Match Report


Rio AveRio Ave     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto JardimA. Jardim61
G
1
G
71Alberto CastroA. Castro
Eduardo MonteiroE. Monteiro68
D
2
D
65Matt HendryM. Hendry
Tiago BarrosT. Barros63
D
captain3
D
64Cristiano SoaresC. Soares
Edward DaviesE. Davies62
D
4
D
62Kevin KoningK. Koning
Eduardo CastroE. Castro77
M
5
M
71Rafael MonteiroR. Monteiro
Jose PintoJ. Pinto73
M
6
M
68Marcos LorenzoM. Lorenzo
Rui LopesR. Lopes67
M
7captain
M
67Manuel LoureiroM. Loureiro
Cristiano CastroC. Castro59
M
8
M
61Sebastiao MoutinhoS. Moutinho
Nick van den HeuvelN. van den Heuvel69
A
9
A
73Felipe BlancoF. Blanco
Graziano ChiesaG. Chiesa69
A
10
A
73Sebastiao FerreiraS. Ferreira
Abel BentoA. Bento68
A
11
A
73Jose Fortes RamosJ. Ramos
 
Tomas BarbosaT. Barbosa58
M
12
G
70Silvio ReisS. Reis
Nicolas MenendezN. Menendez58
A
13
M
60Paulo CamposP. Campos
Carlos BarbosaC. Barbosa57
A
14
A
59Ricardo SoaresR. Soares

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 18,309 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rio Ave and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Rui Costa.


0.00
S.L. Benfica start the match!
2.46
Manuel Loureiro sees Sebastiao Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.04
Cristiano Soares flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Monteiro.
9.45
Marcos Lorenzo makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.32
Eduardo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa whips in a cross ball towards Jose Pinto. Jose Pinto heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.31
Nick van den Heuvel threads a neat ball through to Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa plays a one-two with Nick van den Heuvel and rushes in on goal... Graziano Chiesa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.33
Sebastiao Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Marcos Lorenzo who brings the ball under control. Marcos Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward to Sebastiao Ferreira who brings the ball under control. Sebastiao Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
21.52
Manuel Loureiro makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.49
Marcos Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Fortes Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.18
Jose Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alberto Castro comfortably smothers it!
27.52
Rui Lopes threads a neat ball through to Nick van den Heuvel. Nick van den Heuvel shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.11
Eduardo Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Manuel Loureiro. The referee calls over Eduardo Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Loureiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.07
Felipe Blanco comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Barros. The referee brings Felipe Blanco to one side and gives him a warning! Tiago Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.11
Marcos Lorenzo brings the ball forward. Marcos Lorenzo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Jardim.
35.06
Matt Hendry takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Rafael Monteiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.54
Showing composure, Sebastiao Moutinho laces a through ball forward to Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. S.L. Benfica are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.01
Sebastiao Moutinho catches Eduardo Monteiro on the ankles. Sebastiao Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Monteiro runs off the knock.
39.42
Matt Hendry makes a probing pass to Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edward Davies.
42.25
Sebastiao Moutinho runs forward with the ball. Sebastiao Moutinho brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rio Ave players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Rio Ave start the second half!
47.04
Cristiano Soares hits a low pass to Matt Hendry. With a delightful solo run, Matt Hendry stretches the opposition's defence. Matt Hendry shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
48.59
Marcos Lorenzo hits a low pass to Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Jardim manages to gather it comfortably.
49.43
Jose Fortes Ramos threads the ball through to Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Barros.
53.04
Edward Davies hits a low pass to Abel Bento. Abel Bento whips in a cross ball towards Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.13
Kevin Koning makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramos but the linesman indicates offside!
55.25
Matt Hendry pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
59.26
Edward Davies flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Castro collects the pass. Eduardo Castro knocks the ball forward to Abel Bento. Abel Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Nick van den Heuvel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Abel Bento rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Alberto Castro.
60.29
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Reis replacing Rafael Monteiro and Paulo Campos replacing Sebastiao Ferreira .
65.16
Nick van den Heuvel plays the ball forward to Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa edges inside the box! Manuel Loureiro catches Graziano Chiesa on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
65.16
The referee points to the spot..
66.57
Abel Bento slowly runs up. He curls the ball inside the right post - goal!!
67.26
Kevin Koning flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Moutinho brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
69.50
Matt Hendry decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Blanco collects the pass. Felipe Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
71.43
Felipe Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Reis. Silvio Reis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.02
Marcos Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Felipe Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
75.20
Rui Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Graziano Chiesa provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.20
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Ricardo Soares replacing Felipe Blanco .
79.01
Cristiano Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Pinto. Jose Pinto sees Graziano Chiesa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graziano Chiesa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Bento but he's offside!
81.53
Eduardo Monteiro decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Graziano Chiesa. Graziano Chiesa shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.52
Matt Hendry sees Paulo Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Campos whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alberto Jardim gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
89.53
Tiago Barros darts forward. Tiago Barros sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Barros passes the ball forward to Abel Bento. Abel Bento takes a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rio Ave

S.L. Benfica
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
10
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
32.9%
41.8%
25.3%

Scorers
Graziano Chiesa 16, 75
Abel Bento 67 (p)
Jose Fortes Ramos 2, 42
Manuel Loureiro 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graziano Chiesa of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Jardim (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Monteiro (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Tiago Barros (DEF)
6
4.Edward Davies (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Castro (MID)
6
6.Jose Pinto (MID)
6
7.Rui Lopes (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Castro (MID)
6
9.Nick van den Heuvel (ATT)
6
10.Graziano Chiesa (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Abel Bento (ATT)goal scored
6
 
12.Tomas Barbosa (MID)
0
13.Nicolas Menendez (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Barbosa (ATT)
0

1.Alberto Castro (GK)
6
2.Matt Hendry (DEF)
7
3.Cristiano Soares (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Koning (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Monteiro (MID)
6
6.Marcos Lorenzo (MID)
7
7.Manuel Loureiro (MID)goal scored
7
8.Sebastiao Moutinho (MID)
7
9.Felipe Blanco (ATT)
6
10.Sebastiao Ferreira (ATT)
7
11.Jose Fortes Ramos (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Silvio Reis (GK)
6
13.Paulo Campos (MID)
6
14.Ricardo Soares (ATT)
6