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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play Gillingham in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 10,766 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Romano Robben.


0.00
The whistle blows and União Desportiva de Leiria get the match underway!
2.51
Edgar Rego threads the ball through to Hugo Rego. Hugo Rego plays the ball forward to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.32
Daniel Faria takes a quick throw-in. David Lopes sees Tomas Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Alves plays a quick one-two with Hugo Rego and rushes in on goal... Tomas Alves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.04
Hugo Rego hits a low pass to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves shoots from distance but is denied by Ugo Cort. Excellent save.
27.12
Daniel Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Bowyer.
28.27
Titus Minto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Titus Minto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.49
Seeing a gap ahead, Dave Laver plays the ball forward to Jacques Jau. Jacques Jau flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Jesus collects the pass. Cesar Jesus shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cesar Jesus!
38.07
With imagination, Dean Maclean laces a through ball forward to Daniel Dominguez. Daniel Dominguez hits a low pass to Jon Tiler. Jon Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.30
Daniel Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Titus Minto.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
49.34
Simon Prior threads the ball through to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.57
Seeing a gap ahead, James Lumsdon plays the ball forward to Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.50
Titus Minto kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Dominguez. Daniel Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Jau. Jacques Jau shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Gillingham are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
57.52
Ruel Bowyer hacks Tomas Alves from behind! Ruel Bowyer is warned by the referee! Tomas Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.29
Daniel Reis threads the ball through to Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
61.42
Simon Prior threads the ball through to Daniel Reis. Daniel Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Postiga. Alexandre Postiga rushes past Ruel Bowyer! Some silky footwork from Alexandre Postiga provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. União Desportiva de Leiria are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
63.06
Jacques Jau flicks a high pass forward. Jon Tiler collects the pass. Jon Tiler threads a neat ball through to Cesar Jesus. Cesar Jesus runs straight at the defence! Cesar Jesus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Datti Mohamed Beghetto.
64.15
Corner kick to Gillingham. Jon Tiler chips it out wide. Some awkward footwork from Ruel Bowyer provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.24
Dean Maclean hits a low pass to Dave Laver. Dave Laver flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Moreira controls it well on his chest. Jorge Moreira threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jacques Jau. Jacques Jau side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
77.09
Gillingham have made 3 substitutions with Gavin McManaman replacing Jorge Moreira, Julian Bräutigam replacing Cesar Jesus and Dean Murphy replacing Jacques Jau .
83.39
Dave Laver knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Dominguez. Daniel Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Bräutigam. Julian Bräutigam edges inside the box! Julian Bräutigam comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 48.7179487179487 vs 51.2820512820513
Play Area
Home team third: 21.79%, Midfield: 43.59%, Away team third: 34.62%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Titus Minto of Gillingham

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Rafael Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Simon Prior (DEF)
6
4. Edgar Rego (DEF)
6
5. James Lumsdon (DEF)
6
6. Daniel Reis (MID)
6
7. Hugo Rego (MID)
7
8. Daniel Faria (MID)
7
9. David Lopes (MID)
6
10. Tomas Alves (ATT)
8

13. Abel Alves (ATT)
0
14. Rodrigo Fonseca (MID)
0

1. Ugo Cort (GK)
6
2. Dave Laver (DEF)
7
3. Titus Minto (DEF)
9
4. Dean Maclean (DEF)
7
5. Ruel Bowyer (DEF)
6
6. Jon Tiler (MID)
6
8. Jacques Jau (MID)
8
9. Ralph Newby (ATT)
6
10. Cesar Jesus (ATT)
9
11. Jorge Moreira (ATT)
6

12. Gavin McManaman (MID)
6
14. Dean Murphy (MID)
6