Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora
John E HyldgaardJohn E Hyldgaard Computer Player Computer Player
Kristinn Ingi HallfredssonK. Hallfredsson75
G
1
G
71Fernando CostaF. Costa
Alberto AntunesA. Antunes68
D
2
D
76Samuel NunesS. Nunes
Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes66
D
3
D
70Alexandre VelosoA. Veloso
Joao JardimJ. Jardim66
D
4
D
69Nikolas DittmannN. Dittmann
Jorge MartinsJ. Martins69
M
5captain
D
67John MarshallJ. Marshall
Dominic YoungD. Young70
M
6
M
73Thierry MachadoT. Machado
Luis MendesL. Mendes67
M
7
M
67Fernando VianaF. Viana
Diogo MoreiraD. Moreira74
M
8
M
66Barket StrgeonB. Strgeon
Samuel AndradeS. Andrade65
A
captain9
A
70Valerien DayllyV. Daylly
Djezon LaigleD. Laigle66
A
10
A
69Generoso BachiniG. Bachini
Mario FariaM. Faria61
A
11
A
58Marc MasurM. Masur
 
Alexandre CastroA. Castro67
D
12
M
66Pierre G. ParlatoP. Parlato
Rodrigo JesusR. Jesus78
M
13
M
63Tiago MoutinhoT. Moutinho
Jaime GomesJ. Gomes65
A
14
D
61Fabio Di CaraF. Di Cara

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. 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 C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the match underway!
3.38
Thierry Machado makes a probing pass to Marc Masur. Marc Masur shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
6.02
Thierry Machado comes in with a late challenge on Joao Jardim. The referee calls over Thierry Machado and warns him to calm down! Joao Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.31
Nikolas Dittmann threads a neat ball through to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Viana and stumbles forward towards the goal... Thierry Machado cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.01
Alberto Antunes plays the ball forward to Mario Faria. Mario Faria flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle controls it well on his chest. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.26
Fernando Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Jardim.
14.48
Jorge Antunes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Antunes. Alberto Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Andrade who takes it down. Samuel Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Mario Faria. Mario Faria makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
15.10
Alberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Luis Mendes who brings the ball under control. Luis Mendes plays a one-two with Djezon Laigle and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Luis Mendes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Fernando Costa. What a great pair of hands!
18.04
Diogo Moreira threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
21.51
Jorge Martins flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle collects the pass. Djezon Laigle runs straight at the defence! Djezon Laigle shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
28.39
Samuel Nunes threads the ball through to Marc Masur. Marc Masur sees space and advances. Marc Masur plays a scrappy one-two with Valerien Daylly and advances towards the goal... Marc Masur makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.46
Alberto Antunes threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.59
Thierry Machado hacks Joao Jardim from behind! The referee calls over Thierry Machado and shows him a yellow card! Joao Jardim grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.32
Fernando Viana makes a probing pass to Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.07
Showing composure, Alberto Antunes laces a through ball forward to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins makes a probing pass to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Mendes. Luis Mendes beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.56
Luis Mendes darts forward. Luis Mendes shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
44.54
Luis Mendes makes a simple pass to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Mario Faria. Mario Faria whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Fernando Costa.
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. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
47.49
Joao Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Antunes. Alberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djezon Laigle plays a one-two with Diogo Moreira and rushes in on goal... Djezon Laigle tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.23
Diogo Moreira threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fernando Costa gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
57.28
With a delightful solo run, Luis Mendes stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Mario Faria. Mario Faria finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Mario Faria scores for FC Porto!!
60.29
Diogo Moreira knocks the ball forward to Mario Faria. Mario Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
65.36
John Marshall sweeps the ball long. Thierry Machado tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.36
Dominic Young knocks the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
71.37
Samuel Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Viana who takes it down. Fernando Viana flicks a high pass forward. Generoso Bachini collects the pass. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson who gathers it comfortably.
77.34
Jorge Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Faria. Mario Faria shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
81.02
Luis Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Young collects the pass. Dominic Young finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Costa!
83.04
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Martins shoots from distance. Solid save from Fernando Costa. What a great pair of hands!
84.53
Barket Strgeon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana threads the ball through to Marc Masur but he's offside!
89.44
John Marshall knocks the ball to his team mate, Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon knocks the ball forward to Marc Masur. Marc Masur sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Alexandre Veloso darts forward. Alexandre Veloso passes the ball forward to Marc Masur. Marc Masur shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
27.1%
42.4%
30.6%

Scorers
Djezon Laigle 22, 47
Mario Faria 57
Dominic Young 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Djezon Laigle of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
6
2.Alberto Antunes (DEF)
7
3.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Joao Jardim (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Martins (MID)
7
6.Dominic Young (MID)goal scored
8
7.Luis Mendes (MID)
8
8.Diogo Moreira (MID)
7
9.Samuel Andrade (ATT)
6
10.Djezon Laigle (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Mario Faria (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alexandre Castro (DEF)
0
13.Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
0
14.Jaime Gomes (ATT)
0

1.Fernando Costa (GK)
7
2.Samuel Nunes (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Veloso (DEF)
6
4.Nikolas Dittmann (DEF)
6
5.John Marshall (DEF)
6
6.Thierry Machado (MID)yellow card
5
7.Fernando Viana (MID)
6
8.Barket Strgeon (MID)
6
9.Valerien Daylly (ATT)
6
10.Generoso Bachini (ATT)
6
11.Marc Masur (ATT)
6
 
12.Pierre G. Parlato (MID)
0
13.Tiago Moutinho (MID)
0
14.Fabio Di Cara (DEF)
0