Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Rio Ave and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Rio Ave and União Desportiva de Leiria are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria get the match underway!
4.30
0-0Rafael Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andre Soares. Andre Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Martins but the linesman indicates offside!
12.25
0-0Fernando Mendes kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Semedo. Artur Semedo sees a break and surges forward. Artur Semedo goes all the way! Artur Semedo tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.36
Eduardo Moutinho decides to run forward with the ball. Eduardo Moutinho plays a perfect one-two with Joao Martins and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Moutinho tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.09
0-0Joao Martins hacks Jorge Loureiro from behind! Joao Martins is warned by the referee! Jorge Loureiro runs off the knock.
26.57
0-0Pedro Fonseca sees space and advances. Pedro Fonseca knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Loureiro.
36.13
Miguel Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Moutinho. Eduardo Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Joao Martins. Joao Martins shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
38.51
Pedro Fonseca threads the ball through to Joao Martins. Joao Martins goes all the way! Joao Martins rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.32
Carlos Oliveira hacks Artur Semedo from behind! Carlos Oliveira is warned by the referee! Artur Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.53
1-0Neil Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Gallacher goes all the way! Neil Gallacher shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Rio Ave kick off the second half!
49.33
Fernando Rego makes a beautiful solo run. Fernando Rego goes all the way! Fernando Rego tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.13
Rafael Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Martins. Joao Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Soares. Andre Soares flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.11
Eduardo Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Soares. Andre Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
60.33
1-0Rafael Ferreira sees space and advances. Rafael Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Martins. Joao Martins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Artur Antunes easily picks it out of the air!
61.19
Eduardo Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Martins. Joao Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Soares. Andre Soares is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
63.11
Fernando Mendes knocks the ball forward to Neil Gallacher. Neil Gallacher kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Carvalho. Francisco Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Teixeira but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.26
Rafael Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Martins. Joao Martins shoots from distance but somehow Artur Antunes manages to keep it out.
77.17
Artur Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Teixeira. Quim Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.03
1-0Eduardo Moutinho catches Neil Gallacher on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Gallacher runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
29%
54.8%
16.1%
Scorers