Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 19,748 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alverca and Rio Ave are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Helder.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Alverca and Rio Ave are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Helder.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
4.27
0-0Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Castro plays the ball forward to David Thomson. David Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Diogo Lemus.
12.13
1-0Rodrigo Castro takes it forward alone. Rodrigo Castro sees Gaspar Neves just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.51
1-0Kouadio Ba catches Fausto Maccarone on the ankles. Kouadio Ba is shown the yellow card! Fausto Maccarone grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.45
Helder Jardim decides to run forward with the ball. Helder Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Diogo Lemus with no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
22.17
Aruna Dindane threads a neat ball through to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Sektioui controls it well on his chest. Elbekay Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Duarte Andrade.
23.03
2-0Jose Jardim takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Andy Lightfoot makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.07
2-0Helder Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Neves. Gaspar Neves connects with a diving header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.32
2-0Fausto Maccarone hacks Elbekay Sektioui from behind! The referee warns Fausto Maccarone to calm down! Elbekay Sektioui stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.36
Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Gentenaar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Gentenaar advances inside the box! Stefan Gentenaar strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.12
Helder Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
38.32
Tiago Costa threads a neat ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui powers a header at goal. Elbekay Sektioui scores for Rio Ave!!
45.00
2-2Helder Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Clarke controls it well on his chest. Nigel Clarke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean Pierre Rol.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
47.56
With imagination, Eduardo Ferreira plays the ball forward to Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa flicks a high pass forward to Elbekay Sektioui who brings the ball under control. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Duarte Andrade picks it out of the air!
48.53
2-2Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Costa picks a pass forward to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Helder Antunes barges into Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
53.14
Jorge Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, David Thomson. David Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nigel Clarke!
61.40
Eduardo Ferreira laces a weighted ball forward to Tiago Costa. Tiago Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
63.31
Jose Jardim passes the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duarte Andrade with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
69.43
Rodrigo Castro makes a probing pass to Nigel Clarke. Nigel Clarke shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.43
Michael Cadamarteri makes a probing pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
75.37
Jose Jardim sees Elbekay Sektioui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elbekay Sektioui shoots from long range but is denied by Duarte Andrade. Excellent save.
77.15
3-4Rio Ave have made 2 substitutions with Diogo Santos replacing Jean Pierre Rol and Paulo Pinheiro replacing Kouadio Ba .
79.40
Jose Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar who takes it down. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
83.38
Diogo Santos threads a neat ball through to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Elbekay Sektioui who brings the ball under control. Elbekay Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Duarte Andrade with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
5
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
22.2%
44.4%
33.3%
Scorers
| Gaspar Neves 12 Nigel Clarke 18, 53 | Stefan Gentenaar 30 Elbekay Sektioui 38, 63, 71 Paulo Pinheiro 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elbekay Sektioui of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Andrade (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Helder Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fausto Maccarone (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Maksym Skachenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Jardim (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jorge Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gaspar Neves (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | David Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nigel Clarke (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Fernando Jesus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Campos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Carvalho (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diogo Lemus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean Pierre Rol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Aruna Dindane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Michael Cadamarteri (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tiago Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Andy Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elbekay Sektioui (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Kouadio Ba (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 11. | Stefan Gentenaar (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Diogo Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Pierluigi Valoti (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Pinheiro (ATT) | | 7 |