Match Report
| Alverca | Alverca |  |  | Académica de Coimbra | Académica de Coimbra | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rafael Nunes | R. Nunes |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Edgar Moreira | E. Moreira | |||||||||
| Filipe Viana | F. Viana | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Vitor Nunes | V. Nunes | |||||||||
| Del Stockdale | D. Stockdale |  | 27 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Alexander Neudecker | A. Neudecker | ||||||||
| Ricardo Jesus | R. Jesus | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Paulo Castro | P. Castro | |||||||||
| Wes Anderton | W. Anderton | | 32 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Antonio Lima | A. Lima | |||||||||
| Samuel Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | | 83 | M | | 6 | | | M | 64 | | James Campbell | J. Campbell | ||||||||
| Antonio Ferreira | A. Ferreira | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 |  | David Campbell | D. Campbell | |||||||||
| Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | | 44 | A | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Eduardo Moreira | E. Moreira | |||||||||
| Des Beckham | D. Beckham | | 51 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Diogo Barros | D. Barros | |||||||||
| Guilherme Fernandes | G. Fernandes | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Alexandre Lopes | A. Lopes | |||||||||
| Jamie Evans | J. Evans | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 |  | Alejandro Vidal | A. Vidal | |||||||||
| Ian Marshall | I. Marshall | | 37 | M | | 12 | | G | 57 | | Ricardo Quaresma | R. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Cristiano Castro | C. Castro | | 53 | M | | 13 | | A | 53 | | Nuno Alves | N. Alves | |||||||||
| Sverrir Júlíusson | S. Júlíusson |  | 22 | A | | 14 | | G | 52 | | Pedro Vieira | P. Vieira | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Soares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Soares.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
2.14
1-0Ricardo Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Jamie Evans who brings the ball under control. Jamie Evans flicks a high pass forward to Des Beckham who brings the ball under control. Des Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
10.11
1-0Eduardo Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Jesus.
12.42
1-0Filipe Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.23
1-0Alexandre Lopes clumsily knocks into Ricardo Jesus. The referee brings Alexandre Lopes to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Jesus stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.26
1-0Filipe Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Viana makes a probing pass to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Antonio Lima is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
20.25
Showing composure, Del Stockdale picks a pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Matt McCoist who brings the ball under control. Matt McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The shot is on target but blocked by Alexander Neudecker. That should have been a goal!
22.09
David Campbell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Moreira. Eduardo Moreira flicks a high pass forward. James Campbell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Campbell lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Moreira. Eduardo Moreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's drastically wayward!
26.34
Del Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.46
1-0Filipe Viana flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro plays a scrappy one-two with Des Beckham and advances towards the goal... Samuel Pinheiro rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Edgar Moreira.
28.19
1-0Samuel Pinheiro takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Filipe Viana provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.04
James Campbell makes an attacking run forward. James Campbell rushes past Filipe Viana! James Campbell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.26
David Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Vidal collects the pass. Alejandro Vidal darts forward. With some swift thinking, Alejandro Vidal plays the ball forward to Diogo Barros who has made a great run into the box. Diogo Barros shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
40.23
Antonio Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Jamie Evans controls it well on his chest. Jamie Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Neudecker.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off the second half!
47.29
Antonio Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans plays a one-two with Des Beckham and advances towards the goal... Jamie Evans shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
48.23
Del Stockdale plays the ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. With a superhuman jump, Matt McCoist connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Paulo Castro's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
53.27
Ricardo Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Neudecker.
55.28
Antonio Ferreira decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Ferreira shoots from 20 yards. Antonio Ferreira scores for Alverca!!
59.54
Del Stockdale makes a probing pass to Wes Anderton. Wes Anderton brings the ball forward. Wes Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.38
Eduardo Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
61.20
2-1Antonio Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt McCoist but the linesman indicates offside!
66.53
Paulo Castro plays the ball forward to Antonio Lima. Antonio Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
69.20
Paulo Castro flicks a high ball forward to David Campbell who takes it down. David Campbell plays a sublime one-two with Alejandro Vidal and races in on goal... David Campbell shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
73.52
Del Stockdale flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Ferreira who takes it down. Antonio Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist threads the ball through into the box. Some awkward footwork from Jamie Evans provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.11
Diogo Barros catches Wes Anderton on the ankles. The referee warns Diogo Barros to calm down! Wes Anderton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.49
Samuel Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Antonio Ferreira. Antonio Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Evans. Jamie Evans connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.32
2-1Eduardo Moreira decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Moreira plays a one-two with Diogo Barros and advances towards the goal... Del Stockdale hacks Eduardo Moreira from behind! Penalty not given!!
87.44
Antonio Ferreira decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Ferreira puts a great ball through. Guilherme Fernandes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
89.10
2-1James Campbell clumsily knocks into Wes Anderton. The referee warns James Campbell to calm down! Wes Anderton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
33%
42%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Ferreira of Alverca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rafael Nunes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Filipe Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Del Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ricardo Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wes Anderton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Pinheiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Antonio Ferreira (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Matt McCoist (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Des Beckham (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Guilherme Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jamie Evans (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ian Marshall (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Cristiano Castro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sverrir Júlíusson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Edgar Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Neudecker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Campbell (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Moreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Diogo Barros (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Alexandre Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alejandro Vidal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ricardo Quaresma (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nuno Alves (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Pedro Vieira (GK) | 0 | |