Match Report


Rio AveRio Ave     Gil VicenteGil Vicente
Borja LegazBorja Legaz Computer Player Computer Player
Dumitru StingaD. Stinga77
G
captain1captain
G
78Lefteris KipourosL. Kipouros
Ruben PinheiroR. Pinheiro69
D
2
D
72Artur BarbosaA. Barbosa
Anton KohlerA. Kohler80
D
3
D
71Alfredo VergesA. Verges
Gabriel CruzG. Cruz78
D
4
D
70Scott SullivanS. Sullivan
Edgar VelosoE. Veloso68
D
5
D
67Pierre-Yves GuillouP. Guillou
Alberto VelosoA. Veloso80
M
6
M
73Gavin HendryG. Hendry
Rui CarvalhoR. Carvalho82
M
7
M
72Elena GimenezE. Gimenez
Miguel NevesM. Neves83
M
8
M
72Andre SousaA. Sousa
Nuno MendesN. Mendes77
A
9
A
69Jaime SemedoJ. Semedo
Jose SoaresJ. Soares70
A
10
A
68Wilfred SmitW. Smit
Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes69
A
11
A
68Romero P. RomanR. Roman
 
Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes75
D
12
M
69Urvin ZoetebierU. Zoetebier
Liam NaylorL. Naylor75
M
13
M
69Marcos CruzM. Cruz
Tomas VianaT. Viana67
A
14
G
68Leonardo OrtegaL. Ortega

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Gil Vicente. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rio Ave and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the match underway!
8.24
Scott Sullivan makes a simple pass to Andre Sousa. Andre Sousa passes the ball forward but Jaime Semedo is offside!
9.52
Edgar Veloso advances with the ball. Edgar Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.30
Rui Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Lefteris Kipouros. Excellent save.
18.12
Wilfred Smit threads a neat ball through to Jaime Semedo. Jaime Semedo shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
20.06
Alfredo Verges flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Hendry who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Gavin Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Hendry shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Dumitru Stinga.
21.13
Miguel Neves hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Sullivan.
22.43
Scott Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Elena Gimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Gimenez flicks a high pass forward. Andre Sousa collects the pass. Andre Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
24.02
Pierre-Yves Guillou deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Roman. Romero P. Roman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
26.58
Wilfred Smit barges into Gabriel Cruz. The referee warns Wilfred Smit to calm down! Gabriel Cruz gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.55
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Rui Carvalho hits a low pass to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Barbosa.
32.21
Andre Sousa clumsily knocks into Anton Kohler. The referee calls over Andre Sousa and warns him to calm down! Anton Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.34
Elena Gimenez takes a long throw-in. Andre Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Roman. Romero P. Roman 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 keeping!
40.28
Edgar Veloso gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Jose Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Fernandes. Some silky footwork from Tiago Fernandes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Alberto Veloso threads a neat ball through to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Gil Vicente kick off!
48.49
Anton Kohler threads a neat ball through to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes puts a great ball through. Miguel Neves runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.51
Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Tiago Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
66.16
Scott Sullivan gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Gavin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.44
Alfredo Verges surges forward with the ball. Alfredo Verges flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Semedo controls it well on his chest. Jaime Semedo threads the ball through to Romero P. Roman but he's offside!
72.31
Ruben Pinheiro runs forward with the ball. Ruben Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Veloso who brings the ball under control. Alberto Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
78.25
Jaime Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry plays a one-two with Jaime Semedo and rushes in on goal... Gavin Hendry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Dumitru Stinga reads it well. He makes it look easy!
79.50
Anton Kohler threads the ball through to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Soares. Jose Soares whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.22
Gabriel Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Mendes collects the pass. Nuno Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.57
Gabriel Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Neves who brings the ball under control. Miguel Neves threads a neat ball through to Jose Soares. Jose Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.47
Romero P. Roman flicks a high pass forward. Elena Gimenez collects the pass. Elena Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Roman. Romero P. Roman looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rio Ave

Gil Vicente
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
32.4%
40.5%
27%

Scorers
Miguel Neves 10
Tiago Fernandes 40
Alberto Veloso 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Fernandes of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Dumitru Stinga (GK)
7
2.Ruben Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3.Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
4.Gabriel Cruz (DEF)
6
5.Edgar Veloso (DEF)
7
6.Alberto Veloso (MID)goal scored
8
7.Rui Carvalho (MID)
6
8.Miguel Neves (MID)goal scored
9
9.Nuno Mendes (ATT)
6
10.Jose Soares (ATT)
7
11.Tiago Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
0
13.Liam Naylor (MID)
0
14.Tomas Viana (ATT)
0

1.Lefteris Kipouros (GK)
6
2.Artur Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Verges (DEF)
6
4.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Pierre-Yves Guillou (DEF)
6
6.Gavin Hendry (MID)
7
7.Elena Gimenez (MID)
6
8.Andre Sousa (MID)
6
9.Jaime Semedo (ATT)
6
10.Wilfred Smit (ATT)
6
11.Romero P. Roman (ATT)
6
 
12.Urvin Zoetebier (MID)
0
13.Marcos Cruz (MID)
0
14.Leonardo Ortega (GK)
0