Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     Clube Desportivo das AvesClube Desportivo das Aves
John E HyldgaardJohn E Hyldgaard Computer Player Computer Player
Kristinn Ingi HallfredssonK. Hallfredsson75
G
1
G
68Albrecht WidmannA. Widmann
Alexandre CastroA. Castro67
D
2
D
74Edgar RamosE. Ramos
Alberto AntunesA. Antunes68
D
3
D
74Regi BuffelR. Buffel
Cristiano JardimC. Jardim66
D
4
D
71Leonardo CabreraL. Cabrera
Diogo FernandesD. Fernandes70
M
5
D
67Nuno MartinsN. Martins
Dominic YoungD. Young70
M
6captain
M
79Djimi MeriemD. Meriem
Edgar MoutinhoE. Moutinho75
M
7
M
71Paolo Den TurkP. Den Turk
Rodrigo JesusR. Jesus78
M
8
A
80Eugenio StorariE. Storari
Antonio ValenteA. Valente67
A
captain9
A
68Yann MagnenatY. Magnenat
Djezon LaigleD. Laigle67
A
10
A
66Gaspar SantosG. Santos
Jaime GomesJ. Gomes66
A
11
A
66Neil BoertienN. Boertien
 
Joao JardimJ. Jardim66
D
12
D
66David AndradeD. Andrade
Diogo MoreiraD. Moreira74
M
13
M
66Jose Javier SuarezJ. Suarez
Samuel AndradeS. Andrade65
A
14
M
64Ronnie AdamsR. Adams

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Clube Desportivo das Aves. 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 Clube Desportivo das Aves appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.


0.00
FC Porto kick off and get the match underway!
2.14
Nuno Martins sees a break and surges forward. Nuno Martins threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Jardim.
8.56
Cristiano Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Den Turk. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Den Turk carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.04
Paolo Den Turk hits a low pass to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.08
With some swift thinking, Alberto Antunes plays the ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente collects the pass. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.46
Diogo Fernandes passes the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.13
Alexandre Castro makes a probing pass to Dominic Young. Dominic Young threads a neat ball through to Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Widmann who gathers it comfortably.
21.17
Paolo Den Turk knocks the ball forward to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.45
Showing composure, Regi Buffel plays the ball forward to Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
28.24
Diogo Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
32.42
Dominic Young sees Antonio Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Valente finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.23
Edgar Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente hits a low pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Albrecht Widmann gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
36.31
Yann Magnenat makes a probing pass to Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien lofts in a cross ball towards Yann Magnenat. Yann Magnenat flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
38.46
Edgar Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.22
Paolo Den Turk kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.10
Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Den Turk holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Den Turk threads a neat ball through to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem edges inside the box! Djimi Meriem shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson!
42.24
Dominic Young controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Clube Desportivo das Aves also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Clube Desportivo das Aves kicking off!
48.51
Dominic Young chips the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Cabrera.
49.51
Regi Buffel barges into Rodrigo Jesus. Regi Buffel is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Jesus runs off the knock.
51.24
Alberto Antunes clumsily knocks into Paolo Den Turk. Alberto Antunes is warned by the referee! Paolo Den Turk stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.40
Diogo Fernandes makes a probing pass to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Albrecht Widmann!
59.10
Djimi Meriem sees Yann Magnenat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yann Magnenat whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson with no chance!! Goal for Clube Desportivo das Aves!
63.05
Alberto Antunes takes a long throw-in. Cristiano Jardim sees space and advances. Cristiano Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Edgar Moutinho shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.24
Dominic Young makes a beautiful solo run. Dominic Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.51
Paolo Den Turk hacks Dominic Young from behind! Paolo Den Turk is given a warning by the referee! Dominic Young runs off the knock.
75.13
Dominic Young knocks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle skips past Regi Buffel! Djezon Laigle rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
77.16
Cristiano Jardim clumsily knocks into Yann Magnenat. The referee brings Cristiano Jardim to one side and gives him a warning! Yann Magnenat runs off the knock.
78.04
Paolo Den Turk flicks a high pass forward. Yann Magnenat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yann Magnenat lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Den Turk. Paolo Den Turk gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson!
81.01
Djezon Laigle threads the ball through to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Porto!
84.37
Edgar Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Regi Buffel. The referee calls over Edgar Moutinho and warns him to calm down! Regi Buffel runs off the knock.
85.13
Regi Buffel knocks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Den Turk who brings the ball under control. Paolo Den Turk knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Paolo Den Turk plays the ball forward to Djimi Meriem. Djimi Meriem makes a probing pass to Gaspar Santos but he's offside!
90.00
Dominic Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Cabrera.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

Clube Desportivo das Aves
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
22.2%
45.7%
32.1%

Scorers
Antonio Valente 81
Djimi Meriem 59, 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Djimi Meriem of Clube Desportivo das Aves

Match Ratings
1.Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
6
2.Alexandre Castro (DEF)
6
3.Alberto Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Jardim (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Diogo Fernandes (MID)
6
6.Dominic Young (MID)
7
7.Edgar Moutinho (MID)
6
8.Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
9.Antonio Valente (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Djezon Laigle (ATT)
7
11.Jaime Gomes (ATT)
6
 
12.Joao Jardim (DEF)
0
13.Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14.Samuel Andrade (ATT)
0

1.Albrecht Widmann (GK)
7
2.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Regi Buffel (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Leonardo Cabrera (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Martins (DEF)
6
6.Djimi Meriem (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Paolo Den Turk (MID)
8
8.Eugenio Storari (ATT)
6
9.Yann Magnenat (ATT)
7
10.Gaspar Santos (ATT)
6
11.Neil Boertien (ATT)
6
 
12.David Andrade (DEF)
0
13.Jose Javier Suarez (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Adams (MID)
0