Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. A crowd of 20,584 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Leal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Leal.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off the first half!
4.46
0-0Pedro Antunes sees Silvio Fonseca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.05
Paulo Varela makes a probing pass to Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso plays a scrappy one-two with Kevin Gemmill and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mario Veloso comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it's well over the bar!
8.34
0-0Carlos Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Lima controls it well on his chest. Alberto Lima shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
9.51
Romero P. Soler gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Alberto Lima edges inside the box! Alberto Lima tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
14.58
Romero P. Soler decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Soler sees a break and surges forward. Romero P. Soler knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
21.07
Pedro Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Fonseca collects the pass. Silvio Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.35
Helder Oliveira surges forward with the ball. Without breaking stride, Helder Oliveira plays the ball forward to Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Veloso. Mario Veloso directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Armin Will.
24.49
Carlos Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Silvio Fonseca shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
26.01
Paulo Varela flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Koster who takes it down. Ahmed Koster sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.07
0-0Nuno Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Gavin Robson. Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Rui Lima collects the pass. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.34
Pedro Antunes threads the ball through to Henk Van De Hor. Henk Van De Hor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.33
0-1Gavin Robson runs up as Paulo Varela takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Gemmill who brings the ball under control. Kevin Gemmill whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Pedro Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off the second half!
47.18
1-1Carlos Barbosa clumsily knocks into Robert Ward. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.46
Quim Marques makes a run forward as Pedro Antunes takes the throw-in. Quim Marques skillfully chests the ball down. Quim Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Henk Van De Hor. Henk Van De Hor deftly passes the ball to Silvio Fonseca, releasing him through on goal. Silvio Fonseca shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.38
Carlos Barbosa makes a simple pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.00
Gavin Robson flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Koster holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ahmed Koster shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
61.12
2-1Lorenzo Di Michele makes a simple pass to Quim Marques. Quim Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Laurent Bonilla steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
63.54
Romero P. Soler threads a neat ball through to Carlos Barbosa. Carlos Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Henk Van De Hor who takes it down. Henk Van De Hor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.41
Samir Thielemann flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Lima who brings the ball under control. Alberto Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.00
Gavin Robson knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
73.17
Pedro Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Antunes runs straight at the defence! Pedro Antunes tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.31
3-1Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Tiago Semedo replacing Carlos Barbosa and Filipe Vieira replacing Silvio Fonseca .
78.40
Gavin Robson flicks a high ball forward to Mario Veloso who takes it down. Mario Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Ahmed Koster. Ahmed Koster shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
79.11
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
81.05
Gavin Robson threads the ball through to Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.46
Pedro Antunes makes a simple pass to Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima rushes past Helder Oliveira! Some silky footwork from Alberto Lima provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Theo Schreuder is on top of it.
85.55
3-1Gavin Robson comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Antunes. The referee brings Gavin Robson to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.55
Paulo Varela threads a neat ball through to Rui Lima. Rui Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Veloso and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rui Lima looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
89.57
3-1Pedro Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Henk Van De Hor. Henk Van De Hor makes a great pass forward. Alberto Lima runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
21.8%
43.6%
34.6%
Scorers
| Silvio Fonseca 45, 54 Pedro Antunes 73 | Ahmed Koster 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Antunes of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Armin Will (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Lorenzo Di Michele (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Manuel Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romero P. Soler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Quim Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Antunes (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Carlos Barbosa (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Samir Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Fonseca (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Henk Van De Hor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tiago Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Filipe Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ted Ntumpa Nsafu (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Theo Schreuder (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Robert Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Helder Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nuno Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Laurent Bonilla (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mario Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ahmed Koster (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Kevin Gemmill (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Miguel Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Hopkin (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Ramos (GK) | 0 | |