Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. A crowd of 9,227 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Dickov.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 4-1-4-1.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Dickov.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria kick off and get the first half underway!
10.55
0-0Pedro Andrade knocks the ball forward to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Mcinnes.
15.43
0-0Rodrigo Campos runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rodrigo Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by David Semedo. Excellent save.
16.40
0-0Carlos Martins knocks the ball forward to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.53
Pedro Andrade advances with the ball. Pedro Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.17
Paul Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Greening controls it well on his chest. Ralph Greening rushes past Samuel Barbosa! Ralph Greening shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
30.06
1-0Ricardo Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening advances inside the box! Ralph Greening takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ralph Greening!
34.08
Hugo Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Andrade. Pedro Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Semedo controls it well on his chest. Nuno Semedo shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
39.04
Jose E. Cois lofts the ball long. Bruno Lima shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
40.58
Carlos Martins sees Joao Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Fonseca plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Greening and advances towards the goal... Joao Fonseca shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
44.27
Seeing Paul Hopkin's run, Carlos Martins quickly throws the ball into his path. Paul Hopkin runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Hopkin knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Loureiro. Edgar Loureiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half. The União Desportiva de Leiria players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Beira Mar kick off the second half!
48.58
2-0Ricardo Moreira clumsily knocks into Nuno Semedo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Faria picks a pass forward to Bruno Alves. Bruno Alves plays the ball forward to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.56
Carlos Martins laces a weighted ball forward to Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
54.51
2-0Rafael Faria hacks Bruno Lima from behind! The referee brings Rafael Faria to one side and gives him a warning! Bruno Lima runs off the knock.
59.10
Paul Hopkin clumsily knocks into Rafael Faria. Paul Hopkin is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Faria runs off the knock.
79.11
Quim Almeida advances with the ball. Quim Almeida hits a low pass to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.53
Carlos Martins passes the ball forward to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
85.28
Paul Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima plays a one-two with Edgar Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Bruno Lima provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
29.9%
41.8%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Greening of Beira Mar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose E. Cois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Moreira (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Paul Hopkin (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Carlos Martins (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Bruno Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ralph Greening (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Joao Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edgar Loureiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Samuel Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Faria (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamal Heesakkers (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Silvio Antunes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rafael Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaspar Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bruno Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastiao Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Andrade (MID) | 7 | |
| 11. | Nuno Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Faria (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vasco Reis (GK) | 0 | |