Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Futre.
The pitch is in good condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Futre.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Luis Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Jesus. Fernando Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Demetrio Cardinale collects the pass. Demetrio Cardinale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Bento.
3.21
0-0Filipe Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Bento. Guilherme Bento shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.02
Frederico Bento hits a low pass to Alassandro Abbiati. Alassandro Abbiati flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Veloso.
16.46
Nuno Vieira advances with the ball. Nuno Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.26
0-0Nuno Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Teixeira but the linesman indicates offside!
26.46
Alassandro Abbiati knocks the ball forward to Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.26
Filipe Antunes advances with the ball. Filipe Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dayo Lorenzi who gathers it comfortably.
28.06
Pedro Teixeira threads the ball through to Fernando Jesus. Fernando Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Bento. Guilherme Bento shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
32.02
0-0Alassandro Abbiati comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Jesus. Alassandro Abbiati is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Jesus runs off the knock.
33.00
With some swift thinking, Filipe Antunes plays the ball forward to Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens whips the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.53
0-0Alassandro Abbiati passes the ball forward to Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
38.12
Showing composure, Nuno Vieira laces a through ball forward to Alberto Fonseca. Alberto Fonseca makes a defence splitting pass to Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
39.07
Fernando Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Jesus shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
44.31
Showing composure, Filipe Antunes plays the ball forward to Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade rushes past Walter Bianchi! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Andrade provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Dayo Lorenzi manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves kick off!
48.40
0-0Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
49.15
Guilherme Martins knocks the ball forward to Alassandro Abbiati. Alassandro Abbiati decides to run forward with the ball. Alassandro Abbiati shoots from long range but Andre Viana is on top of it.
51.31
0-0Pedro Teixeira comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Teixeira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Teixeira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.05
0-0Hugo Sousa breaks forward. Hugo Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Jose Andrade who brings the ball under control. Jose Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Bento. Alberto Vieira catches Guilherme Bento on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
54.51
Hugo Sousa sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Sousa brings the ball forward. Hugo Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.38
Fernando Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dayo Lorenzi smothers it!
63.48
0-0Fernando Jesus comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Nunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruben Nunes runs off the knock.
66.57
Fernando Jesus knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dayo Lorenzi comfortably gets down and covers it.
67.53
Fernando Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Neeskens collects the pass. Ronald Neeskens shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Dayo Lorenzi.
69.50
Fernando Jesus takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Roberto Teixeira gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
73.41
Fernando Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Martins.
77.47
Fernando Jesus knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
78.03
Académica de Coimbra are dictating the run of play here today.
81.43
Ruben Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Tomas Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.21
Hugo Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Jesus collects the pass. Fernando Jesus hits a low pass to Guilherme Bento. Guilherme Bento threads a neat ball through to Ronald Neeskens. Some good footwork from Ronald Neeskens provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.45
1-0With imagination, Frederico Bento plays the ball forward to Ruben Nunes. Ruben Nunes makes a probing pass to Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira makes a convincing header. It's there!! Andre Viana has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.54
Alassandro Abbiati flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Tomas Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Viana who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Guilherme Martins flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Vieira who takes it down. Nuno Vieira threads a neat ball through to Tomas Ribeiro. Tomas Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Teixeira of Grupo Desportivo de Chaves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dayo Lorenzi (GK)
9
2. Alberto Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Walter Bianchi (DEF)
6
4. Guilherme Martins (DEF)
7
5. Frederico Bento (DEF)
6
6. Ruben Nunes (MID)
6
7. Alassandro Abbiati (MID)
7
8. Nuno Vieira (MID)
7
9. Roberto Teixeira (ATT)
9
10. Alberto Fonseca (ATT)
6
11. Tomas Ribeiro (ATT)
7
12. Jermaine Jess (ATT)
0
13. Scott Meiklejohn (GK)
0
14. Quim Santos (GK)
0
1. Andre Viana (GK)
7
2. Luis Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Edgar Postiga (DEF)
6
4. Hugo Sousa (DEF)
8
5. Pedro Teixeira (DEF)
5
6. Filipe Antunes (MID)
7
7. Fernando Jesus (MID)
7
8. Demetrio Cardinale (ATT)
6
9. Jose Andrade (ATT)
7
10. Ronald Neeskens (ATT)
6
11. Guilherme Bento (ATT)
6
12. Abel Postiga (MID)
0
13. Don Thomson (ATT)
0
14. Jaime Bento (GK)
0