Match Report


FarenseFarense     FC PortoFC Porto
Computer Player Computer Player Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Alexandre MoutinhoA. Moutinho65
G
1
G
80Frank DrydenF. Dryden
Alexandre PiocelleA. Piocelle67
D
2
D
79Luis ReisL. Reis
Warren AthertonW. Atherton67
D
3
D
76Gerardo SalgadoG. Salgado
Chritophe MullerC. Muller66
D
4
D
78John SounessJ. Souness
Azziz MouretA. Mouret63
D
5
D
78Sieb van der WalS. van der Wal
Duncan BoothD. Booth74
M
6
M
81Ismael KayisI. Kayis
Gavin JacksonG. Jackson68
M
7
M
79Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida
Leon BräutigamL. Bräutigam82
A
8
A
79Michael PennantM. Pennant
Mervin MakinM. Makin66
A
9captain
A
82Jose Luis DejesusJ. Dejesus
Filipe PostigaF. Postiga62
A
10
A
80Kubilay AbdullahK. Abdullah
Carlton MilliganC. Milligan55
A
captain11
A
81Hakan AbdullahH. Abdullah
 
J-Clau BedrossianJ. Bedrossian64
M
12
D
75Fabricio PereyraF. Pereyra
Tiago LopesT. Lopes63
D
13
M
78Abdelkrim SinouhA. Sinouh
Jaime BarbosaJ. Barbosa61
M
14
A
82Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Algarve where Farense play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Farense and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.


0.00
The first half starts with Farense kicking off!
2.24
Azziz Mouret hits a low pass to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson threads a neat ball through to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
4.29
Gavin Jackson threads the ball through to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. John Souness barges into Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
8.48
Rui Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.58
John Souness sees Ismael Kayis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ismael Kayis flicks a high ball forward to Hakan Abdullah who takes it down. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. With a superhuman jump, Kubilay Abdullah connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alexandre Moutinho effortlessly punches it away to safety.
15.12
Rui Almeida sees Hakan Abdullah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
20.16
Ismael Kayis barges into Gavin Jackson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Jackson runs off the knock.
22.18
Gavin Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Frank Dryden!
27.12
Gavin Jackson sees Filipe Postiga in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Filipe Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Dryden who gathers it comfortably.
30.05
Ismael Kayis catches Gavin Jackson on the ankles. Ismael Kayis is warned by the referee! Gavin Jackson stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.58
With great vision, Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Warren Atherton.
36.10
Ismael Kayis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.08
Hakan Abdullah catches Warren Atherton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Warren Atherton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.40
Rui Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah shoots from long range but Alexandre Moutinho reads it well. Excellent keeping!
40.37
Sieb van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Rui Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Abdullah who brings the ball under control. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Chritophe Muller. That should have been a goal!
44.29
Chritophe Muller knocks the ball forward to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson sees Leon Bräutigam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Farense appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with FC Porto kicking off!
48.15
Ismael Kayis sees Hakan Abdullah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hakan Abdullah whips 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!!
51.44
Alexandre Piocelle kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson makes a simple pass to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Postiga but the referee indicates it's offside!
57.56
Kubilay Abdullah catches Alexandre Piocelle on the ankles. Kubilay Abdullah is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Piocelle stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.49
Rui Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Jose Luis Dejesus who takes it down. Jose Luis Dejesus knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Moutinho with no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
63.56
Gerardo Salgado kicks a strong pass forward to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Michael Pennant. Some good footwork from Michael Pennant provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Alexandre Moutinho manages to keep it out.
67.50
Sieb van der Wal flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Kayis collects the pass. Ismael Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Jose Luis Dejesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Luis Dejesus knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Alexandre Piocelle steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
72.43
Rui Almeida decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.27
Alexandre Piocelle chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Filipe Postiga who takes it down. Filipe Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan connects with a diving header his aim is horrendously poor!
75.43
Warren Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Booth. Duncan Booth flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Postiga controls it well on his chest. Filipe Postiga shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
79.30
With great vision, Alexandre Piocelle plays the ball forward to Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson takes it forward alone. Gavin Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.11
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Hakan Abdullah controls it well on his chest. Hakan Abdullah finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alexandre Moutinho easily smothers it!
84.09
Alexandre Piocelle chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Jackson. Gavin Jackson flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Makin who takes it down. Mervin Makin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Reis.
87.09
Chritophe Muller pushes mid-way up the pitch. Chritophe Muller knocks the ball to his team mate, Leon Bräutigam. Leon Bräutigam whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Postiga. Filipe Postiga knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Frank Dryden reads it well. Fabulous save!
89.27
Rui Almeida threads the ball through to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus tries a spectacular long range effort but Alexandre Moutinho reads it well. Good keeping!
90.00
Hakan Abdullah comes in with a late challenge on Azziz Mouret. The referee warns Hakan Abdullah to calm down! Azziz Mouret runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Farense

FC Porto
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
34.8%
42.7%
22.5%

Scorers
Jose Luis Dejesus 48
Hakan Abdullah 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Luis Dejesus of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Alexandre Moutinho (GK)
8
2.Alexandre Piocelle (DEF)
7
3.Warren Atherton (DEF)
6
4.Chritophe Muller (DEF)
7
5.Azziz Mouret (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Booth (MID)
6
7.Gavin Jackson (MID)
8
8.Leon Bräutigam (ATT)
6
9.Mervin Makin (ATT)
6
10.Filipe Postiga (ATT)
6
11.Carlton Milligan (ATT)
6
 
12.J-Clau Bedrossian (MID)
0
13.Tiago Lopes (DEF)
0
14.Jaime Barbosa (MID)
0

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.Ismael Kayis (MID)yellow card
6
7.Rui Almeida (MID)
8
8.Michael Pennant (ATT)
6
9.Jose Luis Dejesus (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Kubilay Abdullah (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Hakan Abdullah (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Fabricio Pereyra (DEF)
0
13.Abdelkrim Sinouh (MID)
0
14.Nuno Moutinho (ATT)
0