Match Report


Vitoria SetúbalVitoria Setúbal     FC PortoFC Porto
Computer Player Computer Player Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Sergio CamposS. Campos72
G
captain1
G
78David MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Don BurleyD. Burley76
D
2
D
79Luis ReisL. Reis
Danny MoncurD. Moncur67
D
3
D
76Gerardo SalgadoG. Salgado
Marco StradaM. Strada65
D
4
D
78John SounessJ. Souness
Richard YoudsR. Youds65
D
5
D
78Sieb van der WalS. van der Wal
Luciano SoligoL. Soligo72
M
6
M
77Abdelkrim SinouhA. Sinouh
Thibault GourvennecT. Gourvennec66
M
7
M
78Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida
Rafael FerreiraR. Ferreira57
M
8captain
A
82Jose Luis DejesusJ. Dejesus
Bruno LoureiroB. Loureiro73
A
9
A
76Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock
Graham RedknappG. Redknapp69
A
10
A
80Kubilay AbdullahK. Abdullah
Micha‘l GousséM. Goussé66
A
11
A
79Hakan AbdullahH. Abdullah
 
Neil McallisterN. Mcallister70
G
12
D
75Fabricio PereyraF. Pereyra
Rui OliveiraR. Oliveira66
A
13
M
81Ismael KayisI. Kayis
Tiziano ManighettiT. Manighetti66
A
14
A
81Nuno MoutinhoN. Moutinho

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Match Report
The weather is mixed 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 good 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 Francisco Faisca.


0.00
FC Porto kick off!
4.44
John Souness barges into Graham Redknapp. John Souness is given a warning by the referee! Graham Redknapp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.49
Rafael Ferreira makes a simple pass to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David Meiklejohn smothers it!
15.48
Luciano Soligo threads a neat ball through to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by David Meiklejohn!
16.44
Gerardo Salgado receives the ball from a throw-in from John Souness. Gerardo Salgado pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gerardo Salgado flicks a high pass forward. Wes Hitchcock controls it well on his chest. Wes Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Sergio Campos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.09
Sieb van der Wal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida threads the ball through to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock tries a spectacular long range effort but Sergio Campos reads it well. Fabulous save!
24.32
Richard Youds sees Rafael Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
30.55
Marco Strada passes the ball forward to Thibault Gourvennec. Thibault Gourvennec knocks the ball forward to Bruno Loureiro. Bruno Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.42
Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a probing pass to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
36.55
Sieb van der Wal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Abdullah controls it well on his chest. Kubilay Abdullah plays a quick one-two with Wes Hitchcock and rushes in on goal... Kubilay Abdullah cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Kubilay Abdullah scores for FC Porto!!
42.18
Gerardo Salgado flicks a high pass forward to Rui Almeida who brings the ball under control. Rui Almeida knocks the ball forward to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Luciano Soligo threads the ball through to Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp plays a one-two with Bruno Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Graham Redknapp strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but David Meiklejohn is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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
The whistle blows and Vitoria Setúbal kick off!
48.56
Luis Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Abdelkrim Sinouh. Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a simple pass to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah flicks the ball with his head. Hakan Abdullah scores for FC Porto!!
54.11
Thibault Gourvennec threads a neat ball through to Micha‘l Goussé. Micha‘l Goussé whips in a cross ball towards Graham Redknapp. Graham Redknapp powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.56
Danny Moncur barges into Hakan Abdullah. The referee brings Danny Moncur to one side and gives him a warning! Hakan Abdullah gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.13
Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
79.31
Thibault Gourvennec flicks a high pass forward. Micha‘l Goussé collects the pass. Micha‘l Goussé tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
81.32
Rafael Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Loureiro who brings the ball under control. Bruno Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Redknapp but he's offside!
85.31
Rui Almeida threads a neat ball through to Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus advances inside the box! Jose Luis Dejesus tries a spectacular strike but Sergio Campos reads it well. Nice save!
87.27
Abdelkrim Sinouh makes a simple pass to Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Luis Dejesus. Jose Luis Dejesus whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Marco Strada makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Ferreira. Rafael Ferreira sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Meiklejohn who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Vitoria Setúbal

FC Porto
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
28.6%
45.5%
26%

Scorers
Graham Redknapp 54
Hakan Abdullah 16, 49
Kubilay Abdullah 37
Jose Luis Dejesus 71, 87

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

Match Ratings