Match Report
| FC Porto | FC Porto |  |  | Imortal | Imortal | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Frank Dryden | F. Dryden |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Samuel Castro | S. Castro | |||||||||
| Luis Reis | L. Reis | | 79 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 | | Vitor Martins | V. Martins | |||||||||
| Gerardo Salgado | G. Salgado |  | 76 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 63 | | Ross Wilson | R. Wilson | ||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 62 | | Carlos Pinheiro | C. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Sieb van der Wal | S. van der Wal |  | 78 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Jaime Campos | J. Campos | |||||||||
| Rui Almeida | R. Almeida | | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Carlos Soares | C. Soares | |||||||||
| Ismael Kayis | I. Kayis |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 |  | Reginald Vairelles | R. Vairelles | |||||||||
| Jose Luis Dejesus | J. Dejesus | | 82 | A | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Markus Freund | M. Freund | |||||||||
| Nuno Moutinho | N. Moutinho | | 82 | A | | | 9 | | A | 76 | | Andy Law | A. Law | ||||||||
| Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Alex Elliott | A. Elliott | |||||||||
| Hakan Abdullah | H. Abdullah | | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 | | Vasco Martins | V. Martins | |||||||||
| Fabricio Pereyra | F. Pereyra |  | 75 | D | | 12 | | G | 55 | | Rafael Valente | R. Valente | |||||||||
| Abdelkrim Sinouh | A. Sinouh |  | 78 | M | | 13 | | G | 51 | | Carlos Moutinho | C. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Wes Hitchcock | W. Hitchcock | | 76 | A | | 14 | | M | 50 | | Tiago Varela | T. Varela | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Imortal. 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 Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.
0.00
0-0Imortal start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.14
1-0Luis Reis makes a simple pass to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis plays the ball forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
10.13
1-0John Souness sweeps the ball up the wings. Nuno Moutinho tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Samuel Castro manages to keep it out.
12.44
Ismael Kayis makes a simple pass to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah plays a one-two with Jose Luis Dejesus and rushes in on goal... Hakan Abdullah strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Hakan Abdullah!
15.42
With great vision, Ismael Kayis plays the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah shoots from distance but is denied by Samuel Castro. Excellent save.
18.44
Ismael Kayis hits a low pass to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Samuel Castro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.10
3-0Ismael Kayis comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Soares. The referee warns Ismael Kayis to calm down! Carlos Soares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.48
Gerardo Salgado threads a neat ball through to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ismael Kayis shoots from 20 yards but somehow Samuel Castro manages to keep it out.
28.34
Ismael Kayis sees space and advances. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.43
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Abdullah who brings the ball under control. Hakan Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
34.07
4-0Carlos Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
36.19
4-0Markus Freund hits a low pass to Andy Law. Andy Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.12
Luis Reis hits a low pass to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis sees a break and surges forward. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.23
With imagination, John Souness plays the ball forward to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis darts forward. Ismael Kayis knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Imortal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
53.15
Carlos Soares hits a low pass to Andy Law. Andy Law runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Andy Law provides some space. He shoots at goal. Frank Dryden effortlessly gets down and covers it.
54.19
John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Kayis collects the pass. Ismael Kayis threads a neat ball through to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks the ball forward, putting Hakan Abdullah through on goal. Hakan Abdullah rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.50
Ismael Kayis knocks the ball forward to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Porto!
61.53
Ismael Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
65.21
Carlos Soares knocks the ball forward to Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins plays a one-two with Andy Law and advances towards the goal... Some world-class footwork from Vasco Martins provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.38
Vitor Martins makes a simple pass to Markus Freund. Markus Freund flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Martins collects the pass. Vasco Martins shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
71.19
Gerardo Salgado makes a simple pass to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Porto! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
75.35
Carlos Soares threads the ball through to Andy Law. Andy Law lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's well over the bar!
78.32
John Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Samuel Castro manages to keep it out.
79.05
8-0Vitor Martins barges into Ismael Kayis. Vitor Martins is shown the yellow card! Ismael Kayis gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
81.49
Rui Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. With a superhuman jump, Hakan Abdullah connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Samuel Castro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.43
Sieb van der Wal flicks the ball to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Nuno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Samuel Castro manages to gather it effortlessly.
85.35
Reginald Vairelles brings the ball forward. Reginald Vairelles whips in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. With a superhuman jump, Alex Elliott connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Frank Dryden is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Rui Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
9
1
Shots on Target
17
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
24.7%
45.5%
29.9%
Scorers
| Jose Luis Dejesus 6, 18, 38 Hakan Abdullah 12, 54, 71, 81 Kubilay Abdullah 28, 58 | Alex Elliott 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hakan Abdullah 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) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ismael Kayis (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jose Luis Dejesus (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Nuno Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kubilay Abdullah (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hakan Abdullah (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Fabricio Pereyra (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abdelkrim Sinouh (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wes Hitchcock (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Samuel Castro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Vitor Martins (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Ross Wilson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jaime Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Soares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Reginald Vairelles (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Markus Freund (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alex Elliott (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Vasco Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rafael Valente (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Moutinho (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Varela (MID) | 0 | |