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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to U. Lamas. A crowd of 17,899 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Académica de Coimbra and U. Lamas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Dominguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Académica de Coimbra and U. Lamas are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Dominguez.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off the first half!
10.52
0-0Nuno Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Blanco. Frederico Blanco shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.18
0-0Mauro Ramora kicks a strong pass forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.23
0-0Martin Vickers knocks the ball to his team mate, Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli takes it forward alone. Pier G. Piangerelli shoots from distance but somehow Nuno Mendes manages to keep it out.
21.40
Eduardo Dominguez chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Inglis. Craig Inglis flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Fortune collects the pass. Alexander Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Nuno Mendes!
22.44
Eduardo Dominguez sees Alexander Fortune in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora edges inside the box! Mauro Ramora strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
27.27
Pier G. Piangerelli decides to run forward with the ball. Pier G. Piangerelli knocks in a cross ball towards Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt heads the ball goalwards. Nuno Mendes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.09
0-0Alexander Fortune hacks Jody Mendonca from behind! Alexander Fortune is given a warning by the referee! Jody Mendonca runs off the knock.
32.27
Craig Inglis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.33
Martin Vickers brings the ball forward. Martin Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Piangerelli controls it well on his chest. Pier G. Piangerelli whips in a cross ball towards Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.40
Alexander Fortune threads the ball through to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.20
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.40
Jody Mendonca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jody Mendonca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Andres Mendez manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. U. Lamas also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
U. Lamas kick off the second half!
54.04
Edgar Pinto sees space and advances. Edgar Pinto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Edgar Pinto shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Nuno Mendes manages to gather it.
55.13
Mauro Ramora deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt threads the ball through into the box. Pier G. Piangerelli tries a spectacular strike. Nuno Mendes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
60.15
Martin Vickers makes a probing pass to Eduardo Dominguez. Eduardo Dominguez flicks a high pass forward. Romano Van Nieuwstadt controls it well on his chest. Romano Van Nieuwstadt lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart makes a convincing header but Nuno Mendes reads it well. Great keeping!
61.37
0-1Samuel Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Loureiro. Samuel Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Lima. Nuno Lima directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Andres Mendez had no chance!! Goal for U. Lamas!
65.21
Jody Mendonca flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.54
Eduardo Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andres Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
71.03
0-1Harvey Shields comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Lima. Harvey Shields is shown the yellow card! Nuno Lima runs off the knock.
73.53
Alexander Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Pier G. Piangerelli. Pier G. Piangerelli shoots from outside the area but is denied by Nuno Mendes. Excellent save.
77.06
0-1U. Lamas have made a substitution with Nuno Marques replacing Nuno Fernandes .
79.35
Harvey Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Stuart. Darren Stuart shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
83.06
Craig Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Romano Van Nieuwstadt. Romano Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball towards Mauro Ramora. Mauro Ramora directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.13
Darren Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Pier G. Piangerelli controls it well on his chest. Pier G. Piangerelli makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alexander Fortune. Alexander Fortune side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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 Mauro Ramora of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andres Mendez (GK)
6
2. Harvey Shields (DEF)
5
3. Martin Vickers (DEF)
7
4. Eduardo Dominguez (DEF)
6
5. Edgar Pinto (DEF)
7
6. Craig Inglis (MID)
6
7. Alexander Fortune (MID)
8
8. Mauro Ramora (MID)
8
9. Darren Stuart (ATT)
6
10. Romano Van Nieuwstadt (ATT)
7
11. Pier G. Piangerelli (ATT)
8
12. Nicky Griffin (ATT)
0
13. Craig Hendry (ATT)
0
14. Francisco Loureiro (ATT)
0
1. Nuno Mendes (GK)
8
2. Diogo Semedo (DEF)
6
3. Linus Berg (DEF)
6
4. Antonio Oshadogan (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Lopes (DEF)
6
6. Samuel Loureiro (MID)
6
7. Jody Mendonca (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Barbosa (MID)
6
9. Frederico Blanco (ATT)
6
10. Nuno Fernandes (ATT)
6
11. Nuno Lima (ATT)
7
12. Bruno Nascimento (GK)
0
13. Jimmy Rott (GK)
0
14. Nuno Marques (GK)
6