Match Report
| Sp. Espinho | Sp. Espinho |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Artur Nascimento | A. Nascimento |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 |  | Matthias Jaschke | M. Jaschke | |||||||||
| Duarte Martins | D. Martins | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 62 |  | Gary Bremner | G. Bremner | |||||||||
| Alberto Jardim | A. Jardim | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 58 |  | Jason Savigny | J. Savigny | |||||||||
| Carmine Cozza | C. Cozza |  | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Joao Jesus | J. Jesus | |||||||||
| Alistair Jackson | A. Jackson |  | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 60 | | Diogo Faria | D. Faria | |||||||||
| Andre Jardim | A. Jardim | | 57 | M | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Rafael Moutinho | R. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Roberto Valente | R. Valente | | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Les Clapham | L. Clapham | |||||||||
| Lamberto Di Michele | L. Di Michele | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 | | Jose Teixeira | J. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Miguel Carvalho | M. Carvalho | | 70 | A | | 9 | | M | 43 | | Diogo Pinheiro | D. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Andre Sousa | A. Sousa | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Mario Ramos | M. Ramos | |||||||||
| Jaime Lopes | J. Lopes | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 |  | Jordi Janssen | J. Janssen | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 8,137 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Sp. Espinho start the match!
6.49
1-0Alberto Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Lopes. Jaime Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Sousa. Andre Sousa powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.53
1-0Jose Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Jordi Janssen. Jordi Janssen powers a header at goal but somehow Artur Nascimento manages to keep it out.
22.17
1-0Gary Bremner passes the ball forward to Rafael Moutinho. Rafael Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jordi Janssen. Jordi Janssen shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.42
Jose Teixeira makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Artur Nascimento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.41
Andre Jardim makes a simple pass to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
32.19
Alberto Jardim sees a break and surges forward. Alberto Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.20
1-1Roberto Valente catches Les Clapham on the ankles. Roberto Valente is warned by the referee! Les Clapham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.45
Joao Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Teixeira. Jose Teixeira makes a probing pass to Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos goes all the way! Mario Ramos tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
42.39
Les Clapham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Ramos. Mario Ramos plays a perfect one-two with Jordi Janssen and rushes in on goal... Mario Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
44.09
Roberto Valente passes the ball forward to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho passes the ball forward to Andre Sousa. Andre Sousa shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Rio Ave start the second half!
47.56
Roberto Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho goes all the way! Miguel Carvalho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
48.10
Andre Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Sousa. Andre Sousa shoots from 25 yards. Matthias Jaschke easily smothers it.
51.10
Lamberto Di Michele makes a simple pass to Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Andre Sousa. Andre Sousa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.28
2-1Roberto Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.16
Roberto Valente threads the ball through to Jaime Lopes. Jaime Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.02
Rafael Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Valente. Rafael Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.51
Andre Jardim sees a break and surges forward. Andre Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Andre Sousa. Andre Sousa directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.13
Lamberto Di Michele sees a break and surges forward. Lamberto Di Michele whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Matthias Jaschke!
79.12
Alistair Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Matthias Jaschke manages to gather it comfortably.
83.10
Andre Jardim knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Carvalho. Miguel Carvalho passes the ball forward to Jaime Lopes. Jaime Lopes takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
24.3%
45.7%
30%
Scorers
| Andre Sousa 6, 51 | Mario Ramos 27 |