Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio do Leca F.C. where Leça Futebol Clube play host to Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Dominguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leça Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Dominguez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
3.40
0-0Sebastiao Campos flicks a high ball forward to Mitchell Ikedia who takes it down. Mitchell Ikedia lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Ince. Robert Ince outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Andres Mendez.
6.16
1-0Vasco Antunes sees Sebastiao Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Campos threads a neat ball through to Diogo Fonseca. Diogo Fonseca plays a one-two with Sebastiao Campos and advances towards the goal... Diogo Fonseca makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
9.30
Vasco Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Diogo Fonseca. Diogo Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastiao Campos!
14.32
Eduardo Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis makes a probing pass to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt connects with a diving header but Andre Postiga is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
15.51
Sebastiao Campos takes it forward alone. Sebastiao Campos shoots from outside the area but Andres Mendez is on top of it.
16.53
2-0Juan-Carlos Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Veloso. Alexandre Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Salas. Sebastian Salas lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
20.08
2-0Mauro Ramora threads the ball through to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli makes a probing pass to Craig Inglis but he's offside!
22.08
Sebastiao Campos passes the ball forward to Mitchell Ikedia. Mitchell Ikedia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andres Mendez is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
30.43
2-0Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Guerrero. Craig Inglis is shown the yellow card! Juan-Carlos Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.23
Alexander Fortune darts forward. Alexander Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.06
2-0Darren Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.40
2-0Vasco Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Veloso. Alexandre Veloso threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Salas. Sebastian Salas whips in a cross ball towards Mitchell Ikedia. Mitchell Ikedia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Harvey Shields steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
39.39
Edgar Pinto surges forward with the ball. Edgar Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli lofts in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.10
2-1Vasco Antunes catches Darren Stuart on the ankles. The referee brings Vasco Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! Darren Stuart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward to Romano Van Nieuwstadt who brings the ball under control. Romano Van Nieuwstadt shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leça Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leça Futebol Clube get the second half underway!
49.23
Craig Inglis sees Mauro Ramora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mauro Ramora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Veloso.
53.07
Diogo Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.24
Sebastiao Campos advances with the ball. Sebastiao Campos shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.49
Sebastiao Campos makes a probing pass to Diogo Fonseca. Diogo Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Campos but he's offside!
57.27
Martin Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
59.56
Mauro Ramora knocks the ball to his team mate, Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. With a superhuman jump, Craig Inglis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just wide!
60.12
2-1Martin Vickers makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Vickers hits a low pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis threads a neat ball through to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Quim Andrade hacks Romano Van Nieuwstadt from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
61.23
Alexander Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.05
Harvey Shields flicks a high ball forward to Craig Inglis who takes it down. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Andre Postiga had no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra! That brings them back into the game!
66.48
Alexander Fortune knocks the ball forward to Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.06
Craig Inglis clumsily knocks into Helder Ferreira. The referee brings Craig Inglis to one side and gives him a warning! Helder Ferreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.02
Craig Inglis passes the ball forward to Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. With a superhuman jump, Darren Stuart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's miles wide!
77.54
2-2Leça Futebol Clube have made 2 substitutions with Rui Barbosa replacing Sebastian Salas and Silvio Rego replacing Vasco Antunes .
79.55
Martin Vickers flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis darts forward. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.52
Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Fortune collects the pass. Alexander Fortune shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Andre Postiga!
83.21
Mauro Ramora makes a probing pass to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Andrade.
84.01
Eduardo Dominguez darts forward. Eduardo Dominguez flicks a high ball forward to Mauro Ramora who takes it down. Mauro Ramora lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pier G. Piangerelli!
87.03
Alexander Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Guerrero.
90.00
Martin Vickers hacks Mitchell Ikedia from behind! Martin Vickers is warned by the referee! Mitchell Ikedia runs off the knock.
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 Romano Van Nieuwstadt of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andre Postiga (GK)
6
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Vasco Antunes (DEF)
6
4. Alexandre Veloso (DEF)
6
5. Juan-Carlos Guerrero (DEF)
6
6. Diogo Fonseca (MID)
8
7. Sebastiao Campos (MID)
9
8. Robert Ince (ATT)
6
9. Mitchell Ikedia (ATT)
6
10. Sebastian Salas (ATT)
6
11. Helder Ferreira (ATT)
6
12. Eduardo Viana (GK)
0
13. Rui Barbosa (MID)
6
14. Silvio Rego (MID)
6
1. Andres Mendez (GK)
6
2. Harvey Shields (DEF)
6
3. Martin Vickers (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Dominguez (DEF)
6
5. Edgar Pinto (DEF)
6
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
7
7. Alexander Fortune (MID)
7
8. Mauro Ramora (MID)
7
9. Darren Stuart (ATT)
6
10. Romano Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
9
11. Pier G. Piangerelli (ATT)
8
12. Nicky Griffin (ATT)
0
13. Steven Hapgood (MID)
0
14. Craig Hendry (ATT)
0