Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Marítimo where C.S Maritimo play host to Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.S Maritimo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
The pitch is in great condition.
C.S Maritimo are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
6.54
1-0Matías Acosta controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Jannes Heije has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.13
1-0Sebastiao Lopes passes the ball forward to Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman knocks the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Del Prete. Manuele Del Prete cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
10.49
1-0Sergio Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Luke Stockdale clumsily knocks into Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
14.42
Matías Acosta flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Lopes controls it well on his chest. Diogo Lopes shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jannes Heije comfortably smothers it!
15.21
1-0Matías Acosta kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.07
Sebastiao Lopes knocks the ball forward to Alessio Minotti. Alessio Minotti flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Del Prete who brings the ball under control. Manuele Del Prete sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Luis Santos gets down and covers it.
20.35
1-0Alessio Minotti flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Booth threads the ball through to Dennis Seaman but he's offside!
22.16
Diogo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Alessio Minotti controls it well on his chest. Alessio Minotti plays the ball forward to Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.51
Msaddeck Carriére runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Msaddeck Carriére sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Luis Santos.
26.53
Alec Booth takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Nuno Faria reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
28.09
Sebastiao Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Alec Booth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alec Booth plays the ball forward to Alessio Minotti who has made a great run into the box. Alessio Minotti rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
32.22
Manuele Del Prete makes an attacking run forward. Manuele Del Prete tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
33.09
1-0Benedetto Tacchi barges into Dennis Seaman. The referee brings Benedetto Tacchi to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis Seaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.06
Oswaldo Jonquet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matías Acosta. Matías Acosta runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matías Acosta lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes heads the ball goalwards but Jannes Heije is on top of his game. Excellent save!
40.31
1-0Benedetto Tacchi kicks a strong pass forward to Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers sees Diogo Lopes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.S Maritimo appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
C.S Maritimo kick off the second half!
51.38
Benedetto Tacchi flicks a high ball forward to Matías Acosta who takes it down. Matías Acosta knocks the ball to his team mate, Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela makes a deft header. Jannes Heije gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
53.11
Luke Stockdale makes a probing pass to Msaddeck Carriére. Msaddeck Carriére threads a neat ball through to Alessio Minotti. Alessio Minotti shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.38
1-0Académica de Coimbra have made 3 substitutions with Jan Jensen replacing Alessio Minotti, Steffen Dörner replacing Dennis Seaman and Francis Lestin replacing Hugo Campos .
63.24
Nuno Varela flicks a high pass forward. Matías Acosta controls it well on his chest. Matías Acosta whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.24
Manuele Del Prete flicks a high ball forward to Jan Jensen who takes it down. Jan Jensen shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.51
2-1Eugenio Redondo hacks Sergio Barbosa from behind! Eugenio Redondo is shown the yellow card! Sergio Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.30
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
84.26
Manuele Del Prete makes a simple pass to Msaddeck Carriére. Msaddeck Carriére shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
87.02
Benedetto Tacchi sees Matías Acosta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matías Acosta makes a great pass forward. Diogo Lopes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.53
Oswaldo Jonquet catches Steffen Dörner on the ankles. The referee calls over Oswaldo Jonquet and shows him a yellow card! Steffen Dörner stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Oswaldo Jonquet hits a low pass to Matías Acosta. Matías Acosta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Lopes. Diogo Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jannes Heije manages to gather it easily.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
34.6%
42%
23.5%
Scorers
| Diogo Lopes 7 Nuno Faria 63 | Jan Jensen 69 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matías Acosta of C.S Maritimo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luis Santos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sven Will (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benedetto Tacchi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Oswaldo Jonquet (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Nuno Varela (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matías Acosta (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nuno Faria (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Diogo Lopes (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Adilson Hamers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joao Castro (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leandro Subiat (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jannes Heije (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Diogo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luke Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastiao Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Msaddeck Carriére (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alessio Minotti (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Manuele Del Prete (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Redondo (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Alec Booth (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Hugo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Seaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steffen Dörner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jan Jensen (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Francis Lestin (ATT) | 6 | |