Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Graphic Ace |
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 8,810 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vidigal.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vidigal.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
3.17
0-0Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt clumsily knocks into Gaspar Gomes. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt is warned by the referee! Gaspar Gomes runs off the knock.
10.29
0-0Miguel Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso passes the ball forward but Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt is offside!
12.22
0-0Miguel Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
14.06
0-0Gaspar Gomes makes a simple pass to Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Tomas Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gennaro Davanzante gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
28.23
Billy Serrant hits a low pass to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes advances inside the box! Manuel Antunes rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.36
Billy Serrant threads a neat ball through to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Michele Lambertini. Michele Lambertini beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora 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
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the second half underway!
47.21
1-0Alexandre Neves flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa shoots from just inside the box. David Parker is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.31
Alexandre Neves knocks the ball forward to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
54.40
Billy Serrant flicks the ball to his team mate, Michele Lambertini. Michele Lambertini finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
60.07
1-0Jaime Alves hits a low pass to Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Moutinho.
66.06
Bruno Castro makes a simple pass to Tomas Pinheiro. Tomas Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gennaro Davanzante who gathers it comfortably.
67.04
Andre Ribeiro sees Tomas Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Pinheiro edges inside the box! Tomas Pinheiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Gennaro Davanzante has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.25
With some swift thinking, Alexandre Neves plays the ball forward to Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt. Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.20
Joao Ramos knocks the ball forward to Billy Serrant. Billy Serrant flicks a high ball forward to Michele Lambertini who takes it down. Michele Lambertini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.31
Andre Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Pinheiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Pinheiro shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
89.54
Bruno Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47%
53%
Play Area
24.2%
50%
25.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Pinheiro of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gennaro Davanzante (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Medina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Köller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tomas Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alexandre Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jaime Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ulrich Van Nieuwstadt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tiago Veloso (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Frederico Costa (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | John Hopkin (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duarte Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kamal Kerkar (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Parker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joao Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francis LaCrone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bruno Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Billy Serrant (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andre Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Michele Lambertini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Manuel Antunes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Tomas Pinheiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Humphrey Braat (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bruno Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Pinto (MID) | 0 | |