Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to AD Ovarense. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AD Ovarense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the match underway!
4.11
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Faria. Jose Faria knocks the ball forward to Sven Basler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.46
Fernando Postiga makes a probing pass to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.44
Helder Marques clumsily knocks into Fernando Loureiro. The referee calls over Helder Marques and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.48
Mervin Cottee decides to run forward with the ball. Mervin Cottee goes all the way! Mervin Cottee shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.25
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Basler. Sven Basler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.04
Ruben Veloso makes a simple pass to Jorge Neves. Jorge Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.22
Filipe Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fonseca. Sergio Fonseca threads the ball through to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.24
Jorge Neves takes it forward alone. Jorge Neves shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Yannis Galanidis!
22.05
Mervin Cottee knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Basler. Sven Basler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Paul Gallacher!
28.07
Rodrigo Barbosa brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Faria. Jose Faria cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
33.53
Nuno Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Postiga. Fernando Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.41
AD Ovarense are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.11
Vasco Faria makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Jose Faria. Jose Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but Paul Gallacher is on top of it.
42.25
Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Sven Basler. Sven Basler shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Filipe Varela barges into Jose Faria. Filipe Varela is warned by the referee! Jose Faria runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
AD Ovarense kick off the second half!
47.34
Rodrigo Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Faria. Jose Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Basler. Sven Basler powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
53.46
Rodrigo Barbosa takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Barbosa goes all the way! Rodrigo Barbosa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.27
Fernando Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.27
Fernando Loureiro threads the ball through to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.05
Mervin Cottee makes a probing pass to Sven Basler. Sven Basler goes all the way! Sven Basler shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
72.26
Francisco Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sven Basler. Sven Basler goes all the way! Sven Basler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Paul Gallacher has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
79.03
Jose Faria comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Lima. Jose Faria is warned by the referee! Nuno Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.16
Mervin Cottee sees space and advances. Mervin Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Basler. Sven Basler heads the ball goalwards but somehow Paul Gallacher manages to keep it out.
84.13
Jorge Neves makes a simple pass to Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard goes all the way! Trevor Lampard cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Trevor Lampard of Académica de Coimbra
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
32.9%
45.6%
21.5%

Scorers