Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to G.D. Estoril Praia. A crowd of 13,713 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rio Ave and G.D. Estoril Praia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Rego.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rio Ave and G.D. Estoril Praia are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Rego.
0.00
Rio Ave kick off!
2.43
David Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Parlato.
4.57
Pedro Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca decides to run forward with the ball. Antonio Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Superb reactions from Filipe Costa. What a save!
14.13
David Nascimento flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca makes a simple pass, allowing Sebastiao Fernandes to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Sebastiao Fernandes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Filipe Costa manages to gather it easily.
15.17
Rafael Ribeiro takes it forward alone. Rafael Ribeiro advances inside the box! Rafael Ribeiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Rafael Soares has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.33
Rafael Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Edgar Antunes. Edgar Antunes edges inside the box! Edgar Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
24.56
David Nascimento makes an attacking run forward. David Nascimento passes the ball forward but Antonio Fonseca is offside!
27.36
Mario Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Bento collects the pass. Guilherme Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Antonio Fonseca scores for G.D. Estoril Praia!!
32.32
Antonio Fonseca clumsily knocks into Jaime Nascimento. Antonio Fonseca is warned by the referee! Jaime Nascimento runs off the knock.
34.47
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.52
Andre Alves sees space and advances. Andre Alves flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Alves collects the pass. Tomas Alves 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. G.D. Estoril Praia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and G.D. Estoril Praia kick off!
47.19
David Nascimento brings the ball forward. David Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
49.41
Vincenzo Bischoff chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Oliveira. Cristiano Oliveira lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Ribeiro. Rafael Ribeiro beats his man to it with a header but slams it into the crowd!
54.27
Sebastiao Teixeira makes a simple pass to Rafael Ribeiro. With a delightful solo run, Rafael Ribeiro stretches the opposition's defence. Rafael Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
55.03
Rafael Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Oliveira. Cristiano Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Varela.
63.36
Vincenzo Bischoff brings the ball forward. Vincenzo Bischoff whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Alves. Tomas Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
69.16
Sebastiao Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaime Nascimento.
71.13
Antonio Fonseca hacks Jaime Nascimento from behind! The referee brings Antonio Fonseca to one side and gives him another warning! Jaime Nascimento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.11
Vincenzo Bischoff sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Bischoff makes a great pass forward. Tomas Alves runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.21
Rafael Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Mario Carvalho. The referee calls over Rafael Ribeiro and warns him to calm down! Mario Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.38
Max Atzeni sees Roberto Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Teixeira plays a one-two with Mario Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Teixeira provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
83.27
Vincenzo Bischoff kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Oliveira. Cristiano Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Jardim. Rui Jardim connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.29
Max Atzeni barges into Rui Jardim. The referee brings Max Atzeni to one side and gives him a warning! Rui Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Ribeiro of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Filipe Costa (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastiao Teixeira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Alves (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jaime Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Parlato (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Rui Jardim (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Vincenzo Bischoff (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rafael Ribeiro (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 9. | Edgar Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Cristiano Oliveira (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Tomas Alves (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Gaspar Gomes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean Chr. Bouzin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andre Sousa (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Soares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Max Atzeni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastiao Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Nascimento (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Fonseca (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 11. | Roberto Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tomas Bento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Glass (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Jardim (ATT) | 0 | |










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