Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 9,115 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the first half underway!
3.24
0-0Colin Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Loureiro.
4.31
0-0Alberto Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Mikkel Laursen. Mikkel Laursen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Tomas Moreira.
8.33
0-0Colin Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé goes all the way! Manuel Hervé tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.21
Nuno Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Soares. Andre Soares knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duccio Del Piero who gathers it comfortably.
20.19
Eduardo Tavares flicks the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Laursen. Mikkel Laursen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Tomas Moreira.
27.41
Hoalid Wimbée makes a probing pass to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.24
Colin Ritchie chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.15
Colin Ritchie makes a beautiful solo run. Colin Ritchie finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
42.12
Dave Van Den Brom threads the ball through to Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
44.19
0-0Sophiane Bradaia clumsily knocks into Roberto Pinheiro. Sophiane Bradaia is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Pinheiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
48.39
Mikkel Laursen barges into Hoalid Wimbée. The referee calls over Mikkel Laursen and shows him a yellow card! Hoalid Wimbée carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.11
Roberto Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Loureiro.
53.58
1-0Colin Ritchie surges forward with the ball. Colin Ritchie shoots from long range. Duccio Del Piero is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.36
Sophiane Bradaia chips the ball to his team mate, Mikkel Laursen. Mikkel Laursen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.38
Hoalid Wimbée chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Ritchie. Colin Ritchie sees a break and surges forward. Colin Ritchie lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.50
Dave Van Den Brom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Carvalho. Alexandre Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.14
Diogo Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Tavares. Eduardo Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mikkel Laursen. Mikkel Laursen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.56
1-0Académica de Coimbra are easily keeping Desportivo Nacional at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.16
Rui Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Viana. Filipe Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.54
Eduardo Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hoalid Wimbée.
72.36
1-0Hoalid Wimbée comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Tavares. Hoalid Wimbée is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.41
Rui Lima catches Manuel Hervé on the ankles. Rui Lima is shown the yellow card! Manuel Hervé grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.21
Desportivo Nacional are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Académica de Coimbra's defence.
79.48
Filipe Viana takes it forward alone. Filipe Viana shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
81.29
1-0Nuno Santos makes a probing pass to Andre Soares. Andre Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Hervé. Manuel Hervé passes the ball forward but Alexandre Carvalho is offside!
85.17
Eduardo Tavares makes a simple pass to Mikkel Laursen. Mikkel Laursen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.36
Eduardo Tavares advances with the ball. Eduardo Tavares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
Alberto Postiga passes the ball forward to Mikkel Laursen. Mikkel Laursen shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
31.7%
47.6%
20.7%
Scorers