Match Report


Vitoria SetúbalVitoria Setúbal     FC PortoFC Porto
Computer Player Computer Player Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Piotr PolP. Pol70
G
captain1
G
77Jose MarquesJ. Marques
Leonardo DominguezL. Dominguez67
D
2
D
78Alfred HarrisonA. Harrison
Marco StradaM. Strada65
D
3
D
78John SounessJ. Souness
Danny MoncurD. Moncur65
D
4
D
75Gerardo SalgadoG. Salgado
Francisco TavaresF. Tavares59
D
5
D
75Habib MayerH. Mayer
Luciano SoligoL. Soligo72
M
6
M
76Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida
Thibault GourvennecT. Gourvennec66
M
7
M
81Ismael KayisI. Kayis
Pedro NascimentoP. Nascimento62
M
8
A
82Laurent TangheL. Tanghe
Graham RedknappG. Redknapp69
A
9captain
A
80Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho
Micha‘l GousséM. Goussé65
A
10
A
77Kubilay AbdullahK. Abdullah
Jaime VelosoJ. Veloso64
A
11
A
79Hakan AbdullahH. Abdullah
 
Pierre-Emmanuel PoulardP. Poulard63
G
12
D
76Jimmy MillerJ. Miller
Abel SousaA. Sousa57
M
13
M
75Rui AndradeR. Andrade
Ruben MoreiraR. Moreira57
M
14
A
80Runar NormannR. Normann

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vitoria Setúbal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Xavier.


0.00
Vitoria Setúbal kick off and get the first half underway!
9.14
Rui Almeida sees Laurent Tanghe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Laurent Tanghe lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
14.06
Thibault Gourvennec knocks the ball forward to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Marques didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
18.02
Habib Mayer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis makes a simple pass to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. FC Porto are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.18
Danny Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Nascimento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Nascimento threads the ball through to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé makes a simple pass, allowing Jaime Veloso to run into the box. Jaime Veloso looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Marques had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
28.55
Luciano Soligo plays the ball forward to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
33.55
Ismael Kayis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.34
With some swift thinking, John Souness plays the ball forward to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis kicks a strong pass forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Piotr Pol is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.16
Kubilay Abdullah comes in with a late challenge on Danny Moncur. Kubilay Abdullah is shown the yellow card! Danny Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.44
Ismael Kayis knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
44.33
Alfred Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Rui Almeida controls it well on his chest. Rui Almeida sees Nuno Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Piotr Pol manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitoria Setúbal appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Porto kick off and get the second half underway!
48.48
Luciano Soligo darts forward. Luciano Soligo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
51.49
Rui Almeida makes a beautiful solo run. Rui Almeida shoots from 25 yards but Piotr Pol is on top of it.
53.14
With vision, Thibault Gourvennec plays the ball forward to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Jaime Veloso is offside!
54.24
Kubilay Abdullah hacks Marco Strada from behind! Kubilay Abdullah is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Marco Strada runs off the knock.
55.04
Rui Almeida sees space and advances. Rui Almeida whips in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe makes a looping header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.41
Alfred Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Rui Almeida who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco Strada.
65.41
Pedro Nascimento catches Rui Almeida on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rui Almeida gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.15
Thibault Gourvennec passes the ball forward to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jose Marques.
73.02
Ismael Kayis brings the ball forward. Ismael Kayis skips past Leonardo Dominguez! Ismael Kayis looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for FC Porto!
78.23
Ismael Kayis brings the ball forward. Ismael Kayis lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Piotr Pol manages to keep it out.
79.55
Luciano Soligo threads the ball through to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Marques who gathers it comfortably.
81.53
Ismael Kayis flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Nuno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Piotr Pol!
87.24
Ismael Kayis flicks a high pass forward to Hakan Abdullah who brings the ball under control. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Vitoria Setúbal

FC Porto
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
31.1%
48.6%
20.3%

Scorers
Jaime Veloso 20
Nuno Moutinho 34
Ismael Kayis 73

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ismael Kayis of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Piotr Pol (GK)
7
2.Leonardo Dominguez (DEF)
6
3.Marco Strada (DEF)
6
4.Danny Moncur (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Tavares (DEF)
6
6.Luciano Soligo (MID)
6
7.Thibault Gourvennec (MID)
6
8.Pedro Nascimento (MID)yellow card
5
9.Graham Redknapp (ATT)
6
10.Micha‘l Goussé (ATT)
6
11.Jaime Veloso (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Pierre-Emmanuel Poulard (GK)
0
13.Abel Sousa (MID)
0
14.Ruben Moreira (MID)
0

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)
7
7.Ismael Kayis (MID)goal scored
9
8.Laurent Tanghe (ATT)
6
9.Nuno Moutinho (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Kubilay Abdullah (ATT)red card
3
11.Hakan Abdullah (ATT)
6
 
12.Jimmy Miller (DEF)
0
13.Rui Andrade (MID)
0
14.Runar Normann (ATT)
0