Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Vitoria Setúbal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Vitoria Setúbal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Carrera.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Vitoria Setúbal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Carrera.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with FC Porto kicking off!
8.37
0-0Ismael Kayis sees Nuno Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Sebastiao Lima reads it well. Excellent keeping!
12.43
0-0Gerardo Salgado catches Rui Oliveira on the ankles. The referee calls over Gerardo Salgado and warns him to calm down! Rui Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.57
0-0Richard Youds sees a break and surges forward. Richard Youds brings the ball forward. Richard Youds advances inside the box! Richard Youds comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.09
Ismael Kayis runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho flicks the ball with his head. Sebastiao Lima manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.56
1-0Ismael Kayis threads a neat ball through to Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.01
Luciano Soligo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Luciano Soligo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
32.56
Rui Almeida sees Jose Luis Dejesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Luis Dejesus lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
36.58
Rui Almeida makes a simple pass to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Sebastiao Lima!
39.13
David Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira plays a scrappy one-two with Tiziano Manighetti and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rui Oliveira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Frank Dryden easily smothers it!
40.32
Sieb van der Wal threads a neat ball through to Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Porto!
44.00
With great vision, Gerardo Salgado laces a weighted ball forward to Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Michael Pennant controls it well on his chest. Michael Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Sebastiao Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
2-0Alberto Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eduardo Veloso makes a probing pass to Tiziano Manighetti but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Vitoria Setúbal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitoria Setúbal get the second half underway!
47.33
Luis Reis sees Ismael Kayis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ismael Kayis threads a neat ball through to Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.35
Gerardo Salgado brings the ball forward. Gerardo Salgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Sebastiao Lima manages to keep it out.
54.09
Ismael Kayis passes the ball forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
57.12
Rui Almeida takes it forward alone. Rui Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.44
David Barbosa passes the ball forward to Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira plays a quick one-two with Tiziano Manighetti and rushes in on goal... Rui Oliveira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Frank Dryden manages to keep it out.
63.04
Luciano Soligo makes a beautiful solo run. Luciano Soligo knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
65.33
Eduardo Veloso runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
73.45
Luciano Soligo surges forward with the ball. Luciano Soligo runs straight at the defence! Luciano Soligo tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
77.39
3-0John Souness makes a probing pass to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Lima who gathers it comfortably.
79.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Youds plays the ball forward to Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Rui Oliveira collects the pass. Rui Oliveira edges inside the box! Rui Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
83.47
Alberto Almeida catches Jose Luis Dejesus on the ankles. The referee warns Alberto Almeida to calm down! Jose Luis Dejesus runs off the knock.
90.00
Ismael Kayis runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
26.7%
44%
29.3%
Scorers
| Kubilay Abdullah 21 Nuno Moutinho 40, 57 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Moutinho of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frank Dryden (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Luis Reis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gerardo Salgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sieb van der Wal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Almeida (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Ismael Kayis (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Michael Pennant (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Nuno Moutinho (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Kubilay Abdullah (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Jose Luis Dejesus (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fabricio Pereyra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abdelkrim Sinouh (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hakan Abdullah (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastiao Lima (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Don Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Youds (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Luciano Soligo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bruno Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tiziano Manighetti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rui Oliveira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sergio Campos (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Mcallister (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Micha‘l Goussé (ATT) | 0 | |