Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 17,157 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the match underway!
8.26
0-0Frederico Marques threads a neat ball through to Yacine Belaiz. Yacine Belaiz kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson manages to keep it out.
10.43
0-0Alfons Lurling makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yacine Belaiz. Yacine Belaiz kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
12.07
Alfons Lurling makes a beautiful solo run. Alfons Lurling flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Antunes controls it well on his chest. Paulo Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.44
Neil Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola hits a low pass to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes plays a one-two with Tiago Santos and rushes in on goal... Paulo Antunes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.50
Rodrigo Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma collects the pass. Roberto Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. With a superhuman jump, Djezon Laigle connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
18.05
0-1Neil Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Guardiola holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ricardo Guardiola hits a low pass to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.21
0-1Jorge Antunes threads the ball through to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho hits a low pass to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
24.03
Edgar Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.18
Rodrigo Jesus flicks a high ball forward to Dominic Young who takes it down. Dominic Young shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andre Andrade comfortably smothers it!
27.14
Jorge Antunes hits a low pass to Alberto Antunes. Alberto Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Moutinho who takes it down. Edgar Moutinho shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
30.31
Alberto Antunes makes a probing pass to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
32.36
Tiago Santos runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Tiago Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
34.26
Pedro Campos makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Antunes.
45.00
Alfons Lurling flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Antunes collects the pass. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Antunes.
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. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off!
47.52
Pedro Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Campos controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Pedro Campos rockets a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
49.48
Ricardo Guardiola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos cuts inside the box! Pedro Ramos muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
51.20
0-1Yacine Belaiz barges into Jorge Martins. Yacine Belaiz is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.30
0-1Djezon Laigle clumsily knocks into Frederico Marques. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Frederico Marques runs off the knock.
54.51
Yacine Belaiz comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Martins. The referee calls over Yacine Belaiz again and warns him to calm down! Jorge Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.04
Alexandre Castro sees Edgar Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djezon Laigle shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
60.52
0-1Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Cesar Campos replacing Ricardo Guardiola .
61.57
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward to Djezon Laigle who brings the ball under control. Djezon Laigle plays a one-two with Rodrigo Jesus and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Djezon Laigle provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Andre Andrade!
63.32
Alfons Lurling takes a quick throw-in. Neil Shaw breaks forward. Neil Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes plays a quick one-two with Pedro Ramos and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paulo Antunes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.45
Jorge Antunes catches Tiago Santos on the ankles. The referee brings Jorge Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! Tiago Santos stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.39
Jorge Martins makes a run forward as Edgar Moutinho takes the throw-in. Jorge Martins skillfully chests the ball down. Jorge Martins passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Andre Andrade.
90.00
Alberto Antunes makes a simple pass to Dominic Young. Dominic Young plays the ball forward to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Pedro Ramos 18 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Ramos of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
6
2. Alexandre Castro (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Antunes (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Martins (MID)
6
6. Dominic Young (MID)
6
7. Edgar Moutinho (MID)
7
8. Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
9. Samuel Andrade (ATT)
6
10. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Quaresma (ATT)
6
12. Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
0
13. Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14. Antonio Valente (ATT)
0
1. Andre Andrade (GK)
9
2. Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3. Alfons Lurling (DEF)
7
4. Neil Shaw (DEF)
7
5. Alberto Jesus (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
6
7. Pedro Campos (MID)
7
8. Yacine Belaiz (MID)
6
9. Tiago Santos (ATT)
9
10. Pedro Ramos (ATT)
9
11. Paulo Antunes (ATT)
6
12. Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
13. Cesar Campos (DEF)
6
14. Ruben Loureiro (DEF)
0