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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 19,023 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.
0.00
0-0Sporting Covilha start the match!
2.56
0-0Pedro Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
3.40
Cesar Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Pedro Vieira cuts inside the box! Pedro Vieira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Andy Law effortlessly gets down and covers it.
6.32
Pedro Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho connects with a diving header. Superb reactions from Roberto Semedo. What a save!
8.07
0-0Cesar Santos hits a low pass to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Tjalle Zuidam who brings the ball under control. Tjalle Zuidam whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland heads the ball goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
14.49
Pedro Quaresma makes a probing pass to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.31
Erik Riga makes a simple pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.21
0-0Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Corrado collects the pass. Stefano Corrado chips the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Godwin Oliseh.
24.57
0-1Erik Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Roberto Semedo had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
28.30
0-1Kamal Francois pushes up the pitch. Kamal Francois darts forward. Kamal Francois rushes past Alberto Jardim! Kamal Francois takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Stefano Corrado's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.47
0-1Erik Riga takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jaime Moutinho side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.01
Cesar Santos knocks the ball forward to Stefano Corrado. Stefano Corrado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
33.05
From the throw-in, Neil McGrory picks out Erik Riga. Erik Riga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Quaresma. Pedro Quaresma is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Roberto Semedo!
36.18
Kamal Francois flicks a high pass forward. Quim Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bernard Billong!
45.00
Alberto Jardim knocks the ball forward to Pedro Vieira. Pedro Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Kirkland. Jonathan Kirkland cuts inside the box! Jonathan Kirkland rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Covilha appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
49.57
Cesar Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Tjalle Zuidam. Tjalle Zuidam sees Jonathan Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jonathan Kirkland edges inside the box! Jonathan Kirkland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.48
Antonio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Corrado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Corrado flicks a high pass forward to Jonathan Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Jonathan Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.50
2-2Neil McGrory barges into Dominic Inglis. The referee brings Neil McGrory to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Inglis runs off the knock.
67.50
Jaime Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
72.07
Quim Ferreira runs forward with the ball. Quim Ferreira makes a probing pass to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Roberto Semedo had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
77.54
Cesar Santos flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Corrado. Stefano Corrado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kamal Francois.
79.05
Samuel Neves flicks a high pass forward to Erik Riga who brings the ball under control. Erik Riga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Semedo who gathers it comfortably.
81.31
Pedro Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Billong collects the pass. Bernard Billong shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Roberto Semedo!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jonathan Kirkland 45, 50 | Jaime Moutinho 25, 72 Bernard Billong 36 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Kirkland of Sporting Covilha |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Roberto Semedo (GK)
7
2. Antonio Carvalho (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Santos (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Jardim (DEF)
6
5. Luca Marchionni (DEF)
6
6. Bruno Barbosa (MID)
6
7. Stefano Corrado (MID)
6
8. Pedro Vieira (MID)
7
9. Dominic Inglis (MID)
6
10. Tjalle Zuidam (ATT)
6
11. Jonathan Kirkland (ATT)
9
12. Samuel Marques (ATT)
0
13. Cristiano Almeida (ATT)
0
14. Arjen Drent (GK)
0
1. Andy Law (GK)
6
2. Samuel Neves (DEF)
6
3. Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
6
4. Kamal Francois (DEF)
7
5. Quim Ferreira (DEF)
7
6. Neil McGrory (MID)
6
7. Erik Riga (MID)
6
8. Pedro Quaresma (MID)
6
9. Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
9
10. Bernard Billong (ATT)
8
11. Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)
6
12. Luciano Di Bari (ATT)
0
13. Alberto Gomes (MID)
0
14. Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0