Match Report


Rio AveRio Ave     U MadeiraU Madeira
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Andre BarrosA. Barros58
G
1
G
58Jose VelosoJ. Veloso
Artur VarelaA. Varela65
D
2
D
74Antonio TeixeiraA. Teixeira
Carlos MoutinhoC. Moutinho60
D
3
D
67Fabian Natale GianelloF. Gianello
Joao TeixeiraJ. Teixeira51
D
4
D
59Jose AlvesJ. Alves
Rodrigo JardimR. Jardim50
D
5
D
56Quim OliveiraQ. Oliveira
Pedro PinheiroP. Pinheiro67
M
6
M
56Alexandre FariaA. Faria
Ruben ReisR. Reis65
M
captain7
M
53Vasco RibeiroV. Ribeiro
Elías FerreyraE. Ferreyra63
M
8captain
M
52Lomano ClarkeL. Clarke
Sebastiao LopesS. Lopes60
M
9
M
49Vitor ValenteV. Valente
Luis LoureiroL. Loureiro64
A
10
A
79Paulo TavaresP. Tavares
Miguel AntunesM. Antunes61
A
11
A
67Alberto JardimA. Jardim
 
Antonio AlvesA. Alves58
A
12
A
60Miguel VianaM. Viana
Samuel TavaresS. Tavares57
M
13
G
58Paulo AlmeidaP. Almeida
Claudio HerreraC. Herrera56
A
14
A
52Sebastiao FernandesS. Fernandes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to U Madeira. A crowd of 13,303 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rio Ave and U Madeira are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Antunes.


0.00
The first half starts with U Madeira kicking off!
2.39
Carlos Moutinho makes a simple pass to Pedro Pinheiro. Pedro Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elías Ferreyra. Elías Ferreyra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Antunes but the linesman indicates offside!
3.17
Paulo Tavares catches Joao Teixeira on the ankles. The referee brings Paulo Tavares to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Teixeira runs off the knock.
6.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Carlos Moutinho picks a pass forward to Elías Ferreyra. Elías Ferreyra sees Ruben Reis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Pinheiro. Pedro Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pedro Pinheiro!
16.58
Pedro Pinheiro sees Luis Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Alves.
27.57
Ruben Reis hacks Paulo Tavares from behind! Ruben Reis is warned by the referee! Paulo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.53
Joao Teixeira makes a simple pass to Ruben Reis. Seeing a gap ahead, Ruben Reis plays the ball forward to Miguel Antunes. Miguel Antunes shoots from distance but it flies wide!
30.56
Carlos Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Antunes controls it well on his chest. Miguel Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Antunes. Miguel Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Veloso had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
33.53
Elías Ferreyra catches Vasco Ribeiro on the ankles. Elías Ferreyra is shown the yellow card! Vasco Ribeiro runs off the knock.
38.52
Fabian Natale Gianello decides to run forward with the ball. Fabian Natale Gianello threads a neat ball through to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares advances inside the box! Paulo Tavares comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
44.07
Alberto Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Jardim. The referee calls over Alberto Jardim and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Joao Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Pedro Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Luis Loureiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Loureiro shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Jose Veloso manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. U Madeira also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rio Ave kick off the second half!
51.47
Joao Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Elías Ferreyra. Elías Ferreyra brings the ball forward. Elías Ferreyra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
53.43
Ruben Reis takes it forward alone. Ruben Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Pinheiro. Pedro Pinheiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.19
Jose Alves sees Alberto Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Varela.
61.03
Vitor Valente sees a break and surges forward. Vitor Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.57
Sebastiao Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Antunes. Miguel Antunes connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.11
Jose Alves makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Alves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Barros who gathers it comfortably.
78.24
Lomano Clarke threads a neat ball through to Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Moutinho.
84.19
Ruben Reis clumsily knocks into Paulo Tavares. The referee warns Ruben Reis again to calm down! Paulo Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.04
Vasco Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Jardim.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rio Ave

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

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
29.7%
44.6%
25.7%

Scorers
Pedro Pinheiro 6, 53
Miguel Antunes 31, 73
Paulo Tavares 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Antunes of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Andre Barros (GK)
6
2.Artur Varela (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Moutinho (DEF)
7
4.Joao Teixeira (DEF)
6
5.Rodrigo Jardim (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Pinheiro (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Ruben Reis (MID)
7
8.Elías Ferreyra (MID)yellow card
6
9.Sebastiao Lopes (MID)
6
10.Luis Loureiro (ATT)
7
11.Miguel Antunes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Antonio Alves (ATT)
0
13.Samuel Tavares (MID)
0
14.Claudio Herrera (ATT)
0

1.Jose Veloso (GK)
6
2.Antonio Teixeira (DEF)
6
3.Fabian Natale Gianello (DEF)
6
4.Jose Alves (DEF)
6
5.Quim Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Alexandre Faria (MID)
6
7.Vasco Ribeiro (MID)
6
8.Lomano Clarke (MID)
6
9.Vitor Valente (MID)
6
10.Paulo Tavares (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alberto Jardim (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Miguel Viana (ATT)
0
13.Paulo Almeida (GK)
0
14.Sebastiao Fernandes (ATT)
0