Match Report


1 Rai
today's match is sponsored by 1Rai


Match Report

Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio Avelino Ferreira Torres where Futebol Clube do Marco play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Futebol Clube do Marco are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Rodrigues.


0.00
Futebol Clube do Marco start the match!
9.23
Clarence Maris knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Wilnis. Kwame Wilnis lofts in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Sylvain Fortune!
12.30
Francisco Viana flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Jesus collects the pass. Miguel Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Loic Ben Haddou.
14.54
Vitor Semedo sees space and advances. Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Campos collects the pass. Duarte Campos cuts inside the box! Duarte Campos comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.03
Diogo Lima hits a low pass to Gary Fortune. Gary Fortune makes an attacking run forward. Gary Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Edmundo Sanchez. Stefan Del Nero clumsily knocks into Edmundo Sanchez. Penalty not given!!
28.19
Clarence Maris hits a low pass to Edgar Bento. Edgar Bento shoots from long range. It's there!! Sylvain Fortune has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Fortune plays the ball forward to Edgar Bento. Edgar Bento whips in a cross ball towards Edmundo Sanchez. Edmundo Sanchez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Edmundo Sanchez scores for FC Porto!!
39.10
Sergio Soares threads the ball through to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus runs straight at the defence! Miguel Jesus tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Cesar Veloso. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
49.58
Kwame Wilnis hacks Vitor Semedo from behind! Kwame Wilnis is given a warning by the referee! Vitor Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.59
Gary Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Bento. Edgar Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.42
Clarence Maris kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Bento. Edgar Bento shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Sylvain Fortune.
62.38
Clarence Maris takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to John Cleland. John Cleland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Vitor Semedo happens to be in the right place to block it.
65.26
John Cleland hacks Joao Castro from behind! The referee calls over John Cleland and warns him to calm down! Joao Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.23
Gary Fortune threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Sanchez. Edmundo Sanchez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Sylvain Fortune manages to gather it.
72.13
Clarence Maris sees Kwame Wilnis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kwame Wilnis knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Sanchez. Edmundo Sanchez makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.29
Gary Fortune threads a neat ball through to John Cleland. John Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Castro.
79.35
Pascal Riemann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Fortune. Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Fortune plays the ball forward to John Cleland. John Cleland plays a one-two with Kwame Wilnis and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from John Cleland provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
84.41
Gary Fortune takes it forward alone. Gary Fortune knocks in a cross ball towards John Cleland. John Cleland powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
89.36
Gary Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Sanchez. Edmundo Sanchez lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Bento. Edgar Bento connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 4
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 8
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.8474576271186 vs 49.1525423728814
Play Area
Home team third: 30.51%, Midfield: 47.46%, Away team third: 22.03%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Bento of FC Porto

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Vitor Semedo (DEF)
7
6
5. Joao Castro (DEF)
6
6
6
8. Colin Hendry (MID)
6
9. Sergio Soares (MID)
6
10. Duarte Campos (ATT)
7
11. Miguel Jesus (ATT)
6

12. Alexandre Viana (ATT)
0
13. Joao Pinheiro (ATT)
0
14. Vitor Ribeiro (ATT)
0

1. Cesar Veloso (GK)
6
6
3. Ruben Nunes (DEF)
6
6
5. Diogo Lima (DEF)
6
6. Gary Fortune (MID)
7
7
8. Edgar Bento (ATT)
9
9. Kwame Wilnis (ATT)
6
10. Edmundo Sanchez (ATT)
9
11. John Cleland (ATT)
6

0
13. Billy Morton (DEF)
0
14. Rui Mendes (MID)
0