Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 19,646 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Beira Mar get the match underway!
2.07
0-1Francisco Diez flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Varela who takes it down. Rafael Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.08
0-1With some swift thinking, Dino Bazzani plays the ball forward to Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez flicks a high ball forward to Julian Formon who takes it down. Julian Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
10.25
0-1Carlos Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Alves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vasco Rego who gathers it comfortably.
15.46
With some swift thinking, Dominic Young plays the ball forward to Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira advances inside the box! Diogo Moreira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Vasco Rego with no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
21.26
Cristiano Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Vasco Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
26.28
1-1Steve Tolley catches Alexandre Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Tolley and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Castro runs off the knock.
30.57
Francisco Diez threads a neat ball through to Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves finds some space and shoots from distance but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson is on top of it.
32.18
1-1Francisco Diez sees Julian Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Formon whips in a cross ball towards Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.19
1-1Djezon Laigle flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Moreira makes a great pass forward. Dominic Young sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
38.49
Alexandre Castro darts forward. With great vision, Alexandre Castro plays the ball forward to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.30
Francisco Diez clumsily knocks into Pedro Alves. The referee brings Francisco Diez to one side and gives him a warning! Pedro Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.51
Dominic Young darts forward. Dominic Young rushes past Raimond Goossen! Some silky footwork from Dominic Young provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Vasco Rego. Excellent save.
45.00
1-1Francisco Diez makes a probing pass to Carlos Neves. Carlos Neves deftly passes the ball to Steve Tolley, releasing him through on goal. Carlos Fernandes comes in with a late challenge on Steve Tolley. Penalty not given!!
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. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
47.29
Thomas Wallner sees Francisco Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Diez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Varela. Rafael Varela tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.19
Raimond Goossen pushes mid-way up the pitch. Raimond Goossen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Varela. Rafael Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley makes a deft header. Superb reactions from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson. What a save!
53.08
Carlos Fernandes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Carlos Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thomas Wallner.
54.05
Francisco Diez darts forward. Francisco Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Castro.
59.26
Francisco Diez threads the ball through to Julian Formon. Julian Formon shoots from 25 yards. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson effortlessly gets down and covers it.
60.18
Dominic Young threads a neat ball through to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dino Bazzani.
65.34
Carlos Neves passes the ball forward to Julian Formon. Julian Formon tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
66.59
Without breaking stride, Pedro Alves plays the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle shoots from distance. Vasco Rego gets down and covers it.
69.47
Carlos Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Castro. Alexandre Castro hits a low pass to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from 20 yards. Vasco Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
77.39
Francisco Diez hits a low pass to Julian Formon. Julian Formon flicks a high pass forward. Scott Beagrie controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Scott Beagrie shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson manages to gather it comfortably.
78.21
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Andrade controls it well on his chest. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.56
2-1Francisco Diez clumsily knocks into Pedro Alves. Francisco Diez is given another warning by the referee! Pedro Alves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.09
Cristiano Jardim threads a neat ball through to Pedro Alves. Pedro Alves flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Andrade collects the pass. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
85.42
With a delightful solo run, Francisco Diez stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Diez shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
89.47
Samuel Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle collects the pass. Djezon Laigle lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. With a superhuman jump, Fernando Mendes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Vasco Rego didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
2-1Francisco Diez catches Pedro Alves on the ankles. The referee calls over Francisco Diez and shows him a yellow card! Pedro Alves stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
8
2. Alexandre Castro (DEF)
7
3. Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Fernandes (DEF)
7
5. Jorge Martins (MID)
6
6. Dominic Young (MID)
8
7. Pedro Alves (MID)
6
8. Diogo Moreira (MID)
8
9. Samuel Andrade (ATT)
7
10. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
8
11. Fernando Mendes (ATT)
6
12. Joao Jardim (DEF)
0
13. Diogo Fernandes (MID)
0
14. Roberto Quaresma (ATT)
0
1. Vasco Rego (GK)
7
2. Shota de Vries (DEF)
6
3. Raimond Goossen (DEF)
6
4. Dino Bazzani (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Wallner (DEF)
6
6. Carlos Neves (MID)
6
7. Francisco Diez (MID)
9
8. Scott Beagrie (ATT)
6
9. Steve Tolley (ATT)
6
10. Julian Formon (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Varela (MID)
6
12. Hugo Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Alex Gargo (MID)
0
14. Dean Grantt (ATT)
0