Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 20,154 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-4-2 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 get the match underway!
3.31
Anton Kohler sees Rui Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Carvalho plays the ball forward to Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro flicks the ball with his head. Armin Klinsmann steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
4.55
Rio Scales chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Vickers. Glynn Vickers makes an attacking run forward. Glynn Vickers hits a low pass to Vasco Jardim. Vasco Jardim looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.06
Fausto Palmieri flicks a high ball forward to Jose Sousa who gracefully takes it down. Jose Sousa knocks the ball forward to Glynn Vickers. Glynn Vickers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthias Bierhoff.
15.48
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Soares controls it well on his chest. Frederico Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Rego who gathers it comfortably.
16.13
Tonci Vukoja threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.35
With a delightful solo run, Miguel Ribeiro stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Ribeiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Duarte Rego. Excellent save.
30.41
Matthias Bierhoff makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro who takes it down. Samuel Pinheiro edges inside the box! Samuel Pinheiro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Duarte Rego.
31.31
Ricardo Jardim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Frederico Soares provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.43
Rui Carvalho hacks Glynn Vickers from behind! Rui Carvalho is warned by the referee! Glynn Vickers runs off the knock.
38.30
Chance Robinson surges forward with the ball. Chance Robinson passes the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Rego who gathers it comfortably.
39.27
Rui Carvalho barges into Cesar Nunes. The referee calls over Rui Carvalho again and warns him to calm down! Cesar Nunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.41
Chance Robinson makes a simple pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Nunes.
45.00
Cesar Nunes threads a neat ball through to Fausto Palmieri. Fausto Palmieri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Jardim. Anton Kohler clumsily knocks into Vasco Jardim. Penalty not given!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rio Ave players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AD Ovarense start the second half!
49.30
Rui Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.43
Anton Kohler threads the ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
54.45
Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Tonci Vukoja holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Soares. Frederico Soares flicks the ball with his head. Duarte Rego didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.28
Rio Scales threads a neat ball through to Glynn Vickers. Glynn Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chance Robinson.
57.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Ricardo Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro shoots from distance. Duarte Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
65.12
Jose Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pinheiro. Jose Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Samuel Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.17
Rui Carvalho catches Cesar Nunes on the ankles. Rui Carvalho is warned by the referee yet again! Cesar Nunes runs off the knock.
71.11
Chance Robinson catches Vasco Jardim on the ankles. Chance Robinson is warned by the referee! Vasco Jardim grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.34
Samuel Suggs threads a neat ball through to Samuel Pinheiro. Without breaking stride, Samuel Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho tries a spectacular long range effort. Good keeping from Duarte Rego as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.03
Ricardo Jardim takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Fausto Palmieri chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
77.47
Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Jorge Antunes replacing Matthias Bierhoff, Miguel Neves replacing Ricardo Jardim and Gaspar Almeida replacing Miguel Ribeiro .
79.18
Fausto Palmieri flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Kohler.
83.08
Jose Sousa runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance but Dumitru Stinga is on top of it.
87.08
Anton Kohler breaks forward. Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.13
With some swift thinking, Samuel Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.2%
51.8%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rui Carvalho of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Rego (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Armin Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Valente (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rio Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Nunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jose Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fausto Palmieri (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Glynn Vickers (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Rui Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diogo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vasco Jardim (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 12. | Jermaine Woodcock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Rahn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Reis (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dumitru Stinga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Suggs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthias Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Kohler (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Chance Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Carvalho (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 7. | Ricardo Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Samuel Pinheiro (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Miguel Ribeiro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Frederico Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tonci Vukoja (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Miguel Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |












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