Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 19,119 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Boa Morte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube kick off the first half!
2.30
0-0Fabio Frezza knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Tavares collects the pass. Vasco Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
9.13
0-0Sebastiao Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.33
Artur Teixeira hits a low pass to Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.54
With great vision, Artur Teixeira plays the ball forward to Manuel Moutinho. Manuel Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.04
Fernando Castro passes the ball forward to Manuel Moutinho. Manuel Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
22.58
0-0Jaime Moreira makes a simple pass to Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Paulo Faria.
24.29
0-0Sebastiao Viana takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jorge Barros provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.12
0-0Fernando Castro flicks a high ball forward to Christian Abriel who takes it down. Christian Abriel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Pinto.
32.54
Jorge Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Lima who gathers it comfortably.
36.26
Artur Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fabio Frezza.
40.33
0-0Manuel Moutinho hacks Filipe Veloso from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Moutinho and warns him to calm down! Filipe Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
0-0Frederico Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Teixeira. Artur Teixeira sees Manuel Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Pinto but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Belenenses start the second half!
47.39
Bruno Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Barros who takes it down. Jorge Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
54.24
Filipe Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastiao Viana whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.08
Jorge Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
57.30
0-0Frederico Varela comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Wallwork. The referee calls over Frederico Varela and shows him a yellow card! Oleg Wallwork runs off the knock.
60.12
0-1Dennis Defoe passes the ball forward to Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel whips in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Martin Medina is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.20
Dennis Defoe changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Defoe hits a low pass to Manuel Moutinho. Manuel Moutinho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Manuel Moutinho!
67.14
Dennis Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Moutinho. Manuel Moutinho makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
69.51
Bruno Semedo knocks the ball forward to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.46
Jorge Moreira knocks the ball forward to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares flicks the ball with his head. Duarte Lima is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.38
Christian Abriel comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Pinto. The referee brings Christian Abriel to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.24
Jaime Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.03
Artur Teixeira makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Teixeira shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
81.10
Jorge Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moreira. Jaime Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.08
Martial Bossis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Castro. Fernando Castro threads a neat ball through to Manuel Moutinho. Manuel Moutinho passes the ball forward but Helder Pinto is offside!
89.16
Fabio Frezza knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Tavares who takes it down. Vasco Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
28%
46.7%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Moutinho of Leça Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martin Medina (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabio Frezza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Filipe Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bruno Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jaime Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jorge Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastiao Viana (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oleg Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vasco Tavares (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Jorge Barros (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Martial Chimbonda (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaime Gomes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Guilherme Castro (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duarte Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paulo Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martial Bossis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Frederico Varela (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Ruben Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dennis Defoe (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Artur Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Fernando Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Christian Abriel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Manuel Moutinho (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Helder Pinto (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Hugo Barros (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Miguel Fernandes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Fernandes (GK) | 0 | |