Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 18,091 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
8.02
0-0Vitor Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz passes the ball forward to David Jesus. David Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.39
0-0Rio Ave are easily keeping Belenenses at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
20.27
0-1Patricio Marcelino knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz makes a beautiful solo run. Sebastian Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Campos. Ruben Campos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.30
0-1Bruno Jesus passes the ball forward to Ruben Campos. Ruben Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Costa who gathers it comfortably.
39.41
0-1Sebastian Scholz passes the ball forward to David Jesus. David Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance. Alberto Costa easily smothers it.
40.37
Belenenses are easily keeping Rio Ave at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
42.55
Matt Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Campos. Ruben Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Alberto Costa manages to keep it out.
45.00
Bruno Jesus makes a probing pass to Ruben Campos. Ruben Campos whips in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses kick off!
48.46
Pedro Quaresma makes a simple pass to Ruben Martins. Ruben Martins tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
61.09
Sebastian Scholz threads the ball through to David Schneider. David Schneider shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.58
Matt Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Campos. Ruben Campos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.15
Bart Kantelberg sees a break and surges forward. Bart Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Alexandre Alves. Alexandre Alves shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
78.03
Joao Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Martins. Ruben Martins goes all the way! Ruben Martins shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
85.09
Andre Pinheiro makes a beautiful solo run. Andre Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alberto Costa!
89.14
Rio Ave are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.7%
60.3%
Play Area
25.9%
51.7%
22.4%
Scorers
| Ruben Campos 20, 67 David Schneider 61 |