Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play Coventry City in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Uwe Bischoff.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off and get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Stephen Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Palmer who gracefully takes it down. Anthony Palmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Edgar Moreira reads it well. Excellent keeping!
3.26
James Haynes passes the ball forward to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.27
1-0James Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Diogo Barros who takes it down. Diogo Barros knocks the ball forward, putting Alexandre Lopes through on goal. Alexandre Lopes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stan Scholes with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
15.38
1-0Mario Van Vliet sees Stan Mccann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stan Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Jason Carlton controls it well on his chest. Jason Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.48
1-0James Campbell catches Dean Bolton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Bolton runs off the knock.
21.59
1-0Alexander Neudecker receives the ball from a throw-in from Vitor Nunes. Alexander Neudecker makes a simple pass to David Campbell. David Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Alejandro Vidal who takes it down. Alejandro Vidal knocks the ball forward to David Campbell but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.21
Mario Van Vliet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Mccann. Stan Mccann sees James Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Lima.
30.03
1-0Eduardo Moreira advances with the ball. Eduardo Moreira plays a scrappy one-two with Alexandre Lopes and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Eduardo Moreira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.00
1-0Alexander Neudecker comes in with a late challenge on James Haynes. The referee brings Alexander Neudecker to one side and gives him a warning! James Haynes stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.55
Seb Letizi hits a low pass to Jason Carlton. Jason Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
36.33
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.26
Dean Bolton hits a low pass to Mario Van Vliet. Mario Van Vliet makes an attacking run forward. Mario Van Vliet shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Coventry City kick off!
49.40
Dean Bolton sees James Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Haynes makes a probing pass to Seb Letizi. Seeing a gap ahead, Seb Letizi plays the ball forward to Anthony Palmer who has made a great run into the box. Anthony Palmer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.21
James Haynes takes a short throw-in bringing Stephen Hendry into play. Stephen Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi rushes past Alexander Neudecker! Seb Letizi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Edgar Moreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.18
1-1Mario Van Vliet flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Hendry controls it well on his chest. Stephen Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards James Haynes. James Haynes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Antonio Lima blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
67.22
Alexandre Lopes decides to run forward with the ball. Alexandre Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
69.29
James Haynes makes a probing pass to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Jason Carlton. Jason Carlton makes a deft header. Edgar Moreira didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.30
Eduardo Moreira flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Lopes who takes it down. Alexandre Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.31
James Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Neudecker. Alexander Neudecker threads a neat ball through to Diogo Barros. Diogo Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.07
Jason Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Seb Letizi controls it well on his chest. Seb Letizi plays a one-two with Anthony Palmer and rushes in on goal... Seb Letizi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.56
James Campbell makes a simple pass to Alejandro Vidal. Alejandro Vidal advances inside the box! Alejandro Vidal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexandre Lopes of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edgar Moreira (GK)
7
2. Vitor Nunes (DEF)
6
3. Alexander Neudecker (DEF)
6
4. Paulo Castro (DEF)
6
5. Antonio Lima (DEF)
6
6. James Campbell (MID)
6
7. David Campbell (MID)
6
8. Eduardo Moreira (MID)
7
9. Diogo Barros (ATT)
7
10. Alexandre Lopes (ATT)
9
11. Alejandro Vidal (ATT)
8
12. Ricardo Quaresma (GK)
0
13. Nuno Alves (ATT)
0
14. Pedro Vieira (GK)
0
1. Stan Scholes (GK)
6
2. Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
7
3. Stan Mccann (DEF)
6
4. Dean Bolton (DEF)
7
5. Nicholas Woodgate (DEF)
6
6. Stephen Hendry (MID)
8
7. James Haynes (MID)
6
8. Jason Carlton (ATT)
6
9. Anthony Palmer (ATT)
6
10. Jason Taylor (ATT)
6
11. Seb Letizi (ATT)
9
12. Carl Watson (DEF)
0
13. Duncan Vassell (MID)
0
14. Ernesto Montero (ATT)
0