Match Report
| Beira Mar | Beira Mar |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Semedo | D. Semedo |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Pedro Gomes | P. Gomes | |||||||||
| Quim Almeida | Q. Almeida | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Jose Bento | J. Bento | |||||||||
| Jeremy Achard | J. Achard |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Nuno Costa | N. Costa | |||||||||
| Kevin Mcinnes | K. Mcinnes |  | 58 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 56 | | Roberto Moutinho | R. Moutinho | ||||||||
| Jose E. Cois | J. Cois |  | 54 | D | | 5 | | D | 53 |  | Enrique Alonso | E. Alonso | |||||||||
| Paul Hopkin | P. Hopkin | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Daniel Castro | D. Castro | |||||||||
| Carlos Martins | C. Martins | | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Rafael Martins | R. Martins | |||||||||
| Bruno Lima | B. Lima | | 72 | A | | | 8 | | M | 49 |  | Jaap Wijngaarden | J. Wijngaarden | ||||||||
| Ralph Greening | R. Greening |  | 63 | A | | 9 | | M | 48 | | Carlos Reis | C. Reis | |||||||||
| Joao Fonseca | J. Fonseca | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Nuno Reis | N. Reis | |||||||||
| Edgar Loureiro | E. Loureiro | | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Diogo Ribeiro | D. Ribeiro | |||||||||
| Samuel Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | | 60 | G | | 12 | | G | 65 | | Guilherme Monteiro | G. Monteiro | |||||||||
| David Faria | D. Faria | | 58 | M | | 13 | | G | 63 | | Quim Pinto | Q. Pinto | |||||||||
| Jamal Heesakkers | J. Heesakkers | | 57 | G | | 14 | | G | 63 | | Jaime Rego | J. Rego | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Royal |
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.
0.00
0-0Beira Mar kick off and get the first half underway!
9.01
1-0Kevin Mcinnes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins makes a simple pass to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima shoots from 20 yards. It's there!! Pedro Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.39
1-0Rafael Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Ribeiro. Diogo Ribeiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.56
1-0Carlos Martins knocks the ball forward to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca makes a pass forward but Edgar Loureiro is yards offside!
21.43
1-0Carlos Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Pedro Gomes.
24.11
Paul Hopkin makes a simple pass to Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening plays a one-two with Bruno Lima and rushes in on goal... Ralph Greening shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
26.17
Carlos Martins flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bruno Lima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.06
1-0Jose E. Cois clumsily knocks into Rafael Martins. The referee calls over Jose E. Cois and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.42
Kevin Mcinnes chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.11
Daniel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Ribeiro. Diogo Ribeiro rushes past Jose E. Cois! Diogo Ribeiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
55.48
With imagination, Carlos Martins laces a weighted ball forward to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima skips past Enrique Alonso! Some silky footwork from Bruno Lima provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.46
Jaap Wijngaarden knocks the ball forward to Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.24
2-1Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Guilherme Monteiro replacing Nuno Costa, Quim Pinto replacing Rafael Martins and Jaime Rego replacing Diogo Ribeiro .
61.31
Carlos Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.26
Carlos Martins sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
69.01
Jeremy Achard plays the ball forward to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Pedro Gomes is on top of it.
75.00
Carlos Martins knocks the ball forward to Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
84.33
2-1Guilherme Monteiro hacks Edgar Loureiro from behind! The referee calls over Guilherme Monteiro and warns him to calm down! Edgar Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.28
Jeremy Achard makes a simple pass to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Edgar Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pedro Gomes picks it out of the air!
90.00
Guilherme Monteiro sees Daniel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Daniel Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Reis. Nuno Reis finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but David Semedo easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
30.6%
41.7%
27.8%
Scorers
| Bruno Lima 9, 55 | Diogo Ribeiro 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Lima of Beira Mar |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jeremy Achard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose E. Cois (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Paul Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Carlos Martins (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Bruno Lima (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Ralph Greening (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Joao Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edgar Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samuel Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Faria (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamal Heesakkers (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Gomes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jose Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrique Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniel Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaap Wijngaarden (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nuno Reis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Diogo Ribeiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Guilherme Monteiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Quim Pinto (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jaime Rego (GK) | 6 | |