Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 8,992 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Académica de Coimbra and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Académica de Coimbra and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the match underway!
3.41
0-1Juan Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.46
0-1Francisco Lopes threads the ball through to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.07
0-1Académica de Coimbra are easily keeping Sporting Lisbon at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
22.22
0-1Bertrand Girard hacks Wes Galli from behind! Bertrand Girard is warned by the referee! Wes Galli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.16
0-1Cristiano Moutinho takes it forward alone. Cristiano Moutinho makes a beautiful solo run. Cristiano Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Pascal Bartsch.
27.49
Francisco Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa shoots from outside the area but somehow Sergio Santos manages to keep it out.
33.59
Sporting Lisbon are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Académica de Coimbra's defence.
36.13
Bertrand Girard kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.43
Juan Marcelino sweeps the ball long. Ruben Barbosa shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.27
1-1Alberto Martins makes a simple pass to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
49.36
Remco Hilgerink knocks the ball forward to Wes Galli. Wes Galli knocks the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Sergio Santos easily smothers it!
53.52
John Greig passes the ball forward to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.15
Wes Galli makes a probing pass to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa goes all the way! Nuno Sousa shoots from just inside the box. Sergio Santos easily smothers it.
63.56
Juan Marcelino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Lopes. Francisco Lopes takes it forward alone. Francisco Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
65.26
Wes Galli makes a simple pass to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.28
Andre Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa threads the ball through to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Sergio Santos had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
73.10
Wes Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
75.21
Bertrand Girard makes a beautiful solo run. Bertrand Girard knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro flicks the ball with his head. Pascal Bartsch manages to gather it comfortably.
77.02
Alberto Martins sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Martins goes all the way! Alberto Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.04
Sporting Lisbon are easily keeping Académica de Coimbra at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Bertrand Girard decides to run forward with the ball. Bertrand Girard knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Alves. Jorge Alves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Pascal Bartsch!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
28.3%
46.7%
25%
Scorers