Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
6.47
1-0Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Neves who brings the ball under control. Miguel Neves makes a probing pass to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nuno Mendes!
9.48
1-0Paolo Den Turk knocks the ball forward to Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
10.26
1-0Seeing Leonardo Cabrera's run, Regi Buffel quickly throws the ball into his path. Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Djimi Meriem collects the pass. Djimi Meriem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dumitru Stinga manages to gather it.
14.37
Djimi Meriem hits a low pass to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
18.48
1-0Nuno Martins threads the ball through to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Djimi Meriem. Some silky footwork from Djimi Meriem provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
22.23
Anton Kohler flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Neves. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Neves connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.51
2-0Djimi Meriem catches Jose Soares on the ankles. The referee warns Djimi Meriem to calm down! Jose Soares runs off the knock.
27.56
Rui Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. With a superhuman jump, Nuno Mendes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Albrecht Widmann had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
33.55
Gabriel Cruz makes a probing pass to Miguel Neves. Showing composure, Miguel Neves laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.42
Paolo Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Clube Desportivo das Aves kicking off!
49.31
Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Veloso cuts inside the box! Alberto Veloso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
51.13
Rui Carvalho hits a low pass to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Regi Buffel.
53.15
Djimi Meriem knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien plays a one-two with Yann Magnenat and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Neil Boertien provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.02
3-1Edgar Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Santos but the linesman indicates offside!
59.13
Edgar Ramos makes a simple pass to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Storari controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Storari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
60.46
Miguel Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Cabrera.
63.51
Rui Carvalho sees a break and surges forward. Rui Carvalho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Albrecht Widmann.
69.44
Alberto Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Den Turk. Alberto Veloso is given a warning by the referee! Paolo Den Turk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.40
Yann Magnenat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.01
Chance Robinson hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rui Carvalho shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
77.27
3-2Regi Buffel catches Miguel Neves on the ankles. Regi Buffel is shown the yellow card! Miguel Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.45
Ruben Pinheiro catches Neil Boertien on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruben Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Neil Boertien hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.45
3-2Free kick to Clube Desportivo das Aves just outside the area...
79.32
Eugenio Storari takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
83.25
Djimi Meriem picks a pass forward to Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Dumitru Stinga.
84.34
3-2It's a corner kick. Djimi Meriem loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Nuno Mendes jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
87.18
3-2Gaspar Santos clumsily knocks into Miguel Neves. Gaspar Santos is shown the yellow card! Miguel Neves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Neil Boertien comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Pinheiro. Neil Boertien is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Pinheiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.2%
56.8%
Play Area
25.7%
47.3%
27%
Scorers
| Nuno Mendes 6, 28 Miguel Neves 22 | Neil Boertien 53, 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Mendes of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dumitru Stinga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruben Pinheiro (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Anton Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Cruz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chance Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alberto Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Neves (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nuno Mendes (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Jose Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mark Quaglia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duarte Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Albrecht Widmann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Regi Buffel (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Leonardo Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Djimi Meriem (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paolo Den Turk (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eugenio Storari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Yann Magnenat (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gaspar Santos (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Neil Boertien (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | David Andrade (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Javier Suarez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronnie Adams (MID) | 0 | |