Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Aguas.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Aguas.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the match underway!
2.36
0-0Diogo Campos flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.33
0-0Diogo Campos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Diogo Campos passes the ball forward but Jaime Monteiro is offside!
6.24
Carlos Loureiro hits a low pass to Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan-Willem Rijkaard who gathers it comfortably.
14.40
0-0Vitor Jesus barges into Jaime Monteiro. Vitor Jesus is shown the yellow card! Jaime Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.21
0-0Julian Pichichi flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Antunes who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but Rui Jesus is on top of it.
18.30
Jose Soares flicks a high ball forward to Joao Costa who takes it down. Joao Costa shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Rui Jesus manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.45
0-0Cesar Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Soares controls it well on his chest. Nuno Soares makes a probing pass to Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.07
Ruben Gomes picks a pass forward to Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rui Jesus manages to gather it.
27.55
Nuno Soares sees Jaime Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.02
0-0Nuno Soares barges into Hugo Ferreira. The referee brings Nuno Soares to one side and gives him a warning! Hugo Ferreira runs off the knock.
36.38
With wonderful vision, Sebastiao Soares laces a through ball forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Jesus.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. União Desportiva de Leiria also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
União Desportiva de Leiria kick off the second half!
49.58
Julian Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.37
Dambou Baret threads a neat ball through to Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer hits a low pass to Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Jan-Willem Rijkaard is on top of his game. Good save!
59.38
Jan Koschmieder flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Campos controls it well on his chest. Diogo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Monteiro. Jaime Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.19
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
61.36
Vitor Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Soares. Jose Soares sees a break and surges forward. Jose Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
72.50
Vitor Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Pichichi. Julian Pichichi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Antunes. Ricardo Antunes shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.54
Julian Pichichi hacks Carlos Loureiro from behind! The referee calls over Julian Pichichi and warns him to calm down! Carlos Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.11
Jose Soares runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Soares rushes past Cesar Nascimento! Some world-class footwork from Jose Soares provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Julian Pichichi catches Diogo Campos on the ankles. Julian Pichichi is warned by the referee again! Diogo Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.9%
39.1%
Play Area
23.2%
46.4%
30.4%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Jesus of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rui Jesus (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Cesar Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Soares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jan Koschmieder (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jaime Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dambou Baret (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nuno Soares (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Diogo Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carlos Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andre De Nooijer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jaime Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bruno Faria (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paulo Barros (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jan-Willem Rijkaard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Jesus (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Hugo Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Billy May (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ruben Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Julian Pichichi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jose Soares (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Cesar Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Antunes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Joao Costa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rodrigo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diogo Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Gomes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edgar Martins (DEF) | 0 | |