Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 19,741 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
2.37
0-1Alexander Fortune knocks the ball forward to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt whips in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.51
0-1Craig Inglis knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
8.35
0-1Callum McNeill picks a pass forward to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri makes a deft header. The ball strikes Eduardo Dominguez's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
9.04
0-1It's a corner kick. Callum McNeill loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Craig Inglis reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.07
Ben Jacobs sees Callum McNeill in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum McNeill threads the ball through to Andre Martins. Andre Martins shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.22
0-1Antonio Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Andre Pinheiro who takes it down. Andre Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.40
0-1Eduardo Dominguez knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Darren Stuart who takes it down. Darren Stuart rushes past Ben Jacobs! Darren Stuart muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Darren Drake. What a great pair of hands!
20.20
Antonio Ortiz kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill edges inside the box! Callum McNeill takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.06
Harvey Shields sweeps the ball long. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alexander Fortune!
28.27
1-2With vision, Harvey Shields plays the ball forward to Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune threads the ball through to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. Aaron Beelenkamp hacks Darren Stuart from behind! Darren Stuart appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
30.01
Mauro Ramora flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Piangerelli collects the pass. Pier G. Piangerelli tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.28
Craig Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune edges inside the box! Alexander Fortune tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.04
Mauro Ramora darts forward. Mauro Ramora knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. With a superhuman jump, Darren Stuart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Darren Stuart scores for Académica de Coimbra!!
39.14
1-4Andre Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Fortune. Andre Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Alexander Fortune stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.06
Callum McNeill catches Harvey Shields on the ankles. The referee calls over Callum McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Harvey Shields runs off the knock.
42.11
Andre Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Martins. Andre Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Andres Mendez!
44.24
Aaron Beelenkamp knocks the ball forward to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Callum McNeill. Callum McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Alfredo Pirri scores for Sporting Covilha!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off!
47.34
2-4Antonio Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes threads a neat ball through to Andre Martins. Eduardo Dominguez clumsily knocks into Andre Martins. Penalty not given!!
48.39
Mauro Ramora flicks a high pass forward. Craig Inglis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Inglis finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.07
Antonio Ortiz flicks a high ball forward to Andre Pinheiro who takes it down. Andre Pinheiro sees Andre Martins in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Andre Martins shoots from 20 yards but Andres Mendez reads it well. Nice keeping!
54.35
Callum McNeill passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Andre Martins. Andre Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
55.41
Roberto Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Andre Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Andre Pinheiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andres Mendez smothers it!
59.31
2-4There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.44
Callum McNeill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Filipe Mendes and advances towards the goal... Callum McNeill shoots from just inside the box. Andres Mendez effortlessly gets down and covers it.
63.10
Aaron Beelenkamp kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri powers a header at goal but is denied by Andres Mendez. Excellent save.
66.53
Martin Vickers makes a probing pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis chips the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
79.11
Antonio Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Andre Martins. Andre Martins plays a quick one-two with Alfredo Pirri and rushes in on goal... Andre Martins looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.06
Mauro Ramora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.15
2-4Ben Jacobs takes the throw-in. Andre Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Ortiz. Antonio Ortiz threads a neat ball through to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes makes a probing pass to Antonio Ortiz but he's offside!
87.05
Antonio Ortiz hits a low pass to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.31
Antonio Ortiz takes the throw-in. Callum McNeill changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Callum McNeill passes the ball forward but Antonio Ortiz is offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
26.7%
42.7%
30.7%
Scorers
| Callum McNeill 20 Alfredo Pirri 44 | Darren Stuart 2, 36 Alexander Fortune 24, 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Fortune of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Drake (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aaron Beelenkamp (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ben Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Riad Ghazi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antonio Ortiz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andre Pinheiro (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Callum McNeill (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Alfredo Pirri (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Filipe Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andre Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Gomes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Gonzalez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Ribeiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andres Mendez (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Harvey Shields (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Vickers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Dominguez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Craig Inglis (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alexander Fortune (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Mauro Ramora (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Darren Stuart (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Romano Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Pier G. Piangerelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicky Griffin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Francisco Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |