Match Report
| FC Porto | FC Porto |  |  | Salgueiros 08 | Salgueiros 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | manager | Christopher George | Christopher George | |||||||||||||||||
| Frank Dryden | F. Dryden |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 64 |  | Tomas Sousa | T. Sousa | |||||||||
| Panagiotis Pappas | P. Pappas |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Vasco Bento | V. Bento | |||||||||
| Gerardo Salgado | G. Salgado |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Cristiano Moreira | C. Moreira | |||||||||
| Fabricio Pereyra | F. Pereyra |  | 75 | D | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Alberto George | A. George | |||||||||
| Sieb van der Wal | S. van der Wal |  | 78 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 74 |  | Alejandro Smoje | A. Smoje | ||||||||
| Rui Almeida | R. Almeida | | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Andre Rego | A. Rego | |||||||||
| Abdelkrim Sinouh | A. Sinouh |  | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 72 | | Craig Matthews | C. Matthews | |||||||||
| Michael Pennant | M. Pennant |  | 80 | A | | 8 | | M | 70 |  | Christian Engels | C. Engels | |||||||||
| Wes Hitchcock | W. Hitchcock | | 76 | A | | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Maurice Meijer | M. Meijer | ||||||||
| Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah |  | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 |  | Sophiane Malouda | S. Malouda | |||||||||
| Hakan Abdullah | H. Abdullah | | 81 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Thomas Meyer | T. Meyer | |||||||||
| Luis Reis | L. Reis | | 79 | D | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Ruben Antunes | R. Antunes | |||||||||
| Ismael Kayis | I. Kayis | | 81 | M | | 13 | | M | 69 | | Vitor Marques | V. Marques | |||||||||
| Jose Luis Dejesus | J. Dejesus | | 82 | A | | 14 | | A | 64 | | Miguel Bento | M. Bento | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Salgueiros 08. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Möller.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Möller.
0.00
0-0FC Porto kick off!
6.16
0-0Gerardo Salgado plays the ball forward to Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Abdullah collects the pass. Kubilay Abdullah tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Tomas Sousa manages to keep it out.
9.32
1-0Gerardo Salgado takes it forward alone. Gerardo Salgado knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Hitchcock!
12.03
1-0Sophiane Malouda comes in with a very late challenge on Fabricio Pereyra. The referee motions to Sophiane Malouda to come over. It's a red card!! Fabricio Pereyra runs off the knock.
14.56
1-0Abdelkrim Sinouh catches Christian Engels on the ankles. The referee calls over Abdelkrim Sinouh and shows him a yellow card! Christian Engels hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.34
1-0Alejandro Smoje knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Engels. Christian Engels surges forward with the ball. Christian Engels shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.07
1-0Alberto George surges forward with the ball. Alberto George chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer kicks a strong pass forward to Maurice Meijer but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.58
Cristiano Moreira hacks Michael Pennant from behind! The referee calls over Cristiano Moreira and shows him a yellow card! Michael Pennant hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.25
Abdelkrim Sinouh threads the ball through to Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant plays a quick one-two with Hakan Abdullah and rushes in on goal... Michael Pennant takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Tomas Sousa. What a save!
26.11
Craig Matthews barges into Abdelkrim Sinouh. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abdelkrim Sinouh stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.43
Christian Engels runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Christian Engels whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Meijer. Maurice Meijer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
32.31
Andre Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
40.56
Craig Matthews threads the ball through to Maurice Meijer. Maurice Meijer runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Maurice Meijer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Frank Dryden smothers it!
42.47
Abdelkrim Sinouh threads a neat ball through to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Tomas Sousa punches it away to safety.
44.12
1-0Thomas Meyer hacks Fabricio Pereyra from behind! Thomas Meyer is given a warning by the referee! Fabricio Pereyra stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Salgueiros 08 kick off!
48.19
1-0Salgueiros 08 are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
49.17
1-0Abdelkrim Sinouh passes the ball forward to Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Bento.
51.27
Craig Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Meyer controls it well on his chest. Thomas Meyer shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
53.06
Salgueiros 08 are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
59.38
Sieb van der Wal catches Thomas Meyer on the ankles. The referee brings Sieb van der Wal to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Meyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.15
1-0Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Ruben Antunes replacing Alejandro Smoje .
61.22
Rui Almeida sees a break and surges forward. Rui Almeida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.28
1-0Showing composure, Rui Almeida picks a pass forward to Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Cristiano Moreira.
64.44
1-0Rui Almeida takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Ruben Antunes gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
65.08
Abdelkrim Sinouh passes the ball forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.58
Abdelkrim Sinouh sees Michael Pennant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Pennant plays a one-two with Kubilay Abdullah and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Michael Pennant provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Tomas Sousa is on top of it.
69.05
Abdelkrim Sinouh threads a neat ball through to Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.19
1-0Andre Rego runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Rego runs straight at the defence! Fabricio Pereyra comes in with a late challenge on Andre Rego. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.17
Fabricio Pereyra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Abdullah controls it well on his chest. Kubilay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.10
2-0Maurice Meijer comes in with a late challenge on Gerardo Salgado. The referee calls over Maurice Meijer and shows him a yellow card! Gerardo Salgado gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.32
Sieb van der Wal hits a low pass to Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh threads the ball through to Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant whips in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. With a superhuman jump, Wes Hitchcock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Wes Hitchcock 9, 83 Hakan Abdullah 73 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frank Dryden (GK)
6
2. Panagiotis Pappas (DEF)
6
3. Gerardo Salgado (DEF)
6
4. Fabricio Pereyra (DEF)
6
5. Sieb van der Wal (DEF)
6
6. Rui Almeida (MID)
6
7. Abdelkrim Sinouh (MID)
6
8. Michael Pennant (ATT)
7
9. Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
8
10. Kubilay Abdullah (ATT)
6
11. Hakan Abdullah (ATT)
7
12. Luis Reis (DEF)
0
13. Ismael Kayis (MID)
0
14. Jose Luis Dejesus (ATT)
0
1. Tomas Sousa (GK)
7
2. Vasco Bento (DEF)
6
3. Cristiano Moreira (DEF)
5
4. Alberto George (DEF)
6
5. Alejandro Smoje (DEF)
6
6. Andre Rego (MID)
6
7. Craig Matthews (MID)
6
8. Christian Engels (MID)
6
9. Maurice Meijer (ATT)
6
10. Sophiane Malouda (ATT)
3
11. Thomas Meyer (ATT)
6
12. Ruben Antunes (DEF)
6
13. Vitor Marques (MID)
0
14. Miguel Bento (ATT)
0