Match Report


Rio AveRio Ave     Paços de FerreiraPaços de Ferreira
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Pedro GomesP. Gomes69
G
1
G
66Rui JardimR. Jardim
Guilherme MoreiraG. Moreira70
D
2
D
71Rui VieiraR. Vieira
Frederico MoreiraF. Moreira59
D
3
D
70Nigel ImpeyN. Impey
Roberto MoutinhoR. Moutinho56
D
captain4captain
D
63Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma
Mario MonteiroM. Monteiro48
D
5
M
78Tarik El-KhalejT. El-Khalej
Tomas SantosT. Santos64
M
6
M
72Anton SchäferA. Schäfer
Daniel CastroD. Castro60
M
7
M
70Jorge FerreiraJ. Ferreira
Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro49
M
8
M
70Ricardo CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Carlos ReisC. Reis48
M
9
A
71Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes
Alec MasonA. Mason53
A
10
A
62Tonino TacchiT. Tacchi
Diogo RibeiroD. Ribeiro51
A
11
A
57Silvio MendesS. Mendes
 
Ivan SotoI. Soto65
G
12
M
68Richard McinnesR. Mcinnes
Quim PintoQ. Pinto63
G
13
M
66Helder VieiraH. Vieira
Bruno ValenteB. Valente57
G
14
D
63Alcaly DeroinA. Deroin

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 9,651 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.


0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the match underway!
2.59
Mario Quaresma comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Santos. The referee brings Mario Quaresma to one side and gives him a warning! Tomas Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
2.59
Free kick to Rio Ave just outside the area...
4.00
Mario Monteiro takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
9.10
Nigel Impey flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Ferreira who takes it down. Jorge Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Pedro Gomes is on top of it.
12.42
Frederico Moreira catches Ricardo Carvalho on the ankles. Frederico Moreira is warned by the referee! Ricardo Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.42
Free kick to Paços de Ferreira just outside the area...
13.24
Tonino Tacchi takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
14.27
Jorge Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Mendes who brings the ball under control. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.26
Anton Schäfer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anton Schäfer advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Anton Schäfer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.25
Tarik El-Khalej threads the ball through to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.37
Jorge Ferreira sees Tiago Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Fernandes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.57
Mario Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Schäfer. Anton Schäfer flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Fernandes who brings the ball under control. Tiago Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Tonino Tacchi. Tonino Tacchi rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Pedro Gomes picks it out of the air!
26.37
Tarik El-Khalej flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.17
Ricardo Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Tacchi. Tonino Tacchi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
36.37
Miguel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Alec Mason. Alec Mason runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Alec Mason provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Rui Jardim gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
38.23
Mario Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Schäfer. Anton Schäfer threads a neat ball through to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes rushes past Frederico Moreira! Tiago Fernandes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.40
Mario Quaresma makes a probing pass to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Mendes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Mendes shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
48.37
Carlos Reis flicks a high pass forward. Alec Mason collects the pass. Alec Mason shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.20
Miguel Ribeiro advances with the ball. Miguel Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Alec Mason but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
53.59
Miguel Ribeiro sees Diogo Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Diogo Ribeiro shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
54.55
Ricardo Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Tacchi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonino Tacchi whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.23
Ricardo Carvalho threads the ball through to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Mendes and advances towards the goal... Frederico Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Fernandes. Penalty not given!!
60.24
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Ivan Soto replacing Frederico Moreira, Quim Pinto replacing Daniel Castro and Bruno Valente replacing Diogo Ribeiro .Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Richard Mcinnes replacing Rui Vieira .
63.15
Jorge Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes directs the ball goalwards with his head but Pedro Gomes is on top of his game. Well saved!
65.11
Guilherme Moreira knocks the ball forward to Carlos Reis. Carlos Reis makes a probing pass to Bruno Valente. Bruno Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.48
Ricardo Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
69.09
Anton Schäfer threads the ball through to Tonino Tacchi. Tonino Tacchi shoots from outside the area but is denied by Pedro Gomes. Excellent save.
73.06
Tomas Santos hacks Mario Quaresma from behind! Tomas Santos is given a warning by the referee! Mario Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.57
Seeing Ricardo Carvalho's attacking run, Jorge Ferreira quickly throws the ball into his path. Ricardo Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.17
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Helder Vieira replacing Mario Quaresma and Alcaly Deroin replacing Tonino Tacchi .
78.23
Richard Mcinnes flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Mendes collects the pass. Silvio Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.22
Nigel Impey flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ferreira comfortably collects the pass. Jorge Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Alcaly Deroin. Alcaly Deroin lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Pedro Gomes is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
81.51
Quim Pinto threads a neat ball through to Bruno Valente. Bruno Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Vieira.
83.58
Anton Schäfer knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
87.24
Richard Mcinnes hits a low pass to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Mendes. Silvio Mendes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Moutinho.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rio Ave

Paços de Ferreira
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.2%
67.8%
Play Area
30%
41.1%
28.9%

Scorers
Tiago Fernandes 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Fernandes of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings
1.Pedro Gomes (GK)
9
2.Guilherme Moreira (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Moreira (DEF)
5
4.Roberto Moutinho (DEF)
6
5.Mario Monteiro (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Santos (MID)
7
7.Daniel Castro (MID)
6
8.Miguel Ribeiro (MID)
6
9.Carlos Reis (MID)
6
10.Alec Mason (ATT)
7
11.Diogo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Ivan Soto (GK)
6
13.Quim Pinto (GK)
6
14.Bruno Valente (GK)
6

1.Rui Jardim (GK)
7
2.Rui Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Impey (DEF)
6
4.Mario Quaresma (DEF)
7
5.Tarik El-Khalej (MID)
6
6.Anton Schäfer (MID)
7
7.Jorge Ferreira (MID)
7
8.Ricardo Carvalho (MID)
7
9.Tiago Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Tonino Tacchi (ATT)
6
11.Silvio Mendes (ATT)
7
 
12.Richard Mcinnes (MID)
6
13.Helder Vieira (MID)
6
14.Alcaly Deroin (DEF)
6