Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Sporting Braga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Braga kick off!
3.56
0-0Bruno Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Pardo and rushes in on goal... Frederico Costa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Jose Marques is on top of it.
4.47
0-0With vision, Martino Lucenti plays the ball forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Kitson who gathers it comfortably.
6.10
0-0Jerome Veldman plays the ball forward to Francis Montague. Francis Montague advances with the ball. Francis Montague rushes past Steffen Eilts! Francis Montague makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.20
0-0Jerome Veldman hacks Frederico Costa from behind! The referee warns Jerome Veldman to calm down! Frederico Costa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.51
Jerome Veldman makes a probing pass to Francis Montague. Francis Montague deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Miccoli. Seeing a gap ahead, Fabian Natale Miccoli plays the ball forward to Steffen Cziommer who has made a great run into the box. Steffen Cziommer shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Marvin Kitson reads it well. Great save!
12.17
Fernando Pinheiro advances with the ball. Fernando Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Marques!
18.49
Fernando Pinheiro laces a weighted ball forward to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.36
0-0Fernando Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Francis Montague. Fernando Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Francis Montague hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.35
Albrecht Birnbaum makes a simple pass to Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.41
Diogo Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Costa who brings the ball under control. Frederico Costa shoots from outside the area. Jose Marques easily gets down and covers it.
32.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Francis Montague plays the ball forward to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.34
Martino Lucenti knocks the ball forward to Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer skips past Sergio Valente! Steffen Cziommer rockets a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.26
Francis Montague makes a probing pass to Jakob Frieser. Jakob Frieser shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.12
0-0Albrecht Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer threads the ball through into the box. Sergio Valente barges into Jakob Frieser. Penalty not given!!
44.36
0-0Steve Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Martino Lucenti. Martino Lucenti hits a low pass to Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Natale Miccoli but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Albrecht Birnbaum threads a neat ball through to Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Fabian Natale Miccoli provides some space. He shoots at goal. Marvin Kitson effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
47.06
1-0Martino Lucenti flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Frieser controls it well on his chest. Jakob Frieser rushes past Thomas Heering! Some good footwork from Jakob Frieser provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.26
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.21
Jerome Veldman runs forward with the ball. Jerome Veldman threads the ball through to Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli plays a one-two with Steffen Cziommer and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Miccoli strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.07
Julian Flores flicks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Birnbaum. Albrecht Birnbaum controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Marvin Kitson.
55.59
1-0Albrecht Birnbaum takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Marvin Kitson scoops up the ball.
59.29
Without breaking stride, Francis Montague plays the ball forward to Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.29
2-0Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Youssef Van Putten replacing Francis Montague and Carlos Mendes replacing Jakob Frieser .
73.11
Steffen Eilts makes a simple pass to Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schacht. Nikolas Schacht shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
77.34
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Guglielmo Petrachi replacing Julian Flores .
79.13
2-0Youssef Van Putten makes a simple pass to Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli rushes past Steffen Eilts! Fabian Natale Miccoli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Steffen Eilts.
83.48
Jerome Veldman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Birnbaum. Albrecht Birnbaum threads the ball through to Carlos Mendes. Carlos Mendes edges inside the box! Carlos Mendes takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
87.43
Youssef Van Putten kicks a strong pass forward to Steffen Cziommer. Steffen Cziommer shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.45
Steve Sturridge threads the ball through to Albrecht Birnbaum. Albrecht Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli makes a simple pass, allowing Steffen Cziommer to run into the box. Steffen Cziommer shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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
| Jakob Frieser 47 Steffen Cziommer 59, 89 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Steffen Cziommer of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Marques (GK)
7
2. Francis Dalmat (DEF)
6
3. Steve Sturridge (DEF)
6
4. Jerome Veldman (DEF)
7
5. Julian Flores (DEF)
6
6. Martino Lucenti (MID)
7
7. Albrecht Birnbaum (MID)
7
8. Francis Montague (MID)
8
9. Jakob Frieser (ATT)
7
10. Steffen Cziommer (ATT)
9
11. Fabian Natale Miccoli (ATT)
7
12. Guglielmo Petrachi (DEF)
6
13. Youssef Van Putten (MID)
6
14. Carlos Mendes (ATT)
6
1. Marvin Kitson (GK)
7
2. Thomas Heering (DEF)
6
3. Sergio Valente (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Eilts (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Pinheiro (MID)
6
6. Bruno Postiga (MID)
6
7. Diogo Nunes (MID)
6
8. Diogo Barbosa (MID)
6
9. Rafael Pardo (ATT)
6
10. Nikolas Schacht (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Costa (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Rui Caluwé (DEF)
0
14. Paulo Alves (DEF)
0