Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play Rio Ave in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Valerio De Sole.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
4.55
0-0Francisco Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
10.31
0-0Alex Gargo comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Jardim. Alex Gargo is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Jardim grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
14.09
0-0Alex Gargo knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jacob Davies. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jacob Davies provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
15.19
Rui Carvalho passes the ball forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mauricio Kapo manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.00
Anton Kohler threads the ball through to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Jardim sees Gaspar Almeida just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Almeida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mauricio Kapo smothers it!
18.33
0-1Tonci Vukoja sees Gaspar Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.24
0-1Rio Ave are dictating the run of play here today.
22.58
0-1Hugo Vieira breaks forward. Hugo Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez whips in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
24.17
Alex Gargo flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Diez controls it well on his chest. Francisco Diez whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Dumitru Stinga is on top of it.
26.08
Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.28
Alex Gargo sees space and advances. Alex Gargo threads a neat ball through to Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Castro. Abel Castro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Dumitru Stinga as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
31.55
0-1Francisco Diez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Abel Castro rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but Samuel Suggs is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
32.42
Anton Kohler sees Gaspar Almeida in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.20
Rui Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Mauricio Kapo!
34.06
Anton Kohler passes the ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Jardim controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Jardim shoots from outside the area but Mauricio Kapo reads it well. Well saved!
36.46
0-1Alex Gargo hacks Rui Carvalho from behind! Alex Gargo is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Rui Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.34
Frederico Viana threads a neat ball through to Francisco Diez. With some swift thinking, Francisco Diez plays the ball forward to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Antunes.
42.01
Hugo Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave have changed their lineup with Quim Carvalho replacing Jorge Antunes.
45.00
The whistle blows and Beira Mar kick off!
47.39
Steve Tolley sees a break and surges forward. Steve Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Suggs.
53.42
0-1Hugo Vieira clumsily knocks into Miguel Ribeiro. Hugo Vieira is shown the yellow card! Miguel Ribeiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.39
Miguel Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Ricardo Jardim. The referee calls over Miguel Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.41
Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Kapo who gathers it comfortably.
60.08
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Rui Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.50
Miguel Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. With vision, Steve Tolley plays the ball forward to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Dumitru Stinga picks it out of the air!
65.26
Hugo Vieira sees Steve Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Tolley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks the ball forward, putting Dean Grantt through on goal. Dean Grantt shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.37
Rui Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Lopes.
75.56
Samuel Pinheiro hits a low pass to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Tonci Vukoja scores for Rio Ave!!
78.28
Francisco Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Anton Kohler happens to be in the right place to block it.
79.39
Miguel Ribeiro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mauricio Kapo had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
83.28
1-4Steve Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Davies collects the pass. Jacob Davies advances inside the box! Anton Kohler catches Jacob Davies on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
83.28
1-4The referee points to the spot..
84.46
Abel Castro takes a slow run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
85.29
Miguel Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Viana. The referee calls over Miguel Ribeiro and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Viana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.23
Chance Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Jardim who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Ricardo Jardim plays the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
90.00
2-4Jacob Davies catches Quim Carvalho in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Quim Carvalho shakes off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Dean Grantt 65 Abel Castro 84 (p) | Tonci Vukoja 18, 76 Ricardo Jardim 60 Gaspar Almeida 79 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Mauricio Kapo (GK)
7
2. Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Miguel Lopes (DEF)
5
5. Frederico Lopes (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Diez (MID)
6
7. Alex Gargo (MID)
3
8. Dean Grantt (ATT)
7
9. Jacob Davies (ATT)
4
10. Abel Castro (ATT)
6
11. Steve Tolley (ATT)
6
12. Raimond Goossen (DEF)
0
13. Vasco Andrade (MID)
0
14. Teddy Bishop (ATT)
0
1. Dumitru Stinga (GK)
7
2. Samuel Suggs (DEF)
6
3. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
4. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5. Chance Robinson (DEF)
6
6. Rui Carvalho (MID)
6
7. Ricardo Jardim (MID)
7
8. Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
6
9. Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
8
10. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
7
11. Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
8
12. Quim Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Davi Garrincha (MID)
0
14. Frederico Soares (ATT)
0