Match Report


FC NürnbergFC Nürnberg     FC PortoFC Porto
Olly MartinOlly Martin John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Vincenzo HallerV. Haller82
G
1
G
66Sebastiao JesusS. Jesus
Nicolas MoralesN. Morales71
D
2
D
62Cesar VieiraC. Vieira
Samuel BarrosS. Barros71
D
3
D
63Bruno BarrosB. Barros
Hannes KohlerH. Kohler72
D
4
D
63Ruben LimaR. Lima
Richard DaviesR. Davies75
D
5
M
70Jorge MartinsJ. Martins
Anton KaiserA. Kaiser81
M
captain6
M
69Rafael RamosR. Ramos
Simon BorchardS. Borchard68
M
7
M
68Luis MendesL. Mendes
Jakob WendelJ. Wendel77
M
8
M
68Gaspar BentoG. Bento
Kevin LindemannK. Lindemann72
A
9captain
A
65Samuel AndradeS. Andrade
Simon BierhoffS. Bierhoff72
A
10
A
64Duarte MoutinhoD. Moutinho
Paul SchäferP. Schäfer70
A
11
A
61Mario FariaM. Faria
 
Rainer MasurR. Masur79
D
12
D
64Sebastiao RegoS. Rego
Jakob KirschnerJ. Kirschner76
M
13
M
70Diogo FernandesD. Fernandes
Arno GelbA. Gelb76
A
14
A
65Fernando MendesF. Mendes

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Frankenstadion where FC Nürnberg play FC Porto in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,087 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Nürnberg are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
FC Nürnberg kick off and get the match underway!
3.25
Gaspar Bento catches Anton Kaiser on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Kaiser runs off the knock.
6.00
Anton Kaiser clumsily knocks into Ruben Lima. The referee warns Anton Kaiser to calm down! Ruben Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.42
With a delightful solo run, Luis Mendes stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento beats his man to it with a header. Samuel Barros clears it off the line with his head!
14.52
Rafael Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Luis Mendes controls it well on his chest. Luis Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.14
Jakob Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Paul Schäfer collects the pass. Paul Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Sebastiao Jesus manages to keep it out.
21.58
Bruno Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Moutinho. Duarte Moutinho beats his man to it with a header. Vincenzo Haller comfortably punches it away to safety.
24.03
Ruben Lima sees Duarte Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Moutinho decides to run forward with the ball. Duarte Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
26.42
Anton Kaiser flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Lindemann controls it well on his chest. Kevin Lindemann lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.12
Hannes Kohler passes the ball forward to Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann skips past Bruno Barros! Kevin Lindemann comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
36.10
With a delightful solo run, Luis Mendes stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Mendes plays a quick one-two with Jorge Martins and rushes in on goal... Luis Mendes shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
44.01
Jakob Wendel knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser makes an attacking run forward. Anton Kaiser whips in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Sebastiao Jesus has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Nürnberg 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!
47.03
Hannes Kohler makes a probing pass to Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastiao Jesus who gathers it comfortably.
51.57
Jakob Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Kohler controls it well on his chest. Hannes Kohler threads a neat ball through to Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser heads the ball goalwards. Anton Kaiser scores for FC Nürnberg!!
60.05
Ruben Lima knocks the ball forward to Bruno Barros. Bruno Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Bento. Gaspar Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.13
Hannes Kohler threads a neat ball through to Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann runs straight at the defence! Kevin Lindemann strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
69.20
Anton Kaiser makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Wendel. Jakob Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Lindemann. Kevin Lindemann finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
72.24
Jakob Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Simon Bierhoff holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Bierhoff knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Kaiser. Anton Kaiser rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
77.29
Cesar Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Lindemann. The referee brings Cesar Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Lindemann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.20
Ruben Lima passes the ball forward to Luis Mendes. Luis Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Haller who gathers it comfortably.
83.52
Rafael Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Gaspar Bento who brings the ball under control. Gaspar Bento whips in a cross ball towards Mario Faria. Mario Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
84.11
Jakob Wendel advances with the ball. Jakob Wendel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Bierhoff. Simon Bierhoff lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Schäfer. Paul Schäfer rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Sebastiao Jesus had no chance!! Goal for FC Nürnberg!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Nürnberg

FC Porto
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
27.9%
42.6%
29.5%

Scorers
Simon Bierhoff 26
Paul Schäfer 44, 84
Anton Kaiser 52

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Schäfer of FC Nürnberg

Match Ratings
1.Vincenzo Haller (GK)
6
2.Nicolas Morales (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Barros (DEF)
6
4.Hannes Kohler (DEF)
6
5.Richard Davies (DEF)
6
6.Anton Kaiser (MID)goal scored
8
7.Simon Borchard (MID)
6
8.Jakob Wendel (MID)
7
9.Kevin Lindemann (ATT)
7
10.Simon Bierhoff (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Paul Schäfer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Rainer Masur (DEF)
0
13.Jakob Kirschner (MID)
0
14.Arno Gelb (ATT)
0

1.Sebastiao Jesus (GK)
6
2.Cesar Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Bruno Barros (DEF)
6
4.Ruben Lima (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Martins (MID)
6
6.Rafael Ramos (MID)
6
7.Luis Mendes (MID)
6
8.Gaspar Bento (MID)yellow card
5
9.Samuel Andrade (ATT)
6
10.Duarte Moutinho (ATT)
6
11.Mario Faria (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastiao Rego (DEF)
0
13.Diogo Fernandes (MID)
0
14.Fernando Mendes (ATT)
0