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 Maia. A crowd of 9,999 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guilherme Rego.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guilherme Rego.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
4.08
0-0Diogo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Artur Tavares. Without breaking stride, Artur Tavares plays the ball forward to David Campbell. David Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.10
Artur Tavares flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Barros controls it well on his chest. Diogo Barros finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.22
0-0Mario Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
18.56
0-0Edgar Ribeiro catches Alejandro Vidal on the ankles. The referee calls over Edgar Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Alejandro Vidal grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.19
Hugo Castro makes a simple pass to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Ramos.
21.11
Artur Tavares threads the ball through to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes knocks the ball forward, putting Alejandro Vidal through on goal. Alejandro Vidal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
24.37
Mario Fernandes brings the ball forward. Mario Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.05
0-0Rafael Santos makes a probing pass to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira skips past Jorge Santos! Jorge Santos barges into Alberto Teixeira. Penalty not given!!
36.49
0-0Edgar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Teixeira easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Ricardo Quaresma. Excellent save.
45.00
Mario Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Maia also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Maia kicking off!
47.33
Cristiano Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Castro. Hugo Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Castro.
53.34
0-0David Campbell comes in with a very late challenge on Alberto Teixeira. The referee motions to David Campbell to come over. It's a red card!! Alberto Teixeira stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.01
Edgar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Santos collects the pass. Rafael Santos threads a neat ball through to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
77.15
Diogo Barros flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Lopes collects the pass. Alexandre Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Semedo.
79.07
Miguel Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Semedo. Andre Semedo threads a neat ball through to Alberto Teixeira. Alberto Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
83.37
Diogo Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Diogo Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Campbell. James Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
87.54
James Campbell passes the ball forward to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Samuel Almeida!
90.00
0-0Alejandro Vidal hacks Hugo Neves from behind! The referee brings Alejandro Vidal to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Neves runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
26%
46.8%
27.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Ramos of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | James Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | David Campbell (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Diogo Barros (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alexandre Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Alves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Vieira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuel Almeida (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joao Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edgar Ribeiro (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Andre Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Miguel Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mario Fernandes (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hugo Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alberto Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Luis Rego (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Gascoigne (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Barbosa (GK) | 0 | |