Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 18,370 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Bento.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Maia get the match underway!
2.11
0-0With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Guerrero stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.03
0-0Nuno Fonseca receives the ball from a throw-in from Jaime Moutinho. Nuno Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Erik Riga. Erik Riga lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Leonardo Blanco. What a great pair of hands!
10.49
Mario Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.23
Spiros Vellidis knocks the ball forward to Syd Grant. Syd Grant decides to run forward with the ball. Syd Grant whips in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Andy Law. Excellent save.
15.11
Kamal Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller passes the ball forward to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Leonardo Blanco.
16.38
0-0Alexandru Codrea barges into Nuno Fonseca. Alexandru Codrea is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Fonseca grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.34
0-0Mateus Passo clumsily knocks into Bernard Billong. The referee calls over Mateus Passo and shows him a yellow card! Bernard Billong stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.34
0-0Free kick to FC Porto just outside the area...
21.02
Tobias Haller steps up and curls the ball around the wall but the keeper has read it well and catches it comfortably.
26.42
Syd Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Koevermans. Nikos Koevermans knocks in a cross ball towards Demetrius Gravelaine. Demetrius Gravelaine heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Andy Law!
27.06
0-0Alexandru Codrea barges into Samuel Neves. Alexandru Codrea is warned by the referee again! Samuel Neves runs off the knock.
28.25
Tobias Haller chips the ball to his team mate, Erik Riga. Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Nuno Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Blanco who gathers it comfortably.
32.36
0-0Alexandru Codrea knocks the ball forward to Syd Grant. Syd Grant takes it forward alone. Syd Grant knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marcel Ferreira-Leite is offside!
34.37
Spiros Vellidis hits a low pass to Syd Grant. Syd Grant makes a simple pass to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. With a superhuman jump, Del Fenton connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.09
1-0Patrick Dublin threads a neat ball through to Syd Grant. Syd Grant threads the ball through to Demetrius Gravelaine. Demetrius Gravelaine knocks in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Del Fenton!
44.29
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Porto players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Porto kick off!
47.01
Spiros Vellidis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Grant. Syd Grant knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
49.03
1-0Eddy Subiat runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eddy Subiat lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Alexandru Codrea. That should have been a goal!
51.43
Syd Grant knocks the ball forward to Demetrius Gravelaine. Demetrius Gravelaine shoots from distance but somehow Andy Law manages to keep it out.
54.20
Edmundo Guerrero clumsily knocks into Syd Grant. Edmundo Guerrero is given a warning by the referee! Syd Grant runs off the knock.
55.58
Edmundo Guerrero catches Mateus Passo on the ankles. Edmundo Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Mateus Passo runs off the knock.
57.31
Syd Grant flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Dublin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patrick Dublin threads a neat ball through to Syd Grant. Syd Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrius Gravelaine. With a superhuman jump, Demetrius Gravelaine connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
61.53
Patrick Dublin passes the ball forward to Marcel Ferreira-Leite. Marcel Ferreira-Leite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kamal Francois.
63.14
Demetrius Gravelaine threads a neat ball through to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Kamal Francois comes in with a late challenge on Del Fenton. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
67.30
Patrick Dublin surges forward with the ball. Patrick Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Andy Law!
73.12
Demetrius Gravelaine clumsily knocks into Samuel Neves. Demetrius Gravelaine is shown the yellow card! Samuel Neves runs off the knock.
77.52
1-0FC Porto have made a substitution with Jorge Ferreira replacing Edmundo Guerrero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.61
Tobias Haller knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong connects with a diving header. Leonardo Blanco manages to gather it.
79.15
Reginald Morgan lofts the ball long. Jorge Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Leonardo Blanco comfortably punches it away to safety.
81.21
1-0Tobias Haller flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jorge Ferreira shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
83.17
Erik Riga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.10
Patrick Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikos Koevermans. Nikos Koevermans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Neves.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Del Fenton 38 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leonardo Blanco (GK)
8
2. Mateus Passo (DEF)
6
3. Alexandru Codrea (DEF)
6
4. Spiros Vellidis (DEF)
6
5. Mario Varela (DEF)
6
6. Patrick Dublin (MID)
8
7. Syd Grant (MID)
8
8. Demetrius Gravelaine (ATT)
7
9. Nikos Koevermans (ATT)
6
10. Marcel Ferreira-Leite (ATT)
6
11. Del Fenton (ATT)
8
12. Eirik Holm (ATT)
0
13. Neil Peckham (ATT)
0
14. Cesar Ramos (GK)
0
1. Andy Law (GK)
8
2. Kamal Francois (DEF)
6
3. Samuel Neves (DEF)
6
4. Reginald Morgan (DEF)
6
5. Eddy Subiat (DEF)
6
6. Erik Riga (MID)
7
7. Tobias Haller (MID)
7
8. Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
5
9. Bernard Billong (ATT)
6
10. Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
6
11. Nuno Fonseca (ATT)
6
12. Jorge Ferreira (MID)
6
13. Stephen Dyer (MID)
0
14. Quim Ferreira (DEF)
0