Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 8,378 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave kick off and get the match underway!
4.19
0-0Carlos Moreira knocks the ball forward to Abel Oliveira. Abel Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomas Nascimento. Tomas Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dietmar Döring.
8.10
0-0Dietmar Döring chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Ribeiro. Rui Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Benjamin. Dean Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins heads the ball goalwards but Sergio Fernandes is on top of it.
9.14
0-0Cristiano Rego makes a probing pass to Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.46
0-0Kevin Liddell barges into Daniel Varela. The referee calls over Kevin Liddell and warns him to calm down! Daniel Varela runs off the knock.
15.08
Shaun Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Rego. Cristiano Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Nascimento. Tomas Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.08
0-0Shaun Lightfoot hacks Rui Ribeiro from behind! Shaun Lightfoot is shown the yellow card! Rui Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.44
Artur Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Varela. Daniel Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Benjamin. Dean Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.48
Artur Neves makes a probing pass to Tomas Reis. Tomas Reis decides to run forward with the ball. Tomas Reis plays a perfect one-two with Dean Benjamin and rushes in on goal... Tomas Reis tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
33.28
Mauro Simeoni takes it forward alone. Mauro Simeoni goes all the way! Mauro Simeoni takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sergio Fernandes manages to gather it comfortably.
34.36
0-0Rio Ave are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Clube Desportivo das Aves's defence.
38.46
Alun Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim goes all the way! Hugo Jardim cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.06
Carlos Moreira takes it forward alone. Carlos Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Nascimento. Tomas Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marvin Le Tissier who gathers it comfortably.
44.11
Alun Thirlwell catches Mauro Simeoni on the ankles. Alun Thirlwell is given a warning by the referee! Mauro Simeoni runs off the knock.
45.00
Abel Oliveira makes a probing pass to Tomas Nascimento. Tomas Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off!
53.40
1-0Alun Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Tomas Nascimento. Tomas Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.34
Rui Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sergio Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
71.47
Neil Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Rego. Cristiano Rego makes a beautiful solo run. Cristiano Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Hugo Jardim scores for Clube Desportivo das Aves!!
75.42
Cristiano Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.27
Mauro Simeoni knocks the ball forward to Dean Benjamin. Dean Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sergio Fernandes who gathers it comfortably.
87.27
Artur Neves sees space and advances. Artur Neves threads the ball through to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.04
Shaun Lightfoot takes it forward alone. Shaun Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Tomas Nascimento. Tomas Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Jardim. Hugo Jardim directs the ball goalwards with his head. Marvin Le Tissier easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.6%
Scorers
| Hugo Jardim 53, 71 |