Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,265 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Mamede.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Mamede.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.51
0-0Eduardo Ferreira makes a strong solo run forward. Eduardo Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.14
0-0Eduardo Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward to Kouadio Ba who brings the ball under control. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
12.15
1-0Hakan Ayaz knocks the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlos Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui flicks the ball with his head. Spencer Priestley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.41
Ruben Veloso makes a probing pass to Lomano Cadamarteri. Lomano Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.25
1-1Celestine Enyinnaya flicks a high pass forward. Kouadio Ba collects the pass. Kouadio Ba passes the ball forward but Elbekay Sektioui is offside!
26.17
1-1Schumann Vellas flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros flicks a high pass forward. Kouadio Ba holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kouadio Ba shoots from 20 yards but Spencer Priestley is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
28.12
Lomano Cadamarteri passes the ball forward to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Diogo Lemus.
29.23
1-1Corner kick to Sporting Lisbon. Duarte Fonseca chips it out wide. Hakan Ayaz comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
32.56
Eduardo Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui plays a quick one-two with Kouadio Ba and rushes in on goal... Elbekay Sektioui makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Spencer Priestley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.40
Hakan Ayaz laces a weighted ball forward to Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot flicks the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Santos.
38.36
2-1Eduardo Ferreira hacks Franois Tamazout from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Franois Tamazout runs off the knock.
39.53
Carlos Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Pinheiro but the linesman indicates offside!
40.20
Aruna Dindane sees Celestine Enyinnaya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Celestine Enyinnaya chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Maddison.
44.28
2-1Helder Santos barges into Paulo Pinheiro. The referee warns Helder Santos to calm down! Paulo Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the second half underway!
49.38
Celestine Enyinnaya makes a probing pass to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba shoots from outside the area. Spencer Priestley effortlessly gets down and covers it.
51.30
Celestine Enyinnaya flicks a high pass forward. Elbekay Sektioui collects the pass. Elbekay Sektioui whips in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba whips the ball goalwards with his head. Kouadio Ba scores for Rio Ave!!
55.07
3-1Hakan Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya flicks a high pass forward. Kouadio Ba controls it well on his chest. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Helder Santos.
56.05
Corner kick to Rio Ave. Andy Lightfoot plays it out to the edge of the box. Lomano Cadamarteri gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
60.14
3-1Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Mauricio Blanco replacing Duarte Fonseca and Raynald Dordevic replacing Quim Pinheiro .
61.21
Eduardo Ferreira threads the ball through to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.41
Andy Lightfoot hits a low pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui lofts in a cross ball towards Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Spencer Priestley reads it well. Good keeping!
66.12
Rodrigo Bento sees Rui Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rui Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.34
Helder Santos advances with the ball. Helder Santos darts forward. Helder Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.44
Celestine Enyinnaya flicks a high ball forward to Kouadio Ba who takes it down. Kouadio Ba whips in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Elbekay Sektioui scores for Rio Ave!! That's his third!
77.39
Lomano Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Raynald Dordevic collects the pass. Raynald Dordevic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Schumann Vellas.
78.14
4-1Samuel Barbosa hacks Schumann Vellas from behind! Samuel Barbosa is warned by the referee! Schumann Vellas grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.28
Andy Lightfoot chips the ball to his team mate, Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Maddison.
84.16
Mauricio Blanco knocks the ball forward to Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Samuel Barbosa!
87.52
Eduardo Ferreira sees Celestine Enyinnaya in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Celestine Enyinnaya passes the ball forward to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.24
Mauricio Blanco makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Diogo Lemus. Excellent save.
90.00
Andy Lightfoot sees Elbekay Sektioui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elbekay Sektioui advances inside the box! Elbekay Sektioui side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Spencer Priestley.
90.00
Andy Lightfoot takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Mauricio Blanco reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.4%
27.6%
Play Area
28.9%
40.8%
30.3%
Scorers
| Elbekay Sektioui 12, 33, 73 Kouadio Ba 51 | Rui Tavares 20 Samuel Barbosa 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elbekay Sektioui of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Diogo Lemus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hakan Ayaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Schumann Vellas (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Ferreira (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Aruna Dindane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Barros (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Lightfoot (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Celestine Enyinnaya (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Elbekay Sektioui (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kouadio Ba (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Paulo Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Neves (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Moreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Helder Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Spencer Priestley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Helder Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Franois Tamazout (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Duarte Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Cadamarteri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Barbosa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Rui Tavares (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Quim Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Raynald Dordevic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |