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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 C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the match underway!
6.03
1-0Alec Booth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman shoots from long range. Dennis Seaman scores for Académica de Coimbra!!
16.16
1-0Matt Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Giordano Colle who takes it down. Giordano Colle plays the ball forward to Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Cribari.
22.15
Sebastiao Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Cribari. Antonio Cribari flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Markus Roth had no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
27.09
2-0Sebastiao Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Redondo controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Redondo flicks a high pass forward to Msaddeck Carriére who brings the ball under control. Msaddeck Carriére whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.22
Eugenio Redondo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth rushes past Arturo Cortes! Alec Booth tries a spectacular strike. Alec Booth scores for Académica de Coimbra!!
36.28
With some swift thinking, Manuele Del Prete plays the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
39.33
3-0With great vision, Dennis Seaman plays the ball forward to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos knocks the ball forward to Tomas Postiga but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
44.49
3-0Luke Stockdale takes a quick throw-in, which Antonio Cribari takes on the chest. Antonio Cribari flicks a high pass forward. Luke Stockdale collects the pass. Luke Stockdale plays the ball forward to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. Markus Roth gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Manuele Del Prete flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Campos collects the pass. Hugo Campos tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Markus Roth manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the second half underway!
47.34
Gary Law makes a beautiful solo run. Gary Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Greaves. Scott Greaves whips in a cross ball towards Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.49
Dennis Seaman changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dennis Seaman shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.59
Arturo Cortes makes a probing pass to Giordano Colle. Giordano Colle runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Giordano Colle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Cribari.
57.06
Matt Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Gianluigi Correa controls it well on his chest. Gianluigi Correa whips in a cross ball towards Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.26
4-2Académica de Coimbra have made 3 substitutions with Jan Jensen replacing Manuele Del Prete, Steffen Dörner replacing Dennis Seaman and Francis Lestin replacing Hugo Campos .
61.30
Tomas Postiga darts forward. Tomas Postiga shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
63.19
Jan Jensen hits a low pass to Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
65.43
Antonio Cribari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin hits a low pass to Alec Booth. Alec Booth shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.21
Msaddeck Carriére threads a neat ball through to Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
67.54
Gregory Raymond takes it forward alone. Gregory Raymond chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluigi Correa. Gianluigi Correa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.28
Hannes Brehme knocks the ball forward to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Cleland. Matt Cleland powers a header at goal. Jannes Heije effortlessly punches it away to safety.
71.27
Tomas Postiga knocks the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.01
Tomas Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Roth who gathers it comfortably.
78.20
Antonio Cribari threads the ball through to Msaddeck Carriére. Msaddeck Carriére makes a simple pass to Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Markus Roth manages to gather it comfortably.
81.55
Sebastiao Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
83.10
With great vision, Tomas Postiga plays the ball forward to Francis Lestin. Francis Lestin tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.16
4-2Luke Stockdale comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Rosales. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Rosales hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.07
Matt Cleland sees Gianluigi Correa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianluigi Correa tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianluigi Correa!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.6%
36.4%
Play Area
23.4%
40.3%
36.4%
Scorers
| Dennis Seaman 6, 51 Alec Booth 22, 32 | Giordano Colle 47 Matt Cleland 57 Gianluigi Correa 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alec Booth of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jannes Heije (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Antonio Cribari (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Luke Stockdale (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Sebastiao Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Msaddeck Carriére (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Manuele Del Prete (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tomas Postiga (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Redondo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Booth (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Hugo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Seaman (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Steffen Dörner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jan Jensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Francis Lestin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Markus Roth (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gregory Raymond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Law (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Cortes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sjaak Wisgerhof (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Giordano Colle (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Matt Cleland (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Scott Greaves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gianluigi Correa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Daniel Rosales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hannes Brehme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Valente (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Bowyer (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Konstantinos Xenakis (ATT) | 0 | |