Match Report


Beira MarBeira Mar     Rio AveRio Ave
Pedro SilvaPedro Silva Borja Legaz Borja Legaz
Mauricio KapoM. Kapo74
G
1
G
77Dumitru StingaD. Stinga
Frederico VianaF. Viana68
D
2
D
74Samuel SuggsS. Suggs
Miguel LopesM. Lopes70
D
3
D
76Matthias BierhoffM. Bierhoff
Hugo VieiraH. Vieira74
D
4
D
79Anton KohlerA. Kohler
Frederico LopesF. Lopes72
D
5
D
81Chance RobinsonC. Robinson
Brandon LopezB. Lopez80
M
6
M
80Rui CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Rodolfo AndresR. Andres76
M
7captain
M
92Ricardo JardimR. Jardim
Steve TolleyS. Tolley78
A
8
M
82Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro
Jacob DaviesJ. Davies72
A
9
A
78Gaspar AlmeidaG. Almeida
Jose Fortes LorenzoJ. Lorenzo74
A
captain10
A
78Frederico SoaresF. Soares
Dean GranttD. Grantt76
A
11
A
85Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja
 
Raimond GoossenR. Goossen71
D
12
D
75Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes
Francisco DiezF. Diez76
M
13
M
79Miguel NevesM. Neves
Julian FormonJ. Formon71
A
14
A
91Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
3.29
Ricardo Jardim threads a neat ball through to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares whips in a cross ball towards Rui Carvalho. Frederico Lopes catches Rui Carvalho on the ankles. Rui Carvalho appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.09
Anton Kohler sees Samuel Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Mauricio Kapo is on top of it.
6.31
Samuel Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
12.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Jardim plays the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja plays a quick one-two with Gaspar Almeida and rushes in on goal... Tonci Vukoja strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but somehow Miguel Lopes happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.54
Frederico Lopes receives the ball from a throw-in from Hugo Vieira. Frederico Lopes runs forward with the ball. Frederico Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.33
Brandon Lopez darts forward. Brandon Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. With a superhuman jump, Dean Grantt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Dumitru Stinga effortlessly picks it out of the air!
21.57
Tonci Vukoja deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho whips the ball goalwards with his head. Rui Carvalho scores for Rio Ave!!
26.14
Ricardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Tonci Vukoja who brings the ball under control. Tonci Vukoja sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.39
Anton Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja shoots from outside the area but Mauricio Kapo is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
28.11
Brandon Lopez flicks a high ball forward to Steve Tolley who takes it down. Steve Tolley flicks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies rockets a shot on goal. Jacob Davies scores for Beira Mar!!
36.07
Anton Kohler threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim passes the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja shoots from 25 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mauricio Kapo with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
40.09
Rodolfo Andres hacks Ricardo Jardim from behind! The referee calls over Rodolfo Andres and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Jardim runs off the knock.
44.33
Matthias Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Viana.
45.00
The referee blows for 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
Beira Mar kick off and get the second half underway!
51.36
Hugo Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Lopez controls it well on his chest. Brandon Lopez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brandon Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Dumitru Stinga!
54.38
With great vision, Miguel Lopes plays the ball forward to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.16
Hugo Vieira hits a low pass to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres makes a probing pass to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez plays a one-two with Dean Grantt and rushes in on goal... Brandon Lopez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Matthias Bierhoff's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
58.58
Brandon Lopez takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Dumitru Stinga gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
59.09
Rui Carvalho passes the ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida connects with a diving header. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Rio Ave are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
66.04
Brandon Lopez threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Dumitru Stinga manages to gather it.
67.08
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Tonci Vukoja collects the pass. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.25
Samuel Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Mauricio Kapo keeps it out!
75.07
Anton Kohler comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Andres. The referee brings Anton Kohler to one side and gives him a warning! Rodolfo Andres carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.13
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Antunes replacing Matthias Bierhoff, Miguel Neves replacing Rui Carvalho and Miguel Ribeiro replacing Tonci Vukoja .
81.26
Frederico Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez makes a probing pass to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres makes a pass forward but Jose Fortes Lorenzo makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
83.14
Miguel Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.28
Miguel Lopes receives the ball from a throw-in from Hugo Vieira. Miguel Lopes brings the ball forward. Miguel Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo connects with a diving header but Dumitru Stinga is on top of it.
85.54
Brandon Lopez hits a low pass to Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres whips in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
89.30
Rodolfo Andres clumsily knocks into Ricardo Jardim. Rodolfo Andres is given another warning by the referee! Ricardo Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Rodolfo Andres stretches the opposition's defence. Rodolfo Andres deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Lorenzo but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Beira Mar

Rio Ave
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%

Scorers
Jacob Davies 28
Steve Tolley 54
Rui Carvalho 22
Tonci Vukoja 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tonci Vukoja of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Mauricio Kapo (GK)
7
2.Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
3.Miguel Lopes (DEF)
7
4.Hugo Vieira (DEF)
7
5.Frederico Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Brandon Lopez (MID)
8
7.Rodolfo Andres (MID)
7
8.Steve Tolley (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Jacob Davies (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT)
6
11.Dean Grantt (ATT)
6
 
12.Raimond Goossen (DEF)
0
13.Francisco Diez (MID)
0
14.Julian Formon (ATT)
0

1.Dumitru Stinga (GK)
8
2.Samuel Suggs (DEF)
6
3.Matthias Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4.Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5.Chance Robinson (DEF)
6
6.Rui Carvalho (MID)goal scored
8
7.Ricardo Jardim (MID)
8
8.Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
6
9.Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
6
10.Frederico Soares (ATT)
7
11.Tonci Vukoja (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
13.Miguel Neves (MID)
6
14.Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
6