Match Report
| FC Porto | FC Porto |  |  | Salgueiros 08 | Salgueiros 08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | manager | Christopher George | Christopher George | |||||||||||||||||
| Frank Dryden | F. Dryden |  | 81 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Cyrille Bedrossian | C. Bedrossian | |||||||||
| Luis Reis | L. Reis |  | 79 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Manuele Ardigò | M. Ardigò | |||||||||
| Gerardo Salgado | G. Salgado |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 72 | | Alberto George | A. George | |||||||||
| John Souness | J. Souness |  | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Guilherme Bento | G. Bento | |||||||||
| Sieb van der Wal | S. van der Wal |  | 80 | D | | 5 | | D | 68 | | Vasco Bento | V. Bento | |||||||||
| Ismael Kayis | I. Kayis |  | 81 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Andre Rego | A. Rego | |||||||||
| Rui Almeida | R. Almeida | | 79 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 |  | Christian Engels | C. Engels | |||||||||
| Michael Pennant | M. Pennant |  | 80 | A | | 8 | |  | M | 73 | | Craig Matthews | C. Matthews | ||||||||
| Nuno Moutinho | N. Moutinho | | 83 | A | | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Maurice Meijer | M. Meijer | ||||||||
| Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah | | 80 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Sophiane Malouda | S. Malouda | |||||||||
| Jose Luis Dejesus | J. Dejesus | | 82 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Thomas Meyer | T. Meyer | |||||||||
| Panagiotis Pappas | P. Pappas |  | 75 | D | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Alexandre Vieira | A. Vieira | |||||||||
| Abdelkrim Sinouh | A. Sinouh |  | 79 | M | | 13 | | M | 67 | | Rafael Moreira | R. Moreira | |||||||||
| Hakan Abdullah | H. Abdullah | | 81 | A | | 14 | | A | 65 | | Vasco Valente | V. Valente | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above 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 good 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 Vasco Correa Dionisio.
The pitch is in good 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 Vasco Correa Dionisio.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Salgueiros 08 kicking off!
2.46
0-0Christian Engels comes in with a late challenge on Rui Almeida. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.26
0-0Rui Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus shoots from long range. Cyrille Bedrossian gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
20.38
0-1Alberto George surges forward with the ball. Alberto George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sophiane Malouda. Sophiane Malouda plays a one-two with Thomas Meyer and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Sophiane Malouda provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. What a cracker!! Frank Dryden had no chance!! Goal for Salgueiros 08!
26.07
Gerardo Salgado makes a simple pass to Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Abdullah collects the pass. Kubilay Abdullah rushes past Manuele Ardigò! Kubilay Abdullah side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Kubilay Abdullah scores for FC Porto!! That brings them level!
32.01
1-1Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Guilherme Bento. Excellent block.
34.34
Rui Almeida sees Jose Luis Dejesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Luis Dejesus lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
36.59
Gerardo Salgado makes a probing pass to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis makes a simple pass to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
44.26
1-1Thomas Meyer barges into Gerardo Salgado. The referee warns Thomas Meyer to calm down! Gerardo Salgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah heads the ball goalwards but Guilherme Bento is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
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. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
47.01
Manuele Ardigò makes a simple pass to Andre Rego. Andre Rego hits a low pass to Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Frank Dryden.
48.49
Andre Rego takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Craig Matthews. Craig Matthews side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Frank Dryden gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
49.08
1-1Guilherme Bento flicks a high pass forward. Christian Engels holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Engels hits a low pass to Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
51.38
1-1Salgueiros 08 are dictating the run of play here today.
55.10
1-1Christian Engels threads a neat ball through to Thomas Meyer. Thomas Meyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.03
Sieb van der Wal hacks Thomas Meyer from behind! The referee brings Sieb van der Wal to one side and gives him a warning! Thomas Meyer runs off the knock.
60.35
1-1Salgueiros 08 have made 2 substitutions with Vasco Valente replacing Sophiane Malouda and Rafael Moreira replacing Andre Rego .
69.56
Sieb van der Wal hacks Thomas Meyer from behind! The referee brings Sieb van der Wal to one side and gives him another warning! Thomas Meyer runs off the knock.
71.10
Rui Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cyrille Bedrossian who gathers it comfortably.
73.56
Ismael Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Pennant. Michael Pennant shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.54
Alberto George threads the ball through to Rafael Moreira. Rafael Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Maurice Meijer. Maurice Meijer plays a one-two with Thomas Meyer and rushes in on goal... Maurice Meijer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Frank Dryden is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.46
Rafael Moreira sees Vasco Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
89.32
Ismael Kayis makes a simple pass to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frank Dryden (GK)
7
2. Luis Reis (DEF)
6
3. Gerardo Salgado (DEF)
6
4. John Souness (DEF)
6
5. Sieb van der Wal (DEF)
5
6. Ismael Kayis (MID)
6
7. Rui Almeida (MID)
8
8. Michael Pennant (ATT)
6
9. Nuno Moutinho (ATT)
6
10. Kubilay Abdullah (ATT)
9
11. Jose Luis Dejesus (ATT)
6
12. Panagiotis Pappas (DEF)
0
13. Abdelkrim Sinouh (MID)
0
14. Hakan Abdullah (ATT)
0
1. Cyrille Bedrossian (GK)
7
2. Manuele Ardigò (DEF)
6
3. Alberto George (DEF)
7
4. Guilherme Bento (DEF)
7
5. Vasco Bento (DEF)
6
6. Andre Rego (MID)
6
7. Christian Engels (MID)
6
8. Craig Matthews (MID)
6
9. Maurice Meijer (ATT)
8
10. Sophiane Malouda (ATT)
8
11. Thomas Meyer (ATT)
8
12. Alexandre Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Rafael Moreira (MID)
6
14. Vasco Valente (ATT)
6