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 Farense. A crowd of 20,133 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Carrera.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Carrera.
0.00
0-0Farense start the match!
2.07
0-0Warren Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson sees Filipe Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but is denied by Armin Will. Excellent save.
3.06
0-0Carlos Barbosa makes a simple pass to Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
4.09
1-0Pedro Antunes threads a neat ball through to Henk Van De Hor. Henk Van De Hor runs straight at the defence! Henk Van De Hor comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.54
Carlos Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Henk Van De Hor. Henk Van De Hor rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.26
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Warren Atherton picks a pass forward to Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth plays the ball forward to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Semedo.
16.52
Warren Atherton brings the ball forward. Warren Atherton threads a neat ball through to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Armin Will.
18.10
1-0Duncan Booth takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Azziz Mouret. Azziz Mouret knocks the ball into the box. Armin Will scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
20.35
Carlos Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.35
1-0Carlos Barbosa makes a probing pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Henk Van De Hor is offside!
24.24
Tiago Semedo flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Barbosa who takes it down. Carlos Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alexandre Moutinho gets down and covers it.
30.51
Warren Atherton passes the ball forward to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson passes the ball forward to Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam finds some space and shoots from distance. Armin Will comfortably gets down and covers it.
34.06
Carlos Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Henk Van De Hor collects the pass. Henk Van De Hor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.52
1-0Manuel Soares flicks a high ball forward to Quim Marques who takes it down. Quim Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henk Van De Hor. Henk Van De Hor cuts inside the box! Henk Van De Hor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Chritophe Muller.
38.10
Gavin Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Makin who takes it down. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.26
Gavin Jackson makes a probing pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin skips past Manuel Soares! Mervin Makin strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
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. Farense also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra start the second half!
48.08
With a delightful solo run, Duncan Booth stretches the opposition's defence. Duncan Booth whips in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.09
Manuel Soares sees Pedro Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Antunes decides to run forward with the ball. Pedro Antunes knocks the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.11
Gavin Jackson makes a simple pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
61.35
Carlos Barbosa sees space and advances. Carlos Barbosa plays a quick one-two with Henk Van De Hor and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Carlos Barbosa provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Alexandre Moutinho has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
65.24
Pedro Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Lima. Alberto Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Fonseca and advances towards the goal... Alberto Lima cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.23
Gavin Jackson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Some silky footwork from Leon Bräutigam provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
72.40
Samir Thielemann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Henk Van De Hor. Henk Van De Hor whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alexandre Moutinho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.09
Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Makin who brings the ball under control. Mervin Makin rushes past Lorenzo Di Michele! Mervin Makin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Armin Will had no chance!! Goal for Farense!
77.09
4-4Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Romero P. Soler replacing Carlos Barbosa and Filipe Vieira replacing Silvio Fonseca .
81.59
Alexandre Piocelle sees Gavin Jackson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lorenzo Di Michele.
84.32
4-4Lorenzo Di Michele comes in with a late challenge on Leon Bräutigam. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Bräutigam stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Gavin Jackson passes the ball forward to Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Armin Will!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
4
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
26%
40.3%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Makin of Farense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Armin Will (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Lorenzo Di Michele (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Manuel Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Quim Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Antunes (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlos Barbosa (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Samir Thielemann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Silvio Fonseca (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Henk Van De Hor (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Romero P. Soler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Filipe Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ted Ntumpa Nsafu (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alexandre Moutinho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Piocelle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Warren Atherton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chritophe Muller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Azziz Mouret (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duncan Booth (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Jackson (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leon Bräutigam (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Mervin Makin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Filipe Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carlton Milligan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | J-Clau Bedrossian (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Barbosa (MID) | 0 | |