Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     Beira MarBeira Mar
Computer Player Computer Player Bryn Jones Bryn Jones
Samuel GomesS. Gomes58
G
1
G
81Patrick RuggliP. Ruggli
Youri KanchelskisY. Kanchelskis78
D
2
D
79Giorgio BoksicG. Boksic
Paolo CopeP. Cope74
D
3
D
86Bernard NkonoB. Nkono
Dmitri NettoD. Netto71
D
4
D
79Martin RussoM. Russo
Nicolas PrietoN. Prieto69
D
5
D
80Augustine AmunikeA. Amunike
Muzzy ÖzalanM. Özalan77
M
6
M
79Yoiver VillaY. Villa
Andriy DemyanchukA. Demyanchuk70
M
7
M
77Bradley MilosevicB. Milosevic
Artur FariaA. Faria67
M
8
M
77Dinis DidaD. Dida
Rafael PostigaR. Postiga72
A
9
A
78Nuno NevesN. Neves
Paulo OliveiraP. Oliveira72
A
10
A
90Denys OrobetsD. Orobets
Christoph KonselC. Konsel72
A
11
A
81Joao FernandesJ. Fernandes

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 20,201 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Porto and Beira Mar are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
FC Porto start the match!
10.20
Dinis Dida takes it forward alone. Dinis Dida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Samuel Gomes manages to keep it out.
12.19
Yoiver Villa makes a probing pass to Joao Fernandes. Joao Fernandes goes all the way! Joao Fernandes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Samuel Gomes.
15.10
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.20
Yoiver Villa makes a probing pass to Denys Orobets. Denys Orobets whips in a cross ball towards Joao Fernandes. Joao Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Samuel Gomes had no chance!! Goal for Beira Mar!
24.30
Muzzy Özalan brings the ball forward. Muzzy Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Oliveira but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.20
Artur Faria threads the ball through to Christoph Konsel. Christoph Konsel finds some space and shoots from distance. Patrick Ruggli easily smothers it.
30.26
Artur Faria passes the ball forward to Rafael Postiga. Rafael Postiga goes all the way! Rafael Postiga makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.45
Andriy Demyanchuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Christoph Konsel. Christoph Konsel shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.37
Giorgio Boksic takes it forward alone. Giorgio Boksic makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Fernandes. Joao Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
44.54
Paolo Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan passes the ball forward to Rafael Postiga. Rafael Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Christoph Konsel and rushes in on goal... Rafael Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Patrick Ruggli has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Beira Mar get the second half underway!
47.20
Augustine Amunike knocks the ball forward to Dinis Dida. Dinis Dida threads the ball through to Denys Orobets. Denys Orobets knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Gomes who gathers it comfortably.
49.45
Andriy Demyanchuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Postiga. Rafael Postiga shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
51.34
Andriy Demyanchuk makes a simple pass to Paulo Oliveira. Paulo Oliveira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bernard Nkono.
53.29
Yoiver Villa flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dmitri Netto.
54.46
Paolo Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Demyanchuk. Andriy Demyanchuk flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Oliveira. Paulo Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Christoph Konsel but the referee indicates it's offside!
55.21
Yoiver Villa threads the ball through to Joao Fernandes. Joao Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Samuel Gomes!
59.30
Yoiver Villa makes a simple pass to Denys Orobets. Denys Orobets lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Fernandes. Joao Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.43
Giorgio Boksic chips the ball to his team mate, Dinis Dida. Dinis Dida chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Fernandes. Joao Fernandes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.54
Dmitri Netto slams into Nuno Neves with his studs up. The referee motions to Dmitri Netto to come over. It's a red card!! Nuno Neves runs off the knock.
73.01
Yoiver Villa threads the ball through to Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Denys Orobets. Denys Orobets powers a header at goal but Samuel Gomes is on top of it.
77.36
Bradley Milosevic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Denys Orobets. Denys Orobets knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Neves. Nuno Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head. Samuel Gomes easily smothers it.
79.05
Christoph Konsel comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Neves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Neves gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.39
Paolo Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andriy Demyanchuk. Andriy Demyanchuk kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Oliveira. Paulo Oliveira goes all the way! Paulo Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Joao Fernandes of Beira Mar
Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

Beira Mar
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
53.5%
46.5%
Play Area
26.8%
49.3%
23.9%

Scorers
Rafael Postiga 45
Joao Fernandes 18, 59, 63