Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Grupo Desportivo de Chaves. A crowd of 7,871 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Eduardo Loureiro.
The pitch is in good 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 Eduardo Loureiro.
0.00
0-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves get the match underway!
6.06
0-0Michele Zanchi decides to run forward with the ball. Michele Zanchi knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Bento. Bruno Bento knocks the ball forward to Sergio Lima but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.30
0-0Jorge Santos clumsily knocks into Ricardo Carmona. Jorge Santos is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Carmona runs off the knock.
10.35
0-0Artur Tavares knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Zanchi.
14.10
0-0Ricardo Rubio makes a simple pass to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima cuts inside the box! Sergio Lima muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.34
1-0Diogo Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Tavares. Artur Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Alves. Nuno Alves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Eric Prantl has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.10
Ricardo Moreira sees Nikos De Romijn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nikos De Romijn sees Arturo Reyes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Reyes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
26.14
1-0Diogo Barros catches Ricardo Moreira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Moreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.14
1-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
32.58
Ricardo Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. With a superhuman jump, Nuno Moutinho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
36.57
Vitor Nunes flicks a high pass forward. David Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Campbell passes the ball forward to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.48
1-0Jorge Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Tavares. Artur Tavares plays the ball forward to Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros shoots from long range but Eric Prantl is on top of it.
39.30
Bruno Viana barges into Artur Tavares. Bruno Viana is shown the yellow card! Artur Tavares runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
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
Académica de Coimbra start the second half!
49.11
1-0Jorge Santos hacks Bruno Bento from behind! The referee brings Jorge Santos to one side and gives him a warning! Bruno Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.17
Diogo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Artur Tavares collects the pass. Artur Tavares passes the ball forward to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Eric Prantl has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.22
Artur Tavares passes the ball forward to Jorge Santos. Jorge Santos flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Barros collects the pass. Diogo Barros passes the ball forward but Nuno Alves is offside!
55.53
Eduardo Moreira knocks the ball forward to Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Eric Prantl.
60.15
2-0Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Joao Valente replacing Eduardo Moreira and Antonio Lima replacing Diogo Barros .
69.04
Michele Zanchi changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Michele Zanchi shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.25
Nikos De Romijn flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Rubio collects the pass. Ricardo Rubio lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
77.10
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Pedro Vieira replacing Paulo Castro .Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 3 substitutions with Chris Shew A Tjon replacing Sergio Lima, Nuno Rego replacing Nuno Moutinho and Jorge Lopes replacing Ricardo Carmona .
79.10
Pedro Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal edges inside the box! Alejandro Vidal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.09
3-0Joao Valente advances with the ball. Joao Valente flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Alves controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nuno Alves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Bruno Viana is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
85.31
3-0David Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Artur Tavares who takes it down. Artur Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Lima who brings the ball under control. Antonio Lima advances inside the box! Michele Zanchi hacks Antonio Lima from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
89.12
3-0Vitor Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Campbell. David Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Artur Tavares who brings the ball under control. Artur Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Alves. Bruno Viana catches Nuno Alves on the ankles. Nuno Alves appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
Arturo Reyes passes the ball forward to Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Ramos.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
30.2%
42.9%
27%
Scorers
| Nuno Alves 20 Alejandro Vidal 51, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Vidal of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ricardo Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Santos (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Diogo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Tavares (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | David Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Barros (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Alejandro Vidal (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Nuno Alves (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Pedro Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joao Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eric Prantl (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Michele Zanchi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Viana (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Arturo Reyes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nikos De Romijn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Rubio (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nuno Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Carmona (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sergio Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bruno Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Rego (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Chris Shew A Tjon (DEF) | 6 | |