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Sporting CP - Rio Ave
2:0 (2:0,0:0)
Finished
1st leg.
03.04.2025 21:15
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90+7'
That's all for today as the game is over.
90+7'
Rio Ave take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
90+5'
Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Rio Ave are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
90+3'
Rio Ave take a short corner kick.
90+3'
The corner is swung in but Rio Ave can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
90'
The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
90'
The ball possession is 63:37.
87'
Rui Borges has decided to make a change. Biel (Sporting Lisbon) replaces Geny Catamo.
87'
Here comes a substitution. Nelson Abbey (Rio Ave) is brought on as a substitute for Jonathan Panzo.
87'
Here is a change. Andre Luiz is going off and Petit gives the last tactical orders to Theofanis Bakoulas (Rio Ave).
87'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) produces a stunning solo run from the middle of the pitch, all the way to the penalty area. He unleashes a decent strike which goes narrowly wide of the right post.
86'
Sporting CP showcase their great team work by exchanging one-two passes, but one wayward pass sees them lose possession.
84'
Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting Lisbon) shoots inside the box, but is denied by a timely block.
83'
This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Andreas Ntoi (Rio Ave) was quite harsh and Antonio Nobre didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
82'
Conrad Harder (Sporting Lisbon) picks up a lucky rebound inside the box from the clearance, beats an opponent but drills his shot inches wide of the left post.
82'
The resulting set piece from Sporting CP is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
79'
Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Sporting CP due to an offside in the build-up play.
79'
Attention! Referee Antonio Nobre straight away wants to review previous situation with VAR, presumably for a possible offside in the build-up.
78'
It will be a substitution. Conrad Harder (Sporting Lisbon) is ready to enter the pitch as Trincao walks off.
77'
Geovany Quenda (Sporting Lisbon) passes the ball from the edge of the box in order to find his teammate, who is in a good scoring position, but the defender blocks the pass and spanks the ball to safety.
77'
Goal! Viktor Gyokeres plays a pass to the feet of Geny Catamo (Sporting Lisbon), and he shoots into the bottom right corner from inside the box. It's 3:0.
76'
A poorly executed mid-range free kick by Tiago Morais (Rio Ave) as he fails to deliver a decent cross.
75'
Referee Antonio Nobre sees the trip by Eduardo Felicissimo (Sporting Lisbon) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle.
75'
Clayton (Rio Ave) controls a nice low pass and shoots from just outside the box, but it's a poor effort that flies into the stands. Wasted opportunity!
74'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) has the goal in his sights after a good run to the edge of the box, but his weak effort flies high over the bar.
73'
Rio Ave are happy to keep the ball as they wait for gaps in defence to open up. However, an opposing player steps in and clears.
72'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) sees a yellow! His tackle wasn't that harsh, but he probably talked himself into Antonio Nobre's book.
70'
Trincao (Sporting Lisbon) pounces on a bouncing ball on the edge of the box, but sends his volley high over the bar.
69'
The corner from Geovany Quenda (Sporting Lisbon) is cleared away by the defence.
69'
Petit prepares a substitution. Joao Tome is replaced by Marious Vrousai (Rio Ave).
68'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) is offside and the linesman raises his flag.
63'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Tiago Morais (Rio Ave) comes onto the pitch for Joao Graca.
63'
Substitution. Eduardo Felicissimo (Sporting Lisbon) replaces Eduardo Quaresma.
63'
The referee allows time for a substitution. Jerry St. Juste will be replaced by Matheus Reis (Sporting Lisbon).
63'
Morten Hjulmand comes off the pitch to be replaced by Geovany Quenda (Sporting Lisbon).
63'
A loose pass is instantly latched onto by Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon). He tries his luck from the edge of the box with a measured shot, but it hits the right post and is cleared to safety.
62'
The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Ole Pohlmann departs the field of play to be replaced by Joao Novais (Rio Ave).
58'
Antonio Nobre blows his whistle and it's Geny Catamo (Sporting Lisbon) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
56'
Viktor Gyokeres plays a pass to Ivan Fresneda (Sporting Lisbon), but he fails to get a decent shot away from inside the box and the ball goes high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Rio Ave will have a goal kick.
