Match Report
| FC Porto | FC Porto |  |  | Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon | ||||||||||||||||
| Jeremy Pickles | Jeremy Pickles | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Andy Law | A. Law |  | 73 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Cristiano Oliveira | C. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Godwin Oliseh | G. Oliseh |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Alex Caldwell | A. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Samuel Neves | S. Neves | | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Nuno Barbosa | N. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Kamal Francois | K. Francois |  | 78 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 52 | | Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | |||||||
| Reginald Morgan | R. Morgan |  | 75 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 |  | Gabriele Bonadei | G. Bonadei | |||||||||
| Tobias Haller | T. Haller |  | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Filipe Oliveira | F. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Jorge Ferreira | J. Ferreira | | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Rafael Varela | R. Varela | |||||||||
| Erik Riga | E. Riga |  | 91 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Stefano Boutahar | S. Boutahar | |||||||||
| Jaime Moutinho | J. Moutinho | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Jan-Willem Lee | J. Lee | |||||||||
| Bernard Billong | B. Billong |  | 79 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Hugo Lima | H. Lima | |||||||||
| Nuno Fonseca | N. Fonseca | | 75 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Marcel Helmer | M. Helmer | |||||||||
| Luciano Di Bari | L. Di Bari | | 71 | A | | 12 | | A | 68 | | Billy Telfer | B. Telfer | |||||||||
| Edmundo Guerrero | E. Guerrero |  | 80 | M | | 13 | | A | 65 | | Alioune Mansouri | A. Mansouri | |||||||||
| Antonio Moutinho | A. Moutinho | | 71 | D | | 14 | | G | 58 | | Daniel Antunes | D. Antunes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,455 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Porto kicking off!
2.38
1-0Jorge Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.11
Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Nuno Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.45
2-0Stefano Boutahar brings the ball forward. Stefano Boutahar shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.31
2-0Filipe Oliveira makes a probing pass to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
12.05
Tobias Haller flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.00
Jorge Ferreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
15.17
2-0Rafael Varela catches Jaime Moutinho on the ankles. The referee calls over Rafael Varela and warns him to calm down! Jaime Moutinho runs off the knock.
18.27
Showing composure, Tobias Haller plays the ball forward to Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.44
2-0Hugo Lima flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Varela collects the pass. Rafael Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Andy Law!
22.07
Stefano Boutahar flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Lima collects the pass. Hugo Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reginald Morgan.
28.24
2-0Tobias Haller kicks a strong pass forward to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira passes the ball forward but Bernard Billong is offside!
30.27
Tobias Haller comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Varela. Tobias Haller is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.38
2-0Tobias Haller comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Varela. The referee calls over Tobias Haller and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.52
Filipe Oliveira threads the ball through to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Andy Law.
38.09
2-0Gabriele Bonadei takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Jan-Willem Lee is dispossessed by a tackle from Jorge Ferreira.
42.15
Gabriele Bonadei flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Oliveira collects the pass. Filipe Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the second half underway!
47.12
Reginald Morgan flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Billong controls it well on his chest. Bernard Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho hits a low pass to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
57.54
Erik Riga takes a short throw-in bringing Jorge Ferreira into play. Jorge Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong flicks the ball to his team mate, Erik Riga. Erik Riga strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Cristiano Oliveira had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
60.22
Erik Riga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho powers a header at goal. Cristiano Oliveira easily punches it away to safety.
61.44
Tobias Haller flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Fonseca collects the pass. Nuno Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. With a superhuman jump, Bernard Billong connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Cristiano Oliveira had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
66.03
Filipe Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Lee collects the pass. Jan-Willem Lee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kamal Francois.
67.18
Godwin Oliseh makes a probing pass to Erik Riga. Erik Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
71.08
Jaime Moutinho hacks Filipe Oliveira from behind! The referee calls over Jaime Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.41
Tobias Haller sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Haller knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Hopkin.
83.26
Seeing a gap ahead, Kamal Francois laces a through ball forward to Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Haller controls it well on his chest. Tobias Haller whips in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.53
Tobias Haller darts forward. Tobias Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho makes a looping header on goal. Cristiano Oliveira gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
90.00
Neil Hopkin clumsily knocks into Jaime Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
| Bernard Billong 2, 6, 47, 61, 83 Erik Riga 58 | Hugo Lima 42 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Andy Law (GK)
6
2. Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Neves (DEF)
6
4. Kamal Francois (DEF)
6
5. Reginald Morgan (DEF)
6
6. Tobias Haller (MID)
6
7. Jorge Ferreira (MID)
6
8. Erik Riga (MID)
7
9. Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
6
10. Bernard Billong (ATT)
9
11. Nuno Fonseca (ATT)
7
12. Luciano Di Bari (ATT)
0
13. Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
0
14. Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0
1. Cristiano Oliveira (GK)
6
2. Alex Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Barbosa (DEF)
6
4. Neil Hopkin (DEF)
5
5. Gabriele Bonadei (MID)
6
6. Filipe Oliveira (MID)
6
7. Rafael Varela (MID)
6
8. Stefano Boutahar (MID)
6
9. Jan-Willem Lee (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Lima (ATT)
6
11. Marcel Helmer (ATT)
6
12. Billy Telfer (ATT)
0
13. Alioune Mansouri (ATT)
0
14. Daniel Antunes (GK)
0