Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     Leça Futebol ClubeLeça Futebol Clube
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Duarte AndradeD. Andrade55
G
1
G
68Duarte LimaD. Lima
Helder AntunesH. Antunes62
D
2
D
69Paulo FariaP. Faria
Fausto MaccaroneF. Maccarone75
D
captain3
D
68Martial BossisM. Bossis
Maksym SkachenkoM. Skachenko74
D
4
D
67Frederico VarelaF. Varela
Alberto CostaA. Costa62
M
5captain
D
66Ruben SantosR. Santos
Helder JardimH. Jardim82
M
6
M
74Dennis DefoeD. Defoe
Rodrigo CastroR. Castro62
M
7
M
71Artur TeixeiraA. Teixeira
Samuel OliveiraS. Oliveira61
M
8
M
69Fernando CastroF. Castro
Jon DichioJ. Dichio61
A
9
A
65Christian AbrielC. Abriel
David ThomsonD. Thomson63
A
10
A
59Manuel MoutinhoM. Moutinho
Nigel ClarkeN. Clarke70
A
11
A
58Helder PintoH. Pinto
 
Fernando JesusF. Jesus57
D
12
M
68Hugo BarrosH. Barros
Hugo CamposH. Campos58
M
13
M
67Miguel FernandesM. Fernandes
Gaspar NevesG. Neves58
A
14
G
66Manuel FernandesM. Fernandes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 18,045 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca 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 Gareth Grant.


0.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off and get the match underway!
2.42
Fausto Maccarone sees a break and surges forward. Fausto Maccarone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Santos.
4.40
Helder Jardim threads a neat ball through to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards David Thomson. David Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.06
Maksym Skachenko flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Castro controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.41
Artur Teixeira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Artur Teixeira passes the ball forward to Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
16.23
Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward. Jon Dichio collects the pass. Jon Dichio shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Duarte Lima. What a great pair of hands!
20.08
Without breaking stride, Samuel Oliveira plays the ball forward to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
22.25
Artur Teixeira flicks a high pass forward. Helder Pinto controls it well on his chest. Helder Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Antunes.
26.34
Frederico Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Varela flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Manuel Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.30
Ruben Santos makes a simple pass to Artur Teixeira. Artur Teixeira knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Moutinho. Manuel Moutinho cuts inside the box! Manuel Moutinho strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.18
Dennis Defoe knocks the ball forward to Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.40
Helder Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruben Santos.
39.20
Maksym Skachenko kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Jardim. Helder Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
40.57
Helder Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Clarke collects the pass. Nigel Clarke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martial Bossis.
42.48
Rodrigo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Jon Dichio who takes it down. Jon Dichio lofts in a cross ball towards David Thomson. David Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Duarte Lima comfortably picks it out of the air!
44.45
Samuel Oliveira brings the ball forward. Samuel Oliveira shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward. David Thomson controls it well on his chest. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Alverca start the second half!
47.09
Fernando Castro catches Alberto Costa on the ankles. Fernando Castro is shown the yellow card! Alberto Costa runs off the knock.
48.55
Maksym Skachenko hits a low pass to Samuel Oliveira. Samuel Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.18
Fernando Castro catches Alberto Costa on the ankles. The referee warns Fernando Castro to calm down! Alberto Costa runs off the knock.
60.08
Maksym Skachenko threads a neat ball through to Samuel Oliveira. Samuel Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Clarke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nigel Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Faria.
61.03
Artur Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel whips in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.40
Helder Pinto hacks Maksym Skachenko from behind! The referee calls over Helder Pinto and shows him a yellow card! Maksym Skachenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.45
Artur Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel makes a defence splitting pass to Manuel Moutinho. Manuel Moutinho cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.16
Artur Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Abriel. Christian Abriel advances inside the box! Christian Abriel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Duarte Andrade had no chance!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
83.25
Helder Antunes plays the ball forward to Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward to Jon Dichio who brings the ball under control. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.25
Alverca are in full control of this game.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

Leça Futebol Clube
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
28.1%
43.8%
28.1%

Scorers
David Thomson 4
Christian Abriel 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Christian Abriel of Leça Futebol Clube

Match Ratings
1.Duarte Andrade (GK)
6
2.Helder Antunes (DEF)
6
3.Fausto Maccarone (DEF)
7
4.Maksym Skachenko (DEF)
7
5.Alberto Costa (MID)
6
6.Helder Jardim (MID)
7
7.Rodrigo Castro (MID)
7
8.Samuel Oliveira (MID)
7
9.Jon Dichio (ATT)
6
10.David Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nigel Clarke (ATT)
7
 
12.Fernando Jesus (DEF)
0
13.Hugo Campos (MID)
0
14.Gaspar Neves (ATT)
0

1.Duarte Lima (GK)
7
2.Paulo Faria (DEF)
6
3.Martial Bossis (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Varela (DEF)
7
5.Ruben Santos (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Defoe (MID)
6
7.Artur Teixeira (MID)
9
8.Fernando Castro (MID)yellow card
6
9.Christian Abriel (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Manuel Moutinho (ATT)
6
11.Helder Pinto (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Hugo Barros (MID)
0
13.Miguel Fernandes (MID)
0
14.Manuel Fernandes (GK)
0