55'
Cezary Miszta (Rio Ave) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
54'
Cezary Miszta (Rio Ave) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
53'
Sporting CP take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
52'
Morten Hjulmand (Sporting Lisbon) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away. Now Sporting CP have a corner.
50'
Sporting CP have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
50'
Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting Lisbon) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. The referee blows his whistle, Sporting CP are awarded a corner kick.
48'
Ousmane Diomande (Sporting Lisbon) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Antonio Nobre blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Rio Ave.
47'
Trincao (Sporting Lisbon) lacks options so fires a shot at goal from the edge of box, but it's a wasted effort and goes high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Rio Ave will have a goal kick.
46'
The game restarts for the second half.
45+3'
The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+1'
2 - 0
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) sends Cezary Miszta the wrong way and fires the penalty into the middle of the goal!
45+1'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
45+1'
Brandon Aguilera Zamora (Rio Ave) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Antonio Nobre blows his whistle for a foul. That is a penalty kick for Sporting CP.
45'
We will have 1 min. of added time.
42'
Omar Richards (Rio Ave) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
42'
Eduardo Quaresma (Sporting Lisbon) is able to continue to play.
41'
Omar Richards (Rio Ave) is asking for medical treatment after picking up an injury.
41'
Looks like Eduardo Quaresma (Sporting Lisbon) is struggling after picking up a knock. Hopefully he can run it off.
41'
An opponent rises to his feet after being downed by Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting Lisbon). Antonio Nobre saw the sliding tackle and blows for a foul.
38'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) receives a precise pass and is given time inside the box to send a low strike towards the middle of the goal. Cezary Miszta guesses his intention and denies him with a fine save.
35'
A cross from a corner kick by Sporting CP is too strong and the ball goes well out of play.
35'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Sporting CP force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
34'
Two players stand over the free kick. Brandon Aguilera Zamora (Rio Ave) eventually steps forward, but his attempt from distance is blocked by the defensive wall.
33'
The yellow card is received by Ousmane Diomande (Sporting Lisbon).
31'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
31'
A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Rio Ave comes to nothing.
30'
Joao Tome (Rio Ave) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger. The ball goes behind for a corner. Rio Ave will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
29'
A corner kick by Sporting CP is thwarted by the well prepared Cezary Miszta (Rio Ave).
28'
Ivan Fresneda (Sporting Lisbon) delivers a lovely cross into the penalty area. Nevertheless, an opposition defender is alert and averts the danger with a brilliant clearance. The ball goes out of play. Sporting CP are awarded a corner kick.
27'
Rio Ave hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
26'
That was close by Andre Luiz (Rio Ave)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes inches wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Sporting CP will have a goal kick.
25'
Sporting CP quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
25'
A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Sporting CP. Sporting CP will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
24'
Zeno Debast (Sporting Lisbon) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Sporting CP.
22'
Ivan Fresneda (Sporting Lisbon) seems to have picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue playing.
21'
Ivan Fresneda (Sporting Lisbon) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
17'
Ivan Fresneda (Sporting Lisbon) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
12'
1 - 0
Geny Catamo (Sporting Lisbon) doesn't hesitate to lash home from just outside the box. He hits the ball precisely into the bottom right corner and it nestles in the net.
12'
Sporting CP failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
12'
Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting Lisbon) sends a beautiful cross into the penalty area, but the opposition's defence manages to clear the ball to safety. Sporting CP will take a corner kick.
11'
Sporting CP can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
10'
Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting Lisbon) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared. Sporting CP force their opponents to concede a corner.
8'
Good touch by Zeno Debast (Sporting Lisbon) as he receives a great pass and attempts to threaten the goalkeeper with his long-range strike. Unfortunately for him, the effort misses the net and flies well wide to the right. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Rio Ave.
6'
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) receives a lofted cross on the edge of the box and sends a shot to the middle of the goal. The goalkeeper had no trouble saving this one.
5'
A spell of possession for Sporting CP in an attempt to control the game.
2'
Antonio Nobre blows for a foul after Maximiliano Araujo (Sporting Lisbon) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
1'
The first half has just begun.
Rio Ave will kick-off.
Antonio Nobre is introduced as the referee for today's match.
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