Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Moreira.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
4.27
0-0Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey collects the pass. Maurice Van De Wey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Maurice Van De Wey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
6.39
Antonio Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
8.52
0-0Paulo Castro threads a neat ball through to James Naylor. James Naylor makes a great pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
10.13
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Joao Jardim laces a through ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young threads the ball through to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
16.01
1-0Alberto Viana makes a beautiful solo run. Alberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
18.16
1-0Alberto Viana flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey controls it well on his chest. Maurice Van De Wey knocks the ball to his team mate, James Naylor. James Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Jardim.
22.10
Edgar Moutinho makes a probing pass to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Fenton.
24.39
Edgar Moutinho makes a probing pass to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edgar Moutinho!
27.41
2-0Paulo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo hits a low pass to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Joao Jardim. Excellent block.
28.20
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Roberto Quaresma shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
30.32
Vitor Semedo threads a neat ball through to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira plays a scrappy one-two with Vitor Semedo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jose Moreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
31.20
2-0Paulo Castro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Dominic Young reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
33.03
Rodrigo Jesus passes the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Santos.
36.58
Edgar Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.03
Joao Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Antunes controls it well on his chest. Alberto Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Alberto Viana!
42.14
Joao Jardim threads a neat ball through to Dominic Young. Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle controls it well on his chest. Djezon Laigle edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Djezon Laigle provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Hannes Lindemann reads it well. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Edgar Moutinho makes a probing pass to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Hannes Lindemann as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
Rodrigo Jesus takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alberto Viana reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
48.42
Wayne Fenton passes the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey shoots from outside the area. Wonderful reactions from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson keeps it out!
49.11
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.10
Fernando Santos runs forward with the ball. Fernando Santos threads a neat ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria plays a one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and rushes in on goal... Miguel Faria shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.58
Cristiano Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.08
Alberto Antunes threads the ball through to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.23
Cristiano Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Seeing a gap ahead, Miguel Faria plays the ball forward to James Naylor. James Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria makes a deft header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.03
With some swift thinking, Diogo Fernandes plays the ball forward to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
71.36
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Fernandes controls it well on his chest. Diogo Fernandes plays a one-two with Roberto Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Diogo Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.26
3-1S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Fabrizio Rinaldini replacing Miguel Faria .
85.17
Rodrigo Jesus makes a simple pass to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dominic Young through on goal. Dominic Young shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
89.48
3-1Alexandre Castro catches Maurice Van De Wey on the ankles. Alexandre Castro is given a warning by the referee! Maurice Van De Wey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
24.1%
44.3%
31.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Moutinho of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Alberto Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Jardim (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Diogo Fernandes (MID) |  | 8 |
| 6. | Edgar Moutinho (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Dominic Young (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Valente (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Djezon Laigle (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Roberto Quaresma (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Jardim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hannes Lindemann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wayne Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cristiano Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alberto Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Paulo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vitor Semedo (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Maurice Van De Wey (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | James Naylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Faria (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Jose Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Vitor Ramos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Antunes (ATT) | 0 | |