Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,017 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.


0.00
FC Porto start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Jose Varela runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jose Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Andy Law.
3.54
Corner kick to Felgueiras. Jose Varela chips it out wide. Gaspar Oliveira is dispossessed by a tackle from Godwin Oliseh.
6.43
Erik Riga sees Vincenzo Hoeness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Hoeness controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.51
Godwin Oliseh plays the ball forward to Quim Ferreira. Quim Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.34
Godwin Oliseh flicks a high pass forward. Erik Riga controls it well on his chest. Erik Riga plays the ball forward to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil McGrory but the linesman indicates offside!
16.50
Neil McGrory flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Hoeness collects the pass. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
18.06
Kamal Francois sees Bernard Billong in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Billong decides to run forward with the ball. Bernard Billong whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. With a superhuman jump, Jaime Moutinho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Oscar Aguilar effortlessly picks it out of the air!
21.55
Kamal Francois barges into Sverrir Hermannsson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sverrir Hermannsson runs off the knock.
22.40
Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Hoeness controls it well on his chest. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Oliveira.
24.50
Luis Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Manuele Del Prete. Manuele Del Prete flicks a high pass forward. Sverrir Hermannsson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sverrir Hermannsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
26.00
Samuel Neves picks a pass forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Erik Riga. Erik Riga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.12
Godwin Oliseh threads the ball through to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erik Riga. Erik Riga knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil McGrory is offside!
30.07
Luis Monteiro catches Vincenzo Hoeness on the ankles. The referee warns Luis Monteiro to calm down! Vincenzo Hoeness grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.01
Jaime Moutinho barges into Luis Monteiro. The referee calls over Jaime Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Luis Monteiro runs off the knock.
33.25
Godwin Oliseh comes in with a late challenge on Sverrir Hermannsson. The referee brings Godwin Oliseh to one side and gives him a warning! Sverrir Hermannsson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
34.39
Kamal Francois flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil McGrory sees Bernard Billong in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Billong advances inside the box! Bernard Billong makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.24
Alberto Gomes knocks the ball forward to Erik Riga. Erik Riga makes a defence splitting pass to Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Gomes!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Felgueiras get the second half underway!
47.54
Samuel Neves pushes up the pitch. Samuel Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness plays a one-two with Neil McGrory and rushes in on goal... Gaspar Oliveira clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
48.20
Kamal Francois catches Sergio Almeida on the ankles. The referee brings Kamal Francois to one side and gives him a warning! Sergio Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.46
Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Jaime Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Oscar Aguilar manages to gather it.
51.36
Abel Loureiro hits a low pass to Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson flicks the ball with his head. Andy Law effortlessly punches it away to safety.
53.21
Luis Monteiro hits a low pass to Jose Varela. Jose Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Franzone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Sergio Almeida provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
55.48
Samuel Neves flicks a high pass forward to Erik Riga who brings the ball neatly under control. Erik Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Oscar Aguilar manages to keep it out.
60.26
Felgueiras have made a substitution with Mario Ribeiro replacing Rafael Jardim .
61.34
Sergio Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.32
Manuele Del Prete takes it forward alone. Manuele Del Prete chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Almeida. Sergio Almeida shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
69.03
Jose Gomes hits a low pass to Jose Varela. Jose Varela flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Franzone collects the pass. Alfredo Franzone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
72.18
Neil McGrory catches Manuele Del Prete on the ankles. Neil McGrory is given a warning by the referee! Manuele Del Prete runs off the knock.
73.12
Abel Loureiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Gaspar Oliveira. Abel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward to Manuele Del Prete who brings the ball under control. Manuele Del Prete threads the ball through to Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
77.23
Erik Riga chips the ball to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.57
Godwin Oliseh knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Ferreira. Quim Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Bernard Billong controls it well on his chest. Bernard Billong knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. With a superhuman jump, Jaime Moutinho connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.22
Gaspar Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Jose Varela. Jose Varela plays the ball forward to Alfredo Franzone. Alfredo Franzone knocks in a cross ball towards Sverrir Hermannsson. Sverrir Hermannsson powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.31
Gaspar Oliveira takes it forward alone. Gaspar Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
85.40
Neil McGrory catches Gaspar Oliveira on the ankles. Neil McGrory is shown the yellow card! Gaspar Oliveira runs off the knock.
90.00
Jose Gomes receives the ball from a throw-in from Sergio Almeida. Jose Gomes darts forward. Jose Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 6
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.1910112359551 vs 52.8089887640449
Play Area
Home team third: 31.46%, Midfield: 37.08%, Away team third: 31.46%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bernard Billong of FC Porto

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
2. Luis Monteiro (DEF)
6
3. Abel Loureiro (DEF)
6
6
5. Jose Gomes (MID)
6
6. Jose Varela (MID)
7
6
11. Rafael Jardim (ATT)
6

12. Luis Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Tiago Pinheiro (MID)
0
14. Mario Ribeiro (ATT)
6

1. Andy Law (GK)
7
2. Samuel Neves (DEF)
7
3. Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
7
5
5. Quim Ferreira (DEF)
6
6. Neil McGrory (MID)
6
7. Erik Riga (MID)
8
8. Alberto Gomes (MID)
8
8
10. Bernard Billong (ATT)
9
6

12. Luciano Di Bari (ATT)
0
13. Pedro Quaresma (MID)
0
14. Mike Ten Hag (DEF)
0