloisio Escayol. Aloisio Escayol makes a simple pass to Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Alfons Allach. Alfons Allach connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
38.36
Cesar Ribeiro barges into Filipe Valente. The referee brings Cesar Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Filipe Valente grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.02
Cesar Teixeira makes a run forward as Rui Varela takes the throw-in. Cesar Teixeira skillfully chests the ball down. Cesar Teixeira makes a strong solo run forward. Cesar Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Leon Birkwald. Leon Birkwald makes a simple pass, allowing Vasco Moutinho to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Vasco Moutinho provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
44.33
Vasco Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Monteiro. Gaspar Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca kick off!
51.18
Evans Morrone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Varela. With a delightful solo run, Abel Varela stretches the opposition's defence. Abel Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcallister. With a superhuman jump, Stephen Mcallister connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
57.04
Arjan Splinter flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Campos who brings the ball under control. Edgar Campos cuts inside the box! Edgar Campos shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.58
União Desportiva de Leiria have made a substitution with Jaime Oliveira replacing Silvio Viana .
61.60
Abel Varela flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcallister collects the pass. Stephen Mcallister shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
63.38
Rui Varela flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Cesar Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Campos controls it well on his chest. Edgar Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
67.32
Filipe Valente sees Vasco Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.23
Cesar Teixeira advances with the ball. Cesar Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Oliveira but the linesman indicates offside!
77.48
União Desportiva de Leiria have made a substitution with Francisco Antunes replacing Leon Birkwald .
78.52
Paulo Andrade clumsily knocks into Cesar Teixeira. Paulo Andrade is shown the yellow card! Cesar Teixeira runs off the knock.
79.14
Aloisio Escayol makes a probing pass to Pedro Pinheiro. Pedro Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arjan Splinter.
81.31
Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Pedro Pinheiro advances with the ball. Pedro Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
83.42
Abel Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aloisio Escayol. Aloisio Escayol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.58
Pedro Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aloisio Escayol of F.C. Arouca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Campos (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Evans Morrone (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Cesar Ribeiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martial Lama (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Varela (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Aloisio Escayol (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Miguel Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Pinheiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Mcallister (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Alfons Allach (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paulo Andrade (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | Filipe Ribeiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edgar Fernandes (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Helder Almeida (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Gough (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Arjan Splinter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rui Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cesar Teixeira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Arturo Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Leon Birkwald (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Filipe Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vasco Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edgar Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gaspar Monteiro (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Francisco Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jaime Oliveira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Martins (MID) | 0 | |











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