Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Municipal de Chaves where Grupo Desportivo de Chaves play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 13,838 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Pinheiro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Pinheiro.
0.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the match underway!
2.14
Quim Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Helder Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Soares plays a one-two with Arthur Peters and advances towards the goal... Helder Soares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
3.14
Quim Jardim threads the ball through to Quim Vieira. Quim Vieira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Quim Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
4.51
David Circello catches Paulo Alves on the ankles. David Circello is warned by the referee! Paulo Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.26
Luis Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Alves who takes it down. Ruben Alves shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.39
Arthur Peters hacks Sebastiao Lopes from behind! The referee calls over Arthur Peters and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.51
Quim Vieira hits a low pass to Helder Soares. Helder Soares sees Mike Jacobs just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Mike Jacobs looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.49
David Circello makes a beautiful solo run. David Circello sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
27.39
David Circello flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Alves who takes it down. Antonio Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
28.28
Tiago Postiga knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade makes a probing pass to Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs makes a defence splitting pass to Helder Soares. Helder Soares makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.02
Luis Loureiro makes a simple pass to Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
33.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.06
Tiago Postiga threads a neat ball through to Paulo Alves. Showing composure, Paulo Alves laces a through ball forward to Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs plays a quick one-two with Quim Vieira and rushes in on goal... Mike Jacobs shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
39.28
David Circello makes a simple pass to Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves cuts inside the box! Antonio Alves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Helder Vieira gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
40.47
Helder Andrade barges into Antonio Alves. Helder Andrade is shown the yellow card! Antonio Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
David Circello flicks a high ball forward to Luis Loureiro who gracefully takes it down. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grupo Desportivo de Chaves appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves start the second half!
54.45
Without breaking stride, Yves Grondin plays the ball forward to Mike Jacobs. Mike Jacobs threads the ball through into the box. Artur Varela catches Helder Soares on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
54.45
The referee points to the spot..
55.21
Arthur Peters takes a stuttering run up but he balloons it and it sails over the crossbar!
60.29
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made a substitution with David Schröder replacing Quim Vieira .
69.11
Artur Varela flicks a high pass forward. Mario Santos collects the pass. With vision, Mario Santos plays the ball forward to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.20
Yves Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Soares. Helder Soares rushes past Diogo Barros! Helder Soares shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.12
Grupo Desportivo de Chaves have made 2 substitutions with Roy Bosschaart replacing Quim Jardim and Frederico Nascimento replacing Helder Soares .
78.16
David Circello flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Alves collects the pass. Antonio Alves advances inside the box! Antonio Alves side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.20
Paulo Alves flicks a high pass forward. Mike Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Jacobs edges inside the box! Mike Jacobs muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
28.6%
50%
21.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Alves of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Helder Vieira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Helder Andrade (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Quim Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yves Grondin (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Quim Vieira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Paulo Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Arthur Peters (ATT) | 5 | |
| 10. | Helder Soares (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Mike Jacobs (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Roy Bosschaart (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Schröder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Frederico Nascimento (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | Davy Turpijn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paulo Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Artur Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Diogo Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlos Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | David Circello (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sebastiao Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luis Loureiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Antonio Alves (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Andre Barros (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Gemmill (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Claudio Herrera (ATT) | 0 | |












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