Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Portimonense Sporting Clube. A crowd of 13,111 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Veloso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Portimonense Sporting Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Veloso.
0.00
0-0Portimonense Sporting Clube start the match!
2.35
0-0Artur Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, David Circello. David Circello whips in a cross ball towards Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
4.05
0-0With imagination, Antonio Alves laces a weighted ball forward to Garry Mccall. Garry Mccall knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Pinto.
9.03
David Circello passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Alves who gathers it comfortably.
14.41
Fernando Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Moutinho. With vision, Roberto Moutinho plays the ball forward to Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.04
0-0Tiago Varela catches Garry Mccall on the ankles. The referee brings Tiago Varela to one side and gives him a warning! Garry Mccall runs off the knock.
22.49
0-0Artur Varela barges into Hugo Pinto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hugo Pinto stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.49
0-0Hugo Pinto runs forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Hugo Pinto laces a through ball forward to Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
33.15
1-0David Circello takes a short throw-in bringing Antonio Alves into play. Antonio Alves takes it forward alone. Antonio Alves tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Alexandre Alves had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
38.57
1-0Dominique Brunswijk comes in with a late challenge on Luis Loureiro. The referee brings Dominique Brunswijk to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Loureiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.40
Artur Varela passes the ball forward to Elías Ferreyra. Elías Ferreyra runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Elías Ferreyra controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Portimonense Sporting Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rio Ave kick off the second half!
47.11
David Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Fernando Nunez. Fernando Nunez passes the ball forward to Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Barros.
48.37
Elías Ferreyra sees Antonio Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.17
Jorge Santos threads a neat ball through to Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.42
Hugo Pinto runs straight at the opposition's defence. Hugo Pinto shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
59.31
Hugo Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Roberto Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Bento who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Varela. Tiago Varela makes a deft header. Davy Turpijn gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
65.12
Dominique Brunswijk pushes mid-way up the pitch. Dominique Brunswijk surges forward with the ball. Dominique Brunswijk finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Davy Turpijn manages to gather it comfortably.
67.54
Jorge Santos knocks the ball forward to Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Davy Turpijn smothers it!
72.23
Fernando Nunez barges into Diogo Barros. Fernando Nunez is shown the yellow card! Diogo Barros carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Moutinho plays the ball forward to Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Varela.
77.01
Jorge Santos threads a neat ball through to Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Davy Turpijn didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.45
Jorge Santos makes a probing pass to Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.07
Artur Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Elías Ferreyra. Elías Ferreyra kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Alves. Antonio Alves shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
87.09
Dominique Brunswijk flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Santos collects the pass. Jorge Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Jorge Santos whips in a cross ball towards Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Devanir Courtois!
90.00
Roberto Moutinho makes a simple pass to Devanir Courtois. Devanir Courtois whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Moutinho of Portimonense Sporting Clube |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Davy Turpijn (GK)
8
2. Paulo Barros (DEF)
6
3. Diogo Barros (DEF)
6
4. Artur Varela (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Moutinho (DEF)
6
6. Elías Ferreyra (MID)
6
7. David Circello (MID)
6
8. Samuel Tavares (MID)
6
9. Garry Mccall (MID)
6
10. Luis Loureiro (ATT)
6
11. Antonio Alves (ATT)
8
12. Andre Barros (GK)
0
13. Claudio Herrera (ATT)
0
14. Ruben Fernandes (GK)
0
1. Alexandre Alves (GK)
6
2. Dominique Brunswijk (DEF)
6
3. Hugo Pinto (DEF)
7
4. Fernando Nunez (DEF)
5
5. David Hutchison (DEF)
6
6. Tiago Varela (MID)
6
7. Roberto Moutinho (MID)
9
8. Jorge Santos (MID)
7
9. Gaspar Bento (ATT)
6
10. Devanir Courtois (ATT)
8
11. Andre Oliveira (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Fonseca (DEF)
0
13. Duarte Veloso (MID)
0
14. Kai Hanssen (DEF)
0