Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora 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 C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Rui Carvalho sees Nuno Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Fernando Costa. Excellent save.
3.18
0-0Nikolas Dittmann advances with the ball. Nikolas Dittmann makes a probing pass to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kohler.
4.15
0-0Miguel Neves makes a probing pass to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.50
Nikolas Dittmann chips the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Masur. Marc Masur heads the ball goalwards. Dumitru Stinga gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
10.26
Alberto Veloso makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida beats his man to it with a header. Fernando Costa picks it out of the air!
12.15
Anton Kohler knocks the ball forward to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
16.21
0-1Alberto Veloso passes the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.19
Gabriel Cruz flicks a high pass forward to Anton Kohler who brings the ball under control. Anton Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Costa!
24.54
Nikolas Dittmann knocks the ball forward to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly lofts in a cross ball towards Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Dumitru Stinga.
27.06
John Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Masur. Marc Masur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.39
0-1John Marshall catches Tiago Fernandes on the ankles. John Marshall is given a warning by the referee! Tiago Fernandes runs off the knock.
39.22
Gabriel Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Almeida controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes knocks 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!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rio Ave start the second half!
48.14
Tiago Fernandes clumsily knocks into Alexandre Veloso. Tiago Fernandes is warned by the referee! Alexandre Veloso runs off the knock.
49.49
Marc Masur flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Viana collects the pass. Fernando Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dumitru Stinga with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
53.31
Alberto Veloso barges into Nikolas Dittmann. The referee warns Alberto Veloso to calm down! Nikolas Dittmann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.07
Barket Strgeon plays the ball forward to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana whips in a cross ball towards Marc Masur. Marc Masur finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.38
Miguel Neves threads the ball through to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho skips past John Marshall! Rui Carvalho comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Fernando Costa. Excellent save.
61.56
Gabriel Cruz threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida threads a neat ball through to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.47
Anton Kohler makes a probing pass to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Mendes. Nuno Mendes connects with a diving header. Fernando Costa manages to gather it.
69.12
Generoso Bachini flicks a high ball forward to Barket Strgeon who takes it down. Barket Strgeon knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Masur. Marc Masur beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
72.16
Alexandre Veloso knocks the ball forward to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado darts forward. Thierry Machado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
75.09
Nikolas Dittmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini advances with the ball. Generoso Bachini whips in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
77.31
2-2Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Mark Quaglia replacing Gabriel Cruz, Liam Naylor replacing Alberto Veloso and Jose Soares replacing Tiago Fernandes .
81.34
2-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.05
Thierry Machado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon sees Valerien Daylly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kohler.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Costa (GK)
8
2. Samuel Nunes (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Nikolas Dittmann (DEF)
7
5. John Marshall (DEF)
6
6. Thierry Machado (MID)
6
7. Fernando Viana (MID)
7
8. Barket Strgeon (MID)
7
9. Valerien Daylly (ATT)
8
10. Generoso Bachini (ATT)
7
11. Marc Masur (ATT)
8
12. Pierre G. Parlato (MID)
0
13. Tiago Moutinho (MID)
0
14. Fabio Di Cara (DEF)
0
1. Dumitru Stinga (GK)
6
2. Ruben Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
4. Gabriel Cruz (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
6. Alberto Veloso (MID)
7
7. Rui Carvalho (MID)
7
8. Miguel Neves (MID)
6
9. Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
9
10. Nuno Mendes (ATT)
8
11. Tiago Fernandes (ATT)
5
12. Mark Quaglia (DEF)
6
13. Liam Naylor (MID)
6
14. Jose Soares (ATT)
6