Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.38
0-0Neil Shaw hits a low pass to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.40
0-0Pedro Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
4.14
0-1Ricardo Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Samuel Martins is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.57
Samuel Suggs knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida advances with the ball. Gaspar Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.12
Alfons Lurling chips the ball to his team mate, Hannes Schulze. Hannes Schulze flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Santos who brings the ball under control. Tiago Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.11
Tiago Santos threads a neat ball through to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
30.07
1-2Matthias Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Jardim who takes it down. Ricardo Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Samuel Martins smothers it!
32.30
Anton Kohler takes the throw-in. Jorge Antunes surges forward with the ball. Jorge Antunes threads the ball through to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. It curls slightly but Samuel Martins manages to gather it easily.
33.07
1-2Jorge Antunes threads the ball through to Samuel Suggs. Samuel Suggs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim puts a great ball through. Samuel Pinheiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.08
Samuel Suggs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
36.20
Samuel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja skips past Alfons Lurling! Tonci Vukoja cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Samuel Martins is on top of it.
38.09
Matthias Bierhoff chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho plays a quick one-two with Gaspar Almeida and rushes in on goal... Rui Carvalho rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
39.09
Rui Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
42.39
Ricardo Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Matthias Bierhoff makes a beautiful solo run. Matthias Bierhoff plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Ribeiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Matthias Bierhoff muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the second half underway!
48.16
Matthias Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.36
Anton Kohler flicks a high ball forward to Matthias Bierhoff who takes it down. Matthias Bierhoff flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida makes a deft header. Samuel Martins easily punches it away to safety.
55.44
1-2Hannes Schulze sees Paulo Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Santos. Anton Kohler comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
57.19
Gaspar Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho collects the pass. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Martins who gathers it comfortably.
59.05
Neil Shaw sees John Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. John Morrison edges inside the box! John Morrison comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.01
1-2Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Mickael Panov replacing Hannes Schulze .
61.09
Samuel Suggs threads the ball through to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja makes a convincing header but Samuel Martins is on top of it.
63.10
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho collects the pass. Rui Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Samuel Martins!
65.10
Ricardo Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samuel Martins with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
73.10
1-3Miguel Ribeiro barges into Neil Shaw. The referee brings Miguel Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Shaw stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.37
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Quim Carvalho replacing Matthias Bierhoff, Davi Garrincha replacing Ricardo Jardim and Frederico Soares replacing Tonci Vukoja .
78.37
Anton Kohler sees Samuel Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Pinheiro 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 Samuel Martins who gathers it comfortably.
79.16
Samuel Pinheiro hits a low pass to Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha plays a scrappy one-two with Rui Carvalho and advances towards the goal... Davi Garrincha tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
81.13
Ricardo Guardiola makes a simple pass to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.53
Quim Carvalho makes a probing pass to Rui Carvalho. With imagination, Rui Carvalho picks a pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.45
1-3Rui Carvalho threads the ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro cuts inside the box! Alfons Lurling clumsily knocks into Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro appeals for a penalty! Given!!
84.45
The referee points to the spot..
85.41
Miguel Ribeiro takes a long run up. The ball flies inside the left post - goal!!
89.33
Davi Garrincha makes a probing pass to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
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
| Ricardo Guardiola 15 | Gaspar Almeida 4, 10, 65 Miguel Ribeiro 85 (p) |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Samuel Martins (GK)
8
2. Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3. Alfons Lurling (DEF)
6
4. Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
5. John Morrison (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Schulze (MID)
6
7. Pedro Campos (MID)
6
8. Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
7
9. Tiago Santos (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Ramos (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Antunes (ATT)
6
12. Andre Andrade (GK)
0
13. Mickael Panov (MID)
6
14. Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
1. Dumitru Stinga (GK)
6
2. Samuel Suggs (DEF)
7
3. Matthias Bierhoff (DEF)
7
4. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
6. Rui Carvalho (MID)
7
7. Ricardo Jardim (MID)
7
8. Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
7
9. Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
9
10. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
7
11. Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
6
12. Quim Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Davi Garrincha (MID)
6
14. Frederico Soares (ATT)
6