Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the first half underway!
2.11
0-0Marinus Hilgerink flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Rego who takes it down. Jorge Rego flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Mazzei who brings the ball under control. Ivan Mazzei finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by William Wright. Excellent save.
8.56
0-0Jorge Rego receives the ball from a throw-in from Marinus Hilgerink. Jorge Rego makes a probing pass to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
9.40
0-0Colin James comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Mazzei. Colin James is warned by the referee! Ivan Mazzei stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.29
1-0Luis Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo whips in a cross ball towards Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa connects with a diving header. It's there!! William Wright has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.19
1-0Colin James passes the ball forward to Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Campos who takes it down. Hugo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.35
Eduardo Quaresma makes a probing pass to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.26
Marinus Hilgerink laces a through ball forward to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo threads the ball through to Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
22.03
Francisco Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Dehm who brings the ball under control. Matthias Dehm flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.29
Ricardo Veloso passes the ball forward to Zbigniew Malkowski. Zbigniew Malkowski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.34
With a delightful solo run, Matthias Dehm stretches the opposition's defence. Matthias Dehm shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
42.20
Saïd Ferhaoui makes a simple pass to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
F.C. Arouca kick off!
54.02
1-0Luis Sousa sees space and advances. Luis Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Zbigniew Malkowski but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.48
Ivan Mazzei advances with the ball. Ivan Mazzei knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.30
1-0F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with David Law replacing Edmundo Ramos .Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Tomas Postiga replacing Neil Davidson .
71.19
Luis Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
72.36
Ivan Mazzei flicks a high pass forward. David Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Law plays a quick one-two with Zbigniew Malkowski and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from David Law provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by William Wright.
73.24
1-0Eugenio Redondo takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego knocks the ball into the box. Ivan Mazzei cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.35
Ivan Mazzei flicks a high pass forward. David Law collects the pass. David Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
79.06
Luis Sousa threads a neat ball through to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Veloso. Ricardo Veloso makes a looping header on goal. William Wright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.57
2-0Matthias Dehm barges into Ricardo Veloso. The referee calls over Matthias Dehm and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.27
Hugo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Antunes controls it well on his chest. Filipe Antunes runs straight at the defence! Filipe Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Jose Barbosa. Excellent save.
87.57
Eugenio Redondo threads the ball through to Zbigniew Malkowski. Zbigniew Malkowski knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis Sousa!
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
| Luis Sousa 10, 88 Ricardo Veloso 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Eduardo Quaresma (DEF)
6
3. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Rego (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
6. Ivan Mazzei (MID)
7
7. Luis Sousa (MID)
9
8. Eugenio Redondo (MID)
7
9. Zbigniew Malkowski (ATT)
6
10. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
6
11. Ricardo Veloso (ATT)
8
12. David Law (MID)
6
13. Stephen Bowyer (ATT)
0
14. Fernando Alves (ATT)
0
1. William Wright (GK)
7
2. Scott Greig (DEF)
6
3. Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4. Colin James (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Vazquez (DEF)
6
6. Brenny Meeuwis (MID)
6
7. Neil Davidson (MID)
6
8. Matthias Dehm (MID)
6
9. Saïd Ferhaoui (MID)
6
10. Filipe Antunes (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Campos (ATT)
6
12. Norberto Arreola (ATT)
0
13. Fernando Ribeiro (MID)
0
14. Tomas Postiga (MID)
6