Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Correa Dionisio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Correa Dionisio.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
4.30
0-0Jorge Moreira hits a low pass to Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Glass. Neil Glass connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
9.50
0-0Bruno Semedo clumsily knocks into Celestine Enyinnaya. Bruno Semedo is shown the yellow card! Celestine Enyinnaya grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.39
0-0Andy Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Martin Medina easily punches it away to safety.
12.57
0-0Celestine Enyinnaya knocks the ball forward to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Veloso.
14.56
Hakan Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya hits a low pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.12
Andy Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
18.41
1-0Jorge Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Glass. Neil Glass beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Diogo Lemus had no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
24.28
1-0Carlos Barros comes in with a late challenge on Martial Chimbonda. The referee brings Carlos Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Martial Chimbonda runs off the knock.
27.01
Carlos Barros flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Gentenaar controls it well on his chest. Stefan Gentenaar hits a low pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Martin Medina!
36.59
Celestine Enyinnaya flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Sektioui collects the pass. Elbekay Sektioui runs straight at the defence! Elbekay Sektioui makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Jaime Moreira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jaime Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rio Ave players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rio Ave get the second half underway!
47.53
Andy Lightfoot plays the ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.26
Kouadio Ba hacks Mario Lopes from behind! Kouadio Ba is warned by the referee! Mario Lopes runs off the knock.
49.34
Eduardo Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Andy Lightfoot who brings the ball under control. Andy Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martin Medina with no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
54.28
Hakan Ayaz passes the ball forward to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
55.14
Jorge Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Barros collects the pass. Jorge Barros lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Glass. Neil Glass knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.54
Jaime Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Lemus who gathers it comfortably.
69.11
Jaime Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Glass. Neil Glass knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.27
Fabio Frezza flicks a high ball forward to Martial Chimbonda who takes it down. Martial Chimbonda flicks a high pass forward to Oleg Wallwork who brings the ball under control. Oleg Wallwork whips in a cross ball towards Neil Glass. With a superhuman jump, Neil Glass connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.15
1-2Jorge Moreira barges into Andy Lightfoot. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Lightfoot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.01
Andy Lightfoot comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Moreira. Andy Lightfoot is warned by the referee! Jorge Moreira runs off the knock.
75.41
Jean Pierre Rol threads a neat ball through to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya hits a low pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Gentenaar and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Elbekay Sektioui provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
77.11
Bruno Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Glass. Neil Glass whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Wallwork. Oleg Wallwork is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
78.30
Adolfo Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar advances inside the box! Stefan Gentenaar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.35
Without breaking stride, Jaime Moreira plays the ball forward to Neil Glass. Neil Glass shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
83.11
Filipe Veloso sees Jaime Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Glass. Neil Glass lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Barros. Jorge Barros flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Diogo Lemus. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
23.4%
53.2%
23.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Gentenaar of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martin Medina (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mario Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabio Frezza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Filipe Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bruno Semedo (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Jaime Moreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jorge Moreira (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Martial Chimbonda (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oleg Wallwork (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Glass (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Jorge Barros (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Guilherme Castro (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jaime Gomes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Varela (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diogo Lemus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hakan Ayaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean Pierre Rol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Barros (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Celestine Enyinnaya (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Elbekay Sektioui (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Kouadio Ba (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Stefan Gentenaar (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Cristiano Neves (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Moreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Helder Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |