Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Craig ThornburrowCraig Thornburrow Ben Couch Ben Couch
Jose MarquesJ. Marques77
G
1
G
77Mads NielsenM. Nielsen
Alfred HarrisonA. Harrison78
D
2
D
80Andy NichollsA. Nicholls
John SounessJ. Souness78
D
3
D
76Romarin NdiefiR. Ndiefi
Gerardo SalgadoG. Salgado75
D
4
D
78Henry HamersH. Hamers
Habib MayerH. Mayer75
D
5
M
84Stephan AmoahS. Amoah
Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida76
M
6
M
82Niccolo PerryN. Perry
Ismael KayisI. Kayis81
M
7captain
M
81Ugo WilcoxU. Wilcox
Runar NormannR. Normann80
A
8
M
77Abdeliah FreyA. Frey
Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho80
A
captain9
A
77Vitor FariaV. Faria
Laurent TangheL. Tanghe82
A
10
A
78Jason VieiraJ. Vieira
Hakan AbdullahH. Abdullah79
A
11
A
77Ahmed TurpijnA. Turpijn
 
Jimmy MillerJ. Miller76
D
12
G
70Darren CookeD. Cooke
Rui AndradeR. Andrade75
M
13
A
75Alejandro RossittoA. Rossitto
Kubilay AbdullahK. Abdullah77
A
14
D
73Francisco NunesF. Nunes

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samir Möller.


0.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the first half underway!
2.48
Stephan Amoah makes a probing pass to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn connects with a diving header. Ahmed Turpijn scores for S.L. Benfica!!
6.27
Niccolo Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
8.13
Rui Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Runar Normann. Runar Normann shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
10.25
Rui Almeida catches Ugo Wilcox on the ankles. The referee brings Rui Almeida to one side and gives him a warning! Ugo Wilcox runs off the knock.
12.26
Abdeliah Frey knocks the ball forward to Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Alfred Harrison. That should have been a goal!
14.11
Stephan Amoah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.31
Romarin Ndiefi sees Ugo Wilcox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ugo Wilcox makes a beautiful solo run. Ugo Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
16.19
Rui Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe beats his man to it with a header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.12
Habib Mayer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis hits a low pass to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
24.54
Niccolo Perry flicks a high ball forward to Ahmed Turpijn who takes it down. Ahmed Turpijn shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.46
Ismael Kayis flicks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah edges inside the box! Hakan Abdullah strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.48
John Souness threads a neat ball through to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis plays the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.46
Stephan Amoah knocks the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.04
Ismael Kayis threads a neat ball through to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.05
Ismael Kayis passes the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mads Nielsen manages to gather it.
40.22
Gerardo Salgado threads a neat ball through to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis sees a break and surges forward. Ismael Kayis lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Mads Nielsen. Excellent save.
44.01
Niccolo Perry flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Faria collects the pass. Vitor Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
Gerardo Salgado launches a long ball forward. Nuno Moutinho sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Mads Nielsen. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the second half underway!
48.39
John Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis flicks a high ball forward to Laurent Tanghe who takes it down. Laurent Tanghe whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mads Nielsen had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
51.38
Abdeliah Frey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Jose Marques had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
54.05
Ismael Kayis catches Niccolo Perry on the ankles. The referee warns Ismael Kayis to calm down! Niccolo Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.38
With imagination, Henry Hamers laces a through ball forward to Abdeliah Frey. Abdeliah Frey kicks a strong pass forward to Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Souness.
57.32
Ismael Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but Romarin Ndiefi is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
58.30
Ismael Kayis takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Mads Nielsen scoops up the ball.
60.40
John Souness threads a neat ball through to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Runar Normann. Runar Normann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
61.04
Ismael Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.33
Henry Hamers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Perry. Niccolo Perry knocks the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
67.05
Andy Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Wilcox. Ugo Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Jason Vieira controls it well on his chest. Jason Vieira shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
71.29
Ugo Wilcox plays the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.02
Ugo Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Faria controls it well on his chest. Vitor Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Harrison.
78.29
Abdeliah Frey barges into Ismael Kayis. Abdeliah Frey is shown the yellow card! Ismael Kayis runs off the knock.
84.12
Niccolo Perry flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Faria who brings the ball under control. Vitor Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Turpijn. John Souness barges into Ahmed Turpijn. Penalty not given!!
87.45
Ismael Kayis sees Hakan Abdullah in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hakan Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Runar Normann. Runar Normann makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

S.L. Benfica
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%

Scorers
Laurent Tanghe 16
Hakan Abdullah 26
Nuno Moutinho 48
Runar Normann 87
Ahmed Turpijn 2
Vitor Faria 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hakan Abdullah of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Jose Marques (GK)
6
2.Alfred Harrison (DEF)
6
3.John Souness (DEF)
6
4.Gerardo Salgado (DEF)
6
5.Habib Mayer (DEF)
6
6.Rui Almeida (MID)
6
7.Ismael Kayis (MID)
8
8.Runar Normann (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Nuno Moutinho (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Laurent Tanghe (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Hakan Abdullah (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Jimmy Miller (DEF)
0
13.Rui Andrade (MID)
0
14.Kubilay Abdullah (ATT)
0

1.Mads Nielsen (GK)
7
2.Andy Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Romarin Ndiefi (DEF)
6
4.Henry Hamers (DEF)
6
5.Stephan Amoah (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Perry (MID)
6
7.Ugo Wilcox (MID)
6
8.Abdeliah Frey (MID)yellow card
6
9.Vitor Faria (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jason Vieira (ATT)
6
11.Ahmed Turpijn (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darren Cooke (GK)
0
13.Alejandro Rossitto (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Nunes (DEF)
0