Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 18,916 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Felgueiras and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Felgueiras and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
3.18
0-0Sebastiao Lopes surges forward with the ball. Sebastiao Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola plays a one-two with Hugo Campos and rushes in on goal... Norberto Arreola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.06
0-0Scott Greig catches Mario Ribeiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mario Ribeiro runs off the knock.
9.49
0-0Danny Eustace catches Mario Ribeiro on the ankles. Danny Eustace is given a warning by the referee! Mario Ribeiro runs off the knock.
10.23
1-0Jose Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Franzone. Alfredo Franzone whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim powers a header at goal. Bruno Varela is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.14
Danny Eustace flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Campos controls it well on his chest. Hugo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
20.33
1-1Albert Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson makes a probing pass to Hugo Campos but he's offside!
21.41
1-1With a delightful solo run, Jose Gomes stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
24.32
Saïd Ferhaoui makes an attacking run forward. Saïd Ferhaoui shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.24
Neil Davidson takes it forward alone. Neil Davidson shoots from distance. Sylvain Linares gets down and covers it.
33.44
Jose Gomes threads a neat ball through to Luis Davila. Luis Davila shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
34.23
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.44
With vision, Danny Eustace plays the ball forward to Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola cuts inside the box! Norberto Arreola shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Sylvain Linares. What a great pair of hands!
40.22
Sergio Almeida threads a neat ball through to Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Felgueiras kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
2-2Sergio Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim beats his man to it with a header but Sebastiao Lopes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
48.10
Gaspar Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Ernesto Gutierrez. Ernesto Gutierrez sees Rafael Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
51.41
Without breaking stride, Luis Monteiro plays the ball forward to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro plays a one-two with Rafael Jardim and advances towards the goal... Mario Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.40
Luis Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Varela. Jose Varela threads a neat ball through to Luis Davila. Luis Davila whips in a cross ball towards Mario Ribeiro. With a superhuman jump, Mario Ribeiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
60.24
3-2Felgueiras have made 3 substitutions with Frederico Marques replacing Gaspar Oliveira, Tiago Pinheiro replacing Luis Davila and Luciano Di Bari replacing Mario Ribeiro .Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Artur Pinheiro replacing Hugo Campos .
66.33
Albert Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ferreira collects the pass. Antonio Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Davidson. Neil Davidson plays a quick one-two with Artur Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Neil Davidson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball cannons off Luis Monteiro, going wide.
72.33
Saïd Ferhaoui makes a probing pass to Artur Pinheiro. Artur Pinheiro plays a scrappy one-two with Norberto Arreola and stumbles forward towards the goal... Artur Pinheiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Sylvain Linares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.16
Jose Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Franzone. Alfredo Franzone whips in a cross ball towards Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari makes a convincing header but somehow Bruno Varela manages to keep it out.
77.50
Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Tomas Postiga replacing Danny Eustace and Brenny Meeuwis replacing Antonio Ferreira .
81.48
3-3Saïd Ferhaoui comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Gutierrez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ernesto Gutierrez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.14
Neil Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Brenny Meeuwis. Brenny Meeuwis flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Sylvain Linares had no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
89.06
Albert Butragueno hacks Luciano Di Bari from behind! The referee brings Albert Butragueno to one side and gives him a warning! Luciano Di Bari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Albert Butragueno runs forward with the ball. Albert Butragueno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Pinheiro but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.3%
42.4%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Jardim of Felgueiras |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sylvain Linares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ernesto Gutierrez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Gomes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Jose Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luis Davila (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alfredo Franzone (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Mario Ribeiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Frederico Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tiago Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Luciano Di Bari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Bruno Varela (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Albert Butragueno (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Scott Greig (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Sebastiao Lopes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Danny Eustace (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Saïd Ferhaoui (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Neil Davidson (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norberto Arreola (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hugo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Filipe Antunes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tomas Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Artur Pinheiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 14. | Brenny Meeuwis (MID) | | 8 |