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It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Naval. A crowd of 9,526 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the match underway!
4.48
Vitor Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Bento. Joao Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Martins.
9.29
Jose Almeida hacks Tiago Ramos from behind! Jose Almeida is shown the yellow card! Tiago Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.01
Antonio Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Loureiro. Francisco Loureiro advances with the ball. Francisco Loureiro goes all the way! Francisco Loureiro tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.55
Joao Bento comes in with a late challenge on David Costa. The referee calls over Joao Bento and warns him to calm down! David Costa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.47
Garry Ferguson decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Yoann Seube!
30.26
Garry Ferguson knocks the ball forward to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.45
Vitor Jesus passes the ball forward to Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Paolo Artes had no chance!! Goal for Naval!
36.05
Garry Ferguson flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Yoann Seube easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Naval kicking off!
47.49
Garry Ferguson passes the ball forward to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.15
Jose Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Bento. Joao Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.55
Carlos Loureiro catches David Costa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Costa gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
59.53
Francisco Loureiro passes the ball forward to Joao Bento. Joao Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa heads the ball goalwards. Paolo Artes manages to gather it comfortably.
60.43
Vitor Jesus threads the ball through to Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Bento. Joao Bento flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.34
Manuel Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Jesus. Vitor Jesus makes a probing pass to Joao Bento. Joao Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.50
Tiago Ramos threads the ball through to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.45
Jose Almeida takes it forward alone. Jose Almeida goes all the way! Jose Almeida takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Almeida!
84.02
David Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Rivalta. Stephane Rivalta sees space and advances. Stephane Rivalta goes all the way! Stephane Rivalta makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Paulo Moutinho makes a probing pass to Vitor Jesus. Vitor Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Costa. Guilherme Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Costa of Naval
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
30.4%
46.4%
23.2%