Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 8,367 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Vidigal.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Vidigal.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra start the match!
2.03
0-0Joao Ramos runs forward with the ball. With great vision, Joao Ramos picks a pass forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.36
0-0Guilherme Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Moutinho.
6.47
0-0Paulo Castro catches Manuel Antunes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Antunes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.12
0-0Niels Jacobs catches Tomas Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.50
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Martins picks a pass forward to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma makes a simple pass, allowing Abel Moreira to run into the box. Abel Moreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
18.49
Bruno Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes plays a one-two with Michele Lambertini and advances towards the goal... Manuel Antunes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Dominic Rae is on top of it.
26.11
Andre Ribeiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andre Ribeiro cuts inside the box! Andre Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.44
Bruno Castro flicks a high pass forward. Michele Lambertini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michele Lambertini lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.09
0-0Gaspar Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Castro who brings the ball under control. Bruno Castro makes a beautiful solo run. Bruno Castro makes a probing pass to Tomas Pinheiro but he's offside!
33.17
Bruno Castro passes the ball forward to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
38.12
Nuno Quaresma catches Bruno Castro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Castro runs off the knock.
42.29
0-1Tiago Martins makes a simple pass to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey makes a probing pass between the defence to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Joao Ramos makes a strong solo run forward. Joao Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Michele Lambertini who brings the ball under control. Michele Lambertini flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pinheiro. Tomas Pinheiro takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dominic Rae!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
51.10
Seeing Gaspar Gomes's run, Francis LaCrone quickly throws the ball into his path. Gaspar Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Castro who takes it down. Bruno Castro makes a simple pass to Michele Lambertini. Michele Lambertini threads the ball through to Tomas Pinheiro but he's offside!
53.58
Abel Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma threads the ball through to Bert Lamey but he's offside!
55.05
Gaspar Gomes threads a neat ball through to Billy Serrant. Billy Serrant knocks the ball forward to Tomas Pinheiro. Tomas Pinheiro edges inside the box! Tomas Pinheiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
57.14
Bruno Castro flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Antunes who takes it down. Manuel Antunes shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.58
Gaspar Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Ribeiro. Andre Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Andre Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Michele Lambertini. Michele Lambertini rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Dominic Rae picks it out of the air!
72.04
0-1Andre Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Michele Lambertini. Michele Lambertini jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Tomas Bento steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.11
Bruno Castro flicks a high pass forward to Manuel Antunes who brings the ball under control. Manuel Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niels Jacobs.
77.19
Tomas Bento flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Santos controls it well on his chest. With great vision, Guilherme Santos plays the ball forward to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma runs straight at the defence! Paulo Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by David Parker.
78.39
0-1It's a corner kick. Tiago Martins loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Paulo Castro rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
81.04
Tomas Bento threads a neat ball through to Nuno Quaresma. Nuno Quaresma threads the ball through to Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.17
Paulo Castro comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Antunes. The referee calls over Paulo Castro and warns him to calm down! Manuel Antunes is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
87.43
Francis LaCrone barges into Tiago Martins. The referee warns Francis LaCrone to calm down! Tiago Martins grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
26.8%
42.7%
30.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Quaresma of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Parker (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Joao Ramos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Artur Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Gomes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Francis LaCrone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Castro (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Billy Serrant (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andre Ribeiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Michele Lambertini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Manuel Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomas Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Humphrey Braat (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bruno Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Pinto (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dominic Rae (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Niels Jacobs (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Tomas Bento (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Abel Ribeiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Martins (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Nuno Quaresma (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Bert Lamey (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Abel Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Quaresma (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Rafael Monteiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Valente (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |