Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Académica de Coimbra and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Académica de Coimbra and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0FC Porto kick off!
3.24
0-0Servando Lassiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz threads the ball through to John Jones but he's offside!
8.40
0-0Krunoslaw Seric knocks the ball forward to Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros plays a perfect one-two with John Jones and rushes in on goal... Silvio Barros shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Tiago Moutinho easily smothers it!
9.38
0-0Rolf Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
14.07
0-0Nuno Bento comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Barros. The referee calls over Nuno Bento and warns him to calm down! Roberto Barros runs off the knock.
20.15
Mario Campos knocks the ball forward to Rafael Castro. Rafael Castro whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Artur Ripnu manages to keep it out.
21.14
Cristiano Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Antunes. Miguel Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castro. Rafael Castro plays a perfect one-two with Cristiano Lima and rushes in on goal... Rafael Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.35
Mario Campos sees a break and surges forward. Mario Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.38
Servando Lassiter flicks the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Tiago Moutinho easily smothers it.
36.30
Krunoslaw Seric controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros powers a header at goal but somehow Tiago Moutinho manages to keep it out.
38.44
0-0Abel Loureiro passes the ball forward to Mario Martins. Mario Martins passes the ball forward to Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.34
Abel Loureiro catches Silvio Barros on the ankles. Abel Loureiro is given a warning by the referee! Silvio Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off the second half!
47.34
0-1Servando Lassiter makes a probing pass to Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros lofts in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Jones!
53.15
Seyni Lebrun makes a probing pass to Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros whips in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.08
Dan Degn makes a simple pass to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Martins.
65.15
Servando Lassiter sees a break and surges forward. Servando Lassiter shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.26
Seyni Lebrun makes a simple pass to Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter makes a probing pass to Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Tiago Moutinho manages to gather it comfortably.
81.39
Seyni Lebrun sees a break and surges forward. Seyni Lebrun kicks a strong pass forward to Alpay Türkyilmaz. Alpay Türkyilmaz whips in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.22
0-3Académica de Coimbra are easily keeping FC Porto at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.34
Krunoslaw Seric passes the ball forward to Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros shoots from outside the area. Tiago Moutinho easily smothers it.
90.00
Christian Edusei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dan Degn. Dan Degn makes a probing pass to Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros lofts in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
32.8%
42.2%
25%
Scorers
| John Jones 47, 53, 81 |