Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 18,557 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras 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 Eduardo Gomes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras 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 Eduardo Gomes.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the first half underway!
3.43
0-0With great vision, Fernando Lopes plays the ball forward to Danny Marshall. Danny Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Alec Booth. Excellent save.
4.41
0-1Fernando Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Danny Marshall controls it well on his chest. Danny Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Mendes. Helder Mendes makes a convincing header. Alec Booth is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.55
0-1Johan Barthez receives the ball from a throw-in from Paulo Castro. Johan Barthez knocks the ball forward to Matteo Caruso. Without breaking stride, Matteo Caruso plays the ball forward to Helder Mendes. Helder Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.41
Eduardo Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antoine Matingou. Antoine Matingou flicks a high pass forward. Samir Buchwald collects the pass. Samir Buchwald whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.45
1-1Jorge Castro flicks a high pass forward. Antoine Matingou controls it well on his chest. Antoine Matingou knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.17
Fernando Lopes threads the ball through to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco shoots from long range. Alec Booth gets down and covers it.
18.29
With vision, Samir Buchwald plays the ball forward to Claudio Pascual. Claudio Pascual shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.19
Matteo Caruso makes a probing pass to Fernando Lopes. Fernando Lopes shoots from outside the area but Alec Booth is on top of it.
24.45
1-1Claudio Pascual comes in with a high challenge, catching Fernando Lopes with his studs. The referee motions to Claudio Pascual to come over. It's a red card!! Fernando Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.47
Paulo Castro knocks the ball forward to Sven Janes. Sven Janes makes a simple pass to Juan Carrasco. Juan Carrasco shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Alec Booth. Excellent save.
34.32
Sven Janes flicks a high pass forward. Helder Mendes collects the pass. Helder Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Antunes.
40.44
Fernando Lopes receives the ball from a throw-in from Sven Janes. Fernando Lopes decides to run forward with the ball. Fernando Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Alec Booth. What a great pair of hands!
42.06
Antonio Jesus takes it forward alone. Antonio Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Semedo. Ruben Semedo directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.16
Johan Barthez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Lopes. These players appear to think like one. Fernando Lopes surges forward with the ball. Fernando Lopes shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Alec Booth.
45.00
1-1It's a corner kick. Danny Marshall loops the ball in to towards the near post. Marcel Fromm shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras have changed their lineup with Rafael Almeida replacing Jaime Fernandes, Roberto Jardim replacing Antoine Matingou and Gianluca Fiore replacing Antonio Jesus. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Felgueiras kick off!
47.53
Eduardo Tavares decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Tavares sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Johan Barthez.
48.12
Sven Janes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Helder Mendes. Helder Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Sven Janes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sven Janes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
49.13
Sven Janes flicks a high pass forward. Helder Mendes collects the pass. Helder Mendes shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
51.16
Fernando Lopes makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Tavares.
54.47
Rafael Almeida pushes up the pitch. Rafael Almeida runs straight at the opposition's defence. Rafael Almeida plays a one-two with Ruben Semedo and rushes in on goal... Rafael Almeida looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.02
Without breaking stride, Paulo Moutinho plays the ball forward to Fernando Lopes. Fernando Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Janes. Sven Janes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
60.28
2-1Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Jason Best replacing Johan Barthez and Billy James replacing Danny Marshall .
61.30
Eduardo Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Samir Buchwald. Samir Buchwald jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
79.50
Roberto Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Gianluca Fiore. Gianluca Fiore connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.24
Marcel Fromm knocks the ball forward to Helder Mendes. Helder Mendes shoots from distance but Alec Booth reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Rafael Almeida makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Samir Buchwald controls it well on his chest. Samir Buchwald edges inside the box! Samir Buchwald rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Booth (GK)
8
2. Joao Antunes (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Fernandes (DEF)
6
4. Eduardo Tavares (DEF)
6
5. Antoine Matingou (MID)
6
6. Samir Buchwald (MID)
8
7. Claudio Pascual (MID)
3
8. Jorge Castro (MID)
6
9. Antonio Jesus (ATT)
6
10. Ruben Semedo (ATT)
6
11. Diogo Campos (ATT)
7
12. Rafael Almeida (DEF)
8
13. Roberto Jardim (MID)
6
14. Gianluca Fiore (ATT)
7
1. Roberto Ramos (GK)
6
2. Paulo Moutinho (DEF)
6
3. Johan Barthez (DEF)
6
4. Paulo Castro (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Fromm (DEF)
6
6. Danny Marshall (MID)
6
7. Fernando Lopes (MID)
7
8. Sven Janes (MID)
6
9. Matteo Caruso (MID)
6
10. Juan Carrasco (ATT)
6
11. Helder Mendes (ATT)
7
12. Jason Best (DEF)
6
13. Duncan Niven (MID)
0
14. Billy James (MID)
6