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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play host to Sporting Lisbon. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Fonseca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Rio Ave and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Fonseca.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Rui Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro whips the ball goalwards with his head but Cesar Bento reads it well. Fabulous save!
4.15
0-0Liam Cardinale flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Santos controls it well on his chest. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.56
Matthias Bierhoff threads a neat ball through to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.40
Matthias Bierhoff makes a probing pass to Chance Robinson. Chance Robinson makes a probing pass to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Cesar Bento didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
9.29
Rui Carvalho makes a run forward as Samuel Pinheiro takes the throw-in. Rui Carvalho skillfully chests the ball down. Rui Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Pinheiro who takes it down. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Bento who gathers it comfortably.
14.42
Joao Oliveira sees Jaime Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.13
1-0Chance Robinson darts forward. Chance Robinson knocks the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Cesar Bento is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.57
Nwankwo Walker threads a neat ball through to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthias Bierhoff.
20.46
Ricardo Jardim makes a probing pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
26.11
2-0Nwankwo Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos makes a great pass forward. Nwankwo Walker runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
27.42
Ricardo Jardim makes a probing pass to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro makes a looping header on goal but somehow Cesar Bento manages to keep it out.
28.26
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Rui Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cesar Bento who gathers it comfortably.
30.40
2-0Chance Robinson barges into Jose Fortes Cortes. Chance Robinson is given a warning by the referee! Jose Fortes Cortes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.15
2-0Rio Ave are in full control of this game.
33.51
Rui Carvalho hits a low pass to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Cesar Bento!
36.22
Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward. Liam Cardinale collects the pass. Liam Cardinale makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Cortes but he's offside!
39.20
Nwankwo Walker makes a probing pass to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Leon. With a superhuman jump, Carlos Leon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper, Dumitru Stinga, sees it late!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
42.56
Rui Carvalho flicks a high ball forward to Tonci Vukoja who takes it down. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off the second half!
47.53
Anton Kohler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthias Bierhoff. These players appear to think like one. Matthias Bierhoff darts forward. Matthias Bierhoff finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Cesar Bento.
49.08
2-1Ricardo Jardim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Guilherme Martins reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.21
2-1Chance Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Rui Carvalho collects the pass. Rui Carvalho hits a low pass to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.42
2-1Ricardo Jardim hits a low pass to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Joao Oliveira. That should have been a goal!
57.45
Matthias Bierhoff makes a probing pass to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim connects with a diving header. Good keeping from Cesar Bento as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
58.56
2-1Ricardo Jardim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Rodrigo Ramos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.06
Matthias Bierhoff knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
63.32
Jorge Antunes surges forward with the ball. Jorge Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Jardim. Ricardo Jardim finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.32
Ruel Lawrence makes a probing pass to Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
72.17
Rodrigo Ramos knocks the ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos takes it forward alone. Jaime Santos finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Dumitru Stinga. Excellent save.
75.53
Rui Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro cuts inside the box! Miguel Ribeiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Cesar Bento. Excellent save.
77.05
2-1Rio Ave have made 3 substitutions with Quim Carvalho replacing Anton Kohler, Pedro Moutinho replacing Rui Carvalho and Frederico Soares replacing Gaspar Almeida .
83.33
Liam Cardinale runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Liam Cardinale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.58
Matthias Bierhoff flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Soares who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Soares plays the ball forward to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Cesar Bento. Excellent save.
87.47
2-1Ricardo Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Walker. The referee calls over Ricardo Jardim and warns him to calm down! Nwankwo Walker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dumitru Stinga (GK)
6
2. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
3. Matthias Bierhoff (DEF)
7
4. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
5. Chance Robinson (DEF)
6
6. Rui Carvalho (MID)
8
7. Ricardo Jardim (MID)
9
8. Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
6
9. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
7
10. Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
8
11. Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
7
12. Quim Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Pedro Moutinho (MID)
6
14. Frederico Soares (ATT)
6
1. Cesar Bento (GK)
9
2. Guilherme Martins (DEF)
6
3. Joao Oliveira (DEF)
6
4. Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
6
5. Silvio Monteiro (DEF)
6
6. Liam Cardinale (MID)
6
7. Nwankwo Walker (MID)
6
8. Jaime Santos (MID)
7
9. Carlos Leon (ATT)
7
10. Jose Fortes Cortes (ATT)
6
11. Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
6
12. Gavin Lineker (ATT)
0
13. David Antunes (ATT)
0
14. Neil Granville (GK)
0