Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play Académica de Coimbra in this league cup game. A crowd of 16,152 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ricardo Ramos.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.27
0-0Nicolas Jahn kicks a strong pass forward to Rainer Scheffler. Rainer Scheffler threads the ball through to Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes plays a one-two with Filipe Andrade and rushes in on goal... Frederico Gomes shoots from just inside the box. The ball cannons off Vitor Nunes, going wide.
3.18
0-0Lars Hoeness takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Nicolas Jahn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
4.01
0-0Harry Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro plays a quick one-two with Jaime Nascimento and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Duarte Loureiro provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Académica de Coimbra are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.19
Joao Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.19
0-0Jaime Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Gomes controls it well on his chest. Frederico Gomes makes a defence splitting pass to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Ricardo Quaresma.
10.02
0-0Corner kick to Santa Clara. Lars Hoeness chips it out wide. Artur Tavares steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
12.05
Nicolas Jahn threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Galadames. Sebastian Galadames flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Gomes collects the pass. Frederico Gomes rushes past Vitor Nunes! Frederico Gomes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Ricardo Quaresma is on top of it.
14.58
Bernardo Venturin knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Ricardo Quaresma didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.04
Jaime Oliveira advances with the ball. Jaime Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal makes a convincing header but is denied by Ricardo Quaresma. Excellent save.
22.08
0-1Artur Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Valente. Joao Valente threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alexandre Lopes. Some good footwork from Alexandre Lopes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.06
Rainer Scheffler chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Hoeness. Lars Hoeness finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Ricardo Quaresma reads it well. Nice save!
30.54
Artur Tavares brings the ball forward. Artur Tavares sees Joao Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Valente whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Loureiro. Duarte Loureiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Ghislain Castets. What a save!
33.31
Jaime Oliveira decides to run forward with the ball. Jaime Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Wes Mcgreal. With a superhuman jump, Wes Mcgreal connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Mcgreal!
44.03
Artur Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes plays a scrappy one-two with Joao Valente and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alexandre Lopes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Santa Clara kick off the second half!
48.23
Bernardo Venturin sees Lars Hoeness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Hoeness passes the ball forward to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento advances inside the box! Fernando Nascimento takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.57
With vision, Wes Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento deftly passes the ball to Frederico Gomes, releasing him through on goal. Frederico Gomes tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
59.25
3-1Filipe Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Wes Mcgreal controls it well on his chest. Wes Mcgreal makes a probing pass between the defence to Fernando Nascimento. Paulo Castro comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento rolls around, appealing for a penalty! Given!!
59.25
3-1The referee points to the spot..
60.19
Wes Mcgreal takes a short run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.19
4-1Santa Clara have made a substitution with Warren Roberts replacing Wes Mcgreal .
63.45
Filipe Andrade knocks the ball forward to Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes knocks the ball forward, putting Warren Roberts through on goal. Warren Roberts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.46
4-1Lars Hoeness hacks Joao Valente from behind! The referee warns Lars Hoeness to calm down! Joao Valente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.12
Lars Hoeness sees a break and surges forward. Lars Hoeness shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.05
4-1Filipe Andrade passes the ball forward to Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Ferreira.
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
| Wes Mcgreal 33, 60 (p) Fernando Nascimento 48 Frederico Gomes 52 | Alexandre Lopes 22 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Nascimento of Santa Clara |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ghislain Castets (GK)
6
2. Bernardo Venturin (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Jahn (DEF)
6
4. Sebastian Galadames (DEF)
6
5. Lars Hoeness (MID)
7
6. Filipe Andrade (MID)
6
7. Rainer Scheffler (MID)
6
8. Jaime Oliveira (MID)
7
9. Fernando Nascimento (ATT)
9
10. Wes Mcgreal (ATT)
8
11. Frederico Gomes (ATT)
9
12. Ernesto Flores (ATT)
0
13. Dominic Ritchie (GK)
0
14. Warren Roberts (DEF)
6
1. Ricardo Quaresma (GK)
7
2. Vitor Nunes (DEF)
6
3. Jorge Santos (DEF)
6
4. Paulo Castro (DEF)
6
5. Tomas Ferreira (DEF)
6
6. Artur Tavares (MID)
7
7. Harry Benjamin (MID)
6
8. Joao Valente (MID)
7
9. Duarte Loureiro (ATT)
6
10. Jaime Nascimento (ATT)
6
11. Alexandre Lopes (ATT)
7
12. Alejandro Vidal (ATT)
0
13. Duarte Campos (ATT)
0
14. Nuno Alves (ATT)
0