Match Report
| FC Porto | FC Porto |  |  | Penafiel | Penafiel | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jose Marques | J. Marques |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 60 | | Pedro Quaresma | P. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Alfred Harrison | A. Harrison |  | 78 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Alec Gemmill | A. Gemmill | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness | | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Rafael Costa | R. Costa | |||||||||
| Gerardo Salgado | G. Salgado |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Pascal Sachs | P. Sachs | |||||||||
| Habib Mayer | H. Mayer |  | 75 | D | | 5 | | D | 67 | | Hugo Quaresma | H. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Rui Almeida | R. Almeida | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Helder Bento | H. Bento | |||||||||
| Rui Andrade | R. Andrade | | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 | | Gaspar Soares | G. Soares | |||||||||
| Runar Normann | R. Normann |  | 80 | A | | 8 | |  | M | 58 | | Sebastiao Pinto | S. Pinto | ||||||||
| Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah |  | 77 | A | | | 9 | | M | 55 | | Daniel Barbosa | D. Barbosa | ||||||||
| Laurent Tanghe | L. Tanghe |  | 82 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Rainer Schumacher | R. Schumacher | |||||||||
| Hakan Abdullah | H. Abdullah | | 79 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 |  | Andre De Sanzo | A. De Sanzo | |||||||||
| Jimmy Miller | J. Miller |  | 76 | D | | 12 | | D | 64 |  | Ivan Garrido | I. Garrido | |||||||||
| Ismael Kayis | I. Kayis | | 80 | M | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Manuel Martins | M. Martins | |||||||||
| Nuno Moutinho | N. Moutinho | | 80 | A | | 14 | | D | 62 | | Tiago Costa | T. Costa | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Penafiel. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.
0.00
0-0Penafiel kick off and get the first half underway!
2.28
0-0Gaspar Soares advances with the ball. Gaspar Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.09
1-0Rui Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Pedro Quaresma with no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
8.08
1-0Rainer Schumacher clumsily knocks into John Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.15
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Rui Andrade plays the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
12.07
1-0With imagination, Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
18.42
With vision, John Souness plays the ball forward to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade knocks the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
21.49
Daniel Barbosa chips the ball to his team mate, Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.23
Gaspar Soares hacks Rui Andrade from behind! The referee calls over Gaspar Soares and shows him a yellow card! Rui Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.04
Rui Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Runar Normann. Runar Normann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.53
With a delightful solo run, Sebastiao Pinto stretches the opposition's defence. Sebastiao Pinto lofts in a cross ball towards Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.05
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.19
Gerardo Salgado flicks a high ball forward to Rui Andrade who takes it down. Rui Andrade knocks the ball forward to Runar Normann. Runar Normann shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.32
Daniel Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Daniel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Schumacher. With a superhuman jump, Rainer Schumacher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
38.28
John Souness makes a simple pass to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pascal Sachs.
40.36
Gaspar Soares flicks a high pass forward. Andre De Sanzo controls it well on his chest. Andre De Sanzo lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the second half underway!
47.08
Habib Mayer passes the ball forward to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Runar Normann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Runar Normann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
48.55
Helder Bento makes a beautiful solo run. Helder Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo heads the ball goalwards. Jose Marques gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
49.13
Habib Mayer flicks a high pass forward. Rui Andrade collects the pass. Rui Andrade makes a simple pass to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Quaresma gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
51.40
Hugo Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Daniel Barbosa. Showing composure, Daniel Barbosa picks a pass forward to Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Schumacher. Rainer Schumacher powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.10
Rafael Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Barbosa. Daniel Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Schumacher. With a superhuman jump, Rainer Schumacher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
54.18
Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Runar Normann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Runar Normann knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!! That brings them back into the game!
57.26
Helder Bento flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Schumacher collects the pass. Rainer Schumacher lofts in a cross ball towards Andre De Sanzo. Andre De Sanzo heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.36
Seeing Rui Almeida's run, Rui Andrade quickly throws the ball into his path. Rui Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Quaresma who gathers it comfortably.
63.57
Alec Gemmill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Barbosa. Daniel Barbosa advances with the ball. Daniel Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.53
Daniel Barbosa makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Jose Marques. What a great pair of hands!
73.35
Rui Almeida knocks the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
75.10
Gerardo Salgado flicks a high pass forward. Rui Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rui Andrade makes a simple pass to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
77.55
2-3Penafiel have made a substitution with Tiago Costa replacing Andre De Sanzo and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
79.36
Rui Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
28.7%
43.8%
27.5%
Scorers
| Hakan Abdullah 4, 54, 79 | Andre De Sanzo 28, 57 Rainer Schumacher 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Hakan Abdullah of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alfred Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerardo Salgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Habib Mayer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rui Andrade (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Runar Normann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kubilay Abdullah (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Laurent Tanghe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hakan Abdullah (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Jimmy Miller (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ismael Kayis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nuno Moutinho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alec Gemmill (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafael Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pascal Sachs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Helder Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gaspar Soares (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Sebastiao Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Rainer Schumacher (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Andre De Sanzo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Ivan Garrido (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Manuel Martins (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tiago Costa (DEF) | 6 | |