Match Report
| FC Porto | FC Porto |  |  | C.S Maritimo | C.S Maritimo | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jose Marques | J. Marques |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 | | Francisco Ferreira | F. Ferreira | |||||||||
| Jimmy Miller | J. Miller |  | 76 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Gerald Bayle | G. Bayle | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness |  | 78 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Carlos Nunes | C. Nunes | |||||||||
| Gerardo Salgado | G. Salgado |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Eddie Pallister | E. Pallister | |||||||||
| Habib Mayer | H. Mayer | | 75 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Vasco Barbosa | V. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Rui Almeida | R. Almeida | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 | | Antoine Buzare | A. Buzare | |||||||||
| Ismael Kayis | I. Kayis |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Ted Seube | T. Seube | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Almeida | R. Almeida | | 77 | A | | 8 | |  | M | 68 | | Pedro Campos | P. Campos | ||||||||
| Laurent Tanghe | L. Tanghe |  | 82 | A | | | 9 | | A | 63 |  | Jes Sørensen | J. Sørensen | ||||||||
| Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah | | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 |  | Samir Wieczorek | S. Wieczorek | |||||||||
| Hakan Abdullah | H. Abdullah | | 79 | A | | 11 | | A | 62 |  | Daniel Arias | D. Arias | |||||||||
| Alfred Harrison | A. Harrison | | 78 | D | | 12 | | M | 65 | | William Zanotti | W. Zanotti | |||||||||
| Rui Andrade | R. Andrade | | 75 | M | | 13 | | A | 61 | | Ian Mendonca | I. Mendonca | |||||||||
| Runar Normann | R. Normann |  | 80 | A | | 14 | | G | 61 | | Glynn Sinclair | G. Sinclair | |||||||||
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to C.S Maritimo. 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 C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco De Franceschi.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco De Franceschi.
0.00
0-0FC Porto kick off the first half!
2.03
1-0Ismael Kayis knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. With a superhuman jump, Rodrigo Almeida connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rodrigo Almeida!
10.36
1-0Ismael Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Abdullah controls it well on his chest. Kubilay Abdullah shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Francisco Ferreira manages to gather it comfortably.
12.40
Pedro Campos passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jose Marques.
13.46
1-0Pedro Campos takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Jose Marques scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
14.17
1-0Ted Seube makes a simple pass to Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Miller.
15.46
1-0Gerardo Salgado sees space and advances. Gerardo Salgado kicks a strong pass forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe rushes past Eddie Pallister! Laurent Tanghe tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.56
Ted Seube deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek passes the ball forward to Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but somehow Jose Marques manages to keep it out.
22.30
Ted Seube passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.18
Jimmy Miller flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Kayis controls it well on his chest. Ismael Kayis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Francisco Ferreira with no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
30.46
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward to Kubilay Abdullah who brings the ball under control. Kubilay Abdullah skips past Vasco Barbosa! Kubilay Abdullah muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
32.42
2-0Hakan Abdullah catches Vasco Barbosa on the ankles. The referee warns Hakan Abdullah to calm down! Vasco Barbosa runs off the knock.
33.11
Gerardo Salgado controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis knocks the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Francisco Ferreira manages to gather it.
34.33
Ted Seube threads the ball through to Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen edges inside the box! Jes Sørensen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jose Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.27
2-1Rui Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a probing pass to Laurent Tanghe but he's offside!
42.42
Ismael Kayis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe powers a header at goal. Francisco Ferreira comfortably picks it out of the air!
44.25
Jimmy Miller plays the ball forward to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis threads a neat ball through to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
2-1Ted Seube plays the ball forward to Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias lofts in a cross ball towards Samir Wieczorek. Samir Wieczorek rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent block by Habib Mayer!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. C.S Maritimo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
C.S Maritimo kick off and get the second half underway!
49.50
Pedro Campos makes a probing pass to Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
53.09
2-1Rui Almeida catches Antoine Buzare on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antoine Buzare stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.11
John Souness pushes mid-way up the pitch. John Souness kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.43
Rui Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe makes a looping header on goal. Francisco Ferreira picks it out of the air!
57.15
Ismael Kayis flicks a high ball forward to Kubilay Abdullah who takes it down. Kubilay Abdullah plays a one-two with Hakan Abdullah and advances towards the goal... Kubilay Abdullah looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Francisco Ferreira had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
60.17
Pedro Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Arias. Daniel Arias shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.24
Eddie Pallister threads a neat ball through to Ted Seube. Ted Seube flicks a high pass forward. Samir Wieczorek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Wieczorek lofts in a cross ball towards Jes Sørensen. Jes Sørensen makes a deft header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.41
Jimmy Miller threads a neat ball through to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Francisco Ferreira!
65.19
Ismael Kayis threads a neat ball through to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.09
Ismael Kayis takes a short throw-in bringing Rui Almeida into play. With a delightful solo run, Rui Almeida stretches the opposition's defence. Rui Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida makes a looping header on goal. Eddie Pallister steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
69.53
Ismael Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
75.28
Jimmy Miller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Without breaking stride, Ismael Kayis plays the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Francisco Ferreira manages to gather it comfortably.
83.04
Gerardo Salgado flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Kayis controls it well on his chest. Ismael Kayis flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida who takes it down. Rodrigo Almeida sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Francisco Ferreira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
13
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%
Scorers
| Rodrigo Almeida 2, 83 Hakan Abdullah 26 Kubilay Abdullah 57 | Jes Sørensen 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Almeida of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jose Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jimmy Miller (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gerardo Salgado (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Habib Mayer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rui Almeida (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Ismael Kayis (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Almeida (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Laurent Tanghe (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kubilay Abdullah (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Hakan Abdullah (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alfred Harrison (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rui Andrade (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Runar Normann (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Francisco Ferreira (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gerald Bayle (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Pallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Antoine Buzare (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ted Seube (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pedro Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jes Sørensen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Samir Wieczorek (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniel Arias (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | William Zanotti (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Mendonca (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glynn Sinclair (GK) | 0 | |