Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 8,128 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Portimonense Sporting Clube and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Portimonense Sporting Clube and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by David Martins.
0.00
0-0Portimonense Sporting Clube kick off the first half!
6.04
0-0Fernando Gomes darts forward. Fernando Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Tavares. Antonio Tavares cuts inside the box! Antonio Tavares comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is miles over!
9.35
Nuno Tavares threads a neat ball through to Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.52
0-0Antonio Lima barges into Nuno Tavares. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.52
0-0James Campbell makes a simple pass to Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Vidal but he's offside!
16.41
James Campbell makes a simple pass to Eduardo Moreira. Eduardo Moreira knocks the ball forward to James Campbell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.33
Pedro Castro makes a probing pass to Ruben Loureiro. Ruben Loureiro hits a low pass to Antonio Tavares. Antonio Tavares shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.03
0-0Pedro Castro passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Tavares. Nuno Tavares controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Edgar Tavares through on goal. Paulo Castro catches Edgar Tavares on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
28.29
Edgar Tavares threads a neat ball through to Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
36.02
0-0Ruben Loureiro hits a low pass to Nuno Tavares. Nuno Tavares cuts inside the box! Nuno Tavares tries a spectacular strike but Vitor Nunes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
39.07
0-0Eduardo Antunes barges into Edgar Tavares. The referee warns Eduardo Antunes to calm down! Edgar Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portimonense Sporting Clube have changed their lineup with Rodrigo Campos replacing Antonio Quaresma and Samuel Semedo replacing Andre Neves and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
47.41
0-0Samuel Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Tavares. Edgar Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Edgar Moreira!
49.42
Fernando Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Lima. Guilherme Lima makes a probing pass to Nuno Tavares. Nuno Tavares rushes past Paulo Castro! Some silky footwork from Nuno Tavares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Edgar Moreira!
51.21
Guilherme Lima flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Barros holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Barros shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Edgar Moreira.
52.37
0-0Corner kick to Portimonense Sporting Clube. Guilherme Lima chips it to the near post. Eduardo Antunes reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.46
Vitor Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to David Campbell. David Campbell threads a neat ball through to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes knocks the ball forward, putting Eduardo Moreira through on goal. Eduardo Moreira rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.48
0-0Fernando Gomes passes the ball forward to Nuno Tavares. Nuno Tavares makes a simple pass to Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Lima.
59.52
1-0Showing composure, Rodrigo Campos laces a through ball forward to Antonio Tavares. Antonio Tavares makes a probing pass between the defence to Cristiano Barros. Cristiano Barros shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.52
1-0Portimonense Sporting Clube have made a substitution with Jose Varela replacing Edgar Tavares .
66.01
Pedro Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Tavares. Nuno Tavares sees Cristiano Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Barros puts a great ball through. Antonio Tavares runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.39
Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Loureiro plays the ball forward to Jose Varela. Jose Varela shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Edgar Moreira easily smothers it!
73.13
Guilherme Lima flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Tavares controls it well on his chest. Nuno Tavares shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
75.36
1-0Diogo Barros barges into Fernando Gomes. The referee calls over Diogo Barros and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Gomes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
83.00
Paulo Castro threads a neat ball through to Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes plays a one-two with Diogo Barros and rushes in on goal... Alexandre Lopes tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.52
Ruben Loureiro clumsily knocks into James Campbell. The referee warns Ruben Loureiro to calm down! James Campbell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.13
Samuel Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Varela collects the pass. Jose Varela sees space and advances. Jose Varela plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Tavares and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Varela comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Edgar Moreira is on top of it.
89.30
Paulo Castro volleys a long ball forward. Eduardo Moreira finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
0
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.3%
23.7%
Play Area
25%
42.1%
32.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Tavares of Portimonense Sporting Clube |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Joao Moutinho (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andre Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Gomes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Pedro Castro (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Antonio Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Tavares (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ruben Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Tavares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Edgar Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Cristiano Barros (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Samuel Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Varela (DEF) | 7 | |
| 1. | Edgar Moreira (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Vitor Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Lima (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Eduardo Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Barros (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Alexandre Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Quaresma (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Alves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Vieira (GK) | 0 | |