Match Report
| U Madeira | U Madeira |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Tomas Semedo | T. Semedo |  | 68 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Davy Turpijn | D. Turpijn | ||||||||
| Fabian Natale Gianello | F. Gianello |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | | D | 62 | | Paulo Barros | P. Barros | ||||||||
| Alberto Postiga | A. Postiga | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Artur Varela | A. Varela | |||||||||
| Pedro Teixeira | P. Teixeira | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Diogo Barros | D. Barros | |||||||||
| Jose Alves | J. Alves | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 60 | | Carlos Moutinho | C. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Antonio Moutinho | A. Moutinho | | 64 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Mario Santos | M. Santos | |||||||||
| Luis Segarra | L. Segarra |  | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | David Circello | D. Circello | |||||||||
| Gaspar Andrade | G. Andrade | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Sebastiao Lopes | S. Lopes | |||||||||
| Alexandre Faria | A. Faria | | 56 | M | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Ruben Alves | R. Alves | |||||||||
| Alberto Jardim | A. Jardim | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Luis Loureiro | L. Loureiro | |||||||||
| Alexandre Ramos | A. Ramos | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 57 | | Antonio Alves | A. Alves | |||||||||
| Andre Sousa | A. Sousa | | 64 | G | | 12 | | G | 58 | | Andre Barros | A. Barros | |||||||||
| Ruben Lopes | R. Lopes | | 57 | A | | 13 | | A | 55 |  | Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | |||||||||
| Andre Carvalho | A. Carvalho | | 56 | G | | 14 | | D | 50 | | Joao Teixeira | J. Teixeira | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Latinos 305 |
Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both U Madeira and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Antunes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both U Madeira and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Antunes.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave kick off and get the match underway!
4.15
0-0Showing composure, Luis Segarra plays the ball forward to Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.08
0-0David Circello makes a probing pass to Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.55
Artur Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Lopes. Sebastiao Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Santos. Mario Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Andrade.
26.21
0-0Luis Loureiro comes in with a late challenge on Alexandre Faria. Luis Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Faria runs off the knock.
32.48
David Circello brings the ball forward. David Circello shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.13
Antonio Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Alexandre Ramos who takes it down. Alexandre Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Barros.
45.00
Alexandre Faria brings the ball forward. Alexandre Faria threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Andrade. Gaspar Andrade plays a one-two with Alberto Jardim and rushes in on goal... Gaspar Andrade shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. U Madeira appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
U Madeira kick off the second half!
51.59
Alexandre Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davy Turpijn who gathers it comfortably.
57.09
Pedro Teixeira takes a short throw-in bringing Luis Segarra into play. Luis Segarra threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Andrade. Gaspar Andrade makes a probing pass to Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.26
Diogo Barros flicks a high pass forward. David Circello controls it well on his chest. David Circello sees Luis Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
67.08
Luis Segarra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.50
0-0Fabian Natale Gianello makes a simple pass to Luis Segarra. Luis Segarra makes a simple pass to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Davy Turpijn!
73.21
0-0Luis Segarra flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Ramos controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Diogo Barros blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.15
Jose Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Andrade. Gaspar Andrade passes the ball forward to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
79.49
Alberto Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Faria flicks a high pass forward to Alexandre Ramos who brings the ball under control. Alexandre Ramos cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Alexandre Ramos provides some space. He shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.47
Gaspar Andrade threads a neat ball through to Alberto Jardim. Alberto Jardim threads a neat, attacking ball through to Alexandre Faria. Some good footwork from Alexandre Faria provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Tomas Semedo (GK)
6
2. Fabian Natale Gianello (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Postiga (DEF)
7
4. Pedro Teixeira (DEF)
7
5. Jose Alves (DEF)
6
6. Antonio Moutinho (MID)
6
7. Luis Segarra (MID)
8
8. Gaspar Andrade (MID)
8
9. Alexandre Faria (MID)
8
10. Alberto Jardim (ATT)
6
11. Alexandre Ramos (ATT)
7
12. Andre Sousa (GK)
0
13. Ruben Lopes (ATT)
0
14. Andre Carvalho (GK)
0
1. Davy Turpijn (GK)
7
2. Paulo Barros (DEF)
6
3. Artur Varela (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Barros (DEF)
7
5. Carlos Moutinho (DEF)
6
6. Mario Santos (MID)
6
7. David Circello (MID)
8
8. Sebastiao Lopes (MID)
6
9. Ruben Alves (MID)
6
10. Luis Loureiro (ATT)
5
11. Antonio Alves (ATT)
6
12. Andre Barros (GK)
0
13. Paul Gemmill (ATT)
0
14. Joao Teixeira (DEF)
0