Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 20,571 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Porto and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both FC Porto and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Desportivo Nacional kicking off!
16.42
0-0Sebastiao Monteiro makes a simple pass to Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo tries a spectacular long range effort. Artur Ripnu easily smothers it.
18.12
0-0Azziz Lemasson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.17
Felipe Izazola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter makes a probing pass to Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Santos.
24.43
0-0Greg Gilchrist chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Engels. Eric Engels takes it forward alone. Eric Engels whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.06
Azziz Lemasson decides to run forward with the ball. Azziz Lemasson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.21
Azziz Lemasson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Witte. Jan Witte goes all the way! Jan Witte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.53
Azziz Lemasson kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Santos. Samuel Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
34.48
1-0Felipe Izazola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Castro. Luis Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.34
Eric Engels controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.42
Sergio Cortes threads the ball through to Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jorge Oliveira manages to gather it comfortably.
42.55
1-0FC Porto are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Desportivo Nacional's defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the second half underway!
53.18
Azziz Lemasson makes a beautiful solo run. Azziz Lemasson lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Witte. Jan Witte directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
54.42
Alberto Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Loureiro. Fernando Loureiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jorge Oliveira who gathers it comfortably.
57.19
1-0Servando Lassiter clumsily knocks into Eric Engels. Servando Lassiter is given a warning by the referee! Eric Engels gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
61.23
Felipe Izazola flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Loureiro. Fernando Loureiro threads the ball through to Luis Castro. Luis Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.07
Edgar Andrade makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Moukoko. Stefan Moukoko shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Jorge Oliveira.
65.30
1-0Samuel Santos catches Felipe Izazola on the ankles. The referee calls over Samuel Santos and shows him a yellow card! Felipe Izazola stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.27
FC Porto are easily keeping Desportivo Nacional at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.38
Fernando Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.34
Edgar Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Dan Degn. Dan Degn makes a simple pass to Luis Castro. Luis Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Jorge Oliveira had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
79.49
FC Porto are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.04
Eric Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Witte. Jan Witte shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.05
Servando Lassiter brings the ball forward. Servando Lassiter plays a perfect one-two with Luis Castro and rushes in on goal... Servando Lassiter shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jorge Oliveira!
89.21
Sebastiao Monteiro makes a probing pass to Jan Witte. Jan Witte flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
90.00
Fernando Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Jorge Oliveira manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Luis Castro 34, 71 |