Match Report


Rio AveRio Ave     Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Quim QuaresmaQ. Quaresma60
G
captain1
G
79Simo SchmidtS. Schmidt
Samuel AlvesS. Alves70
D
2
D
76Mohammed GargoM. Gargo
Matt FormonM. Formon63
D
3
D
75Tobias DehmT. Dehm
Bruno CarvalhoB. Carvalho55
D
4
D
74Romarin LambourdeR. Lambourde
Billy BrookingB. Brooking59
M
5
D
73Eddy MelosiE. Melosi
Cristiano FariaC. Faria57
M
6captain
M
80Daniel CostaD. Costa
Miguel MonteiroM. Monteiro57
M
7
M
77Tiago NunesT. Nunes
Cristiano BentoC. Bento55
M
8
A
77Dennis NielsenD. Nielsen
Duarte BarrosD. Barros74
A
9
A
74Ian Van Der VaartI. Van Der Vaart
Nuno SantosN. Santos64
A
10
A
74Kevin BradyK. Brady
Artur NunesA. Nunes56
A
11
A
74Martijn LandzaatM. Landzaat
 
Vitor MartinsV. Martins53
A
12
M
74Mario ValenteM. Valente
Florian RiemannF. Riemann52
D
13
D
72Diego DonatiD. Donati
Florian TouréF. Touré51
D
14
D
72Zerbini PirriZ. Pirri

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Vitória de Guimarães. A crowd of 19,660 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Vidigal.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitória de Guimarães kicking off!
2.37
Cristiano Bento passes the ball forward to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Dehm.
3.36
Bruno Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Miguel Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Barros collects the pass. Duarte Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Nunes. Artur Nunes makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Simo Schmidt!
12.25
Cristiano Faria flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Barros controls it well on his chest. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tobias Dehm.
15.26
Tiago Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen shoots from long range. Solid save from Quim Quaresma. What a great pair of hands!
20.34
Daniel Costa makes a simple pass to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart shoots from distance. Quim Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
22.43
Miguel Monteiro barges into Tiago Nunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tiago Nunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.18
Daniel Costa sees Martijn Landzaat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martijn Landzaat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Quim Quaresma is on top of it.
27.45
Tiago Nunes hits a low pass to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady makes a simple pass, allowing Martijn Landzaat to run into the box. Martijn Landzaat shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.38
Tobias Dehm pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tobias Dehm makes a beautiful solo run. Tobias Dehm whips in a cross ball towards Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Quim Quaresma is on top of it.
32.11
Tobias Dehm advances with the ball. Tobias Dehm knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Nielsen. Dennis Nielsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.26
Cristiano Faria decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
34.04
Cristiano Faria flicks a high pass forward to Artur Nunes who brings the ball under control. Artur Nunes shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
39.46
Romarin Lambourde kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Quim Quaresma manages to keep it out.
40.34
Cristiano Faria flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Barros who brings the ball under control. Duarte Barros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddy Melosi.
42.45
Daniel Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Quim Quaresma easily smothers it!
44.43
Tiago Nunes barges into Miguel Monteiro. The referee calls over Tiago Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
48.48
Cristiano Faria knocks the ball forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.10
With some swift thinking, Miguel Monteiro plays the ball forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
54.32
Billy Brooking advances with the ball. Billy Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddy Melosi.
59.14
Cristiano Faria knocks the ball forward to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos whips in a cross ball towards Artur Nunes. With a superhuman jump, Artur Nunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.06
Cristiano Faria hits a low pass to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
66.36
Romarin Lambourde deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
67.48
Bruno Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Bruno Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Simo Schmidt punches it away to safety.
69.23
Billy Brooking laces a through ball forward to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Simo Schmidt easily smothers it!
73.05
Eddy Melosi catches Duarte Barros on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddy Melosi and warns him to calm down! Duarte Barros runs off the knock.
77.13
Martijn Landzaat barges into Bruno Carvalho. The referee warns Martijn Landzaat to calm down! Bruno Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.49
Eddy Melosi threads a neat ball through to Tiago Nunes. Tiago Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Martijn Landzaat. Martijn Landzaat tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Quim Quaresma. Excellent save.
87.15
Cristiano Faria threads a neat ball through to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos plays a one-two with Artur Nunes and advances towards the goal... Nuno Santos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Nuno Santos scores for Rio Ave!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Rio Ave

Vitória de Guimarães
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.7%
39.3%
Play Area
20.2%
44%
35.7%

Scorers
Nuno Santos 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Quim Quaresma of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Quim Quaresma (GK)
9
2.Samuel Alves (DEF)
6
3.Matt Formon (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Carvalho (DEF)
7
5.Billy Brooking (MID)
6
6.Cristiano Faria (MID)
8
7.Miguel Monteiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Cristiano Bento (MID)
6
9.Duarte Barros (ATT)
6
10.Nuno Santos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Artur Nunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Vitor Martins (ATT)
0
13.Florian Riemann (DEF)
0
14.Florian Touré (DEF)
0

1.Simo Schmidt (GK)
7
2.Mohammed Gargo (DEF)
6
3.Tobias Dehm (DEF)
7
4.Romarin Lambourde (DEF)
6
5.Eddy Melosi (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Costa (MID)
7
7.Tiago Nunes (MID)yellow card
6
8.Dennis Nielsen (ATT)
6
9.Ian Van Der Vaart (ATT)
6
10.Kevin Brady (ATT)
6
11.Martijn Landzaat (ATT)
6
 
12.Mario Valente (MID)
0
13.Diego Donati (DEF)
0
14.Zerbini Pirri (DEF)
0