Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Sporting Lisbon. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Domingos.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Domingos.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave start the match!
2.38
0-0Edward Davies clumsily knocks into Sergio Andrade. The referee calls over Edward Davies and warns him to calm down! Sergio Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.10
0-0Illya Peklushenko makes a probing pass to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.27
1-0Helder Viana sees space and advances. Helder Viana sees a break and surges forward. Helder Viana plays a scrappy one-two with Nick van den Heuvel and advances towards the goal... Helder Viana cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Helder Viana!
12.50
Fernando Costa advances with the ball. Fernando Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Alberto Jardim had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
15.56
1-1Illya Peklushenko makes a probing pass to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa makes a simple pass to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Alberto Jardim as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.26
1-1Fernando Costa takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Silvio Quaresma reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.45
Edward Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick van den Heuvel. With vision, Nick van den Heuvel laces a weighted ball forward to Abel Bento. Abel Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Campbell.
20.54
1-1Tiago Fonseca barges into Edward Davies. Tiago Fonseca is warned by the referee! Edward Davies gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.30
Fernando Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Jardim smothers it!
22.32
1-1Fernando Costa threads a neat ball through to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.12
Tiago Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell threads a neat ball through to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.25
Fernando Costa flicks a high pass forward to Sergio Andrade who brings the ball under control. Sergio Andrade shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
27.48
Fernando Costa makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Costa shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
28.00
1-1Cristiano Castro brings the ball forward. Cristiano Castro puts a great ball through. Abel Bento runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.41
Jose Garrido catches Tomas Barbosa on the ankles. Jose Garrido is warned by the referee! Tomas Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.33
Fernando Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.17
Neil Grantt catches Eduardo Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Grantt and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.32
Tiago Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Jose Garrido collects the pass. Jose Garrido flicks a high pass forward to Neil Grantt who brings the ball under control. Neil Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alberto Jardim punches it away to safety.
42.43
Tomas Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the second half underway!
51.08
Jose Garrido flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Davies.
53.12
Illya Peklushenko sees Fernando Costa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Costa makes a simple pass to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade whips the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Alberto Jardim.
57.34
Tiago Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Andrade who takes it down. Sergio Andrade shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
60.58
Stephen Campbell hits a low pass to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
63.24
With imagination, Fernando Costa laces a weighted ball forward to Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt puts a great ball through. Sergio Andrade runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.46
1-1Andre Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Illya Peklushenko controls it well on his chest. Illya Peklushenko plays the ball forward to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade rushes past Edward Davies! Edward Davies clumsily knocks into Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.08
Illya Peklushenko knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alberto Jardim manages to gather it comfortably.
78.11
Jose Garrido makes an attacking run forward. Jose Garrido whips in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Silvio Quaresma comes in with a late challenge on Martin Vidal. Penalty not given!!
79.04
Tomas Barbosa clumsily knocks into Stephen Campbell. The referee warns Tomas Barbosa to calm down! Stephen Campbell runs off the knock.
85.47
Illya Peklushenko advances with the ball. Illya Peklushenko lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alberto Jardim!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Costa of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alberto Jardim (GK)
8
2. Alexandre Tavares (DEF)
6
3. Edward Davies (DEF)
6
4. Silvio Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Castro (MID)
6
6. Cristiano Castro (MID)
6
7. Tomas Barbosa (MID)
6
8. Helder Viana (MID)
8
9. Graziano Chiesa (ATT)
6
10. Nick van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
11. Abel Bento (ATT)
6
12. Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
0
13. Carlos Barbosa (ATT)
0
14. Philipp Beckmann (GK)
0
1. Leonardo Pina (GK)
6
2. Illya Peklushenko (DEF)
7
3. Andre Carvalho (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Sol Gilchrist (DEF)
6
6. Jose Garrido (MID)
6
7. Stephen Campbell (MID)
6
8. Fernando Costa (MID)
9
9. Martin Vidal (ATT)
6
10. Neil Grantt (ATT)
8
11. Sergio Andrade (ATT)
7
12. Antonio Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13. Dmitri Korneev (MID)
0
14. Richard Seaman (ATT)
0