Match Report


Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional     Rio AveRio Ave
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Helder NevesH. Neves73
G
1captain
G
60Quim QuaresmaQ. Quaresma
Nunzio Di CanioN. Di Canio74
D
2
D
70Samuel AlvesS. Alves
Moreno BiancoM. Bianco70
D
captain3
D
63Matt FormonM. Formon
Oscar De AngelisO. De Angelis67
D
4
D
55Bruno CarvalhoB. Carvalho
Tiago SantosT. Santos65
D
5
M
59Billy BrookingB. Brooking
Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira74
M
6
M
57Cristiano FariaC. Faria
Rodrigo VianaR. Viana73
M
7
M
57Miguel MonteiroM. Monteiro
Eric SchachtE. Schacht68
M
8
M
55Cristiano BentoC. Bento
Hugo LoureiroH. Loureiro72
A
9
A
74Duarte BarrosD. Barros
Artur JesusA. Jesus68
A
10
A
64Nuno SantosN. Santos
Cataldo GinestraC. Ginestra67
A
11
A
56Artur NunesA. Nunes
 
Roberto VieiraR. Vieira62
M
12
A
53Vitor MartinsV. Martins
Adel DjetouA. Djetou59
D
13
D
52Florian RiemannF. Riemann
Steven WindassS. Windass54
M
14
D
51Florian TouréF. Touré

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 20,351 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa.


0.00
The first half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
2.54
Cristiano Faria sees Duarte Barros in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.17
Oscar De Angelis clumsily knocks into Nuno Santos. Oscar De Angelis is shown the yellow card! Nuno Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.34
Nunzio Di Canio threads the ball through to Rodrigo Viana. Rodrigo Viana makes a simple pass to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
12.30
With imagination, Miguel Monteiro laces a through ball forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.46
Rodrigo Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Samuel Alves and the loose ball is cleared up field.
21.14
Rodrigo Viana makes a simple pass to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro cuts inside the box! Hugo Loureiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
22.16
Miguel Monteiro makes an attacking run forward. Miguel Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Nunes. Artur Nunes directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Artur Nunes!
26.39
Miguel Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.55
Rodrigo Viana makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Matt Formon barges into Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
30.04
Cristiano Moreira threads a neat ball through to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Quim Quaresma.
31.25
Corner kick to Desportivo Nacional. Eric Schacht plays it to the near post. Matt Formon reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
32.07
Cristiano Faria hacks Eric Schacht from behind! Cristiano Faria is shown the yellow card! Eric Schacht stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.47
Samuel Alves flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Bento controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
38.31
Cristiano Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Ginestra controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.16
With a delightful solo run, Billy Brooking stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Helder Neves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Matt Formon makes a strong solo run forward. Matt Formon flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Santos controls it well on his chest. Nuno Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The Desportivo Nacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
47.50
Cristiano Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Quim Quaresma.
49.42
Eric Schacht takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Moreno Bianco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.30
Oscar De Angelis flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira sees Hugo Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Alves.
53.55
Eric Schacht clumsily knocks into Billy Brooking. The referee calls over Eric Schacht and shows him a yellow card! Billy Brooking stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.44
Eric Schacht makes a probing pass to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Carvalho.
60.05
Miguel Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
63.09
Moreno Bianco hits a low pass to Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht flicks a high ball forward to Artur Jesus who takes it down. Artur Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
66.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Rodrigo Viana plays the ball forward to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
67.31
Rodrigo Viana catches Miguel Monteiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Monteiro runs off the knock.
69.50
Rodrigo Viana flicks a high pass forward to Artur Jesus who brings the ball under control. Artur Jesus shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.34
Cristiano Faria darts forward. Cristiano Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.54
Cristiano Bento passes the ball forward to Artur Nunes. Artur Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
77.23
Desportivo Nacional have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Vieira replacing Artur Jesus, Adel Djetou replacing Cristiano Moreira and Steven Windass replacing Nunzio Di Canio .
89.18
Miguel Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Neves who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Cataldo Ginestra barges into Matt Formon. The referee calls over Cataldo Ginestra and warns him to calm down! Matt Formon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Desportivo Nacional

Rio Ave
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%

Scorers
Nuno Santos 12, 40
Artur Nunes 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Santos of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Helder Neves (GK)
6
2.Nunzio Di Canio (DEF)
6
3.Moreno Bianco (DEF)
6
4.Oscar De Angelis (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Tiago Santos (DEF)
6
6.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
6
7.Rodrigo Viana (MID)yellow card
7
8.Eric Schacht (MID)yellow card
5
9.Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
6
10.Artur Jesus (ATT)
6
11.Cataldo Ginestra (ATT)
6
 
12.Roberto Vieira (MID)
6
13.Adel Djetou (DEF)
6
14.Steven Windass (MID)
6

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