Match Report


Rio AveRio Ave     Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional
Cristi AnghelCristi Anghel Computer Player Computer Player
Diogo LemusD. Lemus78
G
captain1
G
79Filipe VarelaF. Varela
Hakan AyazH. Ayaz81
D
2
D
68Jose MartinJ. Martin
Schumann VellasS. Vellas88
D
3
D
68Ole SchenningO. Schenning
Jean Pierre RolJ. Rol73
D
4
D
67Jean-Christophe LarrieuJ. Larrieu
Adolfo HidalgoA. Hidalgo78
D
5
D
62Mario FariaM. Faria
Carlos BarrosC. Barros78
M
6
M
67Alex LawA. Law
Andy LightfootA. Lightfoot81
M
7
M
66Cristiano SoaresC. Soares
Celestine EnyinnayaC. Enyinnaya90
M
8
M
65Anthony GranttA. Grantt
Elbekay SektiouiE. Sektioui81
A
9captain
A
67Sebastiao RibeiroS. Ribeiro
Kouadio BaK. Ba78
A
10
A
66Jose Javier VergesJ. Verges
Stefan GentenaarS. Gentenaar86
A
11
A
57Vasco JesusV. Jesus
 
Cristiano NevesC. Neves25
M
12
G
66Mauro StelloneM. Stellone
Carlos MoreiraC. Moreira31
G
13
M
63Kevin KlinsmannK. Klinsmann
Helder MendesH. Mendes32
A
14
D
57Paulo TeixeiraP. Teixeira

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 20,855 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Rio Ave and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Grant.


0.00
The first half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
3.18
Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Sektioui holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.48
Alex Law comes in with a late challenge on Celestine Enyinnaya. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Celestine Enyinnaya stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.09
Without breaking stride, Alex Law plays the ball forward to Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hakan Ayaz.
15.49
Celestine Enyinnaya receives the ball from a throw-in from Carlos Barros. Celestine Enyinnaya hits a low pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar powers a header at goal but is denied by Ole Schenning. Excellent block.
18.01
Cristiano Soares catches Andy Lightfoot on the ankles. The referee calls over Cristiano Soares and shows him a yellow card! Andy Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.53
Andy Lightfoot catches Anthony Grantt on the ankles. The referee brings Andy Lightfoot to one side and gives him a warning! Anthony Grantt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
26.42
Mario Faria receives the ball from a throw-in from Ole Schenning. Mario Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Grantt. Anthony Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Jesus controls it well on his chest. Vasco Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
27.08
Carlos Barros hits a low pass to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Filipe Varela is on top of it.
32.06
Adolfo Hidalgo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
36.18
Schumann Vellas runs forward with the ball. Schumann Vellas threads the ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.48
Schumann Vellas threads a neat ball through to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.27
Anthony Grantt threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Ribeiro. Sebastiao Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Jesus. With a superhuman jump, Vasco Jesus connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Andy Lightfoot sees space and advances. Andy Lightfoot whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Filipe Varela punches it away to safety.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Rio Ave kick off and get the second half underway!
47.51
Andy Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.23
Celestine Enyinnaya deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jean-Christophe Larrieu steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
51.58
Alex Law makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Law knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges makes a convincing header. Hakan Ayaz steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
53.02
Schumann Vellas knocks the ball forward to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks the ball forward, putting Kouadio Ba through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kouadio Ba provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.20
Andy Lightfoot advances with the ball. Andy Lightfoot plays a one-two with Elbekay Sektioui and advances towards the goal... Andy Lightfoot strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Filipe Varela!
55.05
Anthony Grantt flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.23
Hakan Ayaz hits a low pass to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Christophe Larrieu.
60.49
Schumann Vellas darts forward. Schumann Vellas threads a neat ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba whips in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui powers a header at goal. Filipe Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
61.51
Schumann Vellas barges into Anthony Grantt. The referee calls over Schumann Vellas and shows him a yellow card! Anthony Grantt runs off the knock.
65.32
Celestine Enyinnaya sees Elbekay Sektioui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.04
Ole Schenning hacks Kouadio Ba from behind! Ole Schenning is shown the yellow card! Kouadio Ba stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.23
Carlos Barros makes a probing pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Jean-Christophe Larrieu.
70.32
Corner kick to Rio Ave. Andy Lightfoot plays it short to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya deftly flicks the ball on. Jose Javier Verges reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.43
Jean-Christophe Larrieu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Grantt. Anthony Grantt kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Verges. Jose Javier Verges shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
75.49
Ole Schenning brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Ole Schenning plays the ball forward to Vasco Jesus. Vasco Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean Pierre Rol.
77.53
Anthony Grantt threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Ribeiro. Sebastiao Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Lemus who gathers it comfortably.
78.46
Celestine Enyinnaya runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Celestine Enyinnaya lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.41
Andy Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Varela who gathers it comfortably.
87.20
Jean Pierre Rol deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros makes a probing pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Rio Ave

Desportivo Nacional
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.3%
33.7%
Play Area
24.4%
47.7%
27.9%

Scorers
Stefan Gentenaar 78
Jose Javier Verges 71

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Lightfoot of Rio Ave

Match Ratings
1.Diogo Lemus (GK)
6
2.Hakan Ayaz (DEF)
6
3.Schumann Vellas (DEF)yellow card
7
4.Jean Pierre Rol (DEF)
6
5.Adolfo Hidalgo (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Barros (MID)
6
7.Andy Lightfoot (MID)
9
8.Celestine Enyinnaya (MID)
8
9.Elbekay Sektioui (ATT)
6
10.Kouadio Ba (ATT)
6
11.Stefan Gentenaar (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cristiano Neves (MID)
0
13.Carlos Moreira (GK)
0
14.Helder Mendes (ATT)
0

1.Filipe Varela (GK)
8
2.Jose Martin (DEF)
6
3.Ole Schenning (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Jean-Christophe Larrieu (DEF)
6
5.Mario Faria (DEF)
6
6.Alex Law (MID)yellow card
6
7.Cristiano Soares (MID)yellow card
5
8.Anthony Grantt (MID)
8
9.Sebastiao Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Jose Javier Verges (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Vasco Jesus (ATT)
6
 
12.Mauro Stellone (GK)
0
13.Kevin Klinsmann (MID)
0
14.Paulo Teixeira (DEF)
0