Match Report
| Académica de Coimbra | Académica de Coimbra |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Paul Gallacher | P. Gallacher |  | 81 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 |  | Samuel Postiga | S. Postiga | |||||||||
| Ruben Veloso | R. Veloso | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Gary Bremner | G. Bremner | |||||||||
| Tiago Jesus | T. Jesus | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 |  | Jason Savigny | J. Savigny | |||||||||
| Filipe Varela | F. Varela | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Joao Jesus | J. Jesus | |||||||||
| Nuno Lima | N. Lima | | 54 | D | | 5 | | M | 60 |  | Maurizio Apa | M. Apa | |||||||||
| Fernando Loureiro | F. Loureiro | | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Diogo Faria | D. Faria | |||||||||
| Ricardo Ferreira | R. Ferreira | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Rafael Moutinho | R. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Luis Van Handenhoven | L. Van Handenhoven |  | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 54 |  | Les Clapham | L. Clapham | |||||||||
| Eduardo Faria | E. Faria | | 64 | M | | 9 | | M | 45 | | Jose Teixeira | J. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Miguel Faria | M. Faria | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Mario Ramos | M. Ramos | |||||||||
| Artur Moreira | A. Moreira | | 65 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Abel Almeida | A. Almeida | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 7,259 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off the first half!
3.14
0-0Jason Savigny knocks the ball forward to Maurizio Apa. Maurizio Apa passes the ball forward to Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos goes all the way! Mario Ramos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.15
0-0Eduardo Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
8.53
0-0Les Clapham comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Loureiro. Les Clapham is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.00
0-1Diogo Faria makes a simple pass to Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.53
0-1Jose Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Teixeira shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.34
Ruben Veloso knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Ferreira. Ricardo Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.03
0-1Les Clapham hacks Fernando Loureiro from behind! Les Clapham is given another warning by the referee! Fernando Loureiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.20
0-1Rio Ave are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.09
Filipe Varela catches Mario Ramos on the ankles. Filipe Varela is given a warning by the referee! Mario Ramos runs off the knock.
34.55
Diogo Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.09
Filipe Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Ferreira. Ricardo Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.18
Eduardo Faria decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Faria goes all the way! Eduardo Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Nuno Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Van Handenhoven. Luis Van Handenhoven advances with the ball. Luis Van Handenhoven shoots from distance but somehow Samuel Postiga manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the second half underway!
53.23
Abel Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Veloso. Abel Almeida is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Veloso runs off the knock.
55.58
Rio Ave are easily keeping Académica de Coimbra at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
59.30
Ricardo Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.11
Joao Jesus makes a simple pass to Jose Teixeira. Jose Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Varela.
71.53
Joao Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Joao Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
72.23
Les Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.55
Ricardo Ferreira brings the ball forward. Ricardo Ferreira goes all the way! Ricardo Ferreira takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
78.38
0-1Filipe Varela passes the ball forward to Ricardo Ferreira. Ricardo Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Moreira but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.19
Eduardo Faria decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Faria plays a perfect one-two with Artur Moreira and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Faria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.26
Rio Ave are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Académica de Coimbra's defence.
85.21
Jose Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida plays a perfect one-two with Mario Ramos and rushes in on goal... Abel Almeida takes a shot at goal but Paul Gallacher is on top of it.
89.11
Filipe Varela takes it forward alone. Filipe Varela knocks the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Mario Ramos 10 |