Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     Rio AveRio Ave
John E HyldgaardJohn E Hyldgaard Borja Legaz Borja Legaz
Kristinn Ingi HallfredssonK. Hallfredsson74
G
1
G
77Dumitru StingaD. Stinga
Alexandre CastroA. Castro67
D
2
D
74Samuel SuggsS. Suggs
Cristiano JardimC. Jardim65
D
3
D
76Matthias BierhoffM. Bierhoff
Joao JardimJ. Jardim65
D
4
D
79Anton KohlerA. Kohler
Rafael RamosR. Ramos68
M
5
D
81Chance RobinsonC. Robinson
Luis MendesL. Mendes65
M
6
M
79Miguel NevesM. Neves
Dominic YoungD. Young70
M
7captain
M
92Ricardo JardimR. Jardim
Rodrigo JesusR. Jesus76
M
8
M
82Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro
Antonio ValenteA. Valente66
A
captain9
A
78Gaspar AlmeidaG. Almeida
Djezon LaigleD. Laigle65
A
10
A
91Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro
Fernando MendesF. Mendes64
A
11
A
85Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja
 
Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes65
D
12
D
75Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes
Diogo MoreiraD. Moreira71
M
13
M
76Davi GarrinchaD. Garrincha
Roberto QuaresmaR. Quaresma66
A
14
A
78Frederico SoaresF. Soares

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the match underway!
2.41
Matthias Bierhoff sees a break and surges forward. Matthias Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson. Excellent save.
4.36
Matthias Bierhoff plays the ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. With a superhuman jump, Miguel Ribeiro connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
8.58
Anton Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Bierhoff. Matthias Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
14.15
Miguel Neves flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Jardim who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Jardim runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Jardim shoots from just inside the box but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson is on top of it.
16.22
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Neves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Neves whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson. Excellent save.
21.08
Antonio Valente flicks a high ball forward to Djezon Laigle who takes it down. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
22.55
Without breaking stride, Ricardo Jardim plays the ball forward to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves passes the ball forward but Miguel Ribeiro is offside!
24.28
Miguel Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.07
Matthias Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Almeida who takes it down. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Jardim.
28.45
Dominic Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.09
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Neves who brings the ball under control. Miguel Neves passes the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Cristiano Jardim clears it off the line with his head!
32.59
Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
34.26
Corner kick to Rio Ave. Ricardo Jardim plays it to the near post. Dominic Young gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
38.22
Anton Kohler makes a strong solo run forward. Anton Kohler makes a probing pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.31
Joao Jardim passes the ball forward to Luis Mendes. Luis Mendes knocks the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kohler.
44.15
Alexandre Castro sweeps the ball long. Luis Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
49.11
Rafael Ramos clumsily knocks into Samuel Pinheiro. Rafael Ramos is shown the yellow card! Samuel Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.55
Anton Kohler passes the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida heads the ball goalwards. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
54.27
Luis Mendes hacks Samuel Pinheiro from behind! Luis Mendes is shown the yellow card! Samuel Pinheiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.38
Samuel Pinheiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Ricardo Jardim. Samuel Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Pinheiro. Alexandre Castro barges into Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
59.29
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Neves controls it well on his chest. Miguel Neves flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Almeida who takes it down. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Alexandre Castro and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.07
Samuel Pinheiro sees Miguel Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Neves whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Joao Jardim hacks Gaspar Almeida from behind! Gaspar Almeida appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
63.26
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Almeida who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
64.35
Corner kick to Rio Ave. Ricardo Jardim plays it to the near post. Luis Mendes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
73.54
Joao Jardim threads a neat ball through to Dominic Young. Dominic Young makes a simple pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.35
Anton Kohler makes a simple pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.34
Samuel Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
81.20
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Chance Robinson controls it well on his chest. Chance Robinson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
83.25
Chance Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
84.02
Tonci Vukoja threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
90.00
Samuel Suggs flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro edges inside the box! Miguel Ribeiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

Rio Ave
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
1
14
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
22%
78%
Play Area
35.4%
41.5%
23.2%

Scorers
Fernando Mendes 44
Miguel Ribeiro 4, 90
Gaspar Almeida 9, 75, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Almeida of Rio Ave

Match Ratings