Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Jaime LimaJ. Lima72
G
1
G
65Filipe VieiraF. Vieira
Frank GrantF. Grant73
D
2
D
70Lorenzo Di MicheleL. Di Michele
Scott DavisS. Davis72
D
3
D
68Manuel SoaresM. Soares
Patricio CabreraP. Cabrera71
D
4
D
67Leon OswaldL. Oswald
Andy McCoistA. McCoist70
D
5
M
71Camille PitauC. Pitau
Elena MarcelinoE. Marcelino73
M
6
M
63Pedro AntunesP. Antunes
Craig MilburnC. Milburn72
M
7
M
63Carlos BarbosaC. Barbosa
Rui CamposR. Campos63
A
captain8
M
62Vitor SousaV. Sousa
Roberto SoaresR. Soares62
A
9
A
75Abel VelosoA. Veloso
Lucien NdiefiL. Ndiefi59
A
10captain
A
68Silvio FonsecaS. Fonseca
Helder PintoH. Pinto58
A
11
A
67Ricardo GarridoR. Garrido
 
Edwin KosterE. Koster70
M
12
D
66Tiago SemedoT. Semedo
Daniel VarelaD. Varela70
D
13
A
66Jan SeelerJ. Seeler
Eduardo ValenteE. Valente69
D
14
D
65Romero P. SolerR. Soler

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 17,838 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra kick off!
3.47
Carlos Barbosa makes a probing pass to Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy McCoist.
4.01
Carlos Barbosa hits a low pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca hits a low pass to Abel Veloso. Some world-class footwork from Abel Veloso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.04
Pedro Antunes hits a low pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
18.53
Elena Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.23
Pedro Antunes hits a low pass to Abel Veloso. Abel Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort. Jaime Lima comfortably gets down and covers it.
21.45
Pedro Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
30.26
Patricio Cabrera catches Silvio Fonseca on the ankles. The referee calls over Patricio Cabrera and shows him a yellow card! Silvio Fonseca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.15
Elena Marcelino sees Lucien Ndiefi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lucien Ndiefi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
38.09
Carlos Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Garrido controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Garrido plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Ricardo Garrido muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.37
Andy McCoist hits a low pass to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn threads a neat ball through to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares passes the ball forward to Rui Campos. Rui Campos takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.06
Frank Grant powers a long ball forward. Helder Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lorenzo Di Michele.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with C.F. Estrela da Amadora kicking off!
47.08
Patricio Cabrera threads a neat ball through to Craig Milburn. Craig Milburn makes a simple pass to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
49.44
Craig Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
51.20
Craig Milburn threads the ball through to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares whips in a cross ball towards Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.10
Craig Milburn comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Barbosa. Craig Milburn is warned by the referee! Carlos Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.30
Carlos Barbosa makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Barbosa shoots from 25 yards but Jaime Lima reads it well. Fabulous save!
60.14
Craig Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
61.43
Lorenzo Di Michele passes the ball forward to Pedro Antunes. With some swift thinking, Pedro Antunes plays the ball forward to Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.08
Pedro Antunes makes a probing pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca makes a defence splitting pass to Ricardo Garrido. Ricardo Garrido tries a spectacular strike. Ricardo Garrido scores for Académica de Coimbra!!
69.48
Leon Oswald flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Fonseca collects the pass. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Veloso. With a superhuman jump, Abel Veloso connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
72.58
Elena Marcelino sees space and advances. Elena Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Campos but he's offside!
77.05
Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Tiago Semedo replacing Carlos Barbosa and Jan Seeler replacing Abel Veloso .
78.10
Camille Pitau threads a neat ball through to Jan Seeler. Jan Seeler makes a simple pass, allowing Ricardo Garrido to run into the box. Ricardo Garrido muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Jaime Lima. Excellent save.
81.53
Elena Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Soares who takes it down. Roberto Soares shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.36
Pedro Antunes sees Jan Seeler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Seeler plays a one-two with Ricardo Garrido and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jan Seeler provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
89.44
Craig Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Pinto. Helder Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Craig Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Filipe Vieira.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Académica de Coimbra
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
8
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.9%
55.1%
Play Area
33.3%
44.9%
21.7%

Scorers
Ricardo Garrido 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Garrido of Académica de Coimbra

Match Ratings
1.Jaime Lima (GK)
7
2.Frank Grant (DEF)
6
3.Scott Davis (DEF)
6
4.Patricio Cabrera (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Andy McCoist (DEF)
6
6.Elena Marcelino (MID)
7
7.Craig Milburn (MID)
7
8.Rui Campos (ATT)
6
9.Roberto Soares (ATT)
6
10.Lucien Ndiefi (ATT)
6
11.Helder Pinto (ATT)
6
 
12.Edwin Koster (MID)
0
13.Daniel Varela (DEF)
0
14.Eduardo Valente (DEF)
0

1.Filipe Vieira (GK)
6
2.Lorenzo Di Michele (DEF)
7
3.Manuel Soares (DEF)
6
4.Leon Oswald (DEF)
6
5.Camille Pitau (MID)
6
6.Pedro Antunes (MID)
8
7.Carlos Barbosa (MID)
7
8.Vitor Sousa (MID)
6
9.Abel Veloso (ATT)
6
10.Silvio Fonseca (ATT)
8
11.Ricardo Garrido (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Tiago Semedo (DEF)
6
13.Jan Seeler (ATT)
6
14.Romero P. Soler (DEF)
0