Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Naval. A crowd of 19,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the match underway!
4.39
Abdelkrim Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Kubilay Abdullah through on goal. Kubilay Abdullah strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.56
Abdelkrim Sinouh sees Nuno Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Filipe Moutinho had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
12.52
John Souness decides to run forward with the ball. John Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.24
Abdelkrim Sinouh hits a low pass to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus knocks in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah beats his man to it with a header. Hakan Abdullah scores for FC Porto!!
24.16
David Fonseca knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca passes the ball forward to Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
32.25
Luis Reis threads a neat ball through to Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho threads a neat, attacking ball through to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
38.27
With some swift thinking, Abdelkrim Sinouh plays the ball forward to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.59
Ismael Kayis clumsily knocks into Ricardo Moutinho. The referee calls over Ismael Kayis and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Moutinho runs off the knock.
45.00
John Souness flicks a high pass forward. Abdelkrim Sinouh holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abdelkrim Sinouh threads a neat ball through to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Naval kick off and get the second half underway!
51.34
Francisco Mendes makes a simple pass to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
55.44
Francisco Mendes clumsily knocks into Abdelkrim Sinouh. Francisco Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Abdelkrim Sinouh grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.30
Ricardo Moutinho makes a simple pass to Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. David Meiklejohn gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
60.13
Naval have made 3 substitutions with Rafael Nunes replacing Filipe Moutinho, David Neves replacing Ricardo Moutinho and Eduardo Campos replacing Jonas Rösler .
63.39
Abdelkrim Sinouh surges forward with the ball. Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a probing pass to Hakan Abdullah but he's offside!
65.52
Francisco Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Eduardo Campos through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by David Meiklejohn.
69.54
Abdelkrim Sinouh flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Moutinho collects the pass. Nuno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Rafael Nunes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
73.02
Abdelkrim Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper, Rafael Nunes, sees it late!! Goal for FC Porto! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
77.24
Abdelkrim Sinouh sees Nuno Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah makes a convincing header but it is miles over!
78.24
Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.28
Ismael Kayis plays the ball forward to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafael Nunes manages to gather it.
84.12
David Neves flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.11
Abdelkrim Sinouh plays the ball forward to Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
David Neves sees Cristiano Ribeiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but David Meiklejohn is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
8
0
Shots on Target
9
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.2%
41.8%
Play Area
19.4%
49.3%
31.3%


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

Match Ratings