Match Report
| FC Porto | FC Porto |  |  | Sporting Covilha | Sporting Covilha | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Vitor Costa | V. Costa |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Kevin Eberle | K. Eberle | |||||||||
| Vitor Mendes | V. Mendes | | 81 | D |  | 2 |  |  | D | 69 | | Fernando Costa | F. Costa | ||||||||
| Quim Faria | Q. Faria | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Cesar Nunes | C. Nunes | |||||||||
| Arno Turek | A. Turek | | 68 | D | | | 4 | | D | 68 |  | Jerome Fabrie | J. Fabrie | ||||||||
| Mario Antunes | M. Antunes | | 59 | D | | 5 | | D | 66 | | Ellery Versteeg | E. Versteeg | |||||||||
| Matt Bremner | M. Bremner |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 |  | Leonardo Stendardo | L. Stendardo | |||||||||
| David Sousa | D. Sousa | | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Cristiano Castro | C. Castro | |||||||||
| Oliver Knapp | O. Knapp | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Arno Emmerlich | A. Emmerlich | |||||||||
| John Caldwell | J. Caldwell | | 66 | M | | 9 | | A | 69 |  | Eoin Ferdinand | E. Ferdinand | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Alves | S. Alves | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Hennie Vonk | H. Vonk | |||||||||
| Vasco Valente | V. Valente | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Duarte Barros | D. Barros | |||||||||
| Roberto Martinez | R. Martinez |  | 58 | M | | 12 | | M | 66 | | Ricardo Andrade | R. Andrade | |||||||||
| Cristiano Sousa | C. Sousa | | 58 | M | | 13 | | G | 62 | | Eduardo Barbosa | E. Barbosa | |||||||||
| Nicolas Santos | N. Santos | | 57 | M | | 14 | | D | 59 | | Pedro Campos | P. Campos | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Sporting Covilha. A crowd of 18,961 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Vidigal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Covilha appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Vidigal.
0.00
0-0FC Porto start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.36
0-0Matt Bremner chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.42
0-0Quim Faria knocks the ball forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner sees Vasco Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vasco Valente makes a pass forward but Sebastiao Alves is yards offside!
14.32
0-0Arno Emmerlich catches David Sousa on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Sousa runs off the knock.
15.22
0-0Arno Emmerlich flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Ferdinand who takes it down. Eoin Ferdinand advances inside the box! Eoin Ferdinand shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.47
Arno Turek flicks the ball to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
21.02
Vitor Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Knapp. Oliver Knapp plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Costa.
28.54
Cesar Nunes sees a break and surges forward. Cesar Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Barros who brings the ball under control. Duarte Barros plays a scrappy one-two with Hennie Vonk and advances towards the goal... Duarte Barros shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
30.06
0-0David Sousa catches Ellery Versteeg on the ankles. The referee warns David Sousa to calm down! Ellery Versteeg stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.37
With imagination, Mario Antunes plays the ball forward to Matt Bremner. Matt Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Fabrie.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Covilha also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Porto players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Covilha kick off!
47.24
Matt Bremner catches Arno Emmerlich on the ankles. The referee calls over Matt Bremner and warns him to calm down! Arno Emmerlich runs off the knock.
48.23
0-0Jerome Fabrie flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Castro controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Castro threads the ball through to Hennie Vonk. Hennie Vonk controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eoin Ferdinand through on goal. Eoin Ferdinand shoots from just inside the box but Mario Antunes is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
49.44
0-0David Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Kevin Eberle!
51.50
Quim Faria chips the ball to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.46
Arno Emmerlich laces a weighted ball forward to Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand plays a one-two with Hennie Vonk and rushes in on goal... Eoin Ferdinand tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
54.36
Vitor Mendes hits a low pass to Oliver Knapp. Oliver Knapp flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Valente who brings the ball under control. Vasco Valente whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.09
Matt Bremner sees space and advances. Matt Bremner tries a spectacular long range effort. Kevin Eberle effortlessly gets down and covers it.
66.12
Leonardo Stendardo chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Ferdinand. Eoin Ferdinand shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
72.46
Quim Faria flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Knapp who takes it down. Oliver Knapp flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Alves who takes it down. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ellery Versteeg.
73.28
Cristiano Castro flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Ferdinand who brings the ball under control. Eoin Ferdinand shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.09
1-0With imagination, Matt Bremner laces a weighted ball forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Kevin Eberle has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.11
Leonardo Stendardo brings the ball forward. Without breaking stride, Leonardo Stendardo plays the ball forward to Eoin Ferdinand who has made a great run into the box. Eoin Ferdinand side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Vitor Costa!
90.00
Arno Emmerlich changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Arno Emmerlich shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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. Vitor Costa (GK)
6
2. Vitor Mendes (DEF)
7
3. Quim Faria (DEF)
7
4. Arno Turek (DEF)
6
5. Mario Antunes (DEF)
7
6. Matt Bremner (MID)
8
7. David Sousa (MID)
6
8. Oliver Knapp (MID)
7
9. John Caldwell (MID)
6
10. Sebastiao Alves (ATT)
7
11. Vasco Valente (ATT)
9
12. Roberto Martinez (MID)
0
13. Cristiano Sousa (MID)
0
14. Nicolas Santos (MID)
0
1. Kevin Eberle (GK)
7
2. Fernando Costa (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Nunes (DEF)
7
4. Jerome Fabrie (DEF)
6
5. Ellery Versteeg (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Stendardo (MID)
8
7. Cristiano Castro (MID)
6
8. Arno Emmerlich (MID)
7
9. Eoin Ferdinand (ATT)
8
10. Hennie Vonk (ATT)
7
11. Duarte Barros (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Andrade (MID)
0
13. Eduardo Barbosa (GK)
0
14. Pedro Campos (DEF)
0