Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Paços de Ferreira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both FC Porto and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the first half underway!
4.33
Felipe Izazola passes the ball forward to Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jairo Ybarra. Jairo Ybarra plays a perfect one-two with John Jones and rushes in on goal... Jairo Ybarra tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jairo Ybarra!
12.16
Felipe Izazola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl makes a probing pass to John Jones. John Jones knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Piotr Smolarek.
16.27
Thomas Rommedahl takes it forward alone. Thomas Rommedahl shoots from long range. Paulo Reis easily smothers it.
20.44
Thomas Rommedahl knocks the ball forward to Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Reis who gathers it comfortably.
21.07
Hugo Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Neves. Andre Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.24
Khalid El-Khalej decides to run forward with the ball. Khalid El-Khalej makes a beautiful solo run. Khalid El-Khalej knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.17
Krunoslaw Seric makes a probing pass to Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart finds some space and shoots from distance. Paulo Reis easily smothers it.
34.34
Krunoslaw Seric passes the ball forward to Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Jardim.
36.16
Krunoslaw Seric makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.54
Krunoslaw Seric deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Jairo Ybarra. Jairo Ybarra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
44.34
Fernando Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca goes all the way! Antonio Fonseca shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Artur Ripnu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The second half starts with FC Porto kicking off!
47.13
Felipe Izazola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
49.04
Fernando Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Neves. Andre Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Pinto. Vasco Pinto directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.50
Marcus Patterson sees a break and surges forward. Marcus Patterson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Artur Ripnu easily smothers it!
61.39
Fernando Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasco Pinto. Vasco Pinto shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Artur Ripnu easily smothers it!
63.55
Dan Degn knocks the ball to his team mate, Jairo Ybarra. Jairo Ybarra lofts in a cross ball towards Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.55
Khalid El-Khalej passes the ball forward to Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl kicks a strong pass forward to John Jones. John Jones whips in a cross ball towards Jairo Ybarra. Jairo Ybarra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jairo Ybarra scores for FC Porto!!
72.03
Krunoslaw Seric deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.31
Hugo Rego makes a probing pass to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Neves. Andre Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.27
Seyni Lebrun chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jairo Ybarra. Jairo Ybarra knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.25
Fernando Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Neves. Andre Neves tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Jairo Ybarra of FC Porto

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 59.2592592592593 vs 40.7407407407407
Play Area
Home team third: 27.16%, Midfield: 48.15%, Away team third: 24.69%