Match Report


Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra     Sporting CovilhaSporting Covilha
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Edgar MoreiraE. Moreira62
G
1
G
62Jose RamosJ. Ramos
Vitor NunesV. Nunes61
D
2
D
61Rodolfo Del SolR. Del Sol
Alexander NeudeckerA. Neudecker57
D
3
D
61Martin MarcelinoM. Marcelino
Paulo CastroP. Castro52
D
4
D
60Tom Van Den BerghT. Van Den Bergh
Antonio LimaA. Lima50
D
5
D
51Hugo OliveiraH. Oliveira
James CampbellJ. Campbell64
M
captain6
M
74Frederico GomesF. Gomes
David CampbellD. Campbell53
M
7
M
60Quim AlmeidaQ. Almeida
Eduardo MoreiraE. Moreira52
M
8
M
58Abel PintoA. Pinto
Diogo BarrosD. Barros66
A
9
M
57Mario SousaM. Sousa
Alexandre LopesA. Lopes60
A
10
A
66Graziano FranceschettiG. Franceschetti
Alejandro VidalA. Vidal58
A
11captain
A
60Sergio PostigaS. Postiga
 
Ricardo QuaresmaR. Quaresma57
G
12
A
60Miguel BarkeroM. Barkero
Nuno AlvesN. Alves53
A
13
M
57Roberto RegoR. Rego
Pedro VieiraP. Vieira52
G
14
G
56Rodolfo RodriguezR. Rodriguez

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 9,644 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Guilherme Rego.


0.00
Sporting Covilha kick off!
2.03
Tom Van Den Bergh boots it upfield. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.25
With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Moreira stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Rodolfo Del Sol.
4.28
Eduardo Moreira takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. James Campbell cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.40
Eduardo Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Moreira. Eduardo Moreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
9.13
Frederico Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks the ball forward, putting Graziano Franceschetti through on goal. Graziano Franceschetti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.03
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Gomes plays the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Edgar Moreira punches it away to safety.
18.43
Alejandro Vidal takes it forward alone. Alejandro Vidal edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Alejandro Vidal provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
21.51
Rodolfo Del Sol advances with the ball. Rodolfo Del Sol lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Gomes. Frederico Gomes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.57
Frederico Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Postiga controls it well on his chest. Sergio Postiga shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.31
Alejandro Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Moreira plays a quick one-two with Alejandro Vidal and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Eduardo Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal but Jose Ramos reads it well. He makes it look easy!
30.26
Alexander Neudecker knocks the ball forward to David Campbell. David Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, James Campbell. James Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Jose Ramos!
32.39
Antonio Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, James Campbell. James Campbell hits a low pass to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes makes a probing pass to Diogo Barros but he's offside!
33.24
Eduardo Moreira knocks the ball forward to James Campbell. James Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros heads the ball goalwards. Jose Ramos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.15
James Campbell threads a neat ball through to David Campbell. David Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros shoots from outside the area but somehow Jose Ramos manages to keep it out.
38.11
Mario Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.13
Alejandro Vidal knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.11
Sergio Postiga passes the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Lima.
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. Sporting Covilha also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the second half underway!
47.28
Martin Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
48.30
Eduardo Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Barros collects the pass. Diogo Barros passes the ball forward but Alexandre Lopes is offside!
49.36
David Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Ramos.
50.51
It's a corner kick. James Campbell loops the ball over to the far post. Jose Ramos drops low and scoops up the ball.
54.46
With great vision, David Campbell plays the ball forward to Alexandre Lopes. Alexandre Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Marcelino.
59.56
Abel Pinto plays the ball forward to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
60.32
Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Nuno Alves replacing Eduardo Moreira and Pedro Vieira replacing Diogo Barros .
63.49
James Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jose Ramos!
69.05
With some swift thinking, Quim Almeida plays the ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Campbell.
71.29
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
77.43
Abel Pinto knocks the ball forward to Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga makes a probing pass to Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Edgar Moreira!
78.16
Tom Van Den Bergh plays the ball forward to Abel Pinto. Abel Pinto advances with the ball. Abel Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Graziano Franceschetti. Graziano Franceschetti makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
85.30
Mario Sousa flicks a high pass forward. Graziano Franceschetti holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graziano Franceschetti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Postiga. Sergio Postiga plays a one-two with Graziano Franceschetti and rushes in on goal... Sergio Postiga rockets a shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Abel Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Postiga collects the pass. Sergio Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Académica de Coimbra

Sporting Covilha
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.3%
51.7%
Play Area
27%
47.2%
25.8%

Scorers
Alejandro Vidal 18
Graziano Franceschetti 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Vidal of Académica de Coimbra

Match Ratings
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)
7
7.David Campbell (MID)
6
8.Eduardo Moreira (MID)
7
9.Diogo Barros (ATT)
6
10.Alexandre Lopes (ATT)
6
11.Alejandro Vidal (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ricardo Quaresma (GK)
0
13.Nuno Alves (ATT)
6
14.Pedro Vieira (GK)
6

1.Jose Ramos (GK)
8
2.Rodolfo Del Sol (DEF)
6
3.Martin Marcelino (DEF)
6
4.Tom Van Den Bergh (DEF)
6
5.Hugo Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Frederico Gomes (MID)
6
7.Quim Almeida (MID)
6
8.Abel Pinto (MID)
8
9.Mario Sousa (MID)
6
10.Graziano Franceschetti (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Sergio Postiga (ATT)
7
 
12.Miguel Barkero (ATT)
0
13.Roberto Rego (MID)
0
14.Rodolfo Rodriguez (GK)
0