Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estadio Municipal de Albufeira where Imortal play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 19,422 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Imortal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Xavier.


0.00
Imortal start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.34
Helder Sousa flicks a high pass forward. David Semedo collects the pass. David Semedo flicks a high pass forward to John Roberts who brings the ball under control. John Roberts plays a sublime one-two with Frederico Barbosa and races in on goal... John Roberts cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Diogo Lemus as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.54
Corner kick to Imortal. David Semedo chips it out wide. Carlos Barros chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
6.38
Dion Mercer clumsily knocks into Andy Lightfoot. The referee warns Dion Mercer to calm down! Andy Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.06
Andy Lightfoot takes it forward alone. Andy Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. With a superhuman jump, Stefan Gentenaar connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.49
David Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, John Roberts. John Roberts shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
14.32
Eduardo Ferreira makes a simple pass to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot runs straight at the opposition's defence. Andy Lightfoot tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
15.23
Dion Mercer changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dion Mercer shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.14
Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Kouadio Ba holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kouadio Ba shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
27.11
Carlos Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.46
Manuel Bento makes a simple pass to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim threads a neat ball through to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Damir Malouda is on top of it.
33.56
Carlos Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar plays a quick one-two with Elbekay Sektioui and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Stefan Gentenaar provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
36.18
David Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Roberts. John Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Bento.
38.51
Jose Jardim clumsily knocks into Miguel Alvarez. The referee calls over Jose Jardim and warns him to calm down! Miguel Alvarez runs off the knock.
45.00
Jose Jardim threads a neat ball through to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Rio Ave start the second half!
48.28
David Semedo threads a neat ball through to John Roberts. John Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
49.12
Manuel Bento comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Barbosa. The referee calls over Manuel Bento and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.09
Carlos Barros threads the ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar plays a scrappy one-two with Elbekay Sektioui and advances towards the goal... Stefan Gentenaar looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Damir Malouda smothers it!
54.15
With imagination, Eduardo Ferreira plays the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Barros whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Helder Sousa. Excellent block.
57.32
David Semedo sees space and advances. David Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Cristiano Ferreira. Cristiano Ferreira flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.36
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
61.06
Miguel Alvarez sees Frederico Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards John Roberts. John Roberts flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Jean Pierre Rol.
62.57
David Semedo takes a quick corner, playing it short to Miguel Alvarez. Miguel Alvarez flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some good footwork from Vitor Sousa provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.43
Carlos Barros passes the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
66.40
Dion Mercer passes the ball forward to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Bento.
71.03
Jose Jardim threads the ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.36
Aruna Dindane makes a simple pass to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim threads the ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.39
Arno Raff takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of David Semedo. David Semedo threads a neat ball through to Frederico Barbosa. Frederico Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Lemus who gathers it comfortably.
83.07
Jose Jardim threads a neat ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba runs straight at the defence! Kouadio Ba makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Damir Malouda had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
29.6%
46.5%
23.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kouadio Ba of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Damir Malouda (GK)
7
2.Vitor Sousa (DEF)
6
3.Helder Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Frederico Alves (DEF)
6
5.Dion Mercer (MID)
6
6.Miguel Alvarez (MID)
6
7.David Semedo (MID)
7
8.Arno Raff (MID)
6
9.John Roberts (ATT)
6
10.Frederico Barbosa (ATT)
6
11.Cristiano Ferreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Cristiano Campos (DEF)
0
13.Ignacio Berger (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Campos (DEF)
0

1.Diogo Lemus (GK)
6
2.Jean Pierre Rol (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Ferreira (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Bento (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Aruna Dindane (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Barros (MID)
8
7.Jose Jardim (MID)
7
8.Andy Lightfoot (MID)
7
9.Elbekay Sektioui (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kouadio Ba (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Stefan Gentenaar (ATT)
7
 
12.Daniel Monteiro (MID)
0
13.Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)
0
14.Helder Mendes (ATT)
0