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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 Belenenses. A crowd of 20,037 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Vasco Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0Belenenses start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.51
0-0Karim Guyot flicks a high ball forward to Syd Defoe who takes it down. Syd Defoe makes a simple pass, allowing Jakob Arnold to run into the box. Jakob Arnold tries a spectacular strike but it slams into the crowd!
8.07
0-0Samuel Mendes makes a probing pass to Eduardo Semedo. Eduardo Semedo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barros who gathers it comfortably.
9.02
0-0Samuel Mendes catches Joseph Ipoua on the ankles. The referee calls over Samuel Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Joseph Ipoua runs off the knock.
14.51
0-0Karim Guyot flicks a high pass forward. Albert Ibanez controls it well on his chest. Albert Ibanez finds some space and shoots from distance. Miguel Mendes comfortably gets down and covers it.
15.46
Silvio Marques knocks the ball forward to Jaime Neves. Jaime Neves flicks a high pass forward. Alberto Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alberto Campos shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jose Barros. Excellent save.
16.40
Albert Ibanez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jakob Arnold. Jakob Arnold tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
18.50
Rodrigo Ramos pushes up the pitch. Rodrigo Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Aguilar. Romero P. Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Campos. Alberto Campos makes a convincing header but somehow Jose Barros manages to keep it out.
20.18
Karim Guyot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Myhre. Bjorn-Tore Myhre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.14
0-1Cliff Redan threads the ball through to Karim Guyot. Karim Guyot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bjorn-Tore Myhre. Bjorn-Tore Myhre knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Syd Defoe!
28.20
Karim Guyot chips the ball to his team mate, Albert Ibanez. Albert Ibanez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
32.41
Cliff Redan flicks a high pass forward to Syd Defoe who brings the ball under control. Syd Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Arnold. Jakob Arnold fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
34.30
0-1Silvio Marques flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Jaime Neves stretches the opposition's defence. Jaime Neves knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Aguilar but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.16
Jaime Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Mendes. Samuel Mendes surges forward with the ball. Samuel Mendes plays a one-two with Eduardo Semedo and rushes in on goal... Samuel Mendes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
42.30
Samuel Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Semedo. Eduardo Semedo plays a quick one-two with Romero P. Aguilar and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Semedo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.40
Karim Guyot takes it forward alone. Karim Guyot shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Miguel Mendes.
45.00
0-1Albert Ibanez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Bjorn-Tore Myhre takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Belenenses 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
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
47.49
Without breaking stride, Albert Ibanez plays the ball forward to Karim Guyot. Karim Guyot knocks in a cross ball towards Bjorn-Tore Myhre. With a superhuman jump, Bjorn-Tore Myhre connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Miguel Mendes manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.54
Samuel Mendes makes a simple pass to Alberto Campos. Alberto Campos knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eduardo Semedo is offside!
53.06
Vittorio De Sanzo plays the ball forward to Jakob Arnold. Jakob Arnold makes an attacking run forward. Jakob Arnold lofts in a cross ball towards Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Miguel Mendes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
55.53
Albert Ibanez knocks the ball to his team mate, Bjorn-Tore Myhre. Bjorn-Tore Myhre makes a great pass forward. Syd Defoe runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.22
Albert Ibanez kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Joseph Ipoua. Joseph Ipoua makes a deft header but Miguel Mendes is on top of it.
61.19
0-1Silvio Marques clumsily knocks into Karim Guyot. Silvio Marques is warned by the referee! Karim Guyot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.29
Samuel Mendes drives a long ball upfield. Alberto Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.16
Karim Guyot flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Arnold who brings the ball under control. Jakob Arnold sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.32
Samuel Mendes makes a simple pass to Silvio Marques. Silvio Marques passes the ball forward to Romero P. Aguilar. Romero P. Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.31
0-1Karim Guyot sees Joseph Ipoua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joseph Ipoua whips in a cross ball towards Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe makes a deft header. The ball strikes Silvio Marques's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
74.28
0-1Albert Ibanez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Paul Kurth chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
75.47
Silvio Marques flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Ramos flicks a high ball forward to Sander Machlas who takes it down. Sander Machlas passes the ball forward to Alberto Campos. Alberto Campos strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Barros.
76.13
Jean-Marie Laville takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Silvio Marques provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.49
0-1FC Porto have made 2 substitutions with Stephen Mendonca replacing Paul Kurth and Aniello Bandieri replacing Eduardo Semedo .
79.25
Karim Guyot flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Arnold controls it well on his chest. Jakob Arnold knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Miguel Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
81.36
Karim Guyot threads a neat ball through to Jakob Arnold. Jakob Arnold knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Defoe. With a superhuman jump, Syd Defoe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Miguel Mendes manages to gather it easily.
84.28
Cliff Redan darts forward. Cliff Redan flicks a high ball forward to Joseph Ipoua who takes it down. Joseph Ipoua knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Mendonca.
85.46
With imagination, Cliff Redan picks a pass forward to Duarte Martins. Duarte Martins hits a low pass to Syd Defoe. Syd Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.48
Rodrigo Ramos threads a neat ball through to Jean-Marie Laville. Jean-Marie Laville knocks the ball to his team mate, Aniello Bandieri. Aniello Bandieri whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Aguilar. Romero P. Aguilar makes a convincing header. The ball comes off Duarte Martins and the loose ball is cleared up field.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Syd Defoe 22 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Miguel Mendes (GK)
9
2. Paul Kurth (DEF)
6
3. Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
7
4. Silvio Marques (DEF)
7
5. Sander Machlas (MID)
6
6. Jaime Neves (MID)
7
7. Samuel Mendes (MID)
7
8. Jean-Marie Laville (MID)
6
9. Eduardo Semedo (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Aguilar (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Campos (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Mendonca (GK)
6
13. Dominic Meiklejohn (DEF)
0
14. Aniello Bandieri (ATT)
6
1. Jose Barros (GK)
7
2. Gaspar Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Duarte Martins (DEF)
6
4. Cliff Redan (DEF)
7
5. Vittorio De Sanzo (DEF)
6
6. Albert Ibanez (MID)
7
7. Karim Guyot (MID)
9
8. Syd Defoe (ATT)
9
9. Bjorn-Tore Myhre (ATT)
7
10. Joseph Ipoua (ATT)
6
11. Jakob Arnold (ATT)
7
12. Max Bridge (MID)
0
13. Georg Ziegl (DEF)
0
14. Guillaume Dacourt (ATT)
0