Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Felgueiras. A crowd of 9,192 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Rio Ave are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Felgueiras appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave kick off!
2.37
Antonio Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Oleg Sheringham.
8.29
Vasco Barros threads the ball through to Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Jesus.
10.25
Miguel Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira flicks the ball with his head but Daniel Alves is on top of it.
14.51
Edgar Jesus takes it forward alone. Edgar Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro plays a perfect one-two with Rui Martins and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Ribeiro takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.17
Marvin Rowett makes a probing pass to Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guilherme Ribeiro!
32.46
Antonio Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.34
Joao Barros knocks the ball forward to Rui Martins. Rui Martins shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
34.06
Vasco Barros hacks Joao Barros from behind! Vasco Barros is given a warning by the referee! Joao Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.38
Vasco Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Jesus.
42.30
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.20
Vasco Barros advances with the ball. Vasco Barros whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Robert Brighton clumsily knocks into Edgar Jesus. Robert Brighton is given a warning by the referee! Edgar Jesus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Felgueiras kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Vasco Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Alves who gathers it comfortably.
53.36
Jose Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Mario Santos. Mario Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Alves!
54.52
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.36
Joao Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Martins. Rui Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.59
Vasco Barros knocks the ball forward to Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton goes all the way! Robert Brighton takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
67.07
Antonio Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Marques. Rafael Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.38
Bruno Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.10
Jakob Busse threads the ball through to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima passes the ball forward to Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.22
Vasco Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.47
David Lima passes the ball forward to Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima takes it forward alone. Bruno Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Brighton scores for Felgueiras!!
89.39
Cleto Melosi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Rowett. Marvin Rowett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Ribeiro. Guilherme Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Martins. Rui Martins is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Oleg Sheringham!
90.00
Miguel Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima knocks the ball forward to Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Jesus.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Ribeiro of Rio Ave
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
31.5%
46.6%
21.9%