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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Leça Futebol Clube. A crowd of 16,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
U Madeira are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leça Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Teixeira.


0.00
Leça Futebol Clube start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.39
Jose Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Zanini. William Zanini knocks the ball forward to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Gomes. Some good footwork from Carlos Gomes provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Nuno Barros. Excellent save.
3.13
Markus Töpfer kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes connects with a diving header. Nuno Barros didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.39
Steffen Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Markus Töpfer collects the pass. Markus Töpfer flicks a high pass forward to Carlos Gomes who brings the ball under control. Carlos Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros powers a header at goal but somehow Nuno Barros manages to keep it out.
10.29
Jose Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Zanini. William Zanini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Gomes. Carlos Gomes plays a one-two with Tomas Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Carlos Gomes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.45
Samuel Mendes threads a neat ball through to William Zanini. William Zanini hits a low pass to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Gomes. Carlos Gomes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.08
Antonio Peiro knocks the ball forward to Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Youssef Hosé provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Luis Gomes!
30.23
Jose Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Markus Töpfer. Markus Töpfer hits a low pass to Carlos Gomes. Carlos Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Nuno Barros.
32.22
Eduardo Postiga threads the ball through to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from distance. Luis Gomes gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
36.27
William Zanini clumsily knocks into Eduardo Postiga. The referee warns William Zanini to calm down! Eduardo Postiga grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.07
Richard Smith comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Fernandes. The referee calls over Richard Smith and warns him to calm down! Tomas Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.04
Eduardo Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youssef Hosé. Youssef Hosé controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.56
Richard Smith flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Postiga who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Postiga makes a simple pass to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
44.42
Rui Andrade controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos threads the ball through to Youssef Hosé but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. U Madeira appear unchanged since the first half. Leça Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half. The U Madeira players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
U Madeira kick off and get the second half underway!
51.41
William Zanini takes it forward alone. William Zanini knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Fernandes. John Collins comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
54.06
Markus Töpfer flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Gomes. Carlos Gomes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.48
Rui Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins makes a probing pass to Youssef Hosé but he's offside!
57.55
John Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
60.28
William Zanini threads the ball through to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy McNeill.
65.50
Antonio Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Martins but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.40
Antonio Peiro flicks a high pass forward to Youssef Hosé who brings the ball under control. Youssef Hosé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
67.57
With a delightful solo run, Markus Töpfer stretches the opposition's defence. Markus Töpfer makes a great pass forward. Tomas Fernandes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.06
William Zanini comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Peiro. William Zanini is warned by the referee again! Antonio Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.45
William Zanini sees Carlos Gomes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.10
William Zanini catches Antonio Peiro on the ankles. William Zanini is given yet another warning by the referee! Antonio Peiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.24
Rui Andrade threads the ball through to Paulo Santos. Paulo Santos whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins whips the ball goalwards with his head but Luis Gomes is on top of it.
84.11
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.54
Markus Töpfer flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.40
William Zanini threads a neat ball through to Tomas Fernandes. Tomas Fernandes shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
89.46
Tjalle Hansma comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Santos. Tjalle Hansma is shown the yellow card! Paulo Santos runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.4117647058824 vs 50.5882352941176
Play Area
Home team third: 25.88%, Midfield: 49.41%, Away team third: 24.71%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Barros of Leça Futebol Clube

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Luis Gomes (GK)
8
2. Tjalle Hansma (DEF)
5
3. Samuel Mendes (DEF)
6
6
5. Jose Mendes (DEF)
7
8
9
7
9. Carlos Gomes (ATT)
8
10. Jorge Barros (ATT)
7

12. Filipe Valente (MID)
0
13. Paulo Postiga (MID)
0
14. Alberto Bento (GK)
0

1. Nuno Barros (GK)
9
3. Billy McNeill (DEF)
6
4. Richard Smith (DEF)
6
5. John Collins (DEF)
6
7
7. Rui Andrade (MID)
7
8. Antonio Peiro (MID)
7
9. Jorge Martins (ATT)
6
10. Paulo Santos (ATT)
7
11. Youssef Hosé (ATT)
7

13. Joao Mendes (MID)
0