Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Vitoria Setúbal. A crowd of 9,502 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitoria Setúbal appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marques.


0.00
Vitoria Setúbal start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.53
Diogo Ramos passes the ball forward to David Campbell. David Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.02
Vitor Nunes catches Bruno Costa on the ankles. The referee warns Vitor Nunes to calm down! Bruno Costa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.52
David Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Moreira. Eduardo Moreira edges inside the box! Eduardo Moreira cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
15.24
Antonio Izquierdo flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Tavares who brings the ball under control. Ruben Tavares makes a simple pass to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
16.48
Jorge Santos hits a low pass to David Campbell. David Campbell hits a low pass to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
21.58
David Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.02
Rafael Vieira threads a neat ball through to Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Nunes.
30.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.29
Manuel Faria passes the ball forward to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
44.34
Jorge Santos makes a probing pass to Artur Tavares. Artur Tavares runs straight at the opposition's defence. Artur Tavares makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Eduardo Moreira. Some good footwork from Eduardo Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. Ruben Veloso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Vitoria Setúbal also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off the second half!
47.11
Jorge Santos flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Moreira who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Moreira advances with the ball. Eduardo Moreira threads the ball through to Diogo Barros but he's offside!
51.47
Alexandre Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Moreira. Eduardo Moreira shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
53.55
Jorge Santos makes a simple pass to David Campbell. David Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Barros easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Barros edges inside the box! Diogo Barros rockets a shot on goal. The ball strikes Antonio Sousa's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
55.13
Artur Tavares takes a quick corner, playing it short to Eduardo Moreira. Eduardo Moreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Antonio Izquierdo.
57.10
Jorge Santos barges into Bruno Costa. The referee calls over Jorge Santos and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Costa gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
60.08
Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Vieira replacing Eduardo Moreira and Antonio Lima replacing Diogo Barros .
61.09
Rafael Vieira darts forward. Rafael Vieira knocks the ball forward to Dami‘n Kortland but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.20
Without breaking stride, Diogo Ramos plays the ball forward to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes makes an attacking run forward. Alexandre Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
78.30
Manuel Faria threads the ball through to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Ramos.
81.42
Craig Craddock brings the ball forward. Craig Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
83.48
Dami‘n Kortland hits a low pass to Manuel Faria. Manuel Faria skips past Artur Tavares! Manuel Faria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Ricardo Quaresma had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
30.6%
47.1%
22.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Moreira of Académica de Coimbra

Match Ratings
1.Ricardo Quaresma (GK)
6
2.Vitor Nunes (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Santos (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Diogo Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Paulo Castro (DEF)
6
6.Artur Tavares (MID)
7
7.David Campbell (MID)
7
8.Eduardo Moreira (MID)goal scored
9
9.Diogo Barros (ATT)
6
10.Alexandre Lopes (ATT)
7
11.Alejandro Vidal (ATT)
6
 
12.Nuno Alves (ATT)
0
13.Pedro Vieira (GK)
6
14.Antonio Lima (DEF)
6

1.Ruben Veloso (GK)
6
2.Antonio Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Craig Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Izquierdo (DEF)
7
5.Duarte Viana (DEF)
6
6.Ruben Antunes (MID)
6
7.Manuel Faria (MID)goal scored
9
8.Rafael Vieira (MID)
7
9.Bruno Costa (MID)
6
10.Dami‘n Kortland (ATT)
7
11.Ruben Tavares (ATT)
6
 
12.Cedric Regragui (GK)
0
13.Rafael Martins (ATT)
0
14.Edgar Quaresma (ATT)
0