Match Report


Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra     Santa ClaraSanta Clara
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Edgar MoreiraE. Moreira62
G
1
G
67Dominic RitchieD. Ritchie
Vitor NunesV. Nunes61
D
2
D
69Warren RobertsW. Roberts
Alexander NeudeckerA. Neudecker56
D
3
D
68Sebastian GaladamesS. Galadames
Paulo CastroP. Castro52
D
4
D
65Miguel CamposM. Campos
Antonio LimaA. Lima50
D
5
M
62Rafael FerreiraR. Ferreira
James CampbellJ. Campbell64
M
captain6captain
M
61Manuel JardimM. Jardim
Joao ValenteJ. Valente50
M
7
M
61P. Gilberto PoloniaP. Polonia
John McinnesJ. Mcinnes46
M
8
M
56Jaime OliveiraJ. Oliveira
Diogo BarrosD. Barros65
A
9
A
70Pablo AriasP. Arias
Alexandre LopesA. Lopes60
A
10
A
62Ferdinand GinolaF. Ginola
Alejandro VidalA. Vidal58
A
11
A
62Gaspar RegoG. Rego
 
Ricardo QuaresmaR. Quaresma57
G
12
G
66Francisco NascimentoF. Nascimento
Nuno AlvesN. Alves53
A
13
D
64Ledley LoweL. Lowe
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira52
G
14
D
62Rui MartinsR. Martins

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Santa Clara. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Marques.


0.00
Santa Clara kick off!
3.11
James Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.11
Jaime Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Rego who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Rego shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.25
P. Gilberto Polonia flicks a high pass forward. Ferdinand Ginola easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ferdinand Ginola finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
14.30
John Mcinnes knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.11
John Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Campbell. James Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but Sebastian Galadames is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
28.42
Vitor Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Valente. Joao Valente flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Lopes who takes it down. Alexandre Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
30.28
Alejandro Vidal takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Joao Valente. Joao Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alejandro Vidal is offside!
32.11
Paulo Castro hits a low pass to Vitor Nunes. Vitor Nunes passes the ball forward to John Mcinnes. John Mcinnes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
33.12
Rafael Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.08
Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Nunes collects the pass. Vitor Nunes brings the ball forward. Vitor Nunes whips in a cross ball towards James Campbell. James Campbell makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Dominic Ritchie.
35.25
James Campbell takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Ferdinand Ginola reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
36.07
Alexander Neudecker sees Alexandre Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexandre Lopes hits a low pass to James Campbell. James Campbell plays a quick one-two with Alexandre Lopes and rushes in on goal... James Campbell muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.31
Diogo Barros comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Galadames. The referee brings Diogo Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Sebastian Galadames stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Académica de Coimbra start the second half!
55.22
Showing composure, Manuel Jardim picks a pass forward to P. Gilberto Polonia. P. Gilberto Polonia lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Rego. Gaspar Rego directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Edgar Moreira with no chance!! Goal for Santa Clara!
59.45
Manuel Jardim sees Ferdinand Ginola in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ferdinand Ginola runs straight at the defence! Ferdinand Ginola comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
61.45
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rui Martins replacing Ferdinand Ginola and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
72.26
Pablo Arias chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Martins. Rui Martins shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.06
Vitor Nunes makes a probing pass to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes makes a probing pass to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal plays a one-two with Alexandre Lopes and advances towards the goal... Alejandro Vidal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Dominic Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.05
Joao Valente sees John Mcinnes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Roberts.
79.12
Alexander Neudecker catches Jaime Oliveira on the ankles. Alexander Neudecker is warned by the referee! Jaime Oliveira grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.20
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.13
John Mcinnes passes the ball forward to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Pablo Arias threads the ball through to Jaime Oliveira. Jaime Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Rego but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Académica de Coimbra

Santa Clara
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
26.6%
45.6%
27.8%

Scorers
Alexandre Lopes 14
James Campbell 36
Alejandro Vidal 75
Gaspar Rego 55
Ferdinand Ginola 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Lopes of Académica de Coimbra

Match Ratings
1.Edgar Moreira (GK)
6
2.Vitor Nunes (DEF)
7
3.Alexander Neudecker (DEF)
6
4.Paulo Castro (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Lima (DEF)
6
6.James Campbell (MID)goal scored
8
7.Joao Valente (MID)
6
8.John Mcinnes (MID)
7
9.Diogo Barros (ATT)
5
10.Alexandre Lopes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Alejandro Vidal (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ricardo Quaresma (GK)
0
13.Nuno Alves (ATT)
0
14.Pedro Vieira (GK)
0

1.Dominic Ritchie (GK)
6
2.Warren Roberts (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Galadames (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Campos (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Ferreira (MID)
6
6.Manuel Jardim (MID)
6
7.P. Gilberto Polonia (MID)
7
8.Jaime Oliveira (MID)
6
9.Pablo Arias (ATT)
6
10.Ferdinand Ginola (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gaspar Rego (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Francisco Nascimento (GK)
0
13.Ledley Lowe (DEF)
0
14.Rui Martins (DEF)
6