Match Report


Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães     Rio AveRio Ave
Computer Player Computer Player Cristi Anghel Cristi Anghel
Kevin BestK. Best72
G
1captain
G
78Diogo LemusD. Lemus
Simon BorchardS. Borchard70
D
2
D
81Hakan AyazH. Ayaz
Cesar BarbosaC. Barbosa69
D
3
D
88Schumann VellasS. Vellas
Olivier WeberO. Weber66
D
4
D
79Eduardo FerreiraE. Ferreira
Francisco FerreiraF. Ferreira63
D
5
D
73Jean Pierre RolJ. Rol
Artur MoutinhoA. Moutinho80
M
6
M
78Carlos BarrosC. Barros
Titus HarleyT. Harley68
M
captain7
M
81Andy LightfootA. Lightfoot
Luis MarcelinoL. Marcelino65
M
8
M
90Celestine EnyinnayaC. Enyinnaya
Richard SullivanR. Sullivan67
A
9
A
76Paulo PinheiroP. Pinheiro
Bruno PintoB. Pinto66
A
10
A
78Kouadio BaK. Ba
Ruben SemedoR. Semedo53
A
11
A
87Stefan GentenaarS. Gentenaar
 
Pedro GomesP. Gomes64
M
12
M
26Cristiano NevesC. Neves
Marcel LarosM. Laros63
G
13
G
31Carlos MoreiraC. Moreira
Jose MarcosJ. Marcos63
G
14
A
32Helder MendesH. Mendes

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Teixeira.


0.00
Vitória de Guimarães start the match!
4.56
Cesar Barbosa decides to run forward with the ball. Cesar Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.33
Celestine Enyinnaya hits a low pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Kevin Best easily smothers it!
8.45
Titus Harley threads the ball through to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Diogo Lemus!
9.42
Cesar Barbosa flicks a high pass forward to Titus Harley who brings the ball neatly under control. Titus Harley hits a low pass to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto makes a probing pass to Richard Sullivan but he's offside!
10.46
Eduardo Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Olivier Weber.
14.44
Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Paulo Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Kevin Best.
16.16
Hakan Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya threads a neat ball through to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Best who gathers it comfortably.
18.56
Celestine Enyinnaya barges into Artur Moutinho. Celestine Enyinnaya is warned by the referee! Artur Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.46
Carlos Barros threads a neat ball through to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Best who gathers it comfortably.
21.40
With vision, Cesar Barbosa picks a pass forward to Titus Harley. Titus Harley laces a through ball forward to Ruben Semedo. Ruben Semedo shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.10
Eduardo Ferreira threads the ball through to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.09
Stefan Gentenaar barges into Olivier Weber. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Olivier Weber stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.09
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
39.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Eduardo Ferreira laces a through ball forward to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Rio Ave kick off the second half!
47.23
Andy Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.05
Andy Lightfoot hacks Titus Harley from behind! Andy Lightfoot is given a warning by the referee! Titus Harley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.40
Hakan Ayaz threads the ball through to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
59.50
Eduardo Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Ferreira hits a low pass to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar advances inside the box! Stefan Gentenaar rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.08
Artur Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
67.09
Carlos Barros hits a low pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba threads the ball through to Stefan Gentenaar but he's offside!
71.57
Andy Lightfoot knocks the ball forward to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Borchard.
72.47
Artur Moutinho surges forward with the ball. Artur Moutinho shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
75.32
Titus Harley flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Pinto collects the pass. Bruno Pinto threads the ball through to Richard Sullivan but he's offside!
77.32
Luis Marcelino flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Pinto who takes it down. Bruno Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eduardo Ferreira.
79.02
Cesar Barbosa passes the ball forward to Artur Moutinho. Artur Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Pinto who takes it down. Bruno Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.30
Schumann Vellas makes a probing pass to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Kouadio Ba collects the pass. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Olivier Weber.
82.16
Corner kick to Rio Ave. Andy Lightfoot plays it short to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Kevin Best had no chance!! Goal for Rio Ave!
83.45
Schumann Vellas threads a neat ball through to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot threads a neat ball through to Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.56
Eduardo Ferreira threads the ball through to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Pinheiro who takes it down. Paulo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.05
Stefan Gentenaar comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Barbosa. The referee warns Stefan Gentenaar to calm down! Cesar Barbosa runs off the knock.
90.00
Carlos Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Vitória de Guimarães

Rio Ave
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
30.5%
43.2%
26.3%

Scorers
Paulo Pinheiro 26
Stefan Gentenaar 59
Kouadio Ba 82

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

Match Ratings
1.Kevin Best (GK)
6
2.Simon Borchard (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Barbosa (DEF)
7
4.Olivier Weber (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Ferreira (DEF)
6
6.Artur Moutinho (MID)
7
7.Titus Harley (MID)
6
8.Luis Marcelino (MID)
6
9.Richard Sullivan (ATT)
6
10.Bruno Pinto (ATT)
6
11.Ruben Semedo (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Gomes (MID)
0
13.Marcel Laros (GK)
0
14.Jose Marcos (GK)
0

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