Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra kick off!
2.25
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Luke Stockdale laces a through ball forward to Msaddeck Carriére. Msaddeck Carriére plays a one-two with Hugo Campos and advances towards the goal... Bruno Moreira barges into Msaddeck Carriére. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
4.56
0-0Martijn Dijkstra clumsily knocks into Simo Simonpoika. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simo Simonpoika stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.36
0-0Alessio Minotti flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Moreira.
9.08
0-0Edmundo Ramos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edmundo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Jannes Heije!
15.16
0-0Luis Sousa threads a neat ball through to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.58
1-0Pierre-Yves De Palmas hits a low pass to Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.57
Sebastiao Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Ottavio Orlandini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ottavio Orlandini kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Marc Beckerman reads it well. Quality keeping!
22.12
Msaddeck Carriére passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.53
Bruno Moreira threads a neat ball through to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet surges forward with the ball. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Jannes Heije has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.33
Edmundo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Luis Sousa who takes it down. Luis Sousa tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.32
Ottavio Orlandini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo skips past Marinus Hilgerink! Eugenio Redondo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.16
Ottavio Orlandini sees Arturo Ocampo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Ocampo shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.25
Rui Cervantes flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Crucet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.06
Rui Cervantes picks a pass forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Heije who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Luis Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca 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 second half starts with F.C. Arouca kicking off!
47.03
Luis Sousa passes the ball forward to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.48
Luke Stockdale threads the ball through to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
49.08
Luke Stockdale chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Lopes. Sebastiao Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.17
3-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.29
Bruno Moreira takes it forward alone. Bruno Moreira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Moreira shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Jannes Heije smothers it!
57.56
With some swift thinking, Luis Sousa plays the ball forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Lopes.
59.44
Luis Sousa barges into Simo Simonpoika. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simo Simonpoika runs off the knock.
60.01
3-1F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Carlos Garcia replacing Marinus Hilgerink .Académica de Coimbra have made 3 substitutions with Samir Roth replacing Eugenio Redondo, Tomas Postiga replacing Alessio Minotti and Francis Lestin replacing Arturo Ocampo .
61.04
Edmundo Ramos hacks Hugo Campos from behind! The referee calls over Edmundo Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Campos runs off the knock.
63.18
3-1Msaddeck Carriére makes a beautiful solo run. Msaddeck Carriére threads the ball through to Ottavio Orlandini but he's offside!
65.11
Msaddeck Carriére threads a neat ball through to Tomas Postiga. Tomas Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.54
Carlos Garcia makes a strong solo run forward. Showing composure, Carlos Garcia picks a pass forward to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jannes Heije manages to keep it out.
77.16
F.C. Arouca have made a substitution with Francisco Jesus replacing Fernando Alves .
78.17
Ottavio Orlandini surges forward with the ball. Ottavio Orlandini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Roth but he's offside!
84.34
Carlos Garcia makes a probing pass to Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Jannes Heije manages to gather it.
85.49
Bruno Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Cervantes. Rui Cervantes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martijn Dijkstra. Martijn Dijkstra shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.28
Rui Cervantes flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Crucet who brings the ball under control. Fernando Crucet kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Dijkstra but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Beckerman (GK)
6
2. Bruno Moreira (DEF)
7
3. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
6
4. Pierre-Yves De Palmas (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Mazzei (MID)
6
6. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
7. Luis Sousa (MID)
8
8. Rui Cervantes (MID)
7
9. Martijn Dijkstra (ATT)
6
10. Fernando Alves (ATT)
7
11. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
9
12. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
13. Stuart White (MID)
0
14. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
6
1. Jannes Heije (GK)
7
2. Simo Simonpoika (DEF)
6
3. Luke Stockdale (DEF)
7
4. Sebastiao Lopes (DEF)
6
5. Msaddeck Carriére (MID)
6
6. Alessio Minotti (MID)
6
7. Ottavio Orlandini (MID)
7
8. Eugenio Redondo (MID)
6
9. Arturo Ocampo (ATT)
7
10. Hugo Campos (ATT)
6
11. Andy James (ATT)
6
12. Samir Roth (MID)
6
13. Tomas Postiga (MID)
6
14. Francis Lestin (ATT)
6