Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio dos Arcos where Rio Ave play FC Utrecht in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,597 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Rio Ave are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Utrecht appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Rio Ave start the match!
2.00
0-0Richard Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Wiekens who gracefully takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Ahmed Wiekens plays the ball forward to Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dumitru Stinga who gathers it comfortably.
3.04
0-0Geoffrey Roest flicks the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens whips in a cross ball towards Linus Breyer. With a superhuman jump, Linus Breyer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Dumitru Stinga. Excellent save.
4.40
Anton Kohler flicks a high pass forward to Chance Robinson who brings the ball under control. Chance Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Tonci Vukoja who brings the ball under control. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Mckinlay.
6.33
With vision, Geoffrey Roest plays the ball forward to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre plays a one-two with Linus Breyer and advances towards the goal... Bruno Delatorre comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
9.24
0-0Samir Hollmer comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Campos. The referee warns Samir Hollmer to calm down! Sergio Campos runs off the knock.
12.50
0-1Elysée Bakari makes a probing pass to Ahmed Wiekens. Ahmed Wiekens knocks the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer rushes past Daisuke Saito! Linus Breyer tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.23
Edmundo Caballero threads a neat ball through to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre edges inside the box! Bruno Delatorre shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dumitru Stinga effortlessly smothers it!
18.06
Samuel Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Freddy Hughes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
21.25
Samuel Pinheiro threads the ball through to Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro sees Gaspar Almeida just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gaspar Almeida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
24.25
1-1Luca Ghirardello threads a neat ball through to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer threads the ball through to Sergio Campos but he's offside!
26.23
Elysée Bakari makes a strong solo run forward. Elysée Bakari threads the ball through to Sergio Campos. Sergio Campos deftly passes the ball to Geoffrey Roest, releasing him through on goal. Geoffrey Roest makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
27.33
Miguel Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Tonci Vukoja cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.50
Richard Mckinlay takes a long throw-in. Luca Ghirardello knocks the ball forward to Bruno Delatorre. Bruno Delatorre knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Dumitru Stinga.
33.47
It's a corner kick. Ahmed Wiekens kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Linus Breyer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
34.55
2-1Gaspar Almeida catches Richard Mckinlay on the ankles. Gaspar Almeida is shown the yellow card! Richard Mckinlay runs off the knock.
40.08
Geoffrey Roest deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rio Ave appear unchanged since the first half. FC Utrecht have changed their lineup with Rob Jansen replacing Scott Keegan, Shota Van Den Brom replacing Geoffrey Roest and Harris De Goey replacing Sergio Campos.
45.00
FC Utrecht kick off and get the second half underway!
48.49
Edmundo Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Wiekens collects the pass. Ahmed Wiekens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer threads the ball through to Bruno Delatorre but he's offside!
51.37
Daisuke Saito threads the ball through to Rui Carvalho. Rui Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
54.20
2-1Ahmed Wiekens threads the ball through to Linus Breyer. Linus Breyer shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.09
Shota Van Den Brom receives the ball from a throw-in from Ahmed Wiekens. Shota Van Den Brom darts forward. Shota Van Den Brom sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Dumitru Stinga gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
61.53
With some swift thinking, Samir Hollmer plays the ball forward to Chance Robinson. With some swift thinking, Chance Robinson plays the ball forward to Gaspar Almeida. Gaspar Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Freddy Hughes.
66.50
Edmundo Caballero flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Delatorre who takes it down. Bruno Delatorre shoots from outside the area. Dumitru Stinga gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
67.53
Chance Robinson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks the ball forward to Tonci Vukoja. Tonci Vukoja deftly passes the ball to Miguel Ribeiro, releasing him through on goal. Miguel Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.03
Daisuke Saito makes a beautiful solo run. Daisuke Saito knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Neves. Miguel Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Elysée Bakari.
78.45
Rui Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Pinheiro. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Ribeiro. Miguel Ribeiro fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Freddy Hughes effortlessly punches it away to safety.
81.09
Richard Mckinlay hacks Rui Carvalho from behind! Richard Mckinlay is given a warning by the referee! Rui Carvalho runs off the knock.
83.04
Richard Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Van Den Brom. Shota Van Den Brom knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello cuts inside the box! Luca Ghirardello side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.16
Miguel Neves advances with the ball. Miguel Neves shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
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
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dumitru Stinga (GK)
8
2. Samir Hollmer (DEF)
6
3. Anton Kohler (DEF)
6
4. Daisuke Saito (DEF)
6
5. Chance Robinson (DEF)
6
6. Rui Carvalho (MID)
6
7. Miguel Neves (MID)
8
8. Samuel Pinheiro (MID)
6
9. Gaspar Almeida (ATT)
7
10. Miguel Ribeiro (ATT)
9
11. Tonci Vukoja (ATT)
8
12. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
0
13. Alberto Veloso (MID)
0
14. Frederico Soares (ATT)
0
1. Freddy Hughes (GK)
7
2. Scott Keegan (DEF)
6
3. Elysée Bakari (DEF)
7
4. Richard Mckinlay (DEF)
6
5. Edmundo Caballero (MID)
6
6. Ahmed Wiekens (MID)
7
7. Geoffrey Roest (MID)
7
8. Luca Ghirardello (MID)
8
9. Linus Breyer (ATT)
8
10. Sergio Campos (ATT)
6
11. Bruno Delatorre (ATT)
7
12. Rob Jansen (DEF)
6
13. Shota Van Den Brom (MID)
7
14. Harris De Goey (ATT)
6