Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Rio Ave. A crowd of 19,778 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Sergioconceiçao.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Rio Ave appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Sergioconceiçao.
0.00
Rio Ave kick off and get the first half underway!
3.36
Carlos Barros flicks a high ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui who takes it down. Elbekay Sektioui whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Markus Dehm. Excellent save.
4.01
Adolfo Pena barges into Celestine Enyinnaya. Adolfo Pena is shown the yellow card! Celestine Enyinnaya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.42
Andy Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui plays a one-two with Stefan Gentenaar and advances towards the goal... Elbekay Sektioui strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but Frederico Monteiro is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.14
Adolfo Pena catches Celestine Enyinnaya on the ankles. The referee calls over Adolfo Pena and warns him to calm down! Celestine Enyinnaya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.43
Gary Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.48
Celestine Enyinnaya threads a neat ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.30
Hakan Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros threads a neat ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar whips in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Markus Dehm.
30.03
Carlos Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Markus Dehm as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
32.30
Andy Lightfoot clumsily knocks into Gary Hendry. The referee brings Andy Lightfoot to one side and gives him a warning! Gary Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.34
Celestine Enyinnaya threads the ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Markus Dehm didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.08
Diogo Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Pena. Seeing a gap ahead, Adolfo Pena plays the ball forward to Nuno Lopes. Nuno Lopes shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
40.27
Gary Hendry takes it forward alone. Gary Hendry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aruna Dindane.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half. The AD Ovarense players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and AD Ovarense get the second half underway!
47.40
Andy Lightfoot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Andy Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.11
Andy Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Monteiro.
59.20
Adolfo Hidalgo makes a probing pass to Celestine Enyinnaya. Celestine Enyinnaya darts forward. Celestine Enyinnaya knocks in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
60.44
Carlos Barros passes the ball forward to Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kouadio Ba provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Eduardo Loureiro.
61.05
Gary Hendry threads the ball through to Roberto Almeida. Roberto Almeida knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Diogo Lemus who gathers it comfortably.
72.47
Celestine Enyinnaya hits a low pass to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Diogo Ribeiro.
79.54
Celestine Enyinnaya threads the ball through to Stefan Gentenaar. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Loureiro.
81.09
Celestine Enyinnaya plays the ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.37
Aruna Dindane flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kouadio Ba. Kouadio Ba lofts in a cross ball towards Elbekay Sektioui. Eduardo Loureiro catches Elbekay Sektioui on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
84.35
Eduardo Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot knocks the ball forward to Elbekay Sektioui. Elbekay Sektioui finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
85.22
Adolfo Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Lightfoot. Andy Lightfoot flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Gentenaar who takes it down. Stefan Gentenaar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.35
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
9
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
36.5%
47.3%
16.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Gentenaar of Rio Ave |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Markus Dehm (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Diogo Ribeiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frederico Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eduardo Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexandre Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Pena (MID) | ![]() | 5 |
| 7. | Gary Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Cesar Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Miguel Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nuno Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Semedo (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hugo Teixeira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Ferreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Diogo Lemus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Hakan Ayaz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eduardo Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adolfo Hidalgo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Aruna Dindane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Barros (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Andy Lightfoot (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Celestine Enyinnaya (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Elbekay Sektioui (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kouadio Ba (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stefan Gentenaar (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Cristiano Neves (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Moreira (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Helder Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |















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