Match Report
| Belenenses | Belenenses |  |  | FC Porto | FC Porto | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | |||||||||||||||||
| Melchior Lurling | M. Lurling |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson | K. Hallfredsson | |||||||||
| Alexandre Semedo | A. Semedo |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Alexandre Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Eduardo Lorenzo | E. Lorenzo |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Jorge Antunes | J. Antunes | |||||||||
| Silvio Alves | S. Alves | | 66 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Joao Jardim | J. Jardim | |||||||||
| Ruben Martins | R. Martins | | 64 | D | | 5 | | M | 68 | | Rafael Ramos | R. Ramos | |||||||||
| Abel Nunes | A. Nunes | | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 69 |  | Dominic Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Nils Metzler | N. Metzler |  | 72 | M | | 7 | | M | 73 | | Edgar Moutinho | E. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Jaime Viana | J. Viana | | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 75 | | Rodrigo Jesus | R. Jesus | |||||||||
| Gareth Lawton | G. Lawton |  | 52 | M | | 9 | |  | A | 66 | | Antonio Valente | A. Valente | ||||||||
| Daniel Pinto | D. Pinto | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 |  | Djezon Laigle | D. Laigle | |||||||||
| Alfredo Barkero | A. Barkero | | 72 | A | | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Roberto Quaresma | R. Quaresma | ||||||||
| Nuno Pinheiro | N. Pinheiro | | 64 | D | | 12 | | D | 65 | | Cristiano Jardim | C. Jardim | |||||||||
| Francisco Ribeiro | F. Ribeiro | | 62 | D | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Diogo Moreira | D. Moreira | |||||||||
| Gennaro Smaino | G. Smaino |  | 62 | A | | 14 | | A | 63 | | Fernando Mendes | F. Mendes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 17,155 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Belenenses get the match underway!
2.43
0-0Eduardo Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Viana controls it well on his chest. Jaime Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson!
4.19
0-1Joao Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Roberto Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.10
0-1Alexandre Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Pinto controls it well on his chest. Daniel Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.56
Rodrigo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
15.47
Rodrigo Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Valente and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dominic Young muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
16.47
0-1Jorge Antunes sees Dominic Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Young chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Semedo.
20.45
Dominic Young makes a simple pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle plays a one-two with Roberto Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Djezon Laigle tries a spectacular strike. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.43
0-1Ruben Martins hacks Djezon Laigle from behind! Ruben Martins is shown the yellow card! Djezon Laigle stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.43
0-1Free kick to FC Porto just outside the area...
23.12
Edgar Moutinho steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
26.37
0-1Edgar Moutinho barges into Alexandre Semedo. Edgar Moutinho is given a warning by the referee! Alexandre Semedo runs off the knock.
28.29
Nils Metzler threads a neat ball through to Abel Nunes. Abel Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto powers a header at goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
34.52
Jorge Antunes makes a beautiful solo run. Jorge Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Rafael Ramos and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Jorge Antunes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.14
Nils Metzler chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Nils Metzler. Nils Metzler powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
39.19
0-1Djezon Laigle barges into Eduardo Lorenzo. Djezon Laigle is shown the yellow card! Eduardo Lorenzo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.26
Eduardo Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Viana collects the pass. Jaime Viana knocks the ball forward to Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.13
Abel Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Barkero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Barkero shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson had no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto start the second half!
48.16
Antonio Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
49.22
Joao Jardim knocks the ball forward to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
51.28
Eduardo Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Jaime Viana. Jaime Viana surges forward with the ball. Jaime Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.13
Joao Jardim makes a simple pass to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Lurling who gathers it comfortably.
57.25
Eduardo Lorenzo threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Jardim.
59.49
Jaime Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
60.55
Nils Metzler surges forward with the ball. Nils Metzler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Jardim.
61.56
Roberto Quaresma deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente skips past Silvio Alves! Antonio Valente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
63.52
Edgar Moutinho hits a low pass to Dominic Young. Dominic Young sees Roberto Quaresma just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Quaresma side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.52
Jaime Viana flicks a high ball forward to Abel Nunes who takes it down. Abel Nunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.53
Jaime Viana makes a probing pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
83.48
Dominic Young flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Valente who takes it down. Antonio Valente shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
89.34
Alexandre Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Valente who takes it down. Antonio Valente edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Valente provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Melchior Lurling (GK)
7
2. Alexandre Semedo (DEF)
6
3. Eduardo Lorenzo (DEF)
7
4. Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5. Ruben Martins (DEF)
5
6. Abel Nunes (MID)
7
7. Nils Metzler (MID)
7
8. Jaime Viana (MID)
8
9. Gareth Lawton (MID)
6
10. Daniel Pinto (ATT)
6
11. Alfredo Barkero (ATT)
9
12. Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
0
13. Francisco Ribeiro (DEF)
0
14. Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
0
1. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
7
2. Alexandre Castro (DEF)
6
3. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
8
4. Joao Jardim (DEF)
7
5. Rafael Ramos (MID)
8
6. Dominic Young (MID)
7
7. Edgar Moutinho (MID)
6
8. Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
9. Antonio Valente (ATT)
7
10. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Quaresma (ATT)
6
12. Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
0
13. Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14. Fernando Mendes (ATT)
0