Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to União Desportiva de Leiria. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while União Desportiva de Leiria appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria get the match underway!
6.34
0-0Luiz Henrique Pele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesar Faria. Cesar Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dmitri Netto.
8.48
0-0David Tigana barges into Muzzy Özalan. David Tigana is warned by the referee! Muzzy Özalan runs off the knock.
10.15
David Tigana kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Faria. Cesar Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.33
0-0David Tigana chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
14.05
Luiz Henrique Pele kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Faria. Cesar Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Samuel Gomes is on top of it.
16.40
0-1Alex Dugbatey makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Dugbatey chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima goes all the way! Rui Lima shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Samuel Gomes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.18
Muzzy Özalan clumsily knocks into Luiz Henrique Pele. Muzzy Özalan is given a warning by the referee! Luiz Henrique Pele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.36
Alex Dugbatey brings the ball forward. Alex Dugbatey chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Samuel Gomes manages to keep it out.
27.51
0-1Andriy Demyanchuk threads the ball through to Christoph Konsel. Christoph Konsel shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.36
Muzzy Özalan makes a simple pass to Paulo Oliveira. Paulo Oliveira goes all the way! Paulo Oliveira tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
30.41
David Tigana threads the ball through to Cesar Faria. Cesar Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.52
Dmitri Netto sees a break and surges forward. Dmitri Netto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christoph Konsel. Christoph Konsel shoots from outside the area. Christoph Konsel scores for FC Porto!!
42.29
1-1Andriy Demyanchuk catches Alex Dugbatey on the ankles. The referee calls over Andriy Demyanchuk and shows him a yellow card! Alex Dugbatey carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Muzzy Özalan sees space and advances. Muzzy Özalan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
FC Porto kick off!
49.23
David Tigana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from 20 yards but Samuel Gomes is on top of it.
51.14
David Tigana kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Faria. Cesar Faria shoots from 20 yards but somehow Samuel Gomes manages to keep it out.
57.44
1-1Bernardo Coronado clumsily knocks into Jalo Rosengren. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jalo Rosengren runs off the knock.
60.15
Andriy Demyanchuk kicks a strong pass forward to Christoph Konsel. Christoph Konsel shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.17
Luis Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.31
Muzzy Özalan passes the ball forward to Christoph Konsel. Christoph Konsel shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Nicolas Aguilar.
69.22
1-1União Desportiva de Leiria are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate FC Porto's defence.
71.15
Andriy Demyanchuk knocks the ball to his team mate, Christoph Konsel. Christoph Konsel goes all the way! Christoph Konsel tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.06
Andriy Demyanchuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Jalo Rosengren. Jalo Rosengren threads the ball through to Paulo Oliveira. Paulo Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Nicolas Aguilar!
83.46
Philippe Vreven passes the ball forward to Cesar Faria. Cesar Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.02
David Tigana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Helder Teixeira. Helder Teixeira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Samuel Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.26
Dmitri Netto clumsily knocks into Cesar Faria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
23.8%
50%
26.2%
Scorers
| Christoph Konsel 40, 71 | Rui Lima 16 Helder Teixeira 85 |