Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 19,794 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Belenenses and Rio Ave are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Correa Dionisio.


0.00
Rio Ave start the match!
3.36
Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward to Elbekay Sektioui who brings the ball under control. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.43
Diogo Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabio Frezza.
6.45
Bruno Semedo passes the ball forward to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.47
Tiago Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
9.54
Fabio Frezza flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Moreira who takes it down. Jaime Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.05
Michael Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Sektioui collects the pass. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.07
Michael Cadamarteri hacks Jorge Moreira from behind! Michael Cadamarteri is warned by the referee! Jorge Moreira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.12
Jorge Pinto catches Elbekay Sektioui on the ankles. Jorge Pinto is warned by the referee! Elbekay Sektioui runs off the knock.
18.45
Showing composure, Tiago Costa laces a through ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba flicks the ball with his head. Martin Medina manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.56
Filipe Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Moreira. Jaime Moreira sees Oleg Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Wallwork rushes past Aruna Dindane! Oleg Wallwork takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Diogo Lemus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.04
Jose Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar who takes it down. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Pinto.
27.48
Bruno Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Tavares who brings the ball under control. Vasco Tavares edges inside the box! Vasco Tavares side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
28.02
Tiago Costa takes a quick throw-in, which Jose Jardim takes on the chest. With a delightful solo run, Jose Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Elbekay Sektioui and advances towards the goal... Jose Jardim shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Martin Medina!
32.29
With some swift thinking, Fabio Frezza plays the ball forward to Jorge Moreira. Jorge Moreira sees space and advances. Jorge Moreira passes the ball forward to Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Diogo Lemus smothers it!
33.26
Fabio Frezza comes in with a late challenge on Kouadio Ba. The referee calls over Fabio Frezza and warns him to calm down! Kouadio Ba runs off the knock.
34.01
Michael Cadamarteri flicks a high ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui who takes it down. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Martin Medina picks it out of the air!
38.07
Diogo Santos passes the ball forward to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim sees space and advances. Jose Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Pinto steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
39.30
Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Sektioui controls it well on his chest. Elbekay Sektioui skips past Fabio Frezza! Elbekay Sektioui rockets a shot on goal but Martin Medina reads it well. Superb keeping!
40.34
Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Gentenaar collects the pass. Stefan Gentenaar lofts in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Martin Medina is on top of it.
44.16
Elbekay Sektioui barges into Jorge Pinto. The referee warns Elbekay Sektioui to calm down! Jorge Pinto runs off the knock.
45.00
Jose Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Kouadio Ba controls it well on his chest. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Medina who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rio Ave players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Belenenses kick off the second half!
47.05
Without breaking stride, Jaime Moreira plays the ball forward to Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
48.56
Jose Jardim threads the ball through to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Medina who gathers it comfortably.
51.07
Jaime Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.21
Fabio Frezza comes in with a late challenge on Jose Jardim. The referee calls over Fabio Frezza again and warns him to calm down! Jose Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.44
Jaime Moreira hits a low pass to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.19
Michael Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.50
Jorge Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Diogo Lemus.
62.23
Sebastiao Viana takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Vasco Tavares provides some space. He shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.10
Jaime Moreira passes the ball forward to Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork hits a low pass to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.26
Vasco Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Ferreira. Vasco Tavares is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Ferreira runs off the knock.
66.56
Jorge Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Viana. Sebastiao Viana makes a probing pass to Vasco Tavares. Vasco Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.16
Jorge Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Semedo. Bruno Semedo threads a neat ball through to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork makes a convincing header. Diogo Lemus gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
73.36
Filipe Veloso darts forward. Filipe Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Lemus who gathers it comfortably.
77.38
Rio Ave have made 2 substitutions with Jean Pierre Rol replacing Diogo Santos and Paulo Pinheiro replacing Kouadio Ba .
84.54
Aruna Dindane flicks a high pass forward. Andy Lightfoot holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar runs straight at the defence! Stefan Gentenaar makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
32.9%
43.5%
23.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Gentenaar of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Martin Medina (GK)
8
2.Fabio Frezza (DEF)
6
3.Filipe Veloso (DEF)
6
4.Jorge Pinto (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Semedo (MID)
6
6.Jaime Moreira (MID)
7
7.Jorge Moreira (MID)
6
8.Sebastiao Viana (MID)
6
9.Oleg Wallwork (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Vasco Tavares (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Jorge Barros (ATT)
6
 
12.Martial Chimbonda (MID)
0
13.Jaime Gomes (DEF)
0
14.Guilherme Castro (MID)
0

1.Diogo Lemus (GK)
7
2.Diogo Santos (DEF)
6
3.Eduardo Ferreira (DEF)
6
4.Aruna Dindane (DEF)
6
5.Michael Cadamarteri (MID)
6
6.Tiago Costa (MID)
7
7.Jose Jardim (MID)
8
8.Andy Lightfoot (MID)
6
9.Elbekay Sektioui (ATT)
7
10.Kouadio Ba (ATT)
7
11.Stefan Gentenaar (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Jean Pierre Rol (DEF)
6
13.Pierluigi Valoti (MID)
0
14.Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)
6