Match Report


FarenseFarense     Académica de CoimbraAcadémica de Coimbra
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Mario ValenteM. Valente62
G
1
G
52David ParkerD. Parker
Karim JongsmaK. Jongsma63
D
2captain
D
71Joao RamosJ. Ramos
Steed CharvetS. Charvet46
D
captain3
D
65Artur MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Miguel MartinsM. Martins45
D
4
D
62Francis LaCroneF. LaCrone
Felipe ButraguenoF. Butragueno44
D
5
D
61Gaspar GomesG. Gomes
Jaime MartinsJ. Martins69
M
6
M
69Bruno CastroB. Castro
Samuel LimaS. Lima68
M
7
M
62Billy SerrantB. Serrant
Manuel VarelaM. Varela64
M
8
M
56Andre RibeiroA. Ribeiro
Tiago NunesT. Nunes59
M
9
A
60Michele LambertiniM. Lambertini
Paulo LimaP. Lima66
A
10
A
58Manuel AntunesM. Antunes
Jorge CastroJ. Castro51
A
11
A
53Tomas PinheiroT. Pinheiro
 
Aboubacar CailletA. Caillet58
M
12
D
57Humphrey BraatH. Braat
Duarte VianaD. Viana57
M
13
M
53Bruno SantosB. Santos
Diogo OliveiraD. Oliveira56
M
14
M
50Hugo PintoH. Pinto

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 7,645 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Farense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Leal.


0.00
Farense kick off and get the match underway!
4.43
Manuel Varela makes a simple pass to Paulo Lima. Paulo Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.46
Andre Ribeiro makes an attacking run forward. Andre Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Steed Charvet blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
9.43
Billy Serrant knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes makes a probing pass to Tomas Pinheiro but he's offside!
12.25
Joao Ramos hacks Jorge Castro from behind! Joao Ramos is shown the yellow card! Jorge Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.39
Andre Ribeiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andre Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Michele Lambertini. Michele Lambertini makes a deft header. It's there!! Mario Valente has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.18
Andre Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michele Lambertini. Michele Lambertini rushes past Karim Jongsma! Michele Lambertini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Mario Valente. Excellent save.
24.18
Tiago Nunes takes it forward alone. Tiago Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Castro. Jorge Castro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
28.03
Gaspar Gomes pushes up the pitch. Gaspar Gomes plays the ball forward to Tomas Pinheiro. Tomas Pinheiro runs straight at the defence! Tomas Pinheiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mario Valente effortlessly smothers it!
36.34
Tiago Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Lima. Paulo Lima shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Farense players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the second half underway!
47.08
Andre Ribeiro barges into Samuel Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Lima runs off the knock.
49.43
Miguel Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Varela. Manuel Varela sees space and advances. Manuel Varela edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Manuel Varela provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.48
Steed Charvet takes it forward alone. Steed Charvet makes an attacking run forward. Steed Charvet puts a great ball through. Paulo Lima runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
61.04
Karim Jongsma threads a neat ball through to Manuel Varela. Manuel Varela flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Lima shoots from 25 yards but somehow David Parker manages to keep it out.
71.36
Felipe Butragueno passes the ball forward to Jaime Martins. Jaime Martins runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaime Martins shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
73.08
Miguel Martins makes a simple pass to Samuel Lima. Samuel Lima flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Castro who brings the ball under control. Jorge Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.57
Artur Moutinho sees Bruno Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Castro threads a neat ball through to Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes makes a probing pass to Tomas Pinheiro but he's offside!
77.56
Bruno Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pinheiro. Tomas Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.32
Andre Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Pinheiro. Tomas Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Antunes. Manuel Antunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
83.59
Billy Serrant flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Antunes controls it well on his chest. Manuel Antunes plays a quick one-two with Tomas Pinheiro and rushes in on goal... Manuel Antunes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Farense

Académica de Coimbra
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
28.6%
46.8%
24.7%

Scorers
Manuel Varela 49
Michele Lambertini 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Varela of Farense

Match Ratings
1.Mario Valente (GK)
7
2.Karim Jongsma (DEF)
6
3.Steed Charvet (DEF)
7
4.Miguel Martins (DEF)
7
5.Felipe Butragueno (DEF)
6
6.Jaime Martins (MID)
6
7.Samuel Lima (MID)
6
8.Manuel Varela (MID)goal scored
9
9.Tiago Nunes (MID)
7
10.Paulo Lima (ATT)
6
11.Jorge Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Aboubacar Caillet (MID)
0
13.Duarte Viana (MID)
0
14.Diogo Oliveira (MID)
0

1.David Parker (GK)
6
2.Joao Ramos (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Artur Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Francis LaCrone (DEF)
6
5.Gaspar Gomes (DEF)
6
6.Bruno Castro (MID)
6
7.Billy Serrant (MID)
6
8.Andre Ribeiro (MID)yellow card
8
9.Michele Lambertini (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Manuel Antunes (ATT)
6
11.Tomas Pinheiro (ATT)
7
 
12.Humphrey Braat (DEF)
0
13.Bruno Santos (MID)
0
14.Hugo Pinto (MID)
0