Match Report


Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha     Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Brian HughesB. Hughes66
G
1
G
57Ricardo QuaresmaR. Quaresma
Mauricio VergesM. Verges67
D
2
D
60Vitor NunesV. Nunes
Tom Van Den BerghT. Van Den Bergh60
D
3
D
58Jorge SantosJ. Santos
Edgar AndradeE. Andrade55
D
4
D
54Diogo RamosD. Ramos
Alberto MartinsA. Martins55
D
5
D
52Paulo CastroP. Castro
Frederico GomesF. Gomes73
M
6captain
M
79Artur TavaresA. Tavares
Alfred Van GobbelA. Van Gobbel65
M
7
M
52David CampbellD. Campbell
Cesar CastroC. Castro58
M
8
M
51Eduardo MoreiraE. Moreira
Abel PintoA. Pinto57
M
captain9
A
64Diogo BarrosD. Barros
Graziano FranceschettiG. Franceschetti65
A
10
A
60Alexandre LopesA. Lopes
Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero59
A
11
A
58Alejandro VidalA. Vidal
 
Sergio PostigaS. Postiga58
A
12
A
53Nuno AlvesN. Alves
Marcus WhiteM. White55
A
13
G
52Pedro VieiraP. Vieira
Jan HermannJ. Hermann55
A
14
D
50Antonio LimaA. Lima

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 7,067 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.


0.00
Sporting Covilha start the match!
6.29
Graziano Franceschetti sees Miguel Barkero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Santos.
9.41
Diogo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Moreira who takes it down. Eduardo Moreira makes a beautiful solo run. Eduardo Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.24
Alberto Martins sees Cesar Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Castro flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Franceschetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graziano Franceschetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
15.20
Eduardo Moreira knocks the ball forward to Artur Tavares. Artur Tavares makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.31
Edgar Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Tom Van Den Bergh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tom Van Den Bergh knocks the ball forward to Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes deftly passes the ball to Miguel Barkero, releasing him through on goal. Miguel Barkero shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
24.20
David Campbell darts forward. David Campbell plays a one-two with Alexandre Lopes and advances towards the goal... David Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
30.33
Alfred Van Gobbel kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
36.53
Frederico Gomes makes a probing pass to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the second half underway!
47.24
Alejandro Vidal clumsily knocks into Edgar Andrade. The referee calls over Alejandro Vidal and warns him to calm down! Edgar Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.12
Eduardo Moreira threads a neat ball through to Artur Tavares. Artur Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Barros who brings the ball under control. Diogo Barros makes a probing pass between the defence to David Campbell. Edgar Andrade comes in with a late challenge on David Campbell. Penalty not given!!
49.44
Graziano Franceschetti makes a simple pass to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero runs straight at the defence! Miguel Barkero shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.27
Tom Van Den Bergh chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Verges. Mauricio Verges chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Castro. Cesar Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
57.11
Frederico Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Alfred Van Gobbel who brings the ball under control. Alfred Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
60.33
Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Vieira replacing Eduardo Moreira and Antonio Lima replacing Diogo Barros .
61.39
Pedro Vieira passes the ball forward to Antonio Lima. Antonio Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Lopes. Tom Van Den Bergh catches Alexandre Lopes on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
66.31
Diogo Ramos threads a neat ball through to David Campbell. David Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Martins.
69.48
Jorge Santos sees David Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes deftly passes the ball to Antonio Lima, releasing him through on goal. Antonio Lima rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.15
Miguel Barkero makes a probing pass to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Santos.
72.49
Pedro Vieira knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Brian Hughes had no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
75.28
Edgar Andrade passes the ball forward to Alfred Van Gobbel. Alfred Van Gobbel picks a pass forward to Miguel Barkero. Miguel Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
77.53
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Nuno Alves replacing Paulo Castro .
78.62
Pedro Vieira brings the ball forward. Pedro Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.54
Artur Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vidal controls it well on his chest. Alejandro Vidal threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Lopes. Some silky footwork from Alexandre Lopes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Brian Hughes reads it well. Great keeping!
87.16
Nuno Alves brings the ball forward. Nuno Alves knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal plays a one-two with Antonio Lima and rushes in on goal... Alejandro Vidal strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
89.49
Jorge Santos flicks a high ball forward to David Campbell who takes it down. David Campbell threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes plays a one-two with Artur Tavares and advances towards the goal... Alexandre Lopes shoots from just inside the box but somehow Brian Hughes manages to keep it out.
90.00
Pedro Vieira sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Brian Hughes manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Covilha

Académica de Coimbra
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
5
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%

Scorers
Alejandro Vidal 15, 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Vidal of Académica de Coimbra

Match Ratings
1.Brian Hughes (GK)
7
2.Mauricio Verges (DEF)
6
3.Tom Van Den Bergh (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Andrade (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Martins (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Gomes (MID)
6
7.Alfred Van Gobbel (MID)
6
8.Cesar Castro (MID)
6
9.Abel Pinto (MID)
6
10.Graziano Franceschetti (ATT)
6
11.Miguel Barkero (ATT)
6
 
12.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
0
13.Marcus White (ATT)
0
14.Jan Hermann (ATT)
0

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