Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 19,761 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Vitória de Guimarães start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.02
0-0Jon Dahl Degn catches Manuel Monteiro on the ankles. The referee calls over Jon Dahl Degn and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Monteiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.00
0-0Richard Jonssen chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.59
0-0Rio Ave are easily keeping Vitória de Guimarães at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
15.55
0-1Pedro Gento makes a probing pass to Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Campos whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.59
0-1Marcel Arnold comes in with a late challenge on Salvatore Pinna. Marcel Arnold is warned by the referee! Salvatore Pinna stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.08
Joao Bento passes the ball forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria goes all the way! Vitor Faria rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.15
0-1Elias Müller takes it forward alone. Elias Müller shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.40
0-1Jon Dahl Degn flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Jonssen.
38.38
Guilherme Pinheiro threads the ball through to Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
39.08
Richard Jonssen clumsily knocks into Kubilay Izzet. The referee calls over Richard Jonssen and warns him to calm down! Kubilay Izzet stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.25
Youssef Van Der Ree kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Rio Ave kick off the second half!
48.39
Joao Bento sees space and advances. Joao Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.19
De Jesus S. Cardoso threads the ball through to Jon Dahl Degn. Jon Dahl Degn knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Geis. Julian Geis makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Alberto Costa manages to gather it comfortably.
57.48
Elias Müller sees a break and surges forward. Elias Müller knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Alberto Costa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.11
Vitor Faria barges into Vincenzo Schwarzer. The referee calls over Vitor Faria and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Schwarzer runs off the knock.
63.19
Guilherme Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Van Barneveld. Gerard Van Barneveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Turek who gathers it comfortably.
65.30
Youssef Van Der Ree kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Geis. Julian Geis goes all the way! Julian Geis tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Alberto Costa.
72.15
Youssef Van Der Ree knocks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold heads the ball goalwards. Alberto Costa easily picks it out of the air!
87.39
Guilherme Pinheiro threads the ball through to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Turek who gathers it comfortably.
89.10
1-1Youssef Van Der Ree catches Richard Jonssen on the ankles. The referee calls over Youssef Van Der Ree and shows him a yellow card! Richard Jonssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
28.6%
45.7%
25.7%
Scorers
| Kubilay Izzet 57 | Vitor Faria 16 |