Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 18,086 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Beira Mar and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Rio Ave kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
Wout Bomers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Grondin. Alan Grondin knocks the ball forward to Frederico Veloso. Frederico Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.52
Cesar Antunes makes a simple pass to Frederico Veloso. Frederico Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Clarke. Nwankwo Clarke directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.36
Edgar Alves comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Veloso. Edgar Alves is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Veloso runs off the knock.
12.49
Joao Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Koevermans. Tijani Koevermans makes a simple pass to Rafael Ribeiro. Rafael Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Victoria. Roberto Victoria rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.41
Joao Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Victor Miller. Victor Miller chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ribeiro. Rafael Ribeiro goes all the way! Rafael Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Edgar Castro had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
22.02
Tijani Koevermans takes it forward alone. Tijani Koevermans knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ribeiro. Rafael Ribeiro flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
26.15
Sylvain Libbra passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.45
Sylvain Libbra takes it forward alone. Sylvain Libbra shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
36.35
Roberto Victoria catches Luis Faria on the ankles. The referee calls over Roberto Victoria and shows him a yellow card! Luis Faria stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.19
Victor Miller makes a probing pass to Rafael Ribeiro. Rafael Ribeiro plays a perfect one-two with Roberto Victoria and rushes in on goal... Rafael Ribeiro shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Edgar Castro manages to gather it comfortably.
44.17
Wout Bomers chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Antunes. Cesar Antunes threads the ball through to Nwankwo Clarke. Nwankwo Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Moutinho.
45.00
Victor Miller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Victoria. Roberto Victoria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Beira Mar get the second half underway!
47.46
Edgar Alves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tijani Koevermans. Tijani Koevermans makes a simple pass to Roberto Victoria. Roberto Victoria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.58
Joao Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro plays a perfect one-two with Rafael Ribeiro and rushes in on goal... Paulo Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Edgar Castro.
49.29
Tijani Koevermans kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Victoria. Roberto Victoria knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Edgar Castro.
59.59
Einar Kristmundsson makes a probing pass to Cesar Antunes. Cesar Antunes passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Clarke. Nwankwo Clarke shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
61.17
Alan Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Clarke. Nwankwo Clarke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
67.56
Alan Grondin hacks Victor Miller from behind! Alan Grondin is given a warning by the referee! Victor Miller stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.11
Yurtcan Bulent makes a beautiful solo run. Yurtcan Bulent chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.01
Cesar Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Clarke. Nwankwo Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Rui Nunes had no chance!! Goal for Beira Mar!
81.19
Joao Moutinho threads the ball through to Victor Miller. Victor Miller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Victoria. Roberto Victoria whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
83.20
Victor Miller knocks the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro goes all the way! Paulo Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.31
Einar Kristmundsson chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Antunes. Cesar Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.28
Cesar Antunes takes it forward alone. Cesar Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Ribeiro of Rio Ave
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%