Match Report
| Rio Ave | Rio Ave |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Alves | D. Alves |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Ricardo Mora | R. Mora | |||||||||
| Mario Viana | M. Viana | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Alun Impey | A. Impey | |||||||||
| Antonio Fernandes | A. Fernandes | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Simon Howells | S. Howells | |||||||||
| Cleto Melosi | C. Melosi |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | David Jack | D. Jack | |||||||||
| Marvin Rowett | M. Rowett | | 75 | M | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Brendan Harrison | B. Harrison | |||||||||
| Joao Barros | J. Barros | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Steve Impey | S. Impey | |||||||||
| Antonio Oliveira | A. Oliveira | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 61 | | Thierry Palmer | T. Palmer | |||||||||
| Guilherme Faria | G. Faria | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Wayne Richards | W. Richards | |||||||||
| Guilherme Ribeiro | G. Ribeiro | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Ian Beckham | I. Beckham | |||||||||
| Rafael Marques | R. Marques | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Eoin Tiler | E. Tiler | |||||||||
| Rui Martins | R. Martins | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 56 | | Marcus Hapgood | M. Hapgood | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play Oxford United in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 8,390 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Oxford United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.29
0-0Antonio Fernandes catches Ian Beckham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ian Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.16
0-0Antonio Oliveira threads the ball through to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques shoots from long range but it is miles over!
9.19
0-0Joao Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Howells.
15.37
Steve Impey surges forward with the ball. Steve Impey shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.52
Joao Barros surges forward with the ball. Joao Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.38
David Jack makes a simple pass to Thierry Palmer. Thierry Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.57
0-0Rio Ave are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
30.56
Wayne Richards makes a probing pass to Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.45
Wayne Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.27
Antonio Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
42.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Marvin Rowett makes a probing pass to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques whips in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rio Ave kick off!
49.43
0-1Wayne Richards threads the ball through to Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler makes a simple pass to Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ian Beckham!
53.41
0-1Thierry Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Daniel Alves!
54.35
Thierry Palmer chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Daniel Alves manages to gather it comfortably.
55.51
Simon Howells passes the ball forward to Thierry Palmer. Thierry Palmer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.25
Thierry Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.01
Joao Barros threads the ball through to Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.46
Joao Barros advances with the ball. Joao Barros shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.16
Marvin Rowett sees space and advances. Marvin Rowett lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ricardo Mora!
67.11
Wayne Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Beckham. Ian Beckham shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.48
Brendan Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Impey. Steve Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Hapgood. Marcus Hapgood tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.43
Antonio Oliveira passes the ball forward to Rui Martins. Rui Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
77.35
Antonio Oliveira advances with the ball. Antonio Oliveira shoots from long range but it flies wide!
79.42
Steve Impey knocks the ball forward to Eoin Tiler. Eoin Tiler shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.31
Antonio Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Marvin Rowett. Marvin Rowett flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Martins. Rui Martins shoots from 20 yards. Ricardo Mora easily smothers it.
85.46
Antonio Fernandes threads the ball through to Marvin Rowett. Marvin Rowett threads the ball through to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques whips in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rui Martins 85 | Ian Beckham 49 |