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 Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rio Ave and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rio Ave and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.42
0-0Samuel Suggs flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.43
0-0Chance Robinson threads the ball through to Matthias Bierhoff. Matthias Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Ricardo Jardim takes a shot at goal. Samuel Martins easily gets down and covers it.
14.13
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Carvalho laces a through ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Wonderful reactions from Samuel Martins keeps it out!
18.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Guardiola plays the ball forward to Hannes Schulze. Hannes Schulze lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes powers a header at goal. Dumitru Stinga comfortably punches it away to safety.
26.17
Chance Robinson hits a low pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja plays the ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Samuel Martins easily punches it away to safety.
27.33
0-0Samuel Suggs threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.47
With vision, Pedro Campos laces a through ball forward to Hannes Schulze. Hannes Schulze knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Antunes. With a superhuman jump, Paulo Antunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dumitru Stinga punches it away to safety.
32.32
Hannes Schulze flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Tiago Santos and advances towards the goal... Paulo Antunes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
33.57
0-0Tiago Santos catches Matthias Bierhoff on the ankles. Tiago Santos is shown the yellow card! Matthias Bierhoff hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.22
1-0Rui Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja runs straight at the defence! Tonci Vukoja cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.54
Pedro Campos darts forward. Pedro Campos shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.37
Pedro Campos hits a low pass to Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.48
Anton Kohler sees Ricardo Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Almeida controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Almeida threads the ball through into the box. Rui Carvalho takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.02
With a delightful solo run, Rui Carvalho stretches the opposition's defence. Rui Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rio Ave start the second half!
49.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Jardim plays the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho runs straight at the defence! Rui Carvalho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samuel Martins with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
53.18
3-0Ricardo Guardiola catches Samuel Suggs on the ankles. The referee brings Ricardo Guardiola to one side and gives him a warning! Samuel Suggs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.50
Frederico Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos threads a neat, attacking ball through to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
59.58
Samuel Suggs makes a simple pass to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim makes a convincing header. Ricardo Jardim scores for Rio Ave!!
61.58
4-0Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Samuel Valente replacing Hannes Schulze .
69.19
Pedro Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Anton Kohler. Pedro Ramos is shown the yellow card! Anton Kohler runs off the knock.
71.48
Rui Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Samuel Martins smothers it!
72.17
Samuel Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rio Ave!
77.28
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Antunes replacing Matthias Bierhoff, Alberto Veloso replacing Rui Carvalho and Frederico Soares replacing Miguel Ribeiro .
79.05
Ricardo Guardiola darts forward. Ricardo Guardiola plays a scrappy one-two with Pedro Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ricardo Guardiola provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.25
Ricardo Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Antunes.
89.34
5-0John Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Valente who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Samuel Valente plays the ball forward to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos makes a probing pass to Tiago Santos but he's offside!
90.00
Chance Robinson threads the ball through to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dumitru Stinga (GK)
6
2. Samuel Suggs (DEF)
6
3. Matthias Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5. Chance Robinson (DEF)
6
6. Rui Carvalho (MID)
9
7. Ricardo Jardim (MID)
9
8. Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
7
9. Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
7
10. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11. Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
8
12. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
13. Alberto Veloso (MID)
6
14. Frederico Soares (ATT)
6
1. Samuel Martins (GK)
7
2. Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3. Alfons Lurling (DEF)
6
4. John Morrison (DEF)
6
5. Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Schulze (MID)
6
7. Pedro Campos (MID)
6
8. Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
6
9. Tiago Santos (ATT)
5
10. Pedro Ramos (ATT)
5
11. Paulo Antunes (ATT)
6
12. Andre Andrade (GK)
0
13. Samuel Valente (MID)
6
14. Bruno Antunes (GK)
0