game to be played these upcoming Friday, so Porto can have two more days of rest, Porto to play against Corunha a week from twomorrow LISBON, April 26 (Reuters) - Portuguese premier league soccer fixtures for April 30 and May 2: (kickoffs 1500 GMT unless stated): Friday, April 30: Rio Ave v Porto (2000) Sunday, May 2: Uniao Leiria v Boavista Sporting v Benfica Estrela Amadora v Vitoria Guimaraes Braga v Academica Pacos Ferreira v Belenenses Alverca v Nacional Madeira Beira Mar v Moreirense Maritimo v Gil Vicente
Rio Ave doing all they can to sellout the match with FC Porto, they even reduce the price of the tickets for the Porto fans to 10 euros Rio Ave last game at home for the season they want to thank there players and coach for a great season, they still got a chance for a European spot http://www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=471875&idCanal=21
Mourinho gave the following players the day against Rio Ave, Costinha, Deco, Jorge Costa and Jankauskas 5 players with one game suspension will also have the day off, Ricardo Carvalho, Paulo Ferreira, Nuno Valente, Maniche and Carlos Alberto, nine players JOGO COM RIO AVE AMANHÃ À NOITE Costinha, Deco, Jorge Costa e Jankauskas de fora por opção José Mourinho deixou de fora do jogo com o Rio Ave, por opção, Costinha, Deco, Jorge Costa e Jankauskas. Baía, que hoje fez treino condicionado, também não foi chamado. A estas ausências juntam-se a dos jogadores que cumprem castigo disciplinar: Ricardo Carvalho, Paulo Ferreira, Nuno Valente, Maniche e Carlos Alberto. Lista de convocados: André Vilas Boas, Alenitchev, Bosingwa, Bruno Vale, César Peixoto, Derlei, Evaldo, Marco Ferreira, Mário Silva, Maciel, McCarthy, Nuno, Pedro Mendes, Pedro Emanuel, Pedro Ferreira, Ricardo Costa, Ricardo Fernandes e Sérgio Conceição.
30m in the first half Rio Ave-1-FC Porto -0 goal scored by Miguelito but Porto goalkeeper Nuno at fault – RIO AVE, 1–FC PORTO, 0: Miguelito inaugura o marcador (13 m) Rio Ave adianta-se no marcador, através de Miguelito. «Frango» de Nuno, que deixou a bola escapar-se-lhe por entre as pernas, quando estava ao seu alcance. Vila-condenses muito rápidos pelos flancos e a explorar bem o contra-ataque.
One of the stupidest games I've ever watched!!! How was the game able to go on when they were playing in a swimming pool? the ball was able to roll a whole 2 feet and stop!! I think that there should be a point where the games should be postponed!!
Rio Ave wins, they my missed the Uefa cup because of the directors missing send a application to the Uefa RIO AVE – Mora; José Gomes, Franco, Danielson e Miguelito; Niquinha, Mozer e Vandinho; Evandro (Cuco, 86 m), Paulo César (Junas, 75 m) e Gama (Idalécio, 62 m). FC PORTO – Nuno; Pedro Ribeiro (Evaldo, 76 m), Pedro Emanuel, Ricardo Costa e Mário Silva; Pedro Mendes (Alenitchev, 46 m), Bosingwa e Ricardo Fernandes; Sérgio Conceição, Derlei (McCarthy, 46 m) e Maciel. Ao intervalo: 1-0 Golo: Miguelito (13 m) Resultado final: 1-0 Cartão amarelo a Derlei, Danielson, Sérgio Conceição, Niquinha e Mora Cartão vermelho a Mozer (directo, 44 m) e Ricardo Fernandes (directo, 50 m) e Danielson (59 m, segundo
Champions Porto suffer second league defeat LISBON, April 30 (Reuters) - Champions Porto suffered their second defeat of the season on Friday, losing 1-0 at Rio Ave. Porto coach Jose Mourinho, with an eye on the second leg of the Champions league semi-final against Deportivo Coruna next Tuesday, rested several players for the match on Friday. Porto clinched their 19th Portuguese title last week and have an unassailable lead of nine points over second-placed Sporting and Benfica with one round of matches remaining after this weekend. Sporting host Benfica on Sunday. Rio Ave's Miguelito Aguiar scored the only goal of the match in the 14th-minute when Porto's substitute keeper Nuno Santo somehow allowed the ball to escape between his legs in the wet conditions. The win meant Rio Ave consolidated fifth place on the table and stayed in contention for a UEFA Cup spot. Rio Ave ended the match with nine men after defender Mozer Araujo was sent off just before the break for a bad foul, while 15 minutes after the break midfielder Danielson Trindade was sent off after receiving his second yellow card. Porto also ended the match without a full complement of players after midfielder Ricardo Fernandes was dismissed for a bad foul four minutes into the second half.