Match Report


Beira MarBeira Mar     Rio AveRio Ave
Dan RodwellDan Rodwell Borja Legaz Borja Legaz
Eirik HaalandE. Haaland74
G
1captain
G
77Dumitru StingaD. Stinga
Miguel LopesM. Lopes73
D
2
D
69Ruben PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Neil WetherallN. Wetherall76
D
3
D
80Anton KohlerA. Kohler
Tomislav RukavinaT. Rukavina81
D
4
D
78Gabriel CruzG. Cruz
Francisco DiezF. Diez78
M
5
D
68Edgar VelosoE. Veloso
Jose CamposJ. Campos84
M
6
M
80Alberto VelosoA. Veloso
Carlos NevesC. Neves88
M
captain7
M
82Rui CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco77
M
8
M
83Miguel NevesM. Neves
Dave BallD. Ball72
A
9
A
77Nuno MendesN. Mendes
Steve TolleyS. Tolley79
A
10
A
70Jose SoaresJ. Soares
Paul HendryP. Hendry75
A
11
A
69Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes
 
Hugo VieiraH. Vieira76
D
12
D
75Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes
Alex GargoA. Gargo79
M
13
M
75Liam NaylorL. Naylor
Thierry StewartT. Stewart73
A
14
A
68Ruben SantosR. Santos

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.


0.00
Rio Ave start the match!
3.19
Neil Wetherall makes a simple pass to Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Neves makes a probing pass between the defence to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.17
Tomislav Rukavina threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Steve Tolley!
26.18
Jose Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jose Campos is offside!
28.38
Anton Kohler flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Mendes who takes it down. Nuno Mendes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
30.42
Miguel Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves sees Dave Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.51
Gabriel Cruz threads a neat ball through to Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.09
Gabriel Cruz knocks the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Jose Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eirik Haaland reads it well. Great keeping!
38.31
Rui Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.08
Edgar Veloso makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Neves who brings the ball under control. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eirik Haaland who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Miguel Neves makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Neves shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar have changed their lineup with Thierry Stewart replacing Steve Tolley. Rio Ave have changed their lineup with Ruben Santos replacing Tiago Fernandes. The Rio Ave players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Beira Mar get the second half underway!
51.44
Alberto Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Jose Carrasco. Alberto Veloso is given a warning by the referee! Jose Carrasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.57
Miguel Lopes makes a probing pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Diez collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Francisco Diez plays the ball forward to Dave Ball who has made a great run into the box. Dave Ball looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.54
Jose Carrasco makes a simple pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry plays a one-two with Dave Ball and rushes in on goal... Paul Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.15
Neil Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez threads the ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry runs straight at the defence! Paul Hendry shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.55
Jose Soares barges into Tomislav Rukavina. The referee brings Jose Soares to one side and gives him a warning! Tomislav Rukavina runs off the knock.
73.45
Gabriel Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Pinheiro collects the pass. Ruben Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Soares. Jose Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
77.04
Rio Ave have made 2 substitutions with Jorge Antunes replacing Edgar Veloso and Liam Naylor replacing Alberto Veloso .
79.01
Jose Carrasco makes a probing pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.53
Anton Kohler hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.07
Tomislav Rukavina makes a simple pass to Jose Campos. Jose Campos threads a neat ball through to Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Ball but the linesman indicates offside!
89.58
Neil Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Jose Campos who takes it down. Jose Campos darts forward. Jose Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Antunes.
90.00
Neil Wetherall flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Stewart who takes it down. Thierry Stewart threads a neat ball through to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Beira Mar

Rio Ave
Goals
6
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
29.7%
43.2%
27%

Scorers
Paul Hendry 3, 61, 66
Steve Tolley 15
Dave Ball 58
Thierry Stewart 79
Nuno Mendes 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Hendry of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Eirik Haaland (GK)
6
2.Miguel Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Neil Wetherall (DEF)
6
4.Tomislav Rukavina (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Diez (MID)
7
6.Jose Campos (MID)
7
7.Carlos Neves (MID)
7
8.Jose Carrasco (MID)
6
9.Dave Ball (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Steve Tolley (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Paul Hendry (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Hugo Vieira (DEF)
0
13.Alex Gargo (MID)
0
14.Thierry Stewart (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Dumitru Stinga (GK)
6
2.Ruben Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3.Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Cruz (DEF)
6
5.Edgar Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Veloso (MID)
6
7.Rui Carvalho (MID)
6
8.Miguel Neves (MID)
6
9.Nuno Mendes (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jose Soares (ATT)
6
11.Tiago Fernandes (ATT)
6
 
12.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
13.Liam Naylor (MID)
6
14.Ruben Santos (ATT)
6