Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Alverca. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Académica de Coimbra and Alverca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Académica de Coimbra and Alverca are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.
0.00
0-0Alverca start the match!
2.31
0-0Rafael Vieira threads the ball through to Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.50
Hauke Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Anton Rahn collects the pass. Anton Rahn makes a simple pass to Sieb Rijkaard. Sieb Rijkaard whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Paulo Moreira!
6.37
0-0With vision, Hauke Rohrschneider laces a through ball forward to Wilco Lobont. Wilco Lobont passes the ball forward to Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald rushes past Rui Gomes! Julian Oswald tries a spectacular strike. The ball strikes Fernando Vieira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.30
0-0Anton Rahn takes a quick corner, playing it short to Adam Dichio. Adam Dichio heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Guilherme Gomes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
9.47
0-0Sieb Rijkaard catches Rui Gomes on the ankles. The referee calls over Sieb Rijkaard and shows him a yellow card! Rui Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.31
0-0Hauke Rohrschneider sees Wilco Lobont in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilco Lobont flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Miccoli controls it well on his chest. Fabian Natale Miccoli makes a probing pass to Julian Oswald but he's offside!
12.42
Johny Chaussidiere makes a simple pass to Wilco Lobont. Wilco Lobont flicks a high pass forward. Julian Oswald controls it well on his chest. Julian Oswald plays a one-two with Fabian Natale Miccoli and rushes in on goal... Julian Oswald cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Paulo Moreira.
18.34
Anton Rahn makes a simple pass to Sieb Rijkaard. Sieb Rijkaard controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
20.19
Johny Chaussidiere darts forward. With vision, Johny Chaussidiere plays the ball forward to Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald kicks a strong pass forward to Sieb Rijkaard but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.50
0-1Rafael Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.44
Adam Dichio sees Youssef Van Putten in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youssef Van Putten flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Natale Miccoli who takes it down. Fabian Natale Miccoli whips in a cross ball towards Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Paulo Moreira!
39.52
0-1Andy Ferguson advances with the ball. Andy Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.49
0-1Hoalid Sahnoun makes a probing pass to Anton Rahn. Anton Rahn sees Sieb Rijkaard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sieb Rijkaard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Ferguson.
45.00
Adam Dichio threads a neat ball through to Anton Rahn. Anton Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra start the second half!
49.02
Anton Rahn flicks a high ball forward to Sieb Rijkaard who takes it down. Sieb Rijkaard controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian Oswald through on goal. Julian Oswald strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Paulo Moreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.44
Fernando Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Gomes. Guilherme Gomes makes a probing pass between the defence to Tiago Andrade. Tiago Andrade looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.50
1-2Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Garry Ferguson replacing Johny Chaussidiere and Jakob Frieser replacing Julian Oswald .Alverca have made a substitution with Daniel Lima replacing Paulo Moreira .
69.34
1-2Fernando Ramos clumsily knocks into Anton Rahn. The referee warns Fernando Ramos to calm down! Anton Rahn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.00
Wilco Lobont passes the ball forward to Sieb Rijkaard. Sieb Rijkaard plays a one-two with Jakob Frieser and rushes in on goal... Sieb Rijkaard muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.58
Wilco Lobont plays the ball forward to Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
73.58
Adam Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youssef Van Putten. Youssef Van Putten knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Lima who gathers it comfortably.
77.08
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Garry Ferguson replacing Youssef Van Putten .Alverca have made a substitution with Bill Proctor replacing Rafael Vieira .
81.15
Wilco Lobont flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Natale Miccoli holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Natale Miccoli plays a scrappy one-two with Sieb Rijkaard and advances towards the goal... Fabian Natale Miccoli side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Daniel Lima with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
84.11
Fernando Vieira threads a neat ball through to Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa brings the ball forward. Pedro Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adam Dichio.
87.35
Antonio Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Barbosa. Pedro Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Soares. Gaspar Soares rushes past Hauke Rohrschneider! Some silky footwork from Gaspar Soares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.44
Sieb Rijkaard hacks Fernando Vieira from behind! The referee brings Sieb Rijkaard to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Oswald of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Johny Chaussidiere (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Hauke Rohrschneider (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Hoalid Sahnoun (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wilco Lobont (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Youssef Van Putten (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Anton Rahn (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Julian Oswald (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Sieb Rijkaard (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Fabian Natale Miccoli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Garry Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Garry Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jakob Frieser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paulo Moreira (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Antonio Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rui Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fernando Ramos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Pedro Barbosa (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Tiago Andrade (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Guilherme Gomes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Gaspar Soares (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Bill Proctor (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Daniel Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Artur Veloso (DEF) | 0 | |