Match Report
| Preston North End | Preston North End |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Tommy Hulme | T. Hulme |  | 46 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Diogo Santos | D. Santos | |||||||||
| Paul Matthews | P. Matthews | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Riccardo Cassetti | R. Cassetti | |||||||||
| Tony Richards | T. Richards | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Matthieu Queudrue | M. Queudrue | |||||||||
| Ian Davies | I. Davies | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Joao Reis | J. Reis | |||||||||
| Terry Wright-Phillips | T. Wright-Phillips | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 |  | Bakary Breitner | B. Breitner | |||||||||
| Robert Duberry | R. Duberry | | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Daniel Campos | D. Campos | |||||||||
| Tim Todd | T. Todd | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Cristiano Bento | C. Bento | |||||||||
| John Milburn | J. Milburn | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Edmundo Vila | E. Vila | |||||||||
| Eddie Joachim | E. Joachim | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Gaetano Atzori | G. Atzori | |||||||||
| Stan Cope | S. Cope | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 |  | Johan Bomers | J. Bomers | |||||||||
| Mark Lua-Lua | M. Lua-Lua | | 42 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Frederico Moreira | F. Moreira | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Deepdale where Preston North End play Rio Ave in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Preston North End are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Preston North End get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Edmundo Vila makes a probing pass to Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira threads the ball through to Johan Bomers. Johan Bomers makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
4.12
Daniel Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Bomers. Johan Bomers shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.06
0-0Robert Duberry passes the ball forward to Eddie Joachim. Eddie Joachim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.00
0-0Joao Reis barges into Eddie Joachim. Joao Reis is warned by the referee! Eddie Joachim stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.34
Cristiano Bento catches Tim Todd on the ankles. Cristiano Bento is warned by the referee! Tim Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.13
0-1Cristiano Bento decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Bento plays a perfect one-two with Gaetano Atzori and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Bento makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Tommy Hulme had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
21.21
Daniel Campos threads the ball through to Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.58
0-1Matthieu Queudrue knocks the ball forward to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos threads the ball through to Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori makes a probing pass to Johan Bomers but he's offside!
26.17
Matthieu Queudrue controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Davies.
28.49
0-1Riccardo Cassetti chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira plays a perfect one-two with Gaetano Atzori and rushes in on goal... Frederico Moreira takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Tommy Hulme!
34.00
Daniel Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tommy Hulme who gathers it comfortably.
36.40
John Milburn chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Lua-Lua. Mark Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Cope. Stan Cope directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
38.28
Riccardo Cassetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.10
Terry Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, John Milburn. John Milburn passes the ball forward to Mark Lua-Lua. Mark Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Cope. Stan Cope directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
44.17
Cristiano Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
John Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Lua-Lua. Mark Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Rio Ave kick off the second half!
49.14
0-1Rio Ave are easily keeping Preston North End at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.59
Robert Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Lua-Lua. Mark Lua-Lua knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.14
Matthieu Queudrue threads the ball through to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Campos plays a perfect one-two with Frederico Moreira and rushes in on goal... Daniel Campos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Tommy Hulme manages to keep it out.
55.43
Riccardo Cassetti kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.40
John Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Joachim. Eddie Joachim makes a probing pass to Mark Lua-Lua but he's offside!
65.53
Bakary Breitner brings the ball forward. Bakary Breitner whips in a cross ball towards Johan Bomers. Johan Bomers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.57
Edmundo Vila knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori plays a perfect one-two with Frederico Moreira and rushes in on goal... Gaetano Atzori shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
78.19
Joao Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento passes the ball forward to Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.41
Riccardo Cassetti knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Bento. Cristiano Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Moreira. Frederico Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tommy Hulme!
81.50
Daniel Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori makes a probing pass to Frederico Moreira but he's offside!
84.46
John Milburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Joachim. Eddie Joachim knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Riccardo Cassetti.
85.48
Joao Reis takes it forward alone. Joao Reis knocks the ball forward to Gaetano Atzori. Gaetano Atzori knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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