Match Report


MoreirenseMoreirense     FC PortoFC Porto
Computer Player Computer Player John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Medhi Ferreira-LeiteM. Ferreira-Leite69
G
1
G
75Kristinn Ingi HallfredssonK. Hallfredsson
Edgar CastroE. Castro72
D
2
D
67Alexandre CastroA. Castro
Mario VieiraM. Vieira70
D
3
D
68Alberto AntunesA. Antunes
Craig LawC. Law66
D
4
D
66Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes
Francisco PinheiroF. Pinheiro53
D
5
M
75Edgar MoutinhoE. Moutinho
Gouki NakamuraG. Nakamura80
M
6
M
70Dominic YoungD. Young
Duarte LopesD. Lopes72
M
7
M
74Diogo MoreiraD. Moreira
Craig PhilipsC. Philips69
M
8
M
78Rodrigo JesusR. Jesus
Diogo AlvesD. Alves73
A
9captain
A
67Antonio ValenteA. Valente
Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes64
A
10
A
67Djezon LaigleD. Laigle
Francisco CostaF. Costa62
A
captain11
A
66Roberto QuaresmaR. Quaresma
 
Andrez PercassiA. Percassi66
M
12
D
66Cristiano JardimC. Jardim
Artur PintoA. Pinto66
G
13
M
70Pedro AlvesP. Alves
Vitor AndradeV. Andrade64
M
14
A
66Jaime GomesJ. Gomes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,043 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
FC Porto kick off and get the match underway!
4.27
Without breaking stride, Dominic Young plays the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
6.52
Craig Philips hacks Alexandre Castro from behind! Craig Philips is shown the yellow card! Alexandre Castro runs off the knock.
10.32
Alexandre Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Young. Dominic Young shoots from distance but Medhi Ferreira-Leite is on top of it.
14.57
Edgar Castro makes a simple pass to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Duarte Lopes makes a defence splitting pass to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.33
Alberto Antunes passes the ball forward to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Young. Dominic Young shoots from 25 yards but somehow Medhi Ferreira-Leite manages to keep it out.
22.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Young plays the ball forward to Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.15
Edgar Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Medhi Ferreira-Leite.
28.38
Alexandre Castro flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Roberto Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente collects the pass. Antonio Valente tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
30.54
Mario Vieira makes a strong solo run forward. Mario Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.24
Alberto Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Young. Dominic Young kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
33.54
Edgar Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Edgar Castro.
34.32
Craig Philips makes a probing pass to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes rushes past Alberto Antunes! Some superb footwork from Sergio Fernandes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.02
Rodrigo Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young puts a great ball through. Diogo Moreira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
40.46
Mario Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes sees Gouki Nakamura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gouki Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Moreirense kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Edgar Castro flicks a high pass forward. Gouki Nakamura holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gouki Nakamura flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Costa controls it well on his chest. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a woeful effort!
48.45
Dominic Young threads a neat ball through to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Ferreira-Leite who gathers it comfortably.
49.39
With imagination, Alberto Antunes laces a weighted ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Pinheiro.
51.00
Duarte Lopes makes a simple pass to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.53
Duarte Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Fernandes who takes it down. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Antunes.
55.01
Alexandre Castro threads a neat ball through to Dominic Young. Dominic Young passes the ball forward to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Medhi Ferreira-Leite smothers it!
59.06
Alberto Antunes brings the ball forward. Alberto Antunes threads the ball through to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.59
Duarte Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Costa collects the pass. Francisco Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
66.35
Alberto Antunes threads a neat ball through to Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente deftly passes the ball to Dominic Young, releasing him through on goal. Dominic Young shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Medhi Ferreira-Leite smothers it!
71.31
FC Porto are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
72.36
Francisco Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
73.07
Craig Philips flicks a high ball forward to Diogo Alves who takes it down. Diogo Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Fernandes but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.57
Alexandre Castro barges into Craig Philips. Alexandre Castro is given a warning by the referee! Craig Philips gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.17
Duarte Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Antunes. The referee calls over Duarte Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Antunes runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Moreirense

FC Porto
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
28.4%
39.5%
32.1%

Scorers
Diogo Alves 15, 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Diogo Alves of Moreirense

Match Ratings