Match Report
| Belenenses | Belenenses |  |  | FC Porto | FC Porto | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | |||||||||||||||||
| Pedro Medina | P. Medina |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson | K. Hallfredsson | |||||||||
| Ian Rowett | I. Rowett |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 |  | Alexandre Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Luis Moutinho | L. Moutinho | | 72 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Cristiano Jardim | C. Jardim | ||||||||
| Silvio Alves | S. Alves | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 66 | | Jorge Antunes | J. Antunes | |||||||||
| Nuno Pinheiro | N. Pinheiro | | 65 | D | | 5 | | M | 70 | | Diogo Fernandes | D. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Francisco Jardim | F. Jardim | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Dominic Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Matt Dickov | M. Dickov | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 75 | | Edgar Moutinho | E. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Daniel Ribeiro | D. Ribeiro | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 78 | | Rodrigo Jesus | R. Jesus | |||||||||
| Daniel Campos | D. Campos | | 58 | M | | 9 | | | A | 67 | | Antonio Valente | A. Valente | ||||||||
| Roberto Pinheiro | R. Pinheiro | | 64 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 |  | Djezon Laigle | D. Laigle | |||||||||
| Gennaro Smaino | G. Smaino |  | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Roberto Quaresma | R. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Antonio Soares | A. Soares | | 66 | G | | 12 | | D | 66 | | Joao Jardim | J. Jardim | |||||||||
| Alec Gallacher | A. Gallacher | | 64 | D | | 13 | | M | 74 | | Diogo Moreira | D. Moreira | |||||||||
| Melchior Lurling | M. Lurling |  | 64 | G | | 14 | | A | 65 | | Samuel Andrade | S. Andrade | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 16,926 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 FC Porto kick off!
2.12
0-0Daniel Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson who gathers it comfortably.
3.13
0-0Jorge Antunes hits a low pass to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Pedro Medina manages to gather it.
4.39
Alexandre Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
6.35
0-0Edgar Moutinho hacks Matt Dickov from behind! The referee calls over Edgar Moutinho and warns him to calm down! Matt Dickov gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
9.16
0-0Roberto Pinheiro hacks Alexandre Castro from behind! The referee brings Roberto Pinheiro to one side and gives him a warning! Alexandre Castro runs off the knock.
14.32
Silvio Alves brings the ball forward. Silvio Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.23
Jorge Antunes hits a low pass to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho makes a simple pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.54
Nuno Pinheiro barges into Dominic Young. The referee brings Nuno Pinheiro to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.16
Silvio Alves threads a neat ball through to Matt Dickov. Matt Dickov makes a simple pass to Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.18
Showing composure, Daniel Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson who gathers it comfortably.
28.12
Dominic Young makes a probing pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Medina who gathers it comfortably.
39.17
Jorge Antunes sees space and advances. Jorge Antunes threads the ball through to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Pedro Medina!
42.06
0-1Jorge Antunes sees Dominic Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dominic Young surges forward with the ball. Dominic Young whips in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Pedro Medina had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
45.00
Dominic Young threads a neat ball through to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Rowett.
45.00
The referee whistles 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
Belenenses kick off the second half!
53.21
0-1Dominic Young kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
55.23
Edgar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Jesus controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Jesus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Medina.
56.02
0-1Corner kick to FC Porto. Diogo Fernandes plays it to the far post. Pedro Medina drops low and scoops up the ball.
66.39
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente controls it well on his chest. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.03
Silvio Alves hits a low pass to Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
75.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Dominic Young plays the ball forward to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.35
Francisco Jardim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Francisco Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Gennaro Smaino. Gennaro Smaino flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.49
Without breaking stride, Matt Dickov plays the ball forward to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson who gathers it comfortably.
79.56
0-1Daniel Ribeiro clumsily knocks into Cristiano Jardim. Daniel Ribeiro is shown the yellow card! Cristiano Jardim hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.29
0-1Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. With a superhuman jump, Edgar Moutinho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is deflected wide by Daniel Ribeiro.
84.28
Corner kick to FC Porto. Diogo Fernandes chips it to the near post. Edgar Moutinho strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Pedro Medina had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
90.00
Cristiano Jardim takes it forward alone. Cristiano Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Pedro Medina. Excellent save.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Pedro Medina (GK)
8
2. Ian Rowett (DEF)
6
3. Luis Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Silvio Alves (DEF)
7
5. Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6. Francisco Jardim (MID)
6
7. Matt Dickov (MID)
6
8. Daniel Ribeiro (MID)
6
9. Daniel Campos (MID)
6
10. Roberto Pinheiro (ATT)
5
11. Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Soares (GK)
0
13. Alec Gallacher (DEF)
0
14. Melchior Lurling (GK)
0
1. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
6
2. Alexandre Castro (DEF)
6
3. Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
7
4. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
7
5. Diogo Fernandes (MID)
6
6. Dominic Young (MID)
9
7. Edgar Moutinho (MID)
8
8. Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
9. Antonio Valente (ATT)
6
10. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
8
11. Roberto Quaresma (ATT)
6
12. Joao Jardim (DEF)
0
13. Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14. Samuel Andrade (ATT)
0