Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,026 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
8.03
1-0Ricardo Jardim sees Tonci Vukoja in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rio Ave!
12.05
1-0Rui Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abel Barros.
16.12
Abel Barros threads a neat ball through to Roberto Lima. Roberto Lima makes a simple pass to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.28
1-0Neil Hopkin barges into Rui Carvalho. Neil Hopkin is given a warning by the referee! Rui Carvalho runs off the knock.
27.11
1-0Neil Hopkin passes the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
36.37
Guilherme Martins clumsily knocks into Miguel Ribeiro. The referee brings Guilherme Martins to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.56
Ruel Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Suggs. The referee calls over Ruel Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Samuel Suggs runs off the knock.
40.08
Matthias Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja connects with a diving header but is denied by Duarte Pinheiro. Excellent save.
42.07
Samuel Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho tries a spectacular strike. Duarte Pinheiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
44.16
1-0Vincenzo Palumbo catches Samuel Pinheiro on the ankles. Vincenzo Palumbo is shown the yellow card! Samuel Pinheiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Miguel Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
48.24
1-0Roberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.01
Roberto Viana flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Palumbo controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes heads the ball goalwards. Dumitru Stinga manages to gather it easily.
51.21
Neil Hopkin threads a neat ball through to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Hopkin. Neil Hopkin makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
53.35
Ricardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
54.13
1-0Rui Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Abel Barros is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
55.33
1-0It's a corner kick. Ricardo Jardim kicks a low ball out wide. Vincenzo Palumbo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
60.07
Samuel Pinheiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.45
1-0Rio Ave are in full control of this game.
65.54
With a delightful solo run, Vincenzo Palumbo stretches the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
66.46
Ruel Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kohler.
67.07
Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to David Antunes who brings the ball under control. David Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruel Lawrence!
73.40
Anton Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida cuts inside the box! Gaspar Almeida rockets a shot on goal. Duarte Pinheiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
77.23
1-1Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Antunes replacing Matthias Bierhoff, Miguel Neves replacing Rui Carvalho and Frederico Soares replacing Tonci Vukoja .
78.26
With a delightful solo run, Roberto Lima stretches the opposition's defence. Roberto Lima tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
79.24
Miguel Neves sees a break and surges forward. Miguel Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Lima.
85.20
Gaspar Almeida hacks Joao Oliveira from behind! The referee calls over Gaspar Almeida and shows him a yellow card! Joao Oliveira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.20
Roberto Lima runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Roberto Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.37
Samuel Pinheiro makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dumitru Stinga (GK)
7
2. Samuel Suggs (DEF)
6
3. Matthias Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5. Chance Robinson (DEF)
6
6. Rui Carvalho (MID)
6
7. Ricardo Jardim (MID)
6
8. Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
8
9. Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
9
11. Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
7
12. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
13. Miguel Neves (MID)
6
14. Frederico Soares (ATT)
6
1. Duarte Pinheiro (GK)
7
2. Guilherme Martins (DEF)
5
3. Abel Barros (DEF)
6
4. Joao Oliveira (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Lima (DEF)
7
6. Vincenzo Palumbo (MID)
6
7. Roberto Viana (MID)
7
8. Neil Hopkin (MID)
6
9. Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
9
10. Gavin Lineker (ATT)
6
11. David Antunes (ATT)
7
12. Cesar Bento (GK)
0
13. Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
0
14. Alcaly Forge (MID)
0