Match Report



Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira 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 Vitor Nunes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the match underway!
3.44
Daniel Valente threads a neat ball through to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister makes a simple pass to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but Matthias Bierhoff blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
4.24
Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Matthias Bierhoff collects the pass. Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high ball forward to Tonci Vukoja who takes it down. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.21
Lucas Riquelme launches a long ball forward. Cesar Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
12.20
Ricardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Tonci Vukoja collects the pass. Tonci Vukoja shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
14.19
Matthias Bierhoff sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Bierhoff hits a low pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adrien Llacer with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
20.21
Miguel Neves comes in with a late challenge on Jo Lanckohr. The referee brings Miguel Neves to one side and gives him a warning! Jo Lanckohr runs off the knock.
21.29
Neil Mcallister threads the ball through to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.49
Showing composure, Neil Mcallister plays the ball forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady runs straight at the defence! Dominic Brady takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
24.47
Alberto Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Almeida who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Adrien Llacer with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
27.46
Anton Kohler hacks Dominic Brady from behind! Anton Kohler is warned by the referee! Dominic Brady runs off the knock.
30.21
Jorge Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim makes a probing pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Daniel Valente!
38.10
Neil Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Jo Lanckohr controls it well on his chest. Jo Lanckohr runs straight at the defence! Jo Lanckohr side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.09
Lucas Riquelme chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Valente. Daniel Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira makes a convincing header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira kick off!
48.25
Matthias Bierhoff makes a strong solo run forward. Matthias Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Jardim comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Adrien Llacer reads it well. Good keeping!
51.54
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
55.37
Alberto Veloso makes a simple pass to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida plays a one-two with Alberto Veloso and rushes in on goal... Gaspar Almeida strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Adrien Llacer manages to gather it.
59.23
Ricardo Jardim sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
60.49
Neil Mcallister makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cesar Loureiro!
63.41
Ricardo Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Adrien Llacer!
69.43
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Suggs collects the pass. Samuel Suggs brings the ball forward. Samuel Suggs shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.02
Rodrigo Beltran clumsily knocks into Matthias Bierhoff. Rodrigo Beltran is shown the yellow card! Matthias Bierhoff grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.51
Cesar Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady threads the ball through to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dumitru Stinga gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
77.24
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Quim Carvalho replacing Matthias Bierhoff, Samuel Pinheiro replacing Ricardo Jardim and Frederico Soares replacing Gaspar Almeida .
78.26
Samuel Suggs makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Suggs rushes past Cesar Ramos! Some good footwork from Samuel Suggs provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.32
Neil Mcallister threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Loureiro. Cesar Loureiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Dumitru Stinga gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.37
Alberto Veloso brings the ball forward. Alberto Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
89.27
Cesar Ramos passes the ball forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady flicks a high pass forward. Jo Lanckohr collects the pass. Jo Lanckohr controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
Miguel Ribeiro barges into Lucas Riquelme. The referee brings Miguel Ribeiro to one side and gives him a warning! Lucas Riquelme stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 9
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.6666666666667 vs 49.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 28.00%, Midfield: 44.00%, Away team third: 28.00%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Veloso of Rio Ave

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
7
3. Cesar Ramos (DEF)
6
6
5. Denis Domi (DEF)
6
6. Dominic Brady (MID)
7
7
6
6
10. Jo Lanckohr (ATT)
8
11. Cesar Loureiro (ATT)
7

12. Thomas Carvajal (DEF)
0
13. Ricardo Guevara (MID)
0
14. Sami Barck (ATT)
0

2. Samuel Suggs (DEF)
8
4. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
9
7
8. Miguel Neves (MID)
5
7
10. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
6
11. Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
6

12. Quim Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
6
6