Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Freamunde. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Freamunde appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Sergioconceiçao.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Freamunde appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Sergioconceiçao.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Rio Ave kicking off!
2.34
0-0Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Sektioui controls it well on his chest. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Campos.
3.55
0-0Humphrey Houtman darts forward. Humphrey Houtman threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moreira. Hakan Ayaz catches Antonio Moreira on the ankles. Antonio Moreira appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
4.16
0-0Humphrey Houtman sees a break and surges forward. Humphrey Houtman kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Marques but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.15
Adolfo Hidalgo plays the ball forward to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Campos.
9.45
1-0Eduardo Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Ferreira makes a simple pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Cesar Reis has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.42
Luis Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Moreira. Antonio Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adolfo Hidalgo.
16.24
1-0Luis Crespo threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moreira. Antonio Moreira deftly passes the ball to Vitor Marques, releasing him through on goal. Vitor Marques shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
18.38
Carlos Barros knocks the ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar hits a low pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Cesar Reis had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
28.51
2-0Vitor Marques hacks Hakan Ayaz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hakan Ayaz runs off the knock.
32.36
Jean Pierre Rol flicks a high pass forward. Andy Lightfoot controls it well on his chest. Andy Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Campos.
44.33
2-0Alberto Andrade threads a neat ball through to Antonio Moreira. Antonio Moreira shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Freamunde also appear unchanged since the first half. The Freamunde players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Freamunde kick off!
47.31
2-0Jean Pierre Rol sees space and advances. Jean Pierre Rol makes a simple pass to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Tiago Campos comes in with a late challenge on Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
48.00
Marcos Romero knocks the ball forward to Jaime Alves. Jaime Alves sees Vitor Marques just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Marques cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
49.12
Alberto Andrade sees Jaime Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Alves whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Marques. Vitor Marques is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
55.33
Carlos Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.35
Jean Pierre Rol flicks a high pass forward. Celestine Enyinnaya collects the pass. With some swift thinking, Celestine Enyinnaya plays the ball forward to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Campos.
60.00
2-0Freamunde have made 3 substitutions with Helder Nunes replacing Oscar Caballero, Reinder Jongsma replacing Antonio Moreira and Samuel Almeida replacing Jaime Alves .
66.53
Alberto Andrade takes it forward alone. Alberto Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Marques but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.46
Carlos Barros flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Gentenaar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefan Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Cesar Reis.
68.21
2-0Andy Lightfoot takes a quick corner, playing it short to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some silky footwork from Carlos Barros provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
69.18
Jean Pierre Rol flicks a high pass forward to Celestine Enyinnaya who brings the ball under control. Celestine Enyinnaya threads the ball through to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
73.01
Humphrey Houtman threads the ball through to Reinder Jongsma. Reinder Jongsma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.48
Tiago Campos comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Gentenaar. Tiago Campos is shown the yellow card! Stefan Gentenaar hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.13
Celestine Enyinnaya flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Gentenaar who brings the ball under control. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.40
Jean Pierre Rol flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Barros who takes it down. Carlos Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui heads the ball goalwards. Cesar Reis didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Humphrey Houtman kicks a strong pass forward to Reinder Jongsma. Reinder Jongsma shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
33.3%
41%
25.6%
Scorers
| Kouadio Ba 9, 18 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kouadio Ba of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diogo Lemus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hakan Ayaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jean Pierre Rol (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Adolfo Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Barros (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Andy Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Celestine Enyinnaya (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elbekay Sektioui (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kouadio Ba (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Stefan Gentenaar (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Neves (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Moreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Helder Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cesar Reis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Tiago Campos (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Roberto Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcos Romero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Andrade (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Humphrey Houtman (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Crespo (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jaime Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Vitor Marques (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Antonio Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Helder Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Reinder Jongsma (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Samuel Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |