Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,640 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portimonense Sporting Clube kick off!
12.06
0-0Erik Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.32
David Hutchison sees Roberto Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Radice collects the pass. Ruggero Radice shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Portimonense Sporting Clube are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.13
Jorge Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Veloso. Duarte Veloso knocks the ball forward to Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
20.03
0-0Hugo Pinto makes a probing pass to Tiago Varela. Tiago Varela knocks the ball forward to Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Neves.
22.43
0-0Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward to Bernard Billong who brings the ball under control. Bernard Billong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Alexandre Alves is on top of it.
24.55
Tiago Varela flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Radice controls it well on his chest. Ruggero Radice knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Reginald Morgan.
26.36
Bernard Billong changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Bernard Billong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.02
Tobias Haller flicks a high pass forward. Erik Riga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erik Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
30.31
Jorge Santos flicks a high pass forward. Andre Oliveira collects the pass. Andre Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
36.58
Neil McGrory hits a low pass to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.06
Reginald Morgan flicks a high pass forward. Erik Riga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Erik Riga shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
39.50
0-0Jorge Santos catches Tobias Haller on the ankles. Jorge Santos is warned by the referee! Tobias Haller stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.11
0-0Erik Riga clumsily knocks into Roberto Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Moutinho runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portimonense Sporting Clube appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto start the second half!
51.36
Roberto Moutinho takes a short throw-in bringing Tiago Varela into play. Seeing a gap ahead, Tiago Varela plays the ball forward to Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
54.03
0-1Tobias Haller takes it forward alone. Tobias Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alexandre Alves with no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
61.15
Erik Riga knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Riga. Erik Riga outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
66.02
Reginald Morgan sees Tobias Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Haller makes a probing pass to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.21
Jaime Moutinho passes the ball forward to Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Nunez.
69.05
Tobias Haller surges forward with the ball. Tobias Haller knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Alves who gathers it comfortably.
72.50
0-1Ruggero Radice threads a neat ball through to Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira plays a one-two with Ruggero Radice and advances towards the goal... Samuel Neves clumsily knocks into Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
73.39
Jorge Santos passes the ball forward to Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.39
Tiago Varela hacks Samuel Neves from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Samuel Neves runs off the knock.
77.39
Erik Riga threads the ball through to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Varela.
78.17
David Hutchison flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Santos who brings the ball under control. Jorge Santos flicks a high pass forward. Andre Oliveira collects the pass. Andre Oliveira runs straight at the defence! Andre Oliveira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.35
Tiago Varela brings the ball forward. Tiago Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.31
Quim Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Haller collects the pass. Tobias Haller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
30.4%
48.1%
21.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tobias Haller of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alexandre Alves (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Nunez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Pinto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Hutchison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kai Hanssen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Roberto Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tiago Varela (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jorge Santos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Duarte Veloso (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruggero Radice (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andre Oliveira (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Devanir Courtois (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gaspar Bento (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlos Fonseca (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Reginald Morgan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tobias Haller (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Neil McGrory (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Erik Riga (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Luciano Di Bari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bernard Billong (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guilherme Rego (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Guerrero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddy Subiat (DEF) | 0 | |