Match Report
| Académica de Coimbra | Académica de Coimbra |  |  | Santa Clara | Santa Clara | ||||||||||||||||
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| Jaime Bento | J. Bento |  | 52 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 60 |  | Colin Edwards | C. Edwards | ||||||||
| Luis Veloso | L. Veloso | | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Jorge Mendes | J. Mendes | |||||||||
| Edgar Postiga | E. Postiga | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Luis Antunes | L. Antunes | |||||||||
| Antonio Tavares | A. Tavares | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Alexandre Soares | A. Soares | |||||||||
| Marc Schneider | M. Schneider |  | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 |  | Martin Mora | M. Mora | |||||||||
| Filipe Antunes | F. Antunes | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Manuel Santos | M. Santos | |||||||||
| Jeremy Schulpen | J. Schulpen |  | 67 | M | | 7 | | | M | 59 | | Christian Babbel | C. Babbel | ||||||||
| Demetrio Cardinale | D. Cardinale |  | 78 | A | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Antonio Mendes | A. Mendes | |||||||||
| Jose Andrade | J. Andrade | | 67 | A | | 9 | | M | 58 | | Ruben Ramos | R. Ramos | |||||||||
| Ronald Neeskens | R. Neeskens | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Jaime Castro | J. Castro | |||||||||
| Guilherme Bento | G. Bento | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Rui Reis | R. Reis | |||||||||
| Nuno Moutinho | N. Moutinho | | 59 | M | | 12 | | A | 61 | | Francisco Jesus | F. Jesus | |||||||||
| Luuk Westerveld | L. Westerveld | | 59 | M | | 13 | | A | 59 | | Ricardo Castro | R. Castro | |||||||||
| Abel Postiga | A. Postiga | | 58 | M | | 14 | | M | 57 | | Alberto Ramos | A. Ramos | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 8,279 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Costa.
0.00
0-0Santa Clara kick off!
3.19
0-0Alexandre Soares comes in with a late challenge on Ronald Neeskens. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronald Neeskens gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.12
0-0Antonio Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Mendes shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.08
0-0Jorge Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Bento. The referee brings Jorge Mendes to one side and gives him a warning! Guilherme Bento runs off the knock.
15.37
Christian Babbel flicks a high pass forward to Rui Reis who brings the ball under control. Rui Reis makes a defence splitting pass to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
20.23
0-0Filipe Antunes threads the ball through to Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale shoots from long range but is denied by Colin Edwards. Excellent save.
21.24
Antonio Mendes sees Jaime Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.22
Marc Schneider controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy Schulpen. Jeremy Schulpen flicks a high ball forward to Demetrio Cardinale who takes it down. Demetrio Cardinale whips in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Colin Edwards. Excellent save.
24.43
Jeremy Schulpen kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Bento. Guilherme Bento shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.17
1-0Jeremy Schulpen plays the ball forward to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens plays a scrappy one-two with Guilherme Bento and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ronald Neeskens provides some space. He shoots at goal. Colin Edwards is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.33
Antonio Mendes threads a neat ball through to Rui Reis. Rui Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.27
Christian Babbel knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Reis. Rui Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
36.29
1-0With some swift thinking, Ruben Ramos plays the ball forward to Rui Reis. Rui Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Veloso.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara have changed their lineup with Francisco Jesus replacing Alexandre Soares.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Antonio Mendes plays the ball forward to Rui Reis. Rui Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
48.53
Jeremy Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.49
2-0Without breaking stride, Edgar Postiga plays the ball forward to Jeremy Schulpen. Jeremy Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronald Neeskens but the linesman indicates offside!
57.30
Edgar Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes threads the ball through to Guilherme Bento. Guilherme Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
59.39
Jorge Mendes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jorge Mendes knocks the ball forward to Rui Reis. Rui Reis tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.39
2-1Santa Clara have made a substitution with Alberto Ramos replacing Antonio Mendes .
65.25
Jeremy Schulpen flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Bento collects the pass. Guilherme Bento shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.15
Marc Schneider flicks a high ball forward to Jeremy Schulpen who takes it down. Jeremy Schulpen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrio Cardinale. With a superhuman jump, Demetrio Cardinale connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
69.30
Edgar Postiga breaks forward. Edgar Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Bento. Guilherme Bento shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Colin Edwards easily smothers it!
73.01
Jeremy Schulpen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jeremy Schulpen shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Colin Edwards!
78.40
Showing composure, Marc Schneider laces a through ball forward to Jeremy Schulpen. Showing composure, Jeremy Schulpen laces a through ball forward to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.19
Ruben Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro shoots from long range. Jaime Bento gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
83.45
2-1Antonio Tavares sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Tavares knocks the ball forward to Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Bento. Luis Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Bento. Penalty for Académica de Coimbra!!
83.45
2-1The referee points to the spot..
84.47
Guilherme Bento steps up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.58
Alberto Ramos makes a probing pass to Rui Reis. Rui Reis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jaime Bento manages to gather it.
89.12
Jeremy Schulpen advances with the ball. Jeremy Schulpen shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Manuel Santos threads the ball through to Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Ronald Neeskens 26 Jose Andrade 49 Guilherme Bento 84 (p) | Rui Reis 59 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jeremy Schulpen of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jaime Bento (GK)
6
2. Luis Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Edgar Postiga (DEF)
7
4. Antonio Tavares (DEF)
7
5. Marc Schneider (DEF)
6
6. Filipe Antunes (MID)
6
7. Jeremy Schulpen (MID)
9
8. Demetrio Cardinale (ATT)
6
9. Jose Andrade (ATT)
8
10. Ronald Neeskens (ATT)
8
11. Guilherme Bento (ATT)
7
12. Nuno Moutinho (MID)
0
13. Luuk Westerveld (MID)
0
14. Abel Postiga (MID)
0
1. Colin Edwards (GK)
7
2. Jorge Mendes (DEF)
6
3. Luis Antunes (DEF)
6
4. Alexandre Soares (DEF)
5
5. Martin Mora (DEF)
6
6. Manuel Santos (MID)
6
7. Christian Babbel (MID)
6
8. Antonio Mendes (MID)
6
9. Ruben Ramos (MID)
6
10. Jaime Castro (ATT)
6
11. Rui Reis (ATT)
8
12. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
6
13. Ricardo Castro (ATT)
0
14. Alberto Ramos (MID)
6