Match Report


F.C. AroucaF.C. Arouca     Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra
Noel SlineyNoel Sliney Mark Turnham Mark Turnham
Marc BeckermanM. Beckerman81
G
1
G
74Jannes HeijeJ. Heije
Meziane KlouchiM. Klouchi83
D
2
D
72Luke StockdaleL. Stockdale
Garry BurleyG. Burley81
D
3
D
76Diogo CastroD. Castro
Gaspar LoureiroG. Loureiro80
D
4
D
73Antonio CribariA. Cribari
Carlos GarciaC. Garcia79
D
5
M
75Jan JensenJ. Jensen
Luis SousaL. Sousa90
M
6
M
79Manuele Del PreteM. Del Prete
Edmundo RamosE. Ramos88
M
captain7
M
80Enrico AnaclerioE. Anaclerio
Ivan MazzeiI. Mazzei82
M
8captain
M
82Eugenio RedondoE. Redondo
Fernando AlvesF. Alves84
A
9
A
75David Van HimstD. Van Himst
Fernando CrucetF. Crucet83
A
10
A
80Hugo CamposH. Campos
Ricardo MartinsR. Martins81
A
11
A
77Alec BoothA. Booth
 
Vasco FariaV. Faria80
A
12
A
74Dennis SeamanD. Seaman
Otávio CardosoO. Cardoso79
M
13
M
75Marko HellenM. Hellen
Pascal MahanP. Mahan76
D
14
A
74Steffen DörnerS. Dörner

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 19,580 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
F.C. Arouca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.


0.00
The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca get the match underway!
2.55
Enrico Anaclerio hacks Garry Burley from behind! The referee calls over Enrico Anaclerio and warns him to calm down! Garry Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.48
Edmundo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Martins who takes it down. Ricardo Martins shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jannes Heije!
10.13
Edmundo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jannes Heije.
11.49
It's a corner kick. Ivan Mazzei kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Ricardo Martins muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for F.C. Arouca!
15.32
Gaspar Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on David Van Himst. Gaspar Loureiro is given a warning by the referee! David Van Himst gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.13
David Van Himst flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
21.02
Carlos Garcia receives the ball from a throw-in from Gaspar Loureiro. Carlos Garcia sees space and advances. Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Crucet who brings the ball under control. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei makes a deft header. Solid save from Jannes Heije.
28.38
With some swift thinking, Carlos Garcia plays the ball forward to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.14
Manuele Del Prete comes in with a late challenge on Garry Burley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.50
Ivan Mazzei flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Crucet who takes it down. Fernando Crucet whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.43
Enrico Anaclerio flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Campos collects the pass. Hugo Campos shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
42.36
Gaspar Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa plays the ball forward to Ivan Mazzei. Ivan Mazzei shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
45.00
Meziane Klouchi knocks the ball forward to Carlos Garcia. Carlos Garcia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the Spaniard!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players seem much more motivated whilst the F.C. Arouca players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off!
49.21
Edmundo Ramos hacks Hugo Campos from behind! The referee warns Edmundo Ramos to calm down! Hugo Campos runs off the knock.
51.49
Fernando Crucet flicks a high ball forward to Luis Sousa who takes it down. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.34
Luke Stockdale barges into Ivan Mazzei. Luke Stockdale is shown the yellow card! Ivan Mazzei runs off the knock.
59.15
Luis Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa beats his man to it with a header but it's a woeful effort!
60.37
F.C. Arouca have made 2 substitutions with Otávio Cardoso replacing Edmundo Ramos and Pascal Mahan replacing Fernando Crucet .Académica de Coimbra have made 3 substitutions with Marko Hellen replacing Enrico Anaclerio, Dennis Seaman replacing Alec Booth and Steffen Dörner replacing David Van Himst .
63.17
Ivan Mazzei threads a neat ball through to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves heads the ball goalwards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
67.09
Otávio Cardoso threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Heije who gathers it comfortably.
71.05
Antonio Cribari flicks a high pass forward. Marko Hellen collects the pass. Marko Hellen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Marc Beckerman smothers it!
72.07
Garry Burley sees Pascal Mahan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Mahan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Heije who gathers it comfortably.
73.10
Gaspar Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.30
Luis Sousa threads a neat ball through to Pascal Mahan. Pascal Mahan shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
79.01
Garry Burley makes a strong solo run forward. Garry Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Mahan. Pascal Mahan rushes past Diogo Castro! Pascal Mahan takes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
83.12
Otávio Cardoso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
85.17
Diogo Castro threads a neat ball through to Manuele Del Prete. Manuele Del Prete runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Manuele Del Prete tries a spectacular long range effort. Marc Beckerman gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
87.16
Antonio Cribari chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Del Prete. Manuele Del Prete kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.13
Luke Stockdale runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luke Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Garcia.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

F.C. Arouca

Académica de Coimbra
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
26%
43.8%
30.1%

Scorers
Ricardo Martins 11
Edmundo Ramos 28, 34, 45
Fernando Alves 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Ramos of F.C. Arouca

Match Ratings
1.Marc Beckerman (GK)
6
2.Meziane Klouchi (DEF)
6
3.Garry Burley (DEF)
6
4.Gaspar Loureiro (DEF)
6
5.Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
6.Luis Sousa (MID)
7
7.Edmundo Ramos (MID)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Ivan Mazzei (MID)
7
9.Fernando Alves (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Fernando Crucet (ATT)
7
11.Ricardo Martins (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Vasco Faria (ATT)
0
13.Otávio Cardoso (MID)
6
14.Pascal Mahan (DEF)
6

1.Jannes Heije (GK)
6
2.Luke Stockdale (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Diogo Castro (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Cribari (DEF)
6
5.Jan Jensen (MID)
6
6.Manuele Del Prete (MID)yellow card
6
7.Enrico Anaclerio (MID)
6
8.Eugenio Redondo (MID)
6
9.David Van Himst (ATT)
6
10.Hugo Campos (ATT)
6
11.Alec Booth (ATT)
6
 
12.Dennis Seaman (ATT)
6
13.Marko Hellen (MID)
6
14.Steffen Dörner (ATT)
6