Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Campos.
The pitch is in great condition.
Vitória de Guimarães are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Campos.
0.00
0-0FC Porto start the match!
3.41
0-0Jorge Costa makes a strong solo run forward. Jorge Costa passes the ball forward to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Makin who gathers it comfortably.
6.12
0-0Lars Schacht threads a neat ball through to Michael Gronkjaer. With great vision, Michael Gronkjaer plays the ball forward to Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
9.06
Gerhard Neudecker runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gerhard Neudecker whips in a cross ball towards Jaouad Delmotte. Jaouad Delmotte gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fernando Moreira manages to gather it.
10.32
Tiago Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Teixeira. Miguel Teixeira sees Garry Roest in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry Roest shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Fernando Moreira!
12.05
Miguel Teixeira hits a low pass to Rodolphe Chavrondier. Rodolphe Chavrondier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wayne Keane.
16.45
Michael Gronkjaer sees Miel Cales in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miel Cales knocks the ball forward to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Neil Makin manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.01
0-0Alberto Barros advances with the ball. Alberto Barros knocks the ball forward to Jaouad Delmotte but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.37
Michael Gronkjaer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Costa. Jorge Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
24.10
Hugo Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Makin who gathers it comfortably.
28.14
Alberto Barros flicks a high pass forward. Jaouad Delmotte collects the pass. Jaouad Delmotte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Gronkjaer.
30.36
Tiago Veloso threads the ball through to Miguel Teixeira. Miguel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.10
Wayne Keane makes a strong solo run forward. Wayne Keane flicks a high pass forward. Miel Cales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miel Cales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Makin who gathers it comfortably.
40.05
Robert Van Beukering deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.43
0-0Hugo Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Robert Van Beukering. Robert Van Beukering shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.18
Samuel Castro runs forward with the ball. Samuel Castro flicks a high pass forward. Rodolphe Chavrondier collects the pass. Rodolphe Chavrondier knocks in a cross ball towards Jaouad Delmotte. Jaouad Delmotte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fernando Moreira effortlessly picks it out of the air!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the second half underway!
47.18
0-1Luis Viana sees a break and surges forward. Luis Viana whips in a cross ball towards Rodolphe Chavrondier. Rodolphe Chavrondier flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.13
Miel Cales kicks a strong pass forward to Rene Bruins. Rene Bruins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.32
0-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
59.48
Bruno Varela runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bruno Varela knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Makin who gathers it comfortably.
60.52
0-1Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Guilherme Fernandes replacing Robert Van Beukering .
63.32
With wonderful vision, Hugo Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guilherme Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Teixeira. Tomas Teixeira makes a convincing header but Neil Makin is on top of it.
65.33
Rodolphe Chavrondier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaouad Delmotte. Jaouad Delmotte shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.10
Lars Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Costa controls it well on his chest. Jorge Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Miel Cales. Miel Cales gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Neil Makin.
73.25
Lars Schacht plays the ball forward to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes flicks a high pass forward to Rene Bruins who brings the ball under control. Rene Bruins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tiago Veloso.
77.15
Vitória de Guimarães have made 2 substitutions with Pedro Postiga replacing Wayne Keane and Jose Javier Rodriguez replacing Miel Cales .
78.22
Garry Roest sees a break and surges forward. Garry Roest knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.32
Jose Javier Rodriguez threads a neat ball through to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Luis Viana sees Rodolphe Chavrondier in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodolphe Chavrondier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Gronkjaer.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Chavrondier of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Fernando Moreira (GK)
8
2. Wayne Keane (DEF)
7
3. Lars Schacht (DEF)
7
4. Michael Gronkjaer (DEF)
7
5. Jorge Costa (MID)
7
6. Hugo Pinheiro (MID)
7
7. Robert Van Beukering (MID)
6
8. Miel Cales (MID)
7
9. Bruno Varela (ATT)
7
10. Tomas Teixeira (ATT)
7
11. Rene Bruins (ATT)
6
12. Pedro Postiga (DEF)
6
13. Guilherme Fernandes (MID)
7
14. Jose Javier Rodriguez (MID)
6
1. Neil Makin (GK)
9
2. Paulo Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Samuel Castro (DEF)
7
5. Gerhard Neudecker (DEF)
7
6. Miguel Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Garry Roest (MID)
7
8. Alberto Barros (MID)
7
9. Luis Viana (MID)
8
10. Rodolphe Chavrondier (ATT)
10
11. Jaouad Delmotte (ATT)
6
12. Filipe Ferreira (DEF)
0
13. Helder Campos (ATT)
0
14. Jon Haynes (ATT)
0