Match Report
| Rio Ave | Rio Ave |  |  | Maia | Maia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Daniel Alves | D. Alves |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Tomas Marques | T. Marques | |||||||||
| Mario Viana | M. Viana | | 61 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Manuel Soares | M. Soares | |||||||||
| Antonio Fernandes | A. Fernandes | | 60 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Bruno Semedo | B. Semedo | |||||||||
| Cleto Melosi | C. Melosi |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Manuel Moreira | M. Moreira | |||||||||
| Marvin Rowett | M. Rowett |  | 75 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Alexandre Reis | A. Reis | |||||||||
| Joao Barros | J. Barros | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Jason Cutler | J. Cutler | |||||||||
| Antonio Oliveira | A. Oliveira | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 | | Alexandre Ramos | A. Ramos | |||||||||
| Guilherme Faria | G. Faria | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 59 |  | Bakary Scholz | B. Scholz | |||||||||
| Guilherme Ribeiro | G. Ribeiro | | 68 | A | | 9 | | M | 55 | | Roberto Carvalho | R. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Rafael Marques | R. Marques | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 68 | | Filipe Vieira | F. Vieira | |||||||||
| Rui Martins | R. Martins | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Dean Johnson | D. Johnson | |||||||||
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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 Maia. A crowd of 8,037 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Maia kick off!
2.31
0-0Antonio Oliveira makes a simple pass to Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.03
0-0Roberto Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.38
Antonio Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Reis.
12.35
0-0Roberto Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson makes a probing pass to Filipe Vieira but he's offside!
15.43
Bakary Scholz decides to run forward with the ball. Bakary Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Vieira but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.56
Antonio Oliveira passes the ball forward to Rui Martins. Rui Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Semedo.
21.28
0-0Alexandre Ramos chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira heads the ball goalwards. Daniel Alves manages to gather it comfortably.
26.23
Antonio Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Martins. Rui Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Moreira.
32.31
Bruno Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bakary Scholz. Bakary Scholz passes the ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Alves!
33.19
Cleto Melosi takes it forward alone. Cleto Melosi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bruno Semedo.
36.55
Mario Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Oliveira. Antonio Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Martins. Rui Martins finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.06
Joao Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.39
Jason Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.13
1-0Antonio Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Mario Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Oliveira. Antonio Oliveira makes a probing pass to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Semedo.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
48.45
1-0Marvin Rowett catches Roberto Carvalho on the ankles. Marvin Rowett is warned by the referee! Roberto Carvalho runs off the knock.
49.05
Joao Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
51.01
Bakary Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.45
Antonio Fernandes makes a simple pass to Joao Barros. Joao Barros makes a simple pass to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Marques who gathers it comfortably.
57.49
1-0Filipe Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Mario Viana. The referee calls over Filipe Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Mario Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.55
Cleto Melosi makes a beautiful solo run. Cleto Melosi makes a probing pass to Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.46
Manuel Soares kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Scholz. Bakary Scholz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Alves had no chance!! Goal for Maia!
66.05
Manuel Soares takes it forward alone. Manuel Soares knocks the ball forward to Dean Johnson. Dean Johnson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Viana.
67.07
Joao Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Marques who gathers it comfortably.
72.17
Bruno Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Scholz. Bakary Scholz flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Fernandes.
75.01
Joao Barros passes the ball forward to Rui Martins. Rui Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Moreira.
77.32
1-1Alexandre Ramos barges into Antonio Oliveira. The referee calls over Alexandre Ramos and warns him to calm down! Antonio Oliveira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.21
Antonio Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.25
Antonio Oliveira passes the ball forward to Rui Martins. Rui Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tomas Marques easily smothers it.
89.36
Bakary Scholz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Vieira. Filipe Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Alves who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
24.7%
45.7%
29.6%
Scorers
| Rui Martins 42 | Dean Johnson 63 |