Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 17,737 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and Leça Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
0.00
0-0Leça Futebol Clube kick off and get the match underway!
6.23
1-0Seeing Viktor Lobmeyr's run, Tiago Loureiro quickly throws the ball into his path. Viktor Lobmeyr knocks the ball forward to Sean Croce. Sean Croce edges inside the box! Sean Croce takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.26
1-0Artur Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Joao Mendes. Joao Mendes threads the ball through to Joos Engelaar. Joos Engelaar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Wieland.
18.10
1-0Joao Mendes takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Hosé collects the pass. Youssef Hosé tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
21.11
1-0Anthony Cales makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Cales shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
24.38
Dave Greening flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Cales who takes it down. Anthony Cales threads a neat ball through to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Greg Dean comfortably smothers it!
26.15
Tiago Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Klas Björklund. Klas Björklund knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.27
1-0Tiago Loureiro sees Don Mcallister in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Croce but he's offside!
32.30
With imagination, Eduardo Postiga plays the ball forward to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
33.07
Anthony Cales flicks a high ball forward to Sean Croce who takes it down. Sean Croce whips in a cross ball towards Klas Björklund. Klas Björklund knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
34.58
Rui Andrade makes a simple pass to Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé tries a spectacular long range effort. Marcel Beckmann gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
36.26
1-0Joos Engelaar barges into Miguel Veloso. The referee warns Joos Engelaar to calm down! Miguel Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.49
Rui Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Greening.
40.34
Tiago Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Klas Björklund. Klas Björklund knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy McNeill.
42.49
Tiago Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sean Croce. Sean Croce advances inside the box! Sean Croce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Boavista Futebol Clube kicking off!
49.13
Rui Andrade sees Youssef Hosé in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Hosé lofts in a cross ball towards Joos Engelaar. Joos Engelaar powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.35
2-0Klas Björklund comes in with a late challenge on Artur Fonseca. The referee calls over Klas Björklund and shows him a yellow card! Artur Fonseca runs off the knock.
59.22
Miguel Veloso threads the ball through to Anthony Cales. Anthony Cales flicks the ball to his team mate, Klas Björklund. Klas Björklund rushes past Artur Fonseca! Klas Björklund looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.19
Viktor Lobmeyr threads a neat ball through to Sean Croce. Sean Croce puts a great ball through. Klas Björklund runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.28
Joao Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Joos Engelaar controls it well on his chest. Joos Engelaar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.33
Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Youssef Hosé controls it well on his chest. Youssef Hosé lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Marcel Beckmann.
67.57
Viktor Lobmeyr barges into Eduardo Postiga. Viktor Lobmeyr is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.55
Dietmar Wieland plays the ball forward to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Don Mcallister. Don Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
72.27
Joao Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leça Futebol Clube!
77.10
2-1Boavista Futebol Clube have made 2 substitutions with Gary Telfer replacing Miguel Veloso and Duarte Ferreira replacing Sean Croce .
78.16
Artur Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Don Mcallister. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Mcallister runs off the knock.
84.39
Gary Telfer makes a probing pass to Anthony Cales. Anthony Cales runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Cales lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Björklund. Klas Björklund whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Greg Dean. Excellent save.
85.09
Gary Telfer makes a probing pass to Viktor Lobmeyr. Viktor Lobmeyr flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Ferreira who takes it down. Duarte Ferreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Sean Croce 6, 42 | Youssef Hosé 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sean Croce of Boavista Futebol Clube |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcel Beckmann (GK)
6
2. Dietmar Wieland (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Nicolas Menendez (DEF)
6
5. Dave Greening (DEF)
6
6. Anthony Cales (MID)
7
7. Tiago Loureiro (MID)
7
8. Viktor Lobmeyr (MID)
6
9. Don Mcallister (ATT)
6
10. Sean Croce (ATT)
9
11. Klas Björklund (ATT)
6
12. Gary Telfer (DEF)
6
13. Jurek Lato (MID)
0
14. Duarte Ferreira (ATT)
6
1. Greg Dean (GK)
7
2. Francisco Fonseca (DEF)
6
3. Richard Smith (DEF)
6
4. Artur Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Billy McNeill (DEF)
6
6. Eduardo Postiga (MID)
6
7. Rui Andrade (MID)
7
8. Joao Mendes (MID)
7
9. Paulo Santos (ATT)
6
10. Youssef Hosé (ATT)
8
11. Joos Engelaar (ATT)
6
12. Thijs Polak (GK)
0
13. Samuel Lima (MID)
0
14. Claudio Marin (MID)
0