Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 20,630 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Belenenses start the match!
2.01
0-0Matt Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.35
Scott Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, David Jesus. David Jesus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
8.47
0-0Scott Greig makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Greig goes all the way! Scott Greig takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Costa easily smothers it!
12.17
Matt Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Costa easily picks it out of the air!
14.30
Michele Pantano knocks the ball forward to Scott Greig. Scott Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis whips in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alberto Costa!
15.23
Scott Greig chips the ball to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov goes all the way! Maksym Zhuravlov rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Costa manages to gather it comfortably.
18.08
0-0Manuel Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.25
Joao Bento advances with the ball. Joao Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.56
Abel Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos threads the ball through to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.27
Joao Gomes knocks the ball forward to Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz passes the ball forward to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abel Loureiro.
30.37
Abel Loureiro makes a simple pass to Joao Bento. Joao Bento sees space and advances. Joao Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.20
Valeriy Zgurovsky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.33
Scott Greig flicks the ball to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
0-0Joao Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Campos. The referee calls over Joao Gomes and warns him to calm down! Francisco Campos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
54.32
0-0Rio Ave are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Belenenses's defence.
59.40
Joao Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Valeriy Zgurovsky. Valeriy Zgurovsky knocks the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Costa easily picks it out of the air!
65.03
Joao Gomes makes a beautiful solo run. Joao Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov knocks in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus heads the ball goalwards. Alberto Costa manages to gather it comfortably.
66.28
Sebastian Scholz threads the ball through to David Jesus. David Jesus knocks the ball forward to Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov shoots from just inside the box but somehow Alberto Costa manages to keep it out.
71.44
0-1Manuel Monteiro makes a probing pass to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld plays a perfect one-two with Vitor Faria and rushes in on goal... Gerard Van Barneveld cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Magnus Schwarz had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
78.45
Vitor Andrade takes it forward alone. Vitor Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Jesus. David Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Costa who gathers it comfortably.
79.16
Michele Pantano knocks the ball forward to Scott Greig. Scott Greig knocks the ball to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov lofts in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.17
Manuel Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Gomes.
87.34
Matt Gordon makes a simple pass to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Michele Pantano passes the ball forward to Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon makes a probing pass to David Jesus. David Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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