Match Report
| Rio Ave | Rio Ave |  |  | Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Davy Turpijn | D. Turpijn |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Cesar Pinto | C. Pinto | |||||||||
| Gaspar Pinheiro | G. Pinheiro | | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Paulo Barros | P. Barros | | 61 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 | | Nuno Barbosa | N. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Artur Varela | A. Varela | | 61 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 51 | | Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | ||||||||
| Diogo Barros | D. Barros | | 61 | D | | 5 | | M | 76 | | Henk Davids | H. Davids | |||||||||
| Miguel Varela | M. Varela | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Gabriele Bonadei | G. Bonadei | |||||||||
| Duarte Monteiro | D. Monteiro | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Stefano Boutahar | S. Boutahar | |||||||||
| Jack Schultz | J. Schultz | | 52 | M | | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Diogo Campos | D. Campos | ||||||||
| Guilherme Campos | G. Campos | | 45 | M | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Jan-Willem Lee | J. Lee | |||||||||
| Luis Loureiro | L. Loureiro | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 |  | Marcel Helmer | M. Helmer | |||||||||
| Paul Gemmill | P. Gemmill | | 55 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 |  | Syd Mcgreal | S. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Carlos Moutinho | C. Moutinho | | 59 | D | | 12 | | A | 62 | | Tomas Faria | T. Faria | |||||||||
| Antonio Alves | A. Alves | | 54 | A | | 13 | | A | 61 | | Tomas Viana | T. Viana | |||||||||
| Florian Bartsch | F. Bartsch | | 52 | A | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Silvio Mendes | S. Mendes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 13,137 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Rego.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Rego.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon get the match underway!
6.07
0-0Jack Schultz hits a low pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
9.20
0-0Duarte Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hopkin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Hopkin runs off the knock.
10.26
0-0Stefano Boutahar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.11
Duarte Monteiro makes a simple pass to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.49
0-0Henk Davids picks a pass forward to Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Davy Turpijn.
24.57
0-0Jan-Willem Lee hacks Artur Varela from behind! Jan-Willem Lee is given a warning by the referee! Artur Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.38
Jan-Willem Lee hacks Artur Varela from behind! The referee warns Jan-Willem Lee again to calm down! Artur Varela runs off the knock.
30.52
Diogo Barros pushes mid-way up the pitch. Diogo Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Cesar Pinto didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.26
Gabriele Bonadei makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
39.51
Nuno Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Boutahar collects the pass. Stefano Boutahar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Henk Davids picks a pass forward to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer plays a one-two with Syd Mcgreal and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Marcel Helmer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
44.31
Guilherme Campos threads the ball through to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Caldwell.
45.00
Guilherme Campos picks a pass forward to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro cuts inside the box! Luis Loureiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Cesar Pinto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
0-0Luis Loureiro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stefano Boutahar chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the second half underway!
48.51
Henk Davids sees Stefano Boutahar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefano Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
49.50
Showing composure, Neil Hopkin picks a pass forward to Gabriele Bonadei. With vision, Gabriele Bonadei plays the ball forward to Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
51.30
Nuno Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henk Davids. Henk Davids flicks a high pass forward to Syd Mcgreal who brings the ball under control. Syd Mcgreal shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.45
Syd Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Barros.
57.04
Jan-Willem Lee threads a neat ball through to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.58
0-0Duarte Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Paul Gemmill. Paul Gemmill makes a probing pass to Luis Loureiro but he's offside!
61.37
Neil Hopkin surges forward with the ball. Neil Hopkin whips in a cross ball towards Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.37
0-0Stefano Boutahar advances with the ball. Stefano Boutahar knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Lee. Paulo Barros comes in with a late challenge on Jan-Willem Lee. Penalty not given!!
67.15
Guilherme Campos clumsily knocks into Gabriele Bonadei. The referee calls over Guilherme Campos and warns him to calm down! Gabriele Bonadei runs off the knock.
69.51
Gabriele Bonadei catches Duarte Monteiro on the ankles. The referee brings Gabriele Bonadei to one side and gives him a warning! Duarte Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.42
Jack Schultz flicks a high pass forward. Paul Gemmill collects the pass. Paul Gemmill makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jack Schultz. Jack Schultz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
With fabulous vision, Diogo Campos picks a pass forward to Syd Mcgreal. Syd Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Davy Turpijn picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Boutahar of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Davy Turpijn (GK)
9
2. Gaspar Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3. Paulo Barros (DEF)
7
4. Artur Varela (DEF)
6
5. Diogo Barros (DEF)
7
6. Miguel Varela (MID)
6
7. Duarte Monteiro (MID)
5
8. Jack Schultz (MID)
7
9. Guilherme Campos (MID)
6
10. Luis Loureiro (ATT)
7
11. Paul Gemmill (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Moutinho (DEF)
0
13. Antonio Alves (ATT)
0
14. Florian Bartsch (ATT)
0
1. Cesar Pinto (GK)
8
2. Alex Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Barbosa (DEF)
7
4. Neil Hopkin (DEF)
7
5. Henk Davids (MID)
7
6. Gabriele Bonadei (MID)
6
7. Stefano Boutahar (MID)
9
8. Diogo Campos (MID)
7
9. Jan-Willem Lee (ATT)
7
10. Marcel Helmer (ATT)
6
11. Syd Mcgreal (ATT)
7
12. Tomas Faria (ATT)
0
13. Tomas Viana (ATT)
0
14. Silvio Mendes (MID)
0