Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 19,967 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Correa Dionisio.
The pitch is in good condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Correa Dionisio.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the match underway!
6.16
0-0Aruna Dindane hits a long diagonal ball forward. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Hugo Loureiro!
8.34
0-0Jean Pierre Rol threads a neat ball through to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Veloso.
10.06
Aruna Dindane makes a strong solo run forward. Aruna Dindane makes a simple pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Hugo Loureiro reads it well. Great keeping!
12.23
0-0Seeing Artur Moutinho's attacking run, Titus Harley quickly throws the ball into his path. Artur Moutinho takes it forward alone. Artur Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antoine Chow-Yuen but the linesman indicates offside!
18.23
Jose Jardim sees Stefan Gentenaar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Hugo Loureiro!
20.21
0-0Cesar Barbosa barges into Elbekay Sektioui. Cesar Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Elbekay Sektioui hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.21
0-0Free kick to Rio Ave just outside the area...
21.19
Stefan Gentenaar takes a cautious run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
22.06
Simon Borchard sees Luis Marcelino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Marcelino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Hopkin. David Hopkin threads the ball through to Antoine Chow-Yuen but he's offside!
26.54
Andy Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
28.23
0-0Jose Jardim catches Luis Marcelino on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Jardim and warns him to calm down! Luis Marcelino carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.16
0-1Pierluigi Valoti kicks a strong pass forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.21
Andy Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar connects with a diving header but Hugo Loureiro is on top of it.
38.29
Jean Pierre Rol laces a weighted ball forward to Jose Jardim. Jose Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar who takes it down. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the second half underway!
47.07
Jean Pierre Rol flicks a high pass forward. Andy Lightfoot controls it well on his chest. Andy Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui shoots from distance. Hugo Loureiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
53.45
Pierluigi Valoti laces a through ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Hugo Loureiro. Excellent save.
65.04
Artur Moutinho sees a break and surges forward. Artur Moutinho plays a quick one-two with David Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Artur Moutinho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Diogo Lemus reads it well. Excellent save!
66.12
Titus Harley comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Ferreira. The referee calls over Titus Harley and warns him to calm down! Eduardo Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.54
Artur Moutinho hits a low pass to David Hopkin. David Hopkin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.54
0-3David Hopkin catches Aruna Dindane on the ankles. The referee calls over David Hopkin and shows him a yellow card! Aruna Dindane stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.02
David Veloso hacks Pierluigi Valoti from behind! David Veloso is warned by the referee! Pierluigi Valoti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Elbekay Sektioui 30, 38, 47 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hugo Loureiro (GK)
7
2. Simon Borchard (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Barbosa (DEF)
5
4. David Veloso (DEF)
5
5. Olivier Weber (DEF)
6
6. Artur Moutinho (MID)
6
7. Titus Harley (MID)
6
8. Luis Marcelino (MID)
6
9. David Hopkin (ATT)
5
10. Antoine Chow-Yuen (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Soares (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Alves (GK)
0
13. Pedro Gomes (MID)
0
14. Jose Marcos (GK)
0
1. Diogo Lemus (GK)
6
2. Jean Pierre Rol (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Ferreira (DEF)
6
4. Aruna Dindane (DEF)
6
5. Pierluigi Valoti (MID)
7
6. Carlos Barros (MID)
6
7. Jose Jardim (MID)
6
8. Andy Lightfoot (MID)
6
9. Elbekay Sektioui (ATT)
9
10. Kouadio Ba (ATT)
6
11. Stefan Gentenaar (ATT)
7
12. Diogo Santos (DEF)
0
13. Daniel Monteiro (MID)
0
14. Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)
0