Academica sign Adrien Silva on loan

Adrien Silva, 21, signed by the Academic end of the season, arriving at Coimbra on loan from Sporting.

Adrien Silva, who will wear the jerseys Académica 28, wove his first declarationsas the player ”Briosa, “ showing himself glad to go to dress in black.“I am very happy to be in Academic. I came to help the club achieve its goals andwill do my best to help ’Briosa. “ People sent me confidence and it’s up to me toprove them right, “he said the player to the Academic Web site.The midfielder also revealed that some players already know that the Academic and was urging with Hélder Cabral.

“It’s always good to have friends to play at the club. I know Bischoff and Helder(Cabral). It will be good for me and I will have to adapt fast. I tried to inform me,especially with Helder (Cabral), who only told me good things about the club, “he added.

The young footballers spoke of his first impressions on the Academic and left amessage to supporters.

“The conditions are very good. It’s a club humble, friendly and welcomed me well. I hope to have the unconditional support by the fans, not just me, but especially the team. This is fundamental and the fans know they are very important for we finished the initial building of the ”students” in the market in January.

19 January 4 Permalink

“We want to be champions on Sunday”

Benfica saw their title hopes grow even bigger with a 2-3 win over Academica on Monday. Benfica took the lead with a 2nd minute goal from Weldon. Academica came back to score the equalizer through Diogo in the 28th minute. Benfica would take a small lead just before halftime with another Weldon goal in the 41st minute, allowing them to come back into the second half with the confidence. There wouldn’t be anymore goals till the final stages of the game, with an 81st minute goal from midfielder Ruben Amorim. Academica would make it very nervous for Benfica by scoring in the 88th minute, putting that extra bit of pressure on the league leaders. Luckily Benfica held out to get the win and allow them to remain 6 points off of Braga. Even without a few of their main players, Benfica are still on their way to becoming champions. 

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22 April Permalink

To the Beer Cup & Beyond!

Wednesday wasn’t your average day for FC Porto as they faced their Carlsberg Cup semi-final match against Academica at the Dragão. The match would not be a normal one for the Champions as Jesualdo Ferreira used the 4-4-2 model, that he rarely uses, and only would play three regulars, Bruno Alves, Alvaro Pereira, and Mariano. Coming into the match the Champions had the most to gain in a win as rivals Benfica had put Sporting to bed the previous evening in a 4-1 romping at the Alvalade and had secured their seat in the cup final.

Heading into the match tonight Porto were without Raul Meireles, Cristian Rodriguez, Fucile and Farías (injured), and without Hulk (suspended). Academica faced a similar problem as they were without Paulo Sérgio, Bruno Amaro, Miguel Fidalgo, & Éder. Academica coach Andre Vilas Boas however could not complain about not having support with around 1,500 fans in the stands today. While Academica was not able to put the Dragons down tonight they have caused issues for the Dragons in two previous matches, winning 3-2 in the league at the Dragão and also playing out a 0-0 draw with them in the 3rd phase of the Carlsberg Cup.

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