Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Freamunde. A crowd of 8,803 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rio Ave and Freamunde are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Nascimento.


0.00
Freamunde kick off and get the first half underway!
4.08
Ruben Moreira makes a simple pass to Vasco Pinto. Vasco Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Moreira.
8.08
Cristiano Pinto hacks Pegguy Neveu from behind! The referee brings Cristiano Pinto to one side and gives him a warning! Pegguy Neveu grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.55
Vasco Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Castro. Daniel Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.17
Tiago Neves comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Reis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Reis runs off the knock.
24.50
Daniel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Quaresma collects the pass. Paulo Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
27.19
Rafael Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Pinto. Cristiano Pinto sees Vasco Pinto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.26
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
Tiago Neves flicks a high pass forward to Andre Reis who brings the ball under control. Andre Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pegguy Neveu.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Rio Ave kick off!
48.38
Carlos Reis sees Paulo Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Quaresma makes a probing pass to Alec Mason but he's offside!
53.50
Cristiano Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Ribeiro. The referee warns Cristiano Pinto again to calm down! Miguel Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.51
Miguel Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Alec Mason. Alec Mason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Fernandes.
60.38
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Ivan Soto replacing Vasco Nascimento, Helder Ribeiro replacing Daniel Castro and Quim Pinto replacing Paulo Quaresma .
69.51
Cristiano Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Pinto. Vasco Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Andre Reis. Andre Reis outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Pedro Gomes is on top of it.
73.55
Ivan Soto passes the ball forward to Tomas Santos. Tomas Santos makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.03
Rodrigo Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Antunes collects the pass. Roberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Pinto controls it well on his chest. Vasco Pinto puts a great ball through. Andre Reis runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.07
Rafael Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Neves. Tiago Neves knocks the ball forward to Andre Reis. Andre Reis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.22
Miguel Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Cristiano Pinto. The referee brings Miguel Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Cristiano Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 55.4054054054054 vs 44.5945945945946
Play Area
Home team third: 29.73%, Midfield: 51.35%, Away team third: 18.92%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruben Moreira of Freamunde

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Pedro Gomes (GK)
7
5. Pegguy Neveu (DEF)
9
6. Tomas Santos (MID)
7
7. Daniel Castro (MID)
7
6
9. Carlos Reis (MID)
7
10. Alec Mason (ATT)
7
11. Paulo Quaresma (ATT)
6

12. Ivan Soto (GK)
6
6
14. Quim Pinto (GK)
6

6
7
4. Rui Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Tiago Neves (MID)
5
6
8. Ruben Moreira (MID)
9
6
10. Andre Reis (ATT)
6
11. Vasco Pinto (ATT)
6

12. Bruno Mendes (GK)
0
13. Cristiano Jesus (ATT)
0
14. Cesar Lopes (ATT)
0