Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 8,666 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David De Franceschi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David De Franceschi.
0.00
0-0Futebol Clube do Marco kick off the first half!
2.46
0-0Jeremy Schulpen sees a break and surges forward. Jeremy Schulpen shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.51
0-0Jeremy Schulpen comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Moutinho. Jeremy Schulpen is shown the yellow card! Fernando Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.04
0-0Jaime Loureiro hacks Fernando Carvalho from behind! The referee calls over Jaime Loureiro and warns him to calm down! Fernando Carvalho runs off the knock.
9.53
Jorge Fernandes kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Moutinho. Fernando Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Nunes controls it well on his chest. Bruno Nunes makes a simple pass, allowing Fernando Carvalho to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Fernando Carvalho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.50
0-0Without breaking stride, Jorge Fernandes plays the ball forward to Roberto Moreira. Roberto Moreira makes a probing pass to Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho threads a neat, attacking ball through to Bruno Nunes. Some good footwork from Bruno Nunes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
16.08
Jeremy Schulpen knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
20.23
0-1With vision, Jeremy Schulpen plays the ball forward to Don Thomson. Don Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.48
Filipe Varela sees Fernando Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.21
Jose Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Castro whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.01
Jeremy Schulpen clumsily knocks into Filipe Varela. The referee warns Jeremy Schulpen to calm down! Filipe Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.41
Jeremy Schulpen threads the ball through to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra start the second half!
49.38
Roberto Moreira makes an attacking run forward. Roberto Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
51.55
Luis Veloso hits a low pass to Jeremy Schulpen. Jeremy Schulpen advances with the ball. Jeremy Schulpen lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.55
Luis Veloso makes a simple pass to Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Don Thomson collects the pass. Don Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.11
Filipe Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Ronald Neeskens who brings the ball under control. Ronald Neeskens shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.39
Jaime Loureiro hits a low pass to Jeremy Schulpen. Jeremy Schulpen sees a break and surges forward. Jeremy Schulpen finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
66.31
Jose Castro takes it forward alone. Jose Castro whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Andre Viana. Excellent save.
67.57
Hugo Sousa threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Schulpen. With imagination, Jeremy Schulpen laces a through ball forward to Don Thomson. Don Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sergio Reis with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
71.42
1-3Roberto Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.30
Ronald Neeskens catches Eddie Benjamin on the ankles. Ronald Neeskens is warned by the referee! Eddie Benjamin runs off the knock.
81.32
Fernando Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Jeremy Schulpen. The referee warns Fernando Moutinho to calm down! Jeremy Schulpen runs off the knock.
84.12
Jaime Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Schulpen collects the pass. Jeremy Schulpen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jeremy Schulpen finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.24
Luis Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Jeremy Schulpen collects the pass. Jeremy Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.14
Filipe Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Carvalho. Fernando Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Andre Viana!
90.00
Filipe Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Don Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Sergio Reis. What a save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Don Thomson of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sergio Reis (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nigel Luzhny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Filipe Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Fernando Carvalho (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Bruno Nunes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Sergio Soares (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Vieira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Damien Power (ATT) | 0 | |
| 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) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Demetrio Cardinale (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Jose Andrade (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Ronald Neeskens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Don Thomson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Fernando Jesus (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abel Postiga (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Bento (GK) | 0 | |