Match Report
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Beira Mar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Marques.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Marques.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
9.14
0-0Ricardo Jardim sees space and advances. Ricardo Jardim shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
10.03
0-1Thomas Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez darts forward. Brandon Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.46
0-1Brandon Lopez sees Carlos Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlos Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
18.33
Brandon Lopez receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Neves. Brandon Lopez chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.43
Anton Kohler threads the ball through to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Almeida controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Almeida shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
22.07
0-2Ricardo Jardim hits a low pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Rego who gathers it comfortably.
24.41
Carlos Neves makes a simple pass to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
27.45
Chance Robinson pushes up the pitch. Chance Robinson threads a neat ball through to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja rushes past Shota de Vries! Tonci Vukoja tries a spectacular strike. Tonci Vukoja scores for Rio Ave!!
30.54
Samuel Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun Mckay.
36.55
Matthias Bierhoff kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
2-2Thomas Wallner catches Tonci Vukoja on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tonci Vukoja runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar 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
Beira Mar kick off!
47.22
Anton Kohler knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves sees Tonci Vukoja in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.48
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Vasco Rego!
54.39
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Almeida collects the pass. Gaspar Almeida knocks the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja skips past Shota de Vries! Some good footwork from Tonci Vukoja provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Vasco Rego. Excellent save.
61.19
Shota de Vries hits a low pass to Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves hits a low pass to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Formon. Julian Formon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
66.37
Tonci Vukoja comes in with a late challenge on Shota de Vries. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Shota de Vries hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.18
Raimond Goossen threads a neat ball through to Brandon Lopez. Brandon Lopez knocks the ball forward to Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Bierhoff.
71.12
Anton Kohler chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Vasco Rego is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.15
Without breaking stride, Miguel Neves plays the ball forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim knocks the ball forward, putting Miguel Ribeiro through on goal. Miguel Ribeiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.28
Samuel Pinheiro makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Vasco Rego.
79.37
5-2Corner kick to Rio Ave. Ricardo Jardim plays it out to the edge of the box. Carlos Neves reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.40
Samuel Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro plays a quick one-two with Miguel Neves and rushes in on goal... Miguel Ribeiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Vasco Rego.
85.08
With a delightful solo run, Tonci Vukoja stretches the opposition's defence. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Wallner.
87.45
Chance Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Neves collects the pass. Miguel Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
90.00
Carlos Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop makes a defence splitting pass to Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.5%
35.5%
Play Area
21.1%
42.1%
36.8%
Scorers
| Tonci Vukoja 27, 71 Ricardo Jardim 37 Miguel Neves 47 Miguel Ribeiro 75 | Scott Beagrie 10 Thierry Stewart 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tonci Vukoja of Rio Ave |
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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Samuel Pinheiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Jardim (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Miguel Neves (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Ribeiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Tonci Vukoja (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alberto Veloso (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Soares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vasco Rego (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Shaun Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Shota de Vries (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Raimond Goossen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Wallner (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Carlos Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Brandon Lopez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Beagrie (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Julian Formon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Teddy Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thierry Stewart (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Dino Bazzani (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Andres (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | 0 | |