Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Beira Mar and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Beira Mar get the match underway!
2.43
Rui Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Andre Fonseca. Andre Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Oliveira. Daniel Oliveira knocks in a cross ball towards Ignacio Castro. Ignacio Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Tomas Rego had no chance!! Goal for Beira Mar!
12.28
Francisco Campos brings the ball forward. Francisco Campos whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Marques. Frederico Marques flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.33
Nuno Neves sees space and advances. Nuno Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Rego who gathers it comfortably.
21.09
Sean Lucarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Marques. Frederico Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.54
Manuel Monteiro threads the ball through to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rui Loureiro.
26.03
Andre Fonseca makes a probing pass to Ignacio Castro. Ignacio Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.25
Francisco Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria goes all the way! Vitor Faria takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.22
Francisco Campos hacks Andre Fonseca from behind! Francisco Campos is warned by the referee! Andre Fonseca runs off the knock.
40.48
Alex McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Oliveira. Daniel Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
42.56
Paolo Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Antunes. Tomas Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Ignacio Castro. Ignacio Castro plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Oliveira and rushes in on goal... Ignacio Castro rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Rio Ave kick off!
47.45
Sean Lucarelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Marques but the referee indicates it's offside!
48.44
Rui Loureiro barges into Vitor Faria. Rui Loureiro is given a warning by the referee! Vitor Faria runs off the knock.
49.56
Salvatore Pinna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Campos. Francisco Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria goes all the way! Vitor Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Juan Castillo easily smothers it.
53.52
Rio Ave are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.54
Manuel Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Marques. Frederico Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Faria but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.18
Rio Ave are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.18
Abel Loureiro threads the ball through to Sean Lucarelli. Sean Lucarelli makes a simple pass to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.13
Manuel Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Manuel Monteiro shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Juan Castillo manages to gather it comfortably.
79.07
Tomas Antunes threads the ball through to Daniel Oliveira. Daniel Oliveira shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.44
Rio Ave are easily keeping Beira Mar at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.41
Rui Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Tiago Loureiro. Tiago Loureiro makes a simple pass to Daniel Oliveira. Daniel Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.25
Andre Fonseca catches Manuel Monteiro on the ankles. Andre Fonseca is warned by the referee! Manuel Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.28
Francisco Campos sees space and advances. Francisco Campos knocks the ball forward to Frederico Marques but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Andre Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Oliveira. Daniel Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Ignacio Castro. Ignacio Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Tomas Rego manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Faria of Rio Ave
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
28.4%
46.3%
25.4%