Match Report


Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho     Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra
Computer Player Computer Player Dan Graham Dan Graham
Valentino PinziV. Pinzi76
G
1
G
74Jose MarquesJ. Marques
Sebastiao FonsecaS. Fonseca74
D
2
D
68Johny ChaussidiereJ. Chaussidiere
Joao SousaJ. Sousa64
D
3
D
66Adam DichioA. Dichio
Gary LiddellG. Liddell64
D
4
D
65Hauke RohrschneiderH. Rohrschneider
Rafael VianaR. Viana75
M
5
D
66Guglielmo PetrachiG. Petrachi
Noah MatthäusN. Matthäus68
M
captain6
M
68Wilco LobontW. Lobont
Pedro MoreiraP. Moreira65
M
7
M
64Patrick CotteeP. Cottee
Patrick BeresfordP. Beresford63
M
8
M
67Anton RahnA. Rahn
Patricio PerronP. Perron78
A
9
A
66Jakob FrieserJ. Frieser
Frederico PinheiroF. Pinheiro75
A
10
A
66Mario Van Der DoelenM. Van Der Doelen
Vitor AndradeV. Andrade70
A
11captain
A
79Sieb RijkaardS. Rijkaard
 
Silvio VelosoS. Veloso63
A
12
D
66Garry FergusonG. Ferguson
Daniel BarbosaD. Barbosa63
D
13
M
72Youssef Van PuttenY. Van Putten
Artur OliveiraA. Oliveira62
G
14
A
65Dino LonghiD. Longhi

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 19,943 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Helder.


0.00
Sp. Espinho start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
Mario Van Der Doelen catches Joao Sousa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Sousa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.23
Adam Dichio gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastiao Fonseca.
15.31
Patrick Beresford makes a probing pass to Patricio Perron. Patricio Perron knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.27
Sebastiao Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Patrick Beresford. Patrick Beresford flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Frederico Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.55
Patrick Beresford sees a break and surges forward. Patrick Beresford whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Jose Marques.
23.36
Pedro Moreira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Patrick Cottee reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
24.40
Anton Rahn flicks a high pass forward to Mario Van Der Doelen who brings the ball under control. Mario Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Frieser controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jakob Frieser looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
26.48
Hauke Rohrschneider makes a probing pass to Wilco Lobont. Wilco Lobont knocks the ball forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Pinzi who gathers it comfortably.
27.38
Hauke Rohrschneider threads a neat ball through to Patrick Cottee. Patrick Cottee threads a neat ball through to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks the ball forward to Mario Van Der Doelen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.52
Adam Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Rahn. Anton Rahn passes the ball forward to Sieb Rijkaard. Sieb Rijkaard runs straight at the defence! Sieb Rijkaard rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
33.22
Hauke Rohrschneider knocks the ball to his team mate, Wilco Lobont. Wilco Lobont makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.03
Wilco Lobont makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieb Rijkaard. Sieb Rijkaard plays a one-two with Mario Van Der Doelen and advances towards the goal... Sieb Rijkaard side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
36.49
Joao Sousa makes a probing pass to Noah Matthäus. Noah Matthäus changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noah Matthäus finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
38.53
Patrick Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Valentino Pinzi who gathers it comfortably.
42.11
Guglielmo Petrachi threads the ball through to Wilco Lobont. Wilco Lobont kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sp. Espinho appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off!
51.01
Wilco Lobont controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sieb Rijkaard but the linesman indicates offside!
53.43
Sebastiao Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Moreira. Pedro Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
57.04
Gary Liddell sees space and advances. Gary Liddell threads the ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.53
Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Garry Ferguson replacing Johny Chaussidiere and Dino Longhi replacing Mario Van Der Doelen .
63.55
Sebastiao Fonseca passes the ball forward to Rafael Viana. Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Viana plays the ball forward to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Marques who gathers it comfortably.
65.08
Adam Dichio sees space and advances. Adam Dichio makes a simple pass to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser runs straight at the defence! Jakob Frieser muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Valentino Pinzi.
73.22
Patrick Cottee decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Cottee threads the ball through into the box. Gary Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Dino Longhi. Dino Longhi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
75.57
Gary Liddell laces a weighted ball forward to Noah Matthäus. Noah Matthäus hits a low pass to Vitor Andrade. Vitor Andrade plays a one-two with Patricio Perron and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Vitor Andrade provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Marques manages to gather it.
77.06
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Youssef Van Putten replacing Anton Rahn .
79.41
Wilco Lobont makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sieb Rijkaard. Sieb Rijkaard knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.32
Hauke Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Cottee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sieb Rijkaard. Sieb Rijkaard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Valentino Pinzi had no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
84.36
Rafael Viana threads a neat ball through to Frederico Pinheiro. Frederico Pinheiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.59
Adam Dichio makes a simple pass to Wilco Lobont. Wilco Lobont deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.28
Pedro Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sp. Espinho

Académica de Coimbra
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
34.6%
35.9%
29.5%

Scorers
Vitor Andrade 18
Sieb Rijkaard 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sieb Rijkaard of Académica de Coimbra

Match Ratings