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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Henrique Amorim where U. Lamas play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 18,606 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both U. Lamas and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo De Franceschi.


0.00
The first half starts with U. Lamas kicking off!
2.07
Nuno Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Andres Mendez!
4.32
Nuno Fernandes catches Edgar Pinto on the ankles. Nuno Fernandes is warned by the referee! Edgar Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.12
Edgar Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Mauro Ramora collects the pass. Mauro Ramora plays the ball forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli whips in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.30
Mauro Ramora hits a low pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Lopes.
10.50
Samuel Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Lima who takes it down. Nuno Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Dominguez.
16.21
Craig Inglis threads the ball through to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt lofts in a cross ball towards Pier G. Piangerelli. With a superhuman jump, Pier G. Piangerelli connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Nuno Mendes effortlessly picks it out of the air!
22.37
Samuel Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Andres Mendez. Excellent save.
24.02
Jody Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.20
Samuel Lopes threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Barbosa. With imagination, Eduardo Barbosa laces a through ball forward to Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.03
Samuel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
38.26
Frederico Nascimento comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Loureiro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Loureiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.40
Eduardo Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
42.32
Alexander Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is deflected wide by Diogo Semedo.
43.18
Craig Inglis takes a quick corner, playing it short to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.51
Eduardo Dominguez hits a low pass to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis takes it forward alone. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli flicks the ball with his head. Nuno Mendes effortlessly punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. U. Lamas appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The U. Lamas players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the second half underway!
48.51
Frederico Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli kicks a strong pass forward to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt plays a perfect one-two with Darren Stuart and rushes in on goal... Romano Van Nieuwstadt looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
51.39
Jody Mendonca decides to run forward with the ball. Jody Mendonca plays a one-two with Nuno Fernandes and advances towards the goal... Jody Mendonca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Andres Mendez effortlessly smothers it!
54.28
Eduardo Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Inglis knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
55.45
Diogo Semedo passes the ball forward to Jody Mendonca. Jody Mendonca knocks the ball forward to Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Dominguez.
60.37
U. Lamas have made a substitution with Brutil Abidallah replacing Nuno Fernandes .
61.43
With great vision, Mauro Ramora plays the ball forward to Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune threads a neat, attacking ball through to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
75.01
Harvey Shields barges into Frederico Blanco. The referee calls over Harvey Shields and warns him to calm down! Frederico Blanco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.30
Jody Mendonca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima tries a spectacular long range effort. Andres Mendez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Linus Berg plays the ball forward to Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Mendonca. Jody Mendonca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Dominguez.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.8571428571429 vs 37.1428571428571
Play Area
Home team third: 18.57%, Midfield: 51.43%, Away team third: 30.00%


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. Nuno Mendes (GK)
6
2. Diogo Semedo (DEF)
6
3. Linus Berg (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Lopes (DEF)
6
6
7. Jody Mendonca (MID)
8
6
10. Nuno Fernandes (ATT)
6
11. Nuno Lima (ATT)
7

13. Nuno Marques (GK)
0

6
5
4. Edgar Pinto (DEF)
6
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
9
8. Mauro Ramora (MID)
6
9. Darren Stuart (ATT)
6

12. Nicky Griffin (ATT)
0
13. Craig Hendry (ATT)
0