Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Penafiel. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Fonseca.
The pitch is in great condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Fonseca.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Penafiel kicking off!
3.29
0-0Edmundo Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Fadel. Noel Fadel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Cruz.
4.29
0-0Rui Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
8.25
Noel Fadel threads a neat ball through to Andy Hall. Andy Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Dumitru Stinga!
9.34
Edmundo Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Loureiro who takes it down. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kohler.
10.32
0-0Rui Carvalho catches Andy Hall on the ankles. Rui Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Andy Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.30
Nuno Mendes knocks the ball forward to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Charlton who gathers it comfortably.
21.51
0-0Noel Fadel makes a simple pass to Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.48
Edgar Veloso knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Mendes collects the pass. Nuno Mendes shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
24.13
Ricardo Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.47
Rui Carvalho sees a break and surges forward. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida makes a looping header on goal. David Charlton manages to gather it comfortably.
27.50
Showing composure, Stefano Agliardi plays the ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
33.36
0-0Hugo Loureiro hacks Anton Kohler from behind! The referee calls over Hugo Loureiro and shows him a yellow card! Anton Kohler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.02
0-0Penafiel are dictating the run of play here today.
38.02
Rui Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.00
Gabriel Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Veloso. Edgar Veloso hits a low pass to Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rio Ave players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rio Ave start the second half!
48.34
Alberto Veloso threads the ball through to Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
55.48
Miguel Neves flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Veloso who brings the ball under control. Alberto Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
61.19
Andy Hall flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Hugo Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
63.55
Alberto Veloso threads the ball through to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
65.09
1-0Anton Kohler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Pinheiro. With great vision, Ruben Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Rui Carvalho through on goal. Rui Carvalho tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.02
Kevin Walker sees Ricardo Montero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Montero flicks a high pass forward. Julian Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Jimenez runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Julian Jimenez provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
73.57
Anton Kohler passes the ball forward to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz makes a simple pass to Jose Soares. Jose Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Charlton with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
77.34
Alberto Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
79.16
2-0Edmundo Guerrero darts forward. Edmundo Guerrero plays a scrappy one-two with Hugo Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Guerrero rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Edgar Veloso.
81.15
Hugo Loureiro makes a probing pass to Ricardo Montero. Without breaking stride, Ricardo Montero plays the ball forward to Hugo Loureiro who has made a great run into the box. Hugo Loureiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.27
Anton Kohler hits a low pass to Gabriel Cruz. Gabriel Cruz hits a low pass to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
90.00
Kevin Walker makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Walker passes the ball forward to Andy Hall. Andy Hall sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Carvalho of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dumitru Stinga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ruben Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gabriel Cruz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Edgar Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Carvalho (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Alberto Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Miguel Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Nuno Mendes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jose Soares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Naylor (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | David Charlton (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stefano Agliardi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Walker (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Carlton Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Montero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Edmundo Guerrero (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Hall (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noel Fadel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hugo Loureiro (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Alejandro Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Jimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Assou (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin Dalglish (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gary Strachan (GK) | 0 | |