Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Leça Futebol Clube and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and União Desportiva de Leiria get the match underway!
4.50
0-0Pablo Pérez flicks the ball to his team mate, Blaise Angban. Blaise Angban deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
6.18
0-0Juan Carlos Zamora makes a simple pass to Michael Foulon. Michael Foulon sees space and advances. Michael Foulon shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nicolas Aguilar.
10.23
0-0David Tigana threads the ball through to Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.50
0-0Leça Futebol Clube are easily keeping União Desportiva de Leiria at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.38
Joaquín Pacheco knocks the ball forward to Edern De Abreu. Edern De Abreu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka plays a perfect one-two with Helder Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Shun Tanaka shoots from just inside the box but somehow Kristján Björgvinsson manages to keep it out.
16.47
Michael Foulon knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio King. Antonio King whips in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
22.00
0-1David Tigana passes the ball forward to Tobías Bassedas. Tobías Bassedas lofts in a cross ball towards Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.12
Joaquín Pacheco threads the ball through to David Tigana. David Tigana chips the ball to his team mate, Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Kristján Björgvinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
28.32
David Tigana brings the ball forward. David Tigana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.07
Blaise Angban brings the ball forward. Blaise Angban finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
34.04
Blaise Angban decides to run forward with the ball. Blaise Angban goes all the way! Blaise Angban shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
38.28
Joaquín Pacheco chips the ball to his team mate, David Tigana. David Tigana sees space and advances. David Tigana knocks in a cross ball towards Tobías Bassedas. Tobías Bassedas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.48
Michael Foulon flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio King. Antonio King shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Leça Futebol Clube kick off the second half!
48.16
Michael Foulon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio King. Antonio King shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.25
Joaquín Pacheco powers a long ball forward. Tobías Bassedas knocks in a cross ball towards Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kristján Björgvinsson.
51.47
Alje de Haan makes a probing pass to Arno Winkler. Arno Winkler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.26
Favio Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio King. Antonio King is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio King!
59.50
Edern De Abreu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Tobías Bassedas. Tobías Bassedas connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Kristján Björgvinsson had no chance!! Goal for União Desportiva de Leiria!
65.15
Edern De Abreu makes a beautiful solo run. Edern De Abreu whips in a cross ball towards Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.04
Philippe Vreven chips the ball to his team mate, Tobías Bassedas. Tobías Bassedas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pablo Pérez.
73.28
David Tigana flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobías Bassedas. Tobías Bassedas whips in a cross ball towards Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Kristján Björgvinsson!
75.00
Blaise Angban threads the ball through to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Coronado.
77.26
Edern De Abreu threads the ball through to Shun Tanaka. Shun Tanaka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Kristján Björgvinsson manages to gather it comfortably.
79.36
Favio Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio King. Antonio King powers a header at goal. Nicolas Aguilar manages to gather it comfortably.
81.23
David Tigana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristján Björgvinsson who gathers it comfortably.
84.44
Pablo Pérez makes a probing pass to Blaise Angban. Blaise Angban knocks the ball forward to Jose Ortiz. Jose Ortiz whips in a cross ball towards Dmitri Blokhin. Dmitri Blokhin flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.23
Orlando Seedorf deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luiz Henrique Pele. Luiz Henrique Pele knocks the ball to his team mate, Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alje de Haan.
90.00
União Desportiva de Leiria are easily keeping Leça Futebol Clube at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Antonio King 55 | Shun Tanaka 22 Tobías Bassedas 38, 60 Helder Teixeira 65 |