Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
3.09
0-0Rui Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
12.28
Mauro Ramora flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Fortune collects the pass. Alexander Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
16.27
0-0Jose Pinto hacks Craig Inglis from behind! Jose Pinto is shown the yellow card! Craig Inglis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.43
1-0Darren Stuart hits a low pass to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Fortune. With a superhuman jump, Alexander Fortune connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.09
1-0Martin Vickers breaks forward. Martin Vickers flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Ramora who brings the ball under control. Mauro Ramora shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.15
Edgar Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Darren Stuart controls it well on his chest. Darren Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.03
1-0Jose Pinto passes the ball forward to Abel Bento. Abel Bento rushes past Eduardo Dominguez! Some good footwork from Abel Bento provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andres Mendez smothers it!
39.07
Craig Inglis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
44.02
1-0Edgar Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Graziano Chiesa. The referee calls over Edgar Pinto and warns him to calm down! Graziano Chiesa stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.02
1-0Free kick to Rio Ave just outside the area...
45.00
Abel Bento slowly runs up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rio Ave players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
1-0Tiago Barros hacks Romano Van Nieuwstadt from behind! The referee calls over Tiago Barros and shows him a yellow card! Romano Van Nieuwstadt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.48
Harvey Shields hits a low pass to Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Barros.
55.46
Edward Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Castro. Cristiano Castro passes the ball forward to Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa cuts inside the box! Graziano Chiesa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
61.23
Martin Vickers makes a simple pass to Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt tries a spectacular long range effort. Romano Van Nieuwstadt scores for Académica de Coimbra!!
66.49
2-1Rui Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Graziano Chiesa who brings the ball under control. Graziano Chiesa rushes past Harvey Shields! Graziano Chiesa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Eduardo Dominguez. Excellent block.
69.41
Mauro Ramora controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Pinto.
75.28
Eduardo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Bento. Abel Bento makes a probing pass to Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.30
Eduardo Monteiro lofts the ball long. Graziano Chiesa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.39
Craig Inglis knocks the ball forward to Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
79.19
Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Cristiano Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.03
Martin Vickers threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Jardim manages to gather it.
90.00
Tiago Barros passes the ball forward to Jose Pinto. Jose Pinto surges forward with the ball. Jose Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Bento. Abel Bento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Andres Mendez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
25.7%
47.3%
27%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Fortune of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andres Mendez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Harvey Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Vickers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Dominguez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edgar Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Inglis (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Alexander Fortune (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Mauro Ramora (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Darren Stuart (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Romano Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Pier G. Piangerelli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicky Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alberto Jardim (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eduardo Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tiago Barros (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Edward Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eduardo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Pinto (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Rui Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nick van den Heuvel (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Graziano Chiesa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Abel Bento (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tomas Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Menendez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Barbosa (ATT) | 0 | |