Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Anfield where Liverpool play Rio Ave in this Champions League game. A crowd of 18,162 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Liverpool are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave kick off and get the match underway!
4.50
0-0Arturo Dominguez clumsily knocks into Peter Barrett. Arturo Dominguez is warned by the referee! Peter Barrett runs off the knock.
8.33
0-0Richard Davies comes in with a late challenge on Quim Carvalho. The referee calls over Richard Davies and shows him a yellow card! Quim Carvalho runs off the knock.
10.23
0-0Alberto Veloso brings the ball forward. Alberto Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Howey.
12.18
0-0With great vision, Quim Carvalho plays the ball forward to Liam Naylor. Liam Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
15.03
Jody Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Barrett. Peter Barrett shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Fredrik Beagrie. What a save!
18.14
0-0Jorge Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Dominguez. Arturo Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.11
Jacob Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Hackworth. Jody Hackworth shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Fredrik Beagrie. Excellent save.
21.09
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.42
Tommy Howey comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Soares. The referee calls over Tommy Howey and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Soares runs off the knock.
24.13
Jorge Antunes catches Nick Lowe on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nick Lowe stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.13
Liam Naylor makes a probing pass to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.21
Mark Quaglia hits a low pass to Quim Carvalho. Quim Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Soares. Jose Soares is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.36
0-1Jorge Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso makes a simple pass to Jose Soares. Jose Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Fabricio Pereyra had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
38.12
Alberto Veloso decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes makes a looping header on goal. Fabricio Pereyra gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
42.12
Alberto Veloso threads a neat ball through to Liam Naylor. Liam Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Jose Soares. Jose Soares beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Liverpool appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Liverpool kicking off!
48.09
Peter Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Neil Mcallister collects the pass. Neil Mcallister plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Murrin and advances towards the goal... Neil Mcallister shoots from just inside the box his aim is horrendously poor!
53.32
With great vision, Alberto Veloso plays the ball forward to Jose Soares. Jose Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
57.26
With vision, Peter Barrett plays the ball forward to Neil Mcallister. Neil Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Drake. Jacob Drake connects with a diving header but is denied by Fredrik Beagrie. Excellent save.
59.56
Nuno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Liam Naylor easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.07
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Davi Garrincha plays the ball forward to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nicky Moffat barges into Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes appeals for a penalty! Given!!
61.07
0-1The referee points to the spot..
62.58
Liam Naylor steps up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.14
Neil Mcallister barges into Liam Naylor. The referee calls over Neil Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Liam Naylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.09
Arturo Dominguez threads a neat ball through to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso sees space and advances. Alberto Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.32
Quim Carvalho threads the ball through to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso passes the ball forward to Liam Naylor. Liam Naylor controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
71.48
Alberto Veloso sees space and advances. Alberto Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Howey.
72.37
Guillermo Aguilar flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Drake. Jacob Drake plays a one-two with Gilles Murrin and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Jacob Drake provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Fredrik Beagrie. Excellent save.
77.57
Alberto Veloso hacks Tommy Howey from behind! The referee calls over Alberto Veloso and warns him to calm down! Tommy Howey stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.27
Jose Soares sees space and advances. Jose Soares whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
79.39
Alberto Veloso makes a probing pass to Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Frederico Soares scores for Rio Ave!!
83.41
Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Mark Quaglia easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mark Quaglia sees space and advances. Mark Quaglia lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alberto Veloso 33 Liam Naylor 63 (p) Frederico Soares 79 Nuno Mendes 83 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fabricio Pereyra (GK)
6
2. Nicky Moffat (DEF)
6
3. Richard Davies (DEF)
5
4. Tommy Howey (DEF)
6
5. Nick Lowe (MID)
6
6. Neil Mcallister (MID)
6
7. Peter Barrett (MID)
6
8. Guillermo Aguilar (MID)
6
9. Jody Hackworth (ATT)
6
10. Gilles Murrin (ATT)
6
11. Jacob Drake (ATT)
6
12. Bojan Isaksson (DEF)
0
13. Robert Dixon (MID)
0
14. Marcos Bravo (ATT)
0
1. Fredrik Beagrie (GK)
7
2. Arturo Dominguez (DEF)
6
3. Mark Quaglia (DEF)
7
4. Quim Carvalho (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Veloso (MID)
9
7. Liam Naylor (MID)
6
8. Davi Garrincha (MID)
7
9. Nuno Mendes (ATT)
8
10. Jose Soares (ATT)
7
11. Frederico Soares (ATT)
7
12. Anton Kohler (DEF)
0
13. Miguel Neves (MID)
0
14. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
0