Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 9,892 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sp. Espinho kicking off!
3.13
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
12.41
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
14.52
0-0Sergio Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Martins. Duarte Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Artes who gathers it comfortably.
18.07
0-0Stephane Rivalta threads the ball through to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.59
Ricardo Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.58
0-0Ricardo Soares hacks Stephan Pilz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephan Pilz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.34
0-1David Costa passes the ball forward to Tiago Ramos. Tiago Ramos brings the ball forward. Tiago Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. Tiago Ramos scores for Académica de Coimbra!!
32.40
Garry Ferguson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.27
Nuno Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Martins. Duarte Martins finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
40.23
Tiago Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
47.55
Ricardo Soares threads the ball through to Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Nascimento who gathers it comfortably.
48.32
Samuel Martins sees space and advances. Samuel Martins sees space and advances. Samuel Martins shoots from distance but it is miles over!
49.41
0-2Sergio Monteiro makes a probing pass to Ásgeir Hermannsson. Ásgeir Hermannsson chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Carvalho. Vasco Carvalho shoots from distance but somehow Paolo Artes manages to keep it out.
53.47
Garry Ferguson decides to run forward with the ball. Garry Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.52
Garry Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
66.43
Stephane Rivalta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison whips in a cross ball towards Alun Bridge. Alun Bridge connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.44
Stephane Rivalta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Hutchison. Gary Hutchison shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.03
Guilherme Veloso makes a simple pass to Ásgeir Hermannsson. Ásgeir Hermannsson decides to run forward with the ball. Ásgeir Hermannsson plays a perfect one-two with Duarte Martins and rushes in on goal... Ásgeir Hermannsson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.54
David Costa powers a long ball forward. Gary Hutchison finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.51
Nuno Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Santos. Sergio Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Carvalho. Vasco Carvalho goes all the way! Vasco Carvalho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.08
Duarte Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Martins. The referee calls over Duarte Veloso and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.27
Sergio Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Martins. Duarte Martins shoots from 25 yards but somehow Paolo Artes manages to keep it out.
90.00
Guilherme Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Tavares. Ricardo Tavares surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Tavares shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
31%
46.5%
22.5%
Scorers
| Ricardo Tavares 90 | Tiago Ramos 28, 40 Alun Bridge 53, 66 |