Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Marcolino de Castro where C.D. Feirense play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 19,378 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the match underway!
2.13
0-0Ruben Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Espinoza. Pedro Espinoza tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alberto Costa.
8.32
1-0Pablo Sanhueza makes a simple pass to Giampietro Tarozzi. Giampietro Tarozzi brings the ball forward. Giampietro Tarozzi whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.22
1-0Max Richards makes a probing pass to Ruben Martins. Ruben Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.03
Richard Jonssen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Bento. Joao Bento makes a simple pass to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria plays a perfect one-two with Gerard Van Barneveld and rushes in on goal... Vitor Faria shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
26.27
1-0Max Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Armin Witte. Armin Witte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Costa who gathers it comfortably.
27.07
Ruben Martins brings the ball forward. Ruben Martins sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.23
Pablo Sanhueza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armin Witte. Armin Witte deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Espinoza. Pedro Espinoza heads the ball goalwards. Alberto Costa easily smothers it.
36.08
Ruben Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Pablo Mora and rushes in on goal... Duarte Postiga cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.54
Pablo Sanhueza knocks the ball forward to Armin Witte. Armin Witte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Alberto Costa is on top of it.
42.09
Salvatore Pinna decides to run forward with the ball. Salvatore Pinna knocks the ball forward to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld plays a perfect one-two with Vitor Faria and rushes in on goal... Gerard Van Barneveld rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.36
Armin Witte passes the ball forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
Manuel Monteiro advances with the ball. Manuel Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with C.D. Feirense kicking off!
51.15
Gavin Telfer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampietro Tarozzi. Giampietro Tarozzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Espinoza. Pedro Espinoza shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Alberto Costa.
54.03
Armin Witte passes the ball forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora shoots from long range. Alberto Costa easily smothers it.
57.43
Giampietro Tarozzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora shoots from 20 yards. Pablo Mora scores for C.D. Feirense!!
60.45
Armin Witte knocks the ball forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga heads the ball goalwards. Alberto Costa manages to gather it comfortably.
61.33
Giampietro Tarozzi makes a simple pass to Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
63.41
Max Richards takes it forward alone. Max Richards makes a probing pass to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.08
2-0Rio Ave are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
67.36
Francisco Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Alvaro Navarro!
69.05
Richard Jonssen makes a probing pass to Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.22
Max Richards brings the ball forward. Max Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora finds some space and shoots from distance. Alberto Costa easily smothers it.
73.42
Max Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Tarozzi. Giampietro Tarozzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Postiga. Duarte Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Alberto Costa.
77.46
Ruben Martins makes a simple pass to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.18
2-0Richard Jonssen clumsily knocks into Pablo Mora. Richard Jonssen is warned by the referee! Pablo Mora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.42
Tomas Nordahl passes the ball forward to Pablo Mora. Pablo Mora shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
26.9%
41.9%
31.2%
Scorers