Match Report
| Maia | Maia |  |  | Rio Ave | Rio Ave | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Miguel Ribeiro | M. Ribeiro |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 60 | | Quim Quaresma | Q. Quaresma | ||||||||
| Artur Jesus | A. Jesus | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 | | Samuel Alves | S. Alves | |||||||||
| Luis Monteiro | L. Monteiro | | 58 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 |  | Matt Formon | M. Formon | |||||||||
| Guilherme Neves | G. Neves | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Bruno Carvalho | B. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Samuel Alves | S. Alves | | 53 | D | | 5 | | M | 61 | | Billy Brooking | B. Brooking | |||||||||
| Del Holloway | D. Holloway | | 66 | M | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Cristiano Faria | C. Faria | |||||||||
| Bruno Rego | B. Rego | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Miguel Monteiro | M. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Massimo Pessotto | M. Pessotto |  | 59 | M | | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Cristiano Bento | C. Bento | ||||||||
| Fabio Lanzaro | F. Lanzaro | | 53 | M | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Duarte Barros | D. Barros | |||||||||
| Rui Barbosa | R. Barbosa | | 67 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Nuno Santos | N. Santos | |||||||||
| Artur Faria | A. Faria | | 62 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Leon Ball | L. Ball | |||||||||
| Luis Reis | L. Reis | | 59 | A | | 12 | | A | 57 | | Artur Nunes | A. Nunes | |||||||||
| Abel Valente | A. Valente | | 55 | A | | 13 | | A | 55 | | Vitor Martins | V. Martins | |||||||||
| Paul Schrader | P. Schrader |  | 49 | M | | 14 | | D | 53 | | Florian Riemann | F. Riemann | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Green Towers Spa |
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Rio Ave in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia 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 Jose Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia 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 Jose Costa.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave start the match!
6.26
0-0Massimo Pessotto threads a neat ball through to Artur Faria. Artur Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Quim Quaresma smothers it!
9.35
0-0Cristiano Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Ball. Leon Ball makes a great pass forward. Nuno Santos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.04
0-0Miguel Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Ball. Leon Ball whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Santos. Nuno Santos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
14.41
0-0Cristiano Faria hacks Samuel Alves from behind! The referee calls over Cristiano Faria and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Alves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.45
Bruno Rego flicks a high pass forward to Artur Faria who brings the ball under control. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Quim Quaresma manages to gather it.
18.22
0-0Miguel Monteiro makes a simple pass to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Monteiro.
24.09
Cristiano Bento flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Barros who brings the ball under control. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
26.01
Billy Brooking decides to run forward with the ball. Billy Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.20
Cristiano Faria makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Ball but the linesman indicates offside!
33.56
0-0Leon Ball hacks Luis Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Leon Ball and shows him a yellow card! Luis Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.18
1-0Bruno Rego runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bruno Rego shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Quim Quaresma had no chance!! Goal for Maia!
42.33
Luis Monteiro barges into Duarte Barros. The referee calls over Luis Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Duarte Barros grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.50
Bruno Rego sees Rui Barbosa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Carvalho.
45.00
1-0Cristiano Bento barges into Bruno Rego. The referee warns Cristiano Bento to calm down! Bruno Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Maia kick off and get the second half underway!
47.55
Guilherme Neves knocks the ball forward to Fabio Lanzaro. Fabio Lanzaro darts forward. Fabio Lanzaro shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
48.51
Cristiano Bento sees space and advances. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.50
Miguel Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Ball. Leon Ball makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.14
Bruno Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Faria. Cristiano Faria sees a break and surges forward. Cristiano Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Miguel Ribeiro!
66.20
Bruno Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Faria. Artur Faria whips in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Quim Quaresma manages to keep it out.
67.29
Artur Jesus threads the ball through to Del Holloway. Del Holloway flicks a high pass forward. Rui Barbosa controls it well on his chest. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.21
Guilherme Neves hits a low pass to Del Holloway. Del Holloway takes it forward alone. Del Holloway whips in a cross ball towards Artur Faria. Artur Faria flicks the ball with his head. Quim Quaresma didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.35
Leon Ball comes in with a late challenge on Luis Monteiro. The referee brings Leon Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Monteiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.57
Fabio Lanzaro plays the ball forward to Artur Faria. Artur Faria shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
85.50
Guilherme Neves brings the ball forward. Guilherme Neves threads a neat ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.09
Guilherme Neves makes a strong solo run forward. Guilherme Neves threads a neat ball through to Artur Faria. Artur Faria runs straight at the defence! Artur Faria takes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Quim Quaresma with no chance!! Goal for Maia!
90.00
Massimo Pessotto plays the ball forward to Artur Faria. Artur Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
34.2%
43.8%
21.9%
Scorers
| Bruno Rego 39 Artur Faria 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Faria of Maia |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Miguel Ribeiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Artur Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Luis Monteiro (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Guilherme Neves (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Samuel Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Del Holloway (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bruno Rego (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Massimo Pessotto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Fabio Lanzaro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rui Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Artur Faria (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Luis Reis (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abel Valente (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Schrader (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Quim Quaresma (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Matt Formon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nuno Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Leon Ball (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Artur Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Vitor Martins (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Florian Riemann (DEF) | 0 | |