Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 8,395 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Aguas.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Aguas.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
3.23
1-0Jeremy Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.35
Jeremy Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Demetrio Cardinale scores for Académica de Coimbra!!
9.21
2-0Filipe Antunes brings the ball forward. Filipe Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
12.56
2-0Jeremy Schulpen barges into Andre Wau. The referee calls over Jeremy Schulpen and shows him a yellow card! Andre Wau stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.38
Abel Pinheiro catches Luis Veloso on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Luis Veloso runs off the knock.
20.39
2-0Guilherme Costa flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Almeida who brings the ball under control. Nuno Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Viana who gathers it comfortably.
22.22
2-0With a delightful solo run, Helder Lopes stretches the opposition's defence. Helder Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Andre Viana.
23.50
2-0It's a corner kick. Tiago Loureiro kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Jaime Loureiro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
26.15
Samuel Bento takes it forward alone. Samuel Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lima. Eduardo Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.31
2-0Jeremy Schulpen sees a break and surges forward. Jeremy Schulpen threads the ball through to Don Thomson but he's offside!
30.15
Jeremy Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Cardinale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrio Cardinale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Carlos Bento gets down and covers it.
32.29
Filipe Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Demetrio Cardinale who brings the ball under control. Demetrio Cardinale shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
36.32
Jeremy Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.16
Filipe Antunes passes the ball forward to Don Thomson. Don Thomson shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
40.22
Helder Lopes hits a low pass to Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
42.52
Quim Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa makes a probing pass to Nuno Almeida. Nuno Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Viana who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the second half underway!
47.45
With great vision, Samuel Bento plays the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes threads the ball through to Eduardo Lima. Eduardo Lima shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
48.17
2-0Jeremy Schulpen comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Costa. Jeremy Schulpen is given a warning by the referee! Guilherme Costa runs off the knock.
61.31
Jeremy Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Cardinale controls it well on his chest. Demetrio Cardinale shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
63.33
Samuel Bento hits a low pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Lima who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Lima shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Andre Viana!
65.30
Jaime Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Jeremy Schulpen who brings the ball under control. Jeremy Schulpen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeremy Schulpen shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
67.17
Quim Faria threads the ball through to Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Almeida collects the pass. Nuno Almeida shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.57
2-0Jeremy Schulpen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jeremy Schulpen whips in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Samuel Bento clumsily knocks into Jose Andrade. Penalty not given!!
78.33
Jeremy Schulpen plays the ball forward to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.53
Jeremy Schulpen sees Jose Andrade in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Don Thomson but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.02
Helder Lopes makes a beautiful solo run. Helder Lopes shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.07
2-0Jeremy Schulpen comes in with a late challenge on Helder Lopes. Jeremy Schulpen is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Helder Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.00
Hugo Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Don Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Cardinale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Demetrio Cardinale shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jose Andrade of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andre Viana (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cesar Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jaime Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jeremy Schulpen (MID) |  | 3 |
| 8. | Demetrio Cardinale (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Jose Andrade (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ronald Neeskens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abel Postiga (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Bento (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carlos Bento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Linus Poschner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Bento (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Quim Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Wau (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Helder Lopes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Abel Pinheiro (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Nuno Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Postiga (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sebastiao Monteiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Veloso (DEF) | 0 | |