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 AD Ovarense. A crowd of 8,574 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Académica de Coimbra and AD Ovarense are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Académica de Coimbra and AD Ovarense are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with AD Ovarense kicking off!
9.23
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
24.51
0-0David Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison goes all the way! Gavin Morrison makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
27.12
0-0Roberto Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
32.42
0-0Alexandre Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Vasco Mendes easily smothers it!
36.09
Filipe Fonseca passes the ball forward to Fernando Nunes. Fernando Nunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
39.53
0-0Artur Jesus hacks John Greig from behind! The referee calls over Artur Jesus and warns him to calm down! John Greig gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Luis Loureiro makes a simple pass to John Greig. John Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the second half underway!
51.04
0-1Filipe Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Nunes. Fernando Nunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.53
Roberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Nunes. Fernando Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Loureiro.
72.39
David Lima sees a break and surges forward. David Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Fonseca.
75.10
Cristiano Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Bento. Sergio Bento advances with the ball. Sergio Bento makes a probing pass to Gavin Morrison. Gavin Morrison shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Morrison!
81.47
Artur Marques passes the ball forward to Alexandre Loureiro. Alexandre Loureiro passes the ball forward to Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.12
Alexandre Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Barbosa. Manuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Nunes. Fernando Nunes heads the ball goalwards. Vasco Mendes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.16
Roberto Gomes surges forward with the ball. Roberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Loureiro.
90.00
1-2Filipe Fonseca hacks Sergio Bento from behind! Filipe Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
30%
52.9%
17.1%
Scorers
| Gavin Morrison 75 | Fernando Nunes 51, 83 |