Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 18,246 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente 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 Nuno Tavares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente 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 Nuno Tavares.
0.00
0-0Gil Vicente kick off!
3.34
0-0Ricardo Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja heads the ball goalwards. Lucian Nanu effortlessly picks it out of the air!
4.28
Abel Marques makes a probing pass to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
10.21
0-1With great vision, Samuel Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Miguel Ribeiro scores for Rio Ave!!
15.06
Anton Kohler kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Neves collects the pass. Miguel Neves shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.43
Pablo Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Guy Brogno. Jean-Guy Brogno chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
22.36
0-2Chance Robinson threads the ball through to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida makes a probing pass to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Pablo Ruiz clumsily knocks into Miguel Ribeiro. Penalty not given!!
27.31
Duarte Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga sees Jean-Guy Brogno in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Guy Brogno shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dumitru Stinga manages to gather it effortlessly.
32.49
0-2Chance Robinson makes a probing pass to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Jose Gomes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
33.38
0-2Ricardo Jardim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Tiago Valente reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
34.55
Vasco Postiga chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dumitru Stinga gets down and covers it.
36.44
0-2Pablo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Postiga who brings the ball under control. Vasco Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Barbosa. Vitor Barbosa shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.35
Jean-Guy Brogno darts forward. Jean-Guy Brogno sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
42.03
Miguel Neves flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Miguel Ribeiro shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rio Ave!
45.00
Miguel Neves knocks the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Lucian Nanu didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente 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!
47.26
0-3Jean-Guy Brogno comes in with a late challenge on Samuel Pinheiro. The referee warns Jean-Guy Brogno to calm down! Samuel Pinheiro runs off the knock.
48.59
Miguel Neves laces a weighted ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Duarte Fernandes and the loose ball is cleared up field.
51.05
0-3Matthias Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Anton Kohler. Anton Kohler threads the ball through to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pablo Ruiz.
53.03
Samir Hollmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
55.19
Matthias Bierhoff deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Jardim. What a great partnership. Ricardo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Lucian Nanu reads it well. He makes it look easy!
57.41
Ricardo Jardim takes a quick throw-in, which Samuel Pinheiro takes on the chest. Samuel Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Rio Ave!
66.12
Ricardo Jardim knocks the ball forward to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
67.27
Abel Marques threads a neat ball through to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.27
Tonci Vukoja makes a probing pass to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja makes a convincing header but somehow Lucian Nanu manages to keep it out.
71.28
Ricardo Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
78.49
0-5Eduardo Postiga catches Anton Kohler on the ankles. The referee calls over Eduardo Postiga and shows him a yellow card! Anton Kohler stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.51
Abel Marques sees Tiago Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Valente finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.04
Abel Marques makes a probing pass to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.40
Gaspar Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Lucian Nanu.
89.57
Jean-Guy Brogno threads a neat ball through to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samir Hollmer.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
4
12
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
32.1%
46.2%
21.8%
Scorers
| Miguel Ribeiro 10, 42, 71 Miguel Neves 15 Gaspar Almeida 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Ribeiro of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lucian Nanu (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pablo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vitor Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abel Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jean-Guy Brogno (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jaime Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Postiga (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Billy Kasper (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vasco Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Jesus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dumitru Stinga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samir Hollmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matthias Bierhoff (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anton Kohler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Chance Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Samuel Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Jardim (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Neves (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Gaspar Almeida (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Miguel Ribeiro (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Tonci Vukoja (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Carvalho (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Soares (ATT) | 0 | |