Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Moreirense. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Moreirense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Moreirense kicking off!
3.02
0-0Joao Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus plays the ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
6.37
0-0Craig Philips flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Costa controls it well on his chest. Francisco Costa makes a great pass forward. Sergio Fernandes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
12.16
0-0Duarte Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Philips. Craig Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
16.55
Roberto Quaresma makes a simple pass to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Moutinho and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Antonio Valente provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Medhi Ferreira-Leite manages to gather it easily.
18.11
0-0Sergio Fernandes clumsily knocks into Joao Jardim. Sergio Fernandes is given a warning by the referee! Joao Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.22
0-0Showing composure, Joao Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Vieira.
27.52
Dominic Young makes a simple pass to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.21
Gouki Nakamura passes the ball forward to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
32.40
Alberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexandre Castro knocks the ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Medhi Ferreira-Leite easily smothers it!
33.05
Alexandre Castro hits a low pass to Alberto Antunes. Alberto Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
36.25
Craig Philips flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Alves collects the pass. Diogo Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
37.58
0-0Gouki Nakamura takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson drops low and scoops up the ball.
38.31
0-0Duarte Lopes barges into Edgar Moutinho. Duarte Lopes is shown the yellow card! Edgar Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.08
42.47
Edgar Moutinho sees Antonio Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Medhi Ferreira-Leite manages to gather it effortlessly.
44.44
Antonio Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Medhi Ferreira-Leite.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Moreirense also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off and get the second half underway!
48.55
Djezon Laigle sees Roberto Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Law.
49.45
Duarte Lopes knocks the ball forward to Craig Philips. Craig Philips knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.51
Joao Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Lopes. The referee brings Joao Jardim to one side and gives him a warning! Duarte Lopes stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.35
Duarte Lopes sees space and advances. Duarte Lopes shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.36
Alberto Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus knocks the ball forward to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Ferreira-Leite who gathers it comfortably.
63.43
Alberto Antunes sees Edgar Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma collects the pass. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.47
0-0Diogo Alves catches Alberto Antunes on the ankles. The referee calls over Diogo Alves and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Antunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
67.01
Gouki Nakamura makes a probing pass to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes plays a one-two with Francisco Costa and rushes in on goal... Duarte Lopes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
69.52
Alexandre Castro makes a simple pass to Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
72.45
Alexandre Castro receives the ball from a throw-in from Diogo Fernandes. Alexandre Castro knocks the ball forward to Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Pinheiro.
75.54
Duarte Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Costa who takes it down. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Castro.
81.50
Alberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Jesus controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Jesus surges forward with the ball. Rodrigo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Medhi Ferreira-Leite manages to keep it out.
83.20
Edgar Castro threads a neat ball through to Craig Philips. Craig Philips sees space and advances. Craig Philips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson who gathers it comfortably.
84.28
0-0Edgar Castro flicks a high ball forward to Craig Philips who takes it down. Craig Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa whips in a cross ball towards Craig Philips. With a superhuman jump, Craig Philips connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Alberto Antunes. Excellent block.
85.18
0-1Duarte Lopes passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Diogo Alves scores for Moreirense!!
89.34
Francisco Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Gouki Nakamura. With a delightful solo run, Gouki Nakamura stretches the opposition's defence. Gouki Nakamura knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gouki Nakamura clumsily knocks into Dominic Young. Gouki Nakamura is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Young grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Diogo Alves 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Medhi Ferreira-Leite of Moreirense |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
7
2. Alexandre Castro (DEF)
7
3. Alberto Antunes (DEF)
7
4. Joao Jardim (DEF)
6
5. Diogo Fernandes (MID)
6
6. Edgar Moutinho (MID)
7
7. Dominic Young (MID)
7
8. Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
7
9. Antonio Valente (ATT)
7
10. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Quaresma (ATT)
7
12. Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
0
13. Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14. Samuel Andrade (ATT)
0
1. Medhi Ferreira-Leite (GK)
9
2. Edgar Castro (DEF)
7
3. Mario Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Craig Law (DEF)
7
5. Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6. Gouki Nakamura (MID)
7
7. Duarte Lopes (MID)
8
8. Craig Philips (MID)
7
9. Diogo Alves (ATT)
7
10. Sergio Fernandes (ATT)
5
11. Francisco Costa (ATT)
6
12. Artur Pinto (GK)
0
13. Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14. Antonio Soares (GK)
0