Match Report


Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho     FC PortoFC Porto
Computer Player Computer Player Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Frederico VarelaF. Varela55
G
1
G
77Jose MarquesJ. Marques
Andre OliveiraA. Oliveira69
D
2
D
78Alfred HarrisonA. Harrison
Rodrigo MoreiraR. Moreira61
D
3
D
78John SounessJ. Souness
Billy HutchisonB. Hutchison60
D
4
D
76Jimmy MillerJ. Miller
Daniel RibeiroD. Ribeiro59
D
5
D
75Habib MayerH. Mayer
Samuel ReisS. Reis70
M
6
M
76Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida
Samuel AndradeS. Andrade63
M
7
M
75Rui AndradeR. Andrade
Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira62
M
8
A
80Runar NormannR. Normann
Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes75
A
9captain
A
80Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho
Gaspar ReisG. Reis66
A
captain10
A
77Kubilay AbdullahK. Abdullah
Tomas CarvalhoT. Carvalho58
A
11
A
77Rodrigo AlmeidaR. Almeida
 
Nuno MartinsN. Martins59
M
12
D
75Gerardo SalgadoG. Salgado
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira57
D
13
M
81Ismael KayisI. Kayis
Daniel TeixeiraD. Teixeira57
D
14
A
82Laurent TangheL. Tanghe

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio Manuel de Oliveira Violas where Sp. Espinho play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 19,654 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sp. Espinho are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco De Franceschi.


0.00
Sp. Espinho kick off!
2.12
Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Runar Normann controls it well on his chest. Runar Normann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Rui Andrade picks a pass forward to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.06
Samuel Andrade sees Fernando Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.37
Daniel Ribeiro hits a low pass to Samuel Reis. Samuel Reis hits a low pass to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
15.22
Rui Almeida makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Frederico Varela.
16.08
It's a corner kick. Rui Andrade kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Daniel Ribeiro gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
20.49
Rui Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Runar Normann. Runar Normann lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho powers a header at goal. It's there!! Frederico Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.57
Samuel Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.44
Jimmy Miller threads the ball through to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Andrade knocks the ball forward, putting Kubilay Abdullah through on goal. Kubilay Abdullah makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.10
Rui Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Runar Normann who takes it down. Runar Normann deftly passes the ball to Kubilay Abdullah, releasing him through on goal. Kubilay Abdullah shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Frederico Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.28
Billy Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Moreira collects the pass. Cristiano Moreira darts forward. Cristiano Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Harrison.
34.00
Samuel Reis makes a beautiful solo run. Samuel Reis whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Jimmy Miller hacks Tomas Carvalho from behind! Tomas Carvalho appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
39.27
Daniel Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade laces a weighted ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Harrison.
42.01
Alfred Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade sees a break and surges forward. Rui Andrade shoots from outside the area but somehow Frederico Varela manages to keep it out.
44.49
Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Abdullah easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kubilay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Alfred Harrison flicks a high ball forward to Rui Andrade who takes it down. Rui Andrade threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
49.50
Jimmy Miller threads a neat ball through to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade sees Nuno Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Moreira.
53.32
Rodrigo Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira kicks a strong pass forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Marques who gathers it comfortably.
57.01
Jimmy Miller flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Almeida. Rodrigo Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann beats his man to it with a header. Runar Normann scores for FC Porto!!
60.54
Seeing Jimmy Miller's run, Alfred Harrison quickly throws the ball into his path. Jimmy Miller plays the ball forward to Rui Andrade. Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kubilay Abdullah! That's his third!
63.01
Cristiano Moreira surges forward with the ball. Cristiano Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Marques who gathers it comfortably.
65.03
Without breaking stride, Cristiano Moreira plays the ball forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jose Marques smothers it!
66.12
Rui Almeida makes a simple pass to Runar Normann. Runar Normann lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.12
With a delightful solo run, Cristiano Moreira stretches the opposition's defence. Cristiano Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.11
Samuel Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Jose Marques!
78.23
Rui Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Moreira.
87.53
Samuel Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Miller.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sp. Espinho

FC Porto
Goals
0
6
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
30.7%
44%
25.3%

Scorers
Nuno Moutinho 20, 66
Kubilay Abdullah 27, 30, 61
Runar Normann 57

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kubilay Abdullah of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Frederico Varela (GK)
6
2.Andre Oliveira (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Moreira (DEF)
6
4.Billy Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Ribeiro (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Reis (MID)
6
7.Samuel Andrade (MID)
6
8.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
6
9.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Reis (ATT)
6
11.Tomas Carvalho (ATT)
6
 
12.Nuno Martins (MID)
0
13.Guilherme Vieira (DEF)
0
14.Daniel Teixeira (DEF)
0

1.Jose Marques (GK)
6
2.Alfred Harrison (DEF)
6
3.John Souness (DEF)
6
4.Jimmy Miller (DEF)
6
5.Habib Mayer (DEF)
6
6.Rui Almeida (MID)
6
7.Rui Andrade (MID)
8
8.Runar Normann (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Nuno Moutinho (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Kubilay Abdullah (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Rodrigo Almeida (ATT)
6
 
12.Gerardo Salgado (DEF)
0
13.Ismael Kayis (MID)
0
14.Laurent Tanghe (ATT)
0