Match Report


Rio AveRio Ave     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Borja LegazBorja Legaz Matt Snape Matt Snape
Dumitru StingaD. Stinga77
G
1
G
68Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann
Samuel SuggsS. Suggs74
D
2
D
70Vitor LopesV. Lopes
Matthias BierhoffM. Bierhoff76
D
3
D
68Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca
Anton KohlerA. Kohler79
D
4
D
61Fernando SantosF. Santos
Chance RobinsonC. Robinson81
D
5
D
64Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho
Rui CarvalhoR. Carvalho80
M
6captain
M
92Paulo CastroP. Castro
Ricardo JardimR. Jardim92
M
captain7
M
72Vitor SemedoV. Semedo
Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro82
M
8
M
82Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey
Miguel RibeiroM. Ribeiro91
A
9
A
66Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini
Frederico SoaresF. Soares78
A
10
A
71Miguel FariaM. Faria
Tonci VukojaT. Vukoja85
A
11
A
73Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira
 
Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes75
D
12
A
68Ruben AntunesR. Antunes
Miguel NevesM. Neves79
M
13
M
67Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa
Nuno MendesN. Mendes74
A
14
A
66Quim LoureiroQ. Loureiro

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rio Ave and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.


0.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
6.02
Samuel Pinheiro hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Moutinho.
8.21
Vitor Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey threads the ball through to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays a one-two with Jose Moreira and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Vitor Semedo provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
9.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Santos plays the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Moreira but he's offside!
10.10
Samuel Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares deftly passes the ball to Samuel Pinheiro, releasing him through on goal. Samuel Pinheiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Hannes Lindemann is on top of it.
12.56
Chance Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Frederico Soares scores for Rio Ave!!
15.00
Vitor Lopes hacks Tonci Vukoja from behind! The referee warns Vitor Lopes to calm down! Tonci Vukoja stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.05
Matthias Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fonseca.
20.46
Vitor Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo threads a neat ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks the ball forward, putting Maurice Van De Wey through on goal. Maurice Van De Wey rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
21.48
Anton Kohler passes the ball forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim makes a simple pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Moutinho.
24.16
Paulo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira rushes past Anton Kohler! Jose Moreira takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.03
Samuel Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
36.58
Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Semedo threads a neat ball through to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.32
Matthias Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
40.16
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro who takes it down. Samuel Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Hannes Lindemann!
42.35
Jose Moreira knocks the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini plays a one-two with Jose Moreira and advances towards the goal... Fabrizio Rinaldini takes a shot at goal. The keeper, Dumitru Stinga, sees it late!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the second half underway!
47.10
Paulo Castro surges forward with the ball. Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Fabrizio Rinaldini controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Fabrizio Rinaldini provides some space. He shoots at goal. Dumitru Stinga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.34
Samuel Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Fernando Santos happens to be in the right place to block it.
60.30
Anton Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho hits a low pass to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but Hannes Lindemann is on top of it.
65.05
Paulo Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paulo Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kohler.
72.21
Tonci Vukoja knocks the ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro runs straight at the defence! Miguel Ribeiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hannes Lindemann comfortably smothers it!
73.45
Rui Carvalho hacks Fernando Santos from behind! The referee calls over Rui Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Fernando Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.33
Rui Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Tonci Vukoja who takes it down. Tonci Vukoja sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hannes Lindemann.
76.25
Ricardo Jardim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Anton Kohler takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hannes Lindemann smothers it!
77.43
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Antunes replacing Matthias Bierhoff, Miguel Neves replacing Samuel Pinheiro and Nuno Mendes replacing Frederico Soares .S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Barbosa replacing Maurice Van De Wey and Quim Loureiro replacing Jose Moreira .
78.50
Cristiano Moutinho hacks Rui Carvalho from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Carvalho runs off the knock.
79.51
Miguel Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
81.48
Cristiano Moutinho catches Tonci Vukoja on the ankles. The referee warns Cristiano Moutinho to calm down! Tonci Vukoja runs off the knock.
84.38
Miguel Neves flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho collects the pass. Rui Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips the ball goalwards with his head. Hannes Lindemann didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Anton Kohler hacks Miguel Faria from behind! Anton Kohler is given a warning by the referee! Miguel Faria carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rio Ave

S.L. Benfica
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
22.7%
42%
35.2%

Scorers
Frederico Soares 13
Jose Moreira 24
Fabrizio Rinaldini 42, 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fabrizio Rinaldini of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
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)
6
7.Ricardo Jardim (MID)
7
8.Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
7
9.Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
7
10.Frederico Soares (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
6
 
12.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
13.Miguel Neves (MID)
6
14.Nuno Mendes (ATT)
6

1.Hannes Lindemann (GK)
8
2.Vitor Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fonseca (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Santos (DEF)
6
5.Cristiano Moutinho (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Paulo Castro (MID)
8
7.Vitor Semedo (MID)
6
8.Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
6
9.Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Miguel Faria (ATT)
6
11.Jose Moreira (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ruben Antunes (ATT)
0
13.Bruno Barbosa (MID)
6
14.Quim Loureiro (ATT)
6