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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 20,767 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
8.51
0-1Hauke Rohrschneider makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youssef Van Putten. Youssef Van Putten threads a neat ball through to Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald knocks the ball forward, putting Mario Van Der Doelen through on goal. Mario Van Der Doelen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Quim Quaresma has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.20
0-1Cristiano Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.36
0-1Patrick Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Fabian Natale Miccoli who brings the ball under control. Fabian Natale Miccoli plays a perfect one-two with Julian Oswald and rushes in on goal... Fabian Natale Miccoli comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it rises well off target!
21.57
Cristiano Faria threads a neat ball through to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
22.38
Matt Formon makes a simple pass to Miguel Monteiro. Miguel Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.56
0-1Cristiano Bento hacks Patrick Cottee from behind! Cristiano Bento is given a warning by the referee! Patrick Cottee grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.15
Youssef Van Putten controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabian Natale Miccoli. Fabian Natale Miccoli shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
28.15
Youssef Van Putten hits a low pass to Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Carvalho.
32.47
Patrick Cottee threads the ball through to Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.20
Adam Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Rahn. Anton Rahn flicks a high pass forward. Julian Oswald holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Oswald controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.26
Miguel Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.02
Anton Rahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Oswald. Julian Oswald plays a one-two with Fabian Natale Miccoli and rushes in on goal... Julian Oswald looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.05
Anton Rahn knocks the ball forward to Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen makes a simple pass, allowing Fabian Natale Miccoli to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Fabian Natale Miccoli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Rio Ave start the second half!
47.35
Billy Brooking hits a low pass to Artur Nunes. Artur Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.12
Miguel Monteiro makes a simple pass to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.06
Adam Dichio flicks a high pass forward to Anton Rahn who brings the ball under control. Anton Rahn threads a neat ball through to Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
57.17
Cristiano Faria threads the ball through to Artur Nunes. Artur Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.39
1-3Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Jose Javier Gil replacing Anton Rahn and Sieb Rijkaard replacing Fabian Natale Miccoli .
63.38
Miguel Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Barros collects the pass. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.50
Samuel Alves threads the ball through to Miguel Monteiro. With some swift thinking, Miguel Monteiro plays the ball forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Marques who gathers it comfortably.
71.10
1-3Patrick Cottee catches Cristiano Bento on the ankles. Patrick Cottee is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Bento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.03
1-3Duarte Barros catches Hauke Rohrschneider on the ankles. The referee warns Duarte Barros to calm down! Hauke Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
77.23
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Ian Jack replacing Adam Dichio .
78.32
Jose Javier Gil runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Javier Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
83.32
Cristiano Faria hits a low pass to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.33
1-3Patrick Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Mario Van Der Doelen who brings the ball under control. Mario Van Der Doelen shoots from distance but somehow Quim Quaresma manages to keep it out.
89.17
Jose Javier Gil makes a simple pass to Mario Van Der Doelen. Mario Van Der Doelen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Cristiano Faria catches Jose Javier Gil on the ankles. Cristiano Faria is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Gil runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Duarte Barros 57 | Mario Van Der Doelen 9, 32 Julian Oswald 39 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mario Van Der Doelen of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Quim Quaresma (GK)
6
2. Samuel Alves (DEF)
6
3. Matt Formon (DEF)
6
4. Bruno Carvalho (DEF)
6
5. Billy Brooking (MID)
6
6. Cristiano Faria (MID)
6
7. Miguel Monteiro (MID)
6
8. Cristiano Bento (MID)
5
9. Duarte Barros (ATT)
7
10. Nuno Santos (ATT)
6
11. Artur Nunes (ATT)
6
12. Vitor Martins (ATT)
0
13. Florian Riemann (DEF)
0
14. Florian Touré (DEF)
0
1. Jose Marques (GK)
6
2. Johny Chaussidiere (DEF)
6
3. Adam Dichio (DEF)
6
4. Hauke Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
5. Hoalid Sahnoun (DEF)
6
6. Patrick Cottee (MID)
6
7. Youssef Van Putten (MID)
7
8. Anton Rahn (MID)
6
9. Julian Oswald (ATT)
8
10. Mario Van Der Doelen (ATT)
9
11. Fabian Natale Miccoli (ATT)
6
12. Ian Jack (DEF)
6
13. Jose Javier Gil (MID)
6
14. Sieb Rijkaard (ATT)
6