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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to Rio Ave. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Futebol Clube do Marco and Rio Ave are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Pinho.


0.00
Rio Ave kick off and get the first half underway!
4.41
Filipe Varela sees Fernando Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.53
Fernando Moutinho makes a probing pass to Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
21.28
Cesar Viana catches Nigel Luzhny on the ankles. Cesar Viana is given a warning by the referee! Nigel Luzhny runs off the knock.
33.40
With great vision, Carlos Loureiro plays the ball forward to Cesar Viana. Cesar Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Andre De Nooijer. Andre De Nooijer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Sergio Reis.
36.29
Roberto Viana takes it forward alone. Roberto Viana shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Viana!
44.07
Carlos Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Viana. Cesar Viana knocks the ball forward, putting Andre De Nooijer through on goal. Some good footwork from Andre De Nooijer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Sergio Reis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
Carlos Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Viana. Cesar Viana cuts inside the box! Cesar Viana cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. Rio Ave also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Futebol Clube do Marco get the second half underway!
47.13
Nuno Soares barges into Filipe Varela. Nuno Soares is given a warning by the referee! Filipe Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.16
With vision, Jamie Rodgers plays the ball forward to Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.57
Sebastiao Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Viana cuts inside the box! Edgar Fonseca clumsily knocks into Cesar Viana. Penalty not given!!
66.01
Dambou Baret threads a neat ball through to Cesar Viana. Cesar Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Benjamin.
71.11
Filipe Varela brings the ball forward. Filipe Varela whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
72.17
Sebastiao Soares breaks forward. Sebastiao Soares brings the ball forward. Sebastiao Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.31
Cesar Viana clumsily knocks into Jorge Fernandes. The referee warns Cesar Viana again to calm down! Jorge Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.51
Filipe Varela passes the ball forward to Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
83.06
Sebastiao Soares flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Viana who brings the ball under control. Roberto Viana takes it forward alone. Roberto Viana whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Viana. Cesar Viana heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.06
Jorge Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Varela. Filipe Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Nunes. Bruno Nunes cuts inside the box! Bruno Nunes takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 42.6229508196721 vs 57.3770491803279
Play Area
Home team third: 22.95%, Midfield: 47.54%, Away team third: 29.51%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Viana of Rio Ave

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Sergio Reis (GK)
7
2. Edgar Fonseca (DEF)
6
3. Nigel Luzhny (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Jamie Rodgers (MID)
6
8. Filipe Varela (MID)
7
9. Jose Castro (MID)
6
11. Bruno Nunes (ATT)
7

12. Sergio Soares (GK)
0
13. Rodrigo Vieira (DEF)
0
14. Damien Power (ATT)
0

6
5. Jaime Lima (DEF)
6
6. Dambou Baret (MID)
6
7. Nuno Soares (MID)
5
6
9. Roberto Viana (MID)
9
6
11. Cesar Viana (ATT)
8

12. Rui Jesus (GK)
0
13. Bruno Faria (DEF)
0
14. David Castro (ATT)
0