Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 8,068 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitoria Setúbal 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 Rafael Marques.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitoria Setúbal 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 Rafael Marques.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
2.36
0-0Manuel Faria runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
6.11
Stanley Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland passes the ball forward to Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Campbell.
9.20
0-0Antonio Izquierdo darts forward. Antonio Izquierdo flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Costa who gracefully takes it down. Bruno Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
14.46
0-0Paulo Castro comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Faria. Paulo Castro is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.45
Manuel Faria knocks the ball forward to Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Tavares controls it well on his chest. Ruben Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Castro.
16.40
Rafael Vieira threads a neat ball through to Manuel Faria. Manuel Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.22
Seeing a gap ahead, James Campbell plays the ball forward to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
24.41
James Campbell makes an attacking run forward. James Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruben Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
26.55
0-0Jorge Santos sees a break and surges forward. Jorge Santos flicks a high pass forward. David Campbell controls it well on his chest. David Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Barros controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Diogo Barros muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Antonio Izquierdo.
28.03
0-0Stanley Lua-Lua threads a neat ball through to Manuel Faria. Manuel Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Tavares. Ruben Tavares plays a one-two with Dami‘n Kortland and rushes in on goal... Ruben Tavares tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
33.54
Stanley Lua-Lua passes the ball forward to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is deflected wide by Vitor Nunes.
36.21
Manuel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Tavares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.26
Rafael Vieira advances with the ball. Rafael Vieira makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Dami‘n Kortland. Some silky footwork from Dami‘n Kortland provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.02
David Campbell knocks the ball forward to Artur Tavares. Artur Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Ruben Veloso. Excellent save.
44.02
Rafael Vieira sees Ruben Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Tavares advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ruben Tavares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitoria Setúbal appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Vitoria Setúbal kick off the second half!
51.35
Craig Craddock pushes up the pitch. Craig Craddock sees space and advances. Craig Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Tavares. With a superhuman jump, Ruben Tavares connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies well off target!
54.07
0-1Diogo Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, James Campbell. James Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. James Campbell hits a low pass to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Ruben Veloso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.54
0-1Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Vieira replacing David Campbell and Eduardo Moreira replacing Diogo Barros .
61.54
Antonio Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Vieira. Rafael Vieira hits a low pass to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.18
Jorge Santos makes a simple pass to Diogo Ramos. Diogo Ramos darts forward. Diogo Ramos runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Diogo Ramos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
69.07
Pedro Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Sousa.
71.14
Stanley Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Dami‘n Kortland. Dami‘n Kortland flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Tavares who brings the ball under control. Ruben Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Santos.
75.00
Pedro Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to James Campbell. James Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ruben Veloso with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
77.00
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Nuno Alves replacing Paulo Castro .
78.46
0-2Alexandre Lopes catches Stanley Lua-Lua on the ankles. Alexandre Lopes is shown the yellow card! Stanley Lua-Lua gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to James Campbell of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ruben Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Craig Craddock (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Stanley Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Izquierdo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ruben Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuel Faria (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Vieira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bruno Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dami‘n Kortland (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ruben Tavares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cedric Regragui (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Viana (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rafael Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ricardo Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Diogo Ramos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Artur Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Campbell (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | David Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Barros (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexandre Lopes (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Alejandro Vidal (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nuno Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pedro Vieira (GK) | 7 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Moreira (MID) | 6 | |