Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 9,944 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa Pereira.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa Pereira.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria start the match!
4.13
0-0Jose Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.48
Hugo Ferreira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hugo Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.53
0-0Hugo Ferreira surges forward with the ball. Hugo Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaime Loureiro.
16.15
Jeremy Schulpen sees space and advances. Jeremy Schulpen rushes past Edgar Martins! Jeremy Schulpen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.35
0-1Filipe Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
24.13
Jeremy Schulpen flicks a high pass forward to Jose Andrade who brings the ball under control. Jose Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.06
Jose Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Soares shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
32.00
Without breaking stride, Hugo Ferreira plays the ball forward to Ruben Gomes. Ruben Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Antunes shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
36.51
Jeremy Schulpen takes a short throw-in bringing Filipe Antunes into play. Filipe Antunes makes a simple pass to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
38.37
Edgar Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi sees a break and surges forward. Julian Pichichi shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
39.27
Jeremy Schulpen makes a beautiful solo run. Jeremy Schulpen whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.50
Jeremy Schulpen flicks a high pass forward to Demetrio Cardinale who brings the ball under control. Demetrio Cardinale shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
45.00
Filipe Antunes advances with the ball. Filipe Antunes shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The União Desportiva de Leiria players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off the second half!
53.37
Jose Izquierdo pushes up the pitch. Jose Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Joao Costa. Joao Costa shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
54.41
0-3Hugo Sousa hacks Rodrigo Campos from behind! The referee brings Hugo Sousa to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.02
Cesar Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
59.32
0-3Hugo Ferreira threads the ball through to Ruben Gomes. Ruben Gomes threads the ball through to Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes plays a quick one-two with Joao Costa and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Antunes tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Cesar Nascimento.
60.15
0-3União Desportiva de Leiria have made a substitution with Rafael Gomes replacing Julian Pichichi and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.21
Jose Soares threads the ball through to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
63.42
Ruben Gomes breaks forward. Ruben Gomes threads a neat ball through to Joao Costa. Joao Costa edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Joao Costa provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.28
Filipe Antunes threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.17
Jose Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Costa. Joao Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.49
1-4Rafael Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Campos. Rodrigo Campos shoots from outside the area but Andre Viana reads it well. Great keeping!
75.53
Jose Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward to Jose Soares who brings the ball under control. Jose Soares sees Joao Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Costa shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
79.58
1-4Rafael Gomes barges into Jeremy Schulpen. The referee calls over Rafael Gomes and shows him a yellow card! Jeremy Schulpen stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.45
Jose Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.12
Jose Izquierdo makes a probing pass to Rafael Gomes. Rafael Gomes threads a neat ball through to Joao Costa. Joao Costa plays a one-two with Ricardo Antunes and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Joao Costa provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
11
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.5%
32.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers
| Joao Costa 63, 87 | Ronald Neeskens 18, 39 Filipe Antunes 45 Demetrio Cardinale 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Filipe Antunes of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jan-Willem Rijkaard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hugo Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jose Izquierdo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Edgar Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruben Gomes (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Julian Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cesar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Costa (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Rodrigo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diogo Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Gomes (MID) |  | 5 |
| 1. | Andre Viana (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cesar Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Sousa (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Filipe Antunes (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Jeremy Schulpen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Demetrio Cardinale (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Jose Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronald Neeskens (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Don Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abel Postiga (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Bento (GK) | 0 | |