Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 8,279 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Antunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Antunes.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra start the match!
4.48
0-0Filipe Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Tavares. Artur Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Moreira.
8.48
1-0Tomas Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Duarte Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.48
1-0Artur Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Campos. Filipe Campos threads a neat ball through to Duarte Loureiro. Some good footwork from Duarte Loureiro provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
20.42
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.58
Tomas Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Campos. Filipe Campos threads a neat ball through to Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.28
1-0Daniel Fonseca picks a pass forward to Michele Zanchi. Michele Zanchi makes a probing pass to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Mendes. Ruben Mendes flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Ricardo Quaresma!
33.53
Daniel Fonseca decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
34.57
Artur Tavares threads the ball through to Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Eric Prantl picks it out of the air!
36.06
1-0Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Harry Benjamin who brings the ball under control. Harry Benjamin sees Duarte Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Loureiro threads the ball through to Harry Benjamin but he's offside!
39.02
Vitor Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Benjamin. Harry Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Eric Prantl.
40.55
1-0It's a corner kick. Artur Tavares kicks a low ball out wide. Some good footwork from Jaime Nascimento provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.56
Artur Tavares passes the ball forward to Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento edges inside the box! Jaime Nascimento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Eric Prantl!
45.00
Daniel Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Daniel Fonseca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grupo Desportivo de Chaves get the second half underway!
47.56
1-0Jaime Nascimento catches Ricardo Moreira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.13
1-0Daniel Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Loureiro. The referee warns Daniel Fonseca to calm down! Duarte Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.33
Duarte Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Eric Prantl picks it out of the air!
53.22
Daniel Fonseca barges into Jaime Nascimento. Daniel Fonseca is given another warning by the referee! Jaime Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.23
Bruno Postiga knocks the ball forward to Artur Viana. Artur Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ricardo Quaresma had no chance!! Goal for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves!
65.01
Ricardo Moreira threads the ball through to Nikos De Romijn. Nikos De Romijn threads a neat ball through to Artur Viana. Artur Viana controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ruben Mendes through on goal. Ruben Mendes tries a spectacular strike but somehow Ricardo Quaresma manages to keep it out.
69.40
Alexandre Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Moreira. Alexandre Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Ricardo Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.38
Tomas Ferreira darts forward. Tomas Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Harry Benjamin. Harry Benjamin shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
77.18
Harry Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Lopes. With a superhuman jump, Alexandre Lopes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eric Prantl with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
79.18
2-1Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Lopes replacing Ruben Mendes, Nuno Rego replacing Nuno Moutinho and Bruno Viana replacing Sergio Lima .
83.19
Vitor Nunes passes the ball forward to Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
85.57
Michele Zanchi knocks the ball forward to Bruno Postiga. Bruno Postiga sees Jorge Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Santos.
89.49
Daniel Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michele Zanchi. Michele Zanchi threads the ball through to Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Artur Viana. Artur Viana whips the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Ricardo Quaresma keeps it out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
21.6%
40.5%
37.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Loureiro of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Quaresma (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Vitor Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Artur Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Filipe Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Harry Benjamin (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Loureiro (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Jaime Nascimento (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Alexandre Lopes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alejandro Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Campos (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Seth Hitchcock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eric Prantl (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Michele Zanchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daniel Fonseca (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bruno Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nikos De Romijn (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Ricardo Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nuno Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Sergio Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruben Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Artur Viana (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nuno Rego (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Bruno Viana (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |