Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     Rio AveRio Ave
Jade PhillipsJade Phillips Borja Legaz Borja Legaz
Fernando CostaF. Costa70
G
1
G
77Dumitru StingaD. Stinga
Ivar Van WonderenI. Van Wonderen71
D
2
D
74Samuel SuggsS. Suggs
Fabio Di CaraF. Di Cara60
D
3
D
76Matthias BierhoffM. Bierhoff
Sol FletcherS. Fletcher54
D
4
D
79Anton KohlerA. Kohler
Nikolas DittmannN. Dittmann67
D
captain5
D
81Chance RobinsonC. Robinson
Barket StrgeonB. Strgeon65
M
6
M
80Rui CarvalhoR. Carvalho
Carlos PostigaC. Postiga72
M
7captain
M
92Ricardo JardimR. Jardim
Thierry MachadoT. Machado72
M
8
M
82Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro
Valerien DayllyV. Daylly69
A
9
A
91Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro
Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho49
A
10
A
78Frederico SoaresF. Soares
Fernando VianaF. Viana66
M
11
A
85Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja
 
Yann AgbohY. Agboh75
D
12
D
73Quim CarvalhoQ. Carvalho
Alexandre VelosoA. Veloso69
D
13
M
79Miguel NevesM. Neves
John MarshallJ. Marshall67
D
14
A
74Nuno MendesN. Mendes

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Barros.


0.00
Rio Ave kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
Sol Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga passes the ball forward to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
3.01
Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Samuel Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
4.05
Thierry Machado passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.44
Samuel Suggs threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fernando Costa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
15.12
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro who takes it down. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Ivar Van Wonderen's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
16.46
Ricardo Jardim takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Fernando Costa drops low and scoops up the ball.
21.17
Barket Strgeon makes a probing pass to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.26
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Rui Carvalho who takes it down. Rui Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards. Fernando Costa didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
28.26
Matthias Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro who takes it down. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
30.25
Thierry Machado catches Matthias Bierhoff on the ankles. The referee calls over Thierry Machado and warns him to calm down! Matthias Bierhoff runs off the knock.
34.13
Seeing a gap ahead, Thierry Machado plays the ball forward to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Bierhoff.
36.12
Fernando Viana threads a neat ball through to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Bierhoff.
40.39
Tonci Vukoja kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Miguel Ribeiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
47.14
Rui Carvalho sees space and advances. Rui Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Fabio Di Cara is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
51.43
Carlos Postiga barges into Matthias Bierhoff. Carlos Postiga is given a warning by the referee! Matthias Bierhoff grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.28
Nikolas Dittmann flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Viana who brings the ball under control. Fernando Viana darts forward. Fernando Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
59.32
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Jardim controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Jardim hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.58
Chance Robinson hits a low pass to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim passes the ball forward to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivar Van Wonderen.
65.37
Anton Kohler catches Valerien Daylly on the ankles. The referee warns Anton Kohler to calm down! Valerien Daylly grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.34
Sol Fletcher hacks Miguel Ribeiro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.37
Chance Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares advances with the ball. Frederico Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards. Fernando Costa comfortably picks it out of the air!
78.11
Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho runs straight at the defence! Rui Carvalho shoots from just inside the box. Fernando Costa gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
79.26
Ricardo Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares advances inside the box! Frederico Soares 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!
83.59
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Fletcher.
85.17
Fabio Di Cara hits a low pass to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
89.19
Thierry Machado makes an attacking run forward. Thierry Machado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Bierhoff.
90.00
Fabio Di Cara kicks a strong pass forward to Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon passes the ball forward to Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga plays a quick one-two with Fernando Viana and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Carlos Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Dumitru Stinga.
90.00
Barket Strgeon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Chance Robinson reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Rio Ave
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.7%
45.5%
23.9%

Scorers
Miguel Ribeiro 40
Frederico Soares 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Ribeiro of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Costa (GK)
8
2.Ivar Van Wonderen (DEF)
6
3.Fabio Di Cara (DEF)
7
4.Sol Fletcher (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Nikolas Dittmann (DEF)
6
6.Barket Strgeon (MID)
6
7.Carlos Postiga (MID)
6
8.Thierry Machado (MID)
6
9.Valerien Daylly (ATT)
6
10.Nuno Moutinho (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Viana (MID)
7
 
12.Yann Agboh (DEF)
0
13.Alexandre Veloso (DEF)
0
14.John Marshall (DEF)
0

1.Dumitru Stinga (GK)
6
2.Samuel Suggs (DEF)
6
3.Matthias Bierhoff (DEF)
6
4.Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5.Chance Robinson (DEF)
6
6.Rui Carvalho (MID)
7
7.Ricardo Jardim (MID)
7
8.Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
7
9.Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Frederico Soares (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
7
 
12.Quim Carvalho (DEF)
0
13.Miguel Neves (MID)
0
14.Nuno Mendes (ATT)
0