Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio 25 de Abril where Penafiel play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 18,268 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Penafiel and FC Porto are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.


0.00
The first half starts with Penafiel kicking off!
2.20
Stefano Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hall holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Hall edges inside the box! Andy Hall shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.41
Cristiano Jardim takes it forward alone. Cristiano Jardim threads the ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
16.21
Edmundo Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Mendes. The referee brings Edmundo Guerrero to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Mendes runs off the knock.
18.44
Cristiano Jardim hacks Colin Dalglish from behind! Cristiano Jardim is given a warning by the referee! Colin Dalglish runs off the knock.
21.42
Ricardo Montero threads the ball through to Denny Kromkamp. With some swift thinking, Denny Kromkamp plays the ball forward to Julian Jimenez who has made a great run into the box. Julian Jimenez tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
22.06
Rodrigo Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Martins who brings the ball under control. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.22
With great vision, Edgar Moutinho plays the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
30.57
Carlton Mercer comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Antunes. The referee calls over Carlton Mercer and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.22
Carlton Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Campos who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Campos shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
36.26
Edmundo Guerrero makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Guerrero cuts inside the box! Edmundo Guerrero side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.40
Cristiano Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head. David Charlton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.32
Stefano Agliardi flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Guerrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Jimenez. Julian Jimenez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
40.51
Rodrigo Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Mercer.
42.20
Edgar Moutinho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Edgar Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus heads the ball goalwards but Kevin Walker is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
Edmundo Guerrero flicks a high pass forward. Colin Dalglish holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Penafiel appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the second half underway!
47.17
Edmundo Guerrero passes the ball forward to Alejandro Campos. Alejandro Campos shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.44
Cristiano Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Jesus collects the pass. Rodrigo Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. With a superhuman jump, Djezon Laigle connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Stefano Agliardi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
57.52
Dominic Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes beats his man to it with a header. David Charlton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
66.55
Alberto Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente controls it well on his chest. Antonio Valente whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
67.21
Stefano Agliardi barges into Fernando Mendes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fernando Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.21
Free kick to FC Porto just outside the area...
68.32
Edgar Moutinho takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
69.30
Carlton Mercer runs forward with the ball. Carlton Mercer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carlton Mercer edges inside the box! Carlton Mercer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson smothers it!
71.47
Edgar Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Mendes who takes it down. Fernando Mendes shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
72.06
Colin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alejandro Campos shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.04
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Mendes comfortably collects the pass. Fernando Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
75.52
Julian Jimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Montero. Ricardo Montero makes a convincing header but is denied by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson. Excellent save.
77.49
Cristiano Jardim comes in with a late challenge on Andy Hall. The referee calls over Cristiano Jardim and shows him a yellow card! Andy Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.13
Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins hits a low pass to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Valente!
81.46
Carlton Mercer threads a neat ball through to Andy Hall. With imagination, Andy Hall laces a through ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.30
Carlton Mercer sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Mercer plays the ball forward to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish skips past Joao Jardim! Colin Dalglish strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
89.53
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward to Jorge Martins who brings the ball under control. Jorge Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Mercer.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.5747126436782 vs 49.4252873563218
Play Area
Home team third: 27.59%, Midfield: 43.68%, Away team third: 28.74%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Andy Hall of Penafiel

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
3. Kevin Walker (DEF)
6
8
6
7. Andy Hall (MID)
9
6
6
8
11. Julian Jimenez (ATT)
6

12. Jose Assou (DEF)
0
13. Hugo Loureiro (ATT)
0
14. Gary Strachan (GK)
0

6
4. Joao Jardim (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Martins (MID)
6
6. Dominic Young (MID)
7
7
8. Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
8
10. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Mendes (ATT)
7

12. Cesar Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Rafael Ramos (MID)
0
14. Jaime Gomes (ATT)
0