Match Report


Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra     Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ricardo QuaresmaR. Quaresma57
G
1
G
60Jorge FariaJ. Faria
Vitor NunesV. Nunes60
D
2
D
69Miguel SantosM. Santos
Jorge SantosJ. Santos58
D
3
D
68Hugo AlmeidaH. Almeida
Diogo RamosD. Ramos54
D
4
D
67Tiago FariaT. Faria
Paulo CastroP. Castro52
D
5
D
65Graeme MarrG. Marr
Artur TavaresA. Tavares79
M
captain6
M
72Pascal LaslandesP. Laslandes
James CampbellJ. Campbell62
M
7captain
M
66Kewullay CesariK. Cesari
David CampbellD. Campbell52
M
8
M
64Danny UpsonD. Upson
Diogo BarrosD. Barros65
A
9
A
67Thomas SzepanT. Szepan
Alexandre LopesA. Lopes60
A
10
A
60Filipe MarquesF. Marques
Alejandro VidalA. Vidal58
A
11
A
56Arnauld IorioA. Iorio
 
Nuno AlvesN. Alves53
A
12
M
63Gaspar JesusG. Jesus
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira52
G
13
M
63Carlos AlvesC. Alves
Eduardo MoreiraE. Moreira51
M
14
D
60Hugo SoaresH. Soares

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Vitória de Guimarães. A crowd of 8,318 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Académica de Coimbra and Vitória de Guimarães are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Jesus.


0.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
3.10
Graeme Marr pushes mid-way up the pitch. Graeme Marr makes a simple pass to Filipe Marques. Filipe Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
9.48
James Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Kewullay Cesari. James Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Kewullay Cesari carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.43
Pascal Laslandes threads a neat ball through to Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Laslandes. With a superhuman jump, Pascal Laslandes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Ricardo Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
21.30
Kewullay Cesari surges forward with the ball. Kewullay Cesari knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Campbell.
26.24
Jorge Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Santos.
32.25
Artur Tavares knocks the ball forward to James Campbell. James Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Lopes but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.47
Hugo Almeida passes the ball forward to Thomas Szepan. Thomas Szepan whips in a cross ball towards Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Artur Tavares and the loose ball is cleared up field.
39.15
Danny Upson sees a break and surges forward. Danny Upson shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
40.40
Diogo Ramos hits a low pass to James Campbell. James Campbell makes a probing pass to Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
42.16
Alexandre Lopes catches Graeme Marr on the ankles. The referee brings Alexandre Lopes to one side and gives him a warning! Graeme Marr runs off the knock.
44.53
Tiago Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes flicks a high ball forward to Kewullay Cesari who takes it down. Kewullay Cesari lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio makes a deft header. Ricardo Quaresma manages to gather it easily.
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. Vitória de Guimarães 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 whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the second half underway!
47.04
Diogo Ramos hits a low pass to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
48.53
Kewullay Cesari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Szepan. Diogo Ramos hacks Thomas Szepan from behind! Thomas Szepan appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
51.38
Tiago Faria flicks a high ball forward to Kewullay Cesari who takes it down. Kewullay Cesari shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.26
David Campbell comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Almeida. David Campbell is shown the yellow card! Hugo Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.50
With some swift thinking, Danny Upson plays the ball forward to Kewullay Cesari. Kewullay Cesari lofts in a cross ball towards Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio makes a convincing header but is denied by Ricardo Quaresma. Excellent save.
57.28
Artur Tavares barges into Danny Upson. The referee brings Artur Tavares to one side and gives him a warning! Danny Upson runs off the knock.
60.33
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Hugo Soares replacing Filipe Marques .
61.38
Miguel Santos makes a simple pass to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Szepan collects the pass. Thomas Szepan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
65.50
Diogo Ramos flicks a high pass forward. James Campbell controls it well on his chest. James Campbell passes the ball forward to Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, James Campbell. James Campbell shoots from just inside the box but Jorge Faria is on top of it.
72.24
Danny Upson flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Soares who brings the ball under control. Hugo Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.05
Danny Upson passes the ball forward to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Ricardo Quaresma.
76.31
It's a corner kick which Danny Upson takes quickly, playing the ball short to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball ricochets off Vitor Nunes and flashes wide of the near post.
77.37
Danny Upson takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Alejandro Vidal chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
81.18
Hugo Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Pascal Laslandes. Pascal Laslandes whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.21
Pascal Laslandes plays the ball forward to Arnauld Iorio. Arnauld Iorio knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Upson. Danny Upson heads the ball goalwards. Ricardo Quaresma is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Thomas Szepan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Soares. Hugo Soares shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Académica de Coimbra

Vitória de Guimarães
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
29.2%
47.2%
23.6%

Scorers
Hugo Soares 81
Danny Upson 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Upson of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Ricardo Quaresma (GK)
8
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)yellow card
6
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.Jorge Faria (GK)
6
2.Miguel Santos (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Almeida (DEF)
6
4.Tiago Faria (DEF)
7
5.Graeme Marr (DEF)
6
6.Pascal Laslandes (MID)
8
7.Kewullay Cesari (MID)
7
8.Danny Upson (MID)goal scored
9
9.Thomas Szepan (ATT)
6
10.Filipe Marques (ATT)
6
11.Arnauld Iorio (ATT)
7
 
12.Gaspar Jesus (MID)
0
13.Carlos Alves (MID)
0
14.Hugo Soares (DEF)goal scored
8