Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 20,591 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Académica de Coimbra and Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Xavier.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Académica de Coimbra and Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Xavier.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra start the match!
2.08
1-0Camille Pitau passes the ball forward to Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido plays a scrappy one-two with Abel Veloso and advances towards the goal... Ricardo Garrido rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gerson Richardson with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
8.29
1-0Camille Pitau comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Reis. The referee calls over Camille Pitau and shows him a yellow card! Edgar Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.20
1-0With a delightful solo run, Daniel López stretches the opposition's defence. Daniel López knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.15
1-0Edgar Reis knocks the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith cuts inside the box! David Naysmith makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is deflected wide by Leon Oswald.
15.38
1-0It's a corner kick. Edgar Reis kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Filipe Vieira scoops up the ball.
16.56
1-0Leon Oswald makes a simple pass to Pedro Antunes. Pedro Antunes threads the ball through to Abel Veloso. Abel Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.50
1-0Christian Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Romero. Seeing a gap ahead, Francisco Romero plays the ball forward to Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.04
Francisco Romero flicks the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.08
Daniel López threads the ball through to Marco Wilnis. Marco Wilnis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
36.01
Leon Oswald threads a neat ball through to Pedro Antunes. Pedro Antunes brings the ball forward. Pedro Antunes shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
40.01
Edgar Reis darts forward. Edgar Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.43
Christian Bierhoff advances with the ball. Christian Bierhoff changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Christian Bierhoff tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half. The Grupo Desportivo de Chaves players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves start the second half!
47.04
With great vision, Torsten Lorenz plays the ball forward to Francisco Romero. With some swift thinking, Francisco Romero plays the ball forward to Carl Rabuel. Carl Rabuel passes the ball forward to David Naysmith. David Naysmith tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
51.30
Daniel López sees Marco Wilnis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marco Wilnis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
54.42
Pedro Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Abel Veloso controls it well on his chest. Abel Veloso makes a probing pass between the defence to Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Gerson Richardson.
55.51
Carlos Barbosa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Gerson Richardson gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
57.43
2-1Francisco Romero flicks a high pass forward. Carl Rabuel controls it well on his chest. Carl Rabuel makes a pass forward but David Naysmith makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
61.36
Manuel Soares sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Soares threads a neat ball through to Abel Veloso. Abel Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerson Richardson who gathers it comfortably.
63.43
Camille Pitau takes it forward alone. Camille Pitau finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
65.34
Camille Pitau flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Fonseca collects the pass. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.14
Volodymyr Kryvych makes a simple pass to Francisco Romero. Francisco Romero flicks a high pass forward. Carl Rabuel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Rabuel shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.18
Francisco Romero knocks the ball to his team mate, David Naysmith. David Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
75.18
Carlos Barbosa threads the ball through to Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Veloso. Abel Veloso rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Gerson Richardson is on top of his game. Great save!
77.41
2-2Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Tiago Semedo replacing Carlos Barbosa and Jan Seeler replacing Abel Veloso .Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 3 substitutions with Antonio Santos replacing Christian Bierhoff, Cristiano Campos replacing Daniel López and Tomas Fonseca replacing David Naysmith .
83.16
With imagination, Tiago Semedo plays the ball forward to Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fonseca but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.12
Ricardo Garrido clumsily knocks into Antonio Santos. Ricardo Garrido is shown the yellow card! Antonio Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Manuel Soares makes a strong solo run forward. Manuel Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jan Seeler. Jan Seeler tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26%
44.2%
29.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Antunes of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Filipe Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lorenzo Di Michele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Soares (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leon Oswald (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Camille Pitau (MID) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Pedro Antunes (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Carlos Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Vitor Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Abel Veloso (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Silvio Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ricardo Garrido (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tiago Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jan Seeler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Romero P. Soler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gerson Richardson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Torsten Lorenz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Christian Bierhoff (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Volodymyr Kryvych (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel López (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Christian Appiah (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Romero (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Edgar Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carl Rabuel (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Marco Wilnis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Naysmith (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Antonio Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tomas Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |