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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha 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.
Both Sporting Covilha and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Rui Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Covilha and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Rui Costa.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha kick off!
8.48
0-0Roberto Barbosa sees Paulo Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
10.18
0-0Mauro Ramora sees Craig Inglis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.04
1-0Ben Jacobs knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Pirri. Alfredo Pirri knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Andrade. Luis Andrade jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Andres Mendez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.16
Mauro Ramora laces a weighted ball forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pier G. Piangerelli!
30.46
Callum McNeill flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Andrade. Luis Andrade runs straight at the defence! Luis Andrade tries a spectacular strike. Andres Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.09
Edgar Pinto breaks forward. Edgar Pinto hits a low pass to Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart plays a quick one-two with Alexander Fortune and rushes in on goal... Darren Stuart rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.27
2-2Mauro Ramora makes a probing pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
44.02
Roberto Barbosa makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Pirri who takes it down. Alfredo Pirri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Andres Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Harvey Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli flicks a high pass forward to Mauro Ramora who brings the ball under control. Mauro Ramora lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.32
With great vision, Alexander Fortune plays the ball forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. With a superhuman jump, Darren Stuart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Englishman celebrates his hattrick!
61.34
Paulo Campos knocks the ball forward to Andre Martins. Andre Martins rushes past Eduardo Dominguez! Some awkward footwork from Andre Martins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Andre Martins scores for Sporting Covilha!!
66.20
4-4Romano Van Nieuwstadt clumsily knocks into Luis Andrade. The referee brings Romano Van Nieuwstadt to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.58
4-4Pablo Ruiz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Mauro Ramora but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.40
Callum McNeill flicks a high ball forward to Luis Andrade who takes it down. Luis Andrade knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Pirri but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
72.15
Pablo Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.31
Andre Martins surges forward with the ball. Andre Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Mendes but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.50
4-5Roberto Barbosa makes a beautiful solo run. Roberto Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Andrade. Luis Andrade makes a probing pass between the defence to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Edgar Pinto.
79.56
Andre Martins hits a low pass to Filipe Mendes. Filipe Mendes shoots from 25 yards but Andres Mendez reads it well. Excellent save!
84.19
Alexander Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
85.11
Eduardo Dominguez breaks forward. Eduardo Dominguez knocks the ball forward to Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Jacobs.
87.23
Mauro Ramora threads the ball through to Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
4-5Craig Inglis comes in with a late challenge on Ben Jacobs. The referee calls over Craig Inglis and shows him a yellow card! Ben Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Luis Andrade 18, 30 Alfredo Pirri 44 Andre Martins 61 | Pier G. Piangerelli 27 Darren Stuart 34, 47, 51, 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Darren Stuart of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rafael Gonzalez (GK)
6
2. Anthony Woodgate (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Barbosa (DEF)
7
4. David Soares (DEF)
6
5. Ben Jacobs (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Campos (MID)
6
7. Callum McNeill (MID)
6
8. Luis Andrade (MID)
8
9. Filipe Mendes (ATT)
6
10. Alfredo Pirri (ATT)
7
11. Andre Martins (ATT)
7
12. Rafael Santos (MID)
0
13. Eduardo Gomes (DEF)
0
14. Eric Eilts (ATT)
0
1. Andres Mendez (GK)
6
2. Harvey Shields (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Dominguez (DEF)
6
4. Edgar Pinto (DEF)
6
5. Pablo Ruiz (DEF)
6
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
5
7. Alexander Fortune (MID)
6
8. Mauro Ramora (MID)
7
9. Darren Stuart (ATT)
9
10. Romano Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
5
11. Pier G. Piangerelli (ATT)
7
12. Nicky Griffin (ATT)
0
13. Craig Hendry (ATT)
0
14. Francisco Loureiro (ATT)
0