Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 20,801 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the match underway!
4.57
0-0Hugo Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola advances inside the box! Norberto Arreola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Markus Roth!
9.35
1-0Gary Law controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer whips in a cross ball towards Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
15.28
1-0Arturo Cortes makes a strong solo run forward. Arturo Cortes threads a neat ball through to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Bowyer. Gavin Bowyer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Brenny Meeuwis is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
20.31
Guilherme Valente makes a probing pass to Gary Law. Gary Law threads a neat ball through to Anthony Castiglioni. Anthony Castiglioni whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
21.51
With vision, Giordano Colle plays the ball forward to Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales beats his man to it with a header. Bruno Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
32.46
Gavin Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle plays a one-two with Anthony Castiglioni and rushes in on goal... Giordano Colle cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Bruno Varela reads it well. Nice keeping!
34.45
1-0Pedro Vazquez makes a beautiful solo run. Pedro Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.46
1-0Pedro Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Danny Eustace. Danny Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.26
1-0Sebastiao Lopes catches Daniel Rosales on the ankles. Sebastiao Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Rosales runs off the knock.
45.00
Giordano Colle threads a neat ball through to Billy Mcinnes. Billy Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Bruno Varela.
45.00
1-0Giordano Colle takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Danny Eustace gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
48.12
Fernando Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Norberto Arreola controls it well on his chest. Norberto Arreola shoots from 25 yards but Markus Roth is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
49.22
Guilherme Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales makes a probing pass to Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Varela easily smothers it!
55.20
Gavin Bowyer comes in with a late challenge on Scott Greig. Gavin Bowyer is given a warning by the referee! Scott Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.18
Hugo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
61.25
Fernando Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Norberto Arreola controls it well on his chest. Norberto Arreola plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Eustace and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Norberto Arreola provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Markus Roth manages to keep it out.
65.48
Norberto Arreola kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Markus Roth manages to gather it.
66.17
Sebastiao Lopes breaks forward. Sebastiao Lopes sees Norberto Arreola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norberto Arreola runs straight at the defence! Norberto Arreola shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Markus Roth is on top of it.
67.40
Billy Mcinnes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
69.10
Pedro Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Lopes. Without breaking stride, Sebastiao Lopes plays the ball forward to Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola plays a one-two with Hugo Campos and advances towards the goal... Norberto Arreola rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.49
1-1Brenny Meeuwis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola runs straight at the defence! Guilherme Valente clumsily knocks into Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
77.20
1-1Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Saïd Ferhaoui replacing Fernando Ribeiro .
78.28
Sebastiao Lopes sees Neil Davidson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Davidson hits a low pass to Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.47
Guilherme Valente sees Gavin Bowyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Gavin Bowyer laces a through ball forward to Anthony Castiglioni. Anthony Castiglioni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Lopes.
85.30
Danny Eustace threads a neat ball through to Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
1-2Guilherme Valente flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Bowyer who takes it down. Gavin Bowyer knocks the ball forward to Anthony Castiglioni. Anthony Castiglioni knocks in a cross ball towards Konstantinos Xenakis. Pedro Vazquez hacks Konstantinos Xenakis from behind! Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
33.7%
42.7%
23.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Norberto Arreola of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Markus Roth (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luca Toldo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guilherme Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giordano Colle (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Bowyer (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Castiglioni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Rosales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Billy Mcinnes (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Konstantinos Xenakis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sjaak Wisgerhof (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Matt Cleland (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Pater (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bruno Varela (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Pedro Vazquez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastiao Lopes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Danny Eustace (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Neil Davidson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fernando Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Brenny Meeuwis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norberto Arreola (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Hugo Campos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Filipe Antunes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Saïd Ferhaoui (MID) | 6 | |