Match Report
| Rio Ave | Rio Ave |  |  | Auxerre | Auxerre | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Dave Townsend | Dave Townsend | |||||||||||||||||
| Eduardo Quaresma | E. Quaresma |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Jimmy Chagot | J. Chagot | |||||||||
| Paulo Barros | P. Barros | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 55 | | Bruno Foé | B. Foé | |||||||||
| Artur Varela | A. Varela | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Manfa Boudarene | M. Boudarene | |||||||||
| Carlos Moutinho | C. Moutinho | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Micka‘l Regnault | M. Regnault | |||||||||
| Helder Faria | H. Faria | | 57 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 60 |  | Marco Hermans | M. Hermans | ||||||||
| Mario Santos | M. Santos | | 62 | M | | | 6 | | M | 55 |  | Julian Nahrstedt | J. Nahrstedt | ||||||||
| Hugo Viana | H. Viana | | 60 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Komian Barul | K. Barul | |||||||||
| Duarte Monteiro | D. Monteiro | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 | | Frederic Horlaville | F. Horlaville | |||||||||
| Jack Schultz | J. Schultz | | 52 | M | | 9 | | A | 42 |  | Richard Gallacher | R. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Miguel Tavares | M. Tavares | | 66 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Jero Chalier | J. Chalier | |||||||||
| Luis Loureiro | L. Loureiro | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Eugne Delmotte | E. Delmotte | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 54 | A | | 12 | | M | 72 | | Manuel Clement | M. Clement | |||||||||
| Florian Bartsch | F. Bartsch | | 52 | A | | 13 | | G | 63 | | Jan Goossen | J. Goossen | |||||||||
| Duncan McGrory | D. McGrory | | 51 | D | | 14 | | M | 62 | | Mansour Fabbra | M. Fabbra | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play Auxerre in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 12,760 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Auxerre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pablo Ibanez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Auxerre kicking off!
4.11
0-0Carlos Moutinho barges into Jero Chalier. Carlos Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Jero Chalier hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.11
0-0Free kick to Auxerre just outside the area...
7.14
0-1Frederic Horlaville takes a short run up and flicks the ball over the wall. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.14
0-1Artur Varela flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Viana who brings the ball under control. Hugo Viana advances with the ball. Hugo Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Hermans.
15.17
0-1Frederic Horlaville hacks Hugo Viana from behind! The referee calls over Frederic Horlaville and shows him a yellow card! Hugo Viana runs off the knock.
16.51
0-1Helder Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Varela. Artur Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Viana. Hugo Viana runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Hugo Viana provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
18.40
Duarte Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Duarte Monteiro shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
21.32
Komian Barul hits a low pass to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Faria.
26.39
Micka‘l Regnault flicks a high pass forward to Frederic Horlaville who brings the ball under control. Frederic Horlaville runs straight at the opposition's defence. Frederic Horlaville knocks the ball forward, putting Richard Gallacher through on goal. Richard Gallacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Eduardo Quaresma!
27.19
0-1Auxerre are playing very defensively.
33.23
0-1Komian Barul passes the ball forward to Jero Chalier. Jero Chalier runs straight at the defence! Jero Chalier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.37
Richard Gallacher receives the ball from a throw-in from Eugne Delmotte. Richard Gallacher threads a neat ball through to Eugne Delmotte. Eugne Delmotte shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Eduardo Quaresma. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Auxerre also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rio Ave kick off!
49.28
Helder Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Viana. Hugo Viana runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manfa Boudarene.
53.32
Carlos Moutinho makes a simple pass to Hugo Viana. Hugo Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Tavares. Miguel Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jimmy Chagot who gathers it comfortably.
55.05
Miguel Tavares catches Julian Nahrstedt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Nahrstedt runs off the knock.
59.20
Hugo Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jack Schultz. Jack Schultz passes the ball forward to Miguel Tavares. Miguel Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Viana. Hugo Viana whips the ball goalwards with his head. Hugo Viana scores for Rio Ave!!
66.51
1-1Micka‘l Regnault hits a low pass to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher threads the ball through to Jero Chalier. Jero Chalier knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Gallacher is offside!
69.37
Frederic Horlaville passes the ball forward to Julian Nahrstedt. With a delightful solo run, Julian Nahrstedt stretches the opposition's defence. Julian Nahrstedt whips in a cross ball towards Eugne Delmotte. Eugne Delmotte makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.43
Julian Nahrstedt brings the ball forward. Julian Nahrstedt lofts in a cross ball towards Jero Chalier. Jero Chalier rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jero Chalier!
77.31
Miguel Tavares barges into Manfa Boudarene. The referee calls over Miguel Tavares and warns him to calm down! Manfa Boudarene stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.14
Duarte Monteiro threads the ball through to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. Jimmy Chagot gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
85.50
Julian Nahrstedt plays the ball forward to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from distance but Eduardo Quaresma is on top of it.
89.21
1-3Frederic Horlaville flicks a high pass forward. Marco Hermans collects the pass. Marco Hermans surges forward with the ball. Marco Hermans plays a one-two with Jero Chalier and rushes in on goal... Carlos Moutinho clumsily knocks into Marco Hermans. Marco Hermans appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eduardo Quaresma (GK)
7
2. Paulo Barros (DEF)
6
3. Artur Varela (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Moutinho (DEF)
6
5. Helder Faria (DEF)
6
6. Mario Santos (MID)
6
7. Hugo Viana (MID)
9
8. Duarte Monteiro (MID)
6
9. Jack Schultz (MID)
6
10. Miguel Tavares (ATT)
6
11. Luis Loureiro (ATT)
6
12. Paul Gemmill (ATT)
0
13. Florian Bartsch (ATT)
0
14. Duncan McGrory (DEF)
0
1. Jimmy Chagot (GK)
7
2. Bruno Foé (DEF)
6
3. Manfa Boudarene (DEF)
6
4. Micka‘l Regnault (DEF)
6
5. Marco Hermans (DEF)
6
6. Julian Nahrstedt (MID)
8
7. Komian Barul (MID)
6
8. Frederic Horlaville (MID)
6
9. Richard Gallacher (ATT)
6
10. Jero Chalier (ATT)
8
11. Eugne Delmotte (ATT)
8
12. Manuel Clement (MID)
0
13. Jan Goossen (GK)
0
14. Mansour Fabbra (MID)
0