Match Report
| Penafiel | Penafiel |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Claudio Nunez | C. Nunez |  | 61 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 |  | Quim Quaresma | Q. Quaresma | ||||||||
| Winston Doomernik | W. Doomernik |  | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Samuel Alves | S. Alves | |||||||||
| Sergio Lima | S. Lima | | 64 | D | | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Matt Formon | M. Formon | ||||||||
| Jose Fortes Jimenez | J. Jimenez | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Bruno Carvalho | B. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Cesar Nunes | C. Nunes | | 56 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Billy Brooking | B. Brooking | |||||||||
| Nuno Loureiro | N. Loureiro | | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Cristiano Faria | C. Faria | |||||||||
| Francisco Monteiro | F. Monteiro | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Miguel Monteiro | M. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Cesar Almeida | C. Almeida | | 66 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Cristiano Bento | C. Bento | |||||||||
| Duarte Veloso | D. Veloso | | 66 | M | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Duarte Barros | D. Barros | |||||||||
| David Santos | D. Santos | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Nuno Santos | N. Santos | |||||||||
| Fernando Pinto | F. Pinto | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Leon Ball | L. Ball | |||||||||
| Jaime Andrade | J. Andrade | | 63 | M | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Artur Nunes | A. Nunes | |||||||||
| Vasco Almeida | V. Almeida | | 59 | M | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Vitor Martins | V. Martins | |||||||||
| Gaspar Castro | G. Castro | | 54 | A | | 14 | | D | 53 |  | Florian Riemann | F. Riemann | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 9,387 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Dominguez.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Penafiel are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Dominguez.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
8.58
0-0Sergio Lima makes a strong solo run forward. Sergio Lima sees David Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
10.45
Duarte Veloso decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.07
1-0Francisco Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards David Santos. David Santos makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.27
Cristiano Faria threads a neat ball through to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
20.18
Jose Fortes Jimenez sees space and advances. Jose Fortes Jimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.06
Cristiano Bento laces a weighted ball forward to Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.44
Cristiano Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
27.18
Francisco Monteiro makes a simple pass to Fernando Pinto. Fernando Pinto shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
34.25
1-0Billy Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.13
Francisco Monteiro threads the ball through to David Santos. David Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Alves.
38.08
1-0Bruno Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos makes a looping header on goal but Claudio Nunez is on top of it.
44.32
Cristiano Bento receives the ball from a throw-in from Miguel Monteiro. Cristiano Bento flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ball. Leon Ball shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Jose Fortes Jimenez flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Monteiro who takes it down. Francisco Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Pinto collects the pass. Fernando Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Alves.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Penafiel get the second half underway!
49.21
Cristiano Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.49
Cesar Almeida threads a neat ball through to David Santos. David Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Quim Quaresma reads it well. Good save!
60.04
1-1Penafiel have made a substitution with Gaspar Castro replacing Fernando Pinto .
66.54
Cesar Nunes sees Nuno Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Santos. David Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Quim Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
71.23
Sergio Lima passes the ball forward to Cesar Almeida. Cesar Almeida runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cesar Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
77.10
With a delightful solo run, Nuno Loureiro stretches the opposition's defence. Nuno Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Carvalho.
78.26
Duarte Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Castro. Gaspar Castro whips in a cross ball towards David Santos. David Santos beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.19
2-1Matt Formon pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Formon sees a break and surges forward. Matt Formon advances inside the box! Matt Formon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Jose Fortes Jimenez happens to be in the right place to block it.
87.49
Miguel Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Claudio Nunez who gathers it comfortably.
89.01
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
29.9%
47.8%
22.4%
Scorers
| David Santos 12, 78 | Nuno Santos 49 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Santos of Penafiel |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Claudio Nunez (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Winston Doomernik (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Jimenez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Cesar Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Loureiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Monteiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cesar Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Santos (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Fernando Pinto (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jaime Andrade (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vasco Almeida (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gaspar Castro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Quim Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Samuel Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Formon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Bruno Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Brooking (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Miguel Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Duarte Barros (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nuno Santos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Leon Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Artur Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Riemann (DEF) | 0 | |