Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to F.C. Arouca. A crowd of 9,390 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both União Desportiva de Leiria and F.C. Arouca are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
F.C. Arouca get the match underway!
6.24
Quim Veloso threads the ball through to Miguel Reis. Miguel Reis threads the ball through to Eduardo Neves. Eduardo Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
8.54
Neil McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Neves. Eduardo Neves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.10
Miguel Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Neves. Eduardo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.36
Luis Bento knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.05
Miguel Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro surges forward with the ball. Vasco Castro whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.17
Miguel Viana barges into Hugo Quaresma. Miguel Viana is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.02
Renzo Biancone comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Reis. The referee calls over Renzo Biancone and warns him to calm down! Miguel Reis runs off the knock.
45.00
Miguel Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Neves. Eduardo Neves whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off!
49.39
Joao Veloso passes the ball forward to Neil McStay. Neil McStay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Neves. Eduardo Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.40
Miguel Reis comes in with a late challenge on Billy White. The referee calls over Miguel Reis and warns him to calm down! Billy White hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.21
Lennart Klimek catches Carmine Macellari on the ankles. Lennart Klimek is given a warning by the referee! Carmine Macellari carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.15
Miguel Viana comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Neves. The referee calls over Miguel Viana again and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Neves gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.56
Manfa Bailly barges into Hugo Quaresma. The referee calls over Manfa Bailly and warns him to calm down! Hugo Quaresma runs off the knock.
67.39
Manfa Bailly knocks the ball forward to Renzo Biancone. Renzo Biancone surges forward with the ball. Renzo Biancone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.21
Carmine Macellari makes a probing pass to Don Mccall. Don Mccall kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Neves. Eduardo Neves whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.12
Neil McStay sees space and advances. Neil McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.41
Manfa Bailly advances with the ball. Manfa Bailly kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Ramos.
83.16
Said Lièvre makes a simple pass to Vasco Castro. Vasco Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lennart Klimek. Lennart Klimek knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Quaresma. Rodrigo Quaresma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodrigo Quaresma!
90.00
Quim Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Don Mccall. Don Mccall makes a beautiful solo run. Don Mccall lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Neves. Eduardo Neves heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Quaresma of F.C. Arouca
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
25.3%
48.3%
26.4%