Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 15,771 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Naval are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
The pitch is in good condition.
Naval are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
0.00
0-0Naval kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Erik Riga plays the ball forward to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Erik Riga. Erik Riga directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vitor Sousa manages to gather it comfortably.
3.15
Reginald Morgan chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Riga. Erik Riga darts forward. Erik Riga shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
4.26
1-0Cristiano Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques plays the ball forward to Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho advances inside the box! Duarte Carvalho shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.30
1-0Edgar Marques chips the ball to his team mate, Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi plays a quick one-two with Duarte Carvalho and rushes in on goal... Matteo Baiocchi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.13
Reginald Morgan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Riga. Erik Riga hits a low pass to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory flicks the ball with his head but somehow Vitor Sousa manages to keep it out.
14.09
1-0Erik Riga barges into Stan Wiltord. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan Wiltord gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.28
Edmundo Guerrero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
16.09
Samuel Neves sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Neves flicks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong plays a scrappy one-two with Jaime Moutinho and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bernard Billong side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Vitor Sousa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.28
Neil McGrory threads a neat ball through to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.09
Sebastiao Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Rosario Balli controls it well on his chest. Rosario Balli flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Baiocchi collects the pass. Matteo Baiocchi tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
27.31
Neil McGrory hits a low pass to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vitor Sousa.
28.25
1-2It's a corner kick. Edmundo Guerrero loops the ball over to the far post. Duarte Carvalho reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
34.31
1-2Neil McGrory sees space and advances. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
36.50
Edgar Marques sees Duarte Carvalho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Carvalho plays a scrappy one-two with Matteo Baiocchi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Duarte Carvalho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Duarte Carvalho scores for Naval!!
44.57
Sebastiao Lopes knocks the ball forward to Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho threads the ball through to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Erik Riga makes a beautiful solo run. Erik Riga lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Naval appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
48.24
Neil McGrory runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.22
Kamal Francois passes the ball forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Rego who takes it down. Guilherme Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Valente.
57.30
2-2Julian Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques knocks the ball forward to Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Reginald Morgan is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
58.41
2-2Stan Wiltord takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Sebastiao Lopes shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
60.12
2-2Edmundo Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho plays a one-two with Guilherme Rego and advances towards the goal... Sebastiao Lopes catches Jaime Moutinho on the ankles. Jaime Moutinho appeals for a penalty! Given!!
60.12
The referee points to the spot..
61.52
Bernard Billong takes a cautious run up. Bernard Billong slots the ball into the top left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
65.21
Samuel Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Rego. Guilherme Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
67.15
2-3Edgar Marques surges forward with the ball. Edgar Marques knocks the ball forward to Duarte Carvalho but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.54
Kamal Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Riga. Erik Riga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.16
Bernard Billong flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Rego who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Rego edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Guilherme Rego provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
77.16
2-4Naval have made 2 substitutions with Norman Boyd replacing Cristiano Valente and Cesar Fonseca replacing Rosario Balli .
85.48
Samuel Neves flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.54
Neil McGrory makes a simple pass to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong shoots from long range but Vitor Sousa reads it well. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Kamal Francois flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Rego holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Vitor Sousa smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Duarte Carvalho 4, 36 | Bernard Billong 16, 62 (p) Guilherme Rego 20, 75 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vitor Sousa (GK)
7
2. Sebastiao Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Julian Hackworth (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Valente (DEF)
6
5. Stan Wiltord (MID)
6
6. Rosario Balli (MID)
6
7. Edgar Marques (MID)
7
8. Marcel Götz (MID)
6
9. Rodrigo Neves (ATT)
6
10. Duarte Carvalho (ATT)
9
11. Matteo Baiocchi (ATT)
6
12. Norman Boyd (DEF)
6
13. Mark Hughes (MID)
0
14. Cesar Fonseca (MID)
6
1. Andy Law (GK)
6
2. Kaz Tanaka (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Neves (DEF)
6
4. Kamal Francois (DEF)
6
5. Reginald Morgan (DEF)
6
6. Neil McGrory (MID)
7
7. Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
6
8. Erik Riga (MID)
6
9. Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
6
10. Guilherme Rego (ATT)
9
11. Bernard Billong (ATT)
9
12. Luciano Di Bari (ATT)
0
13. Jorge Ferreira (MID)
0
14. Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0