Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 18,600 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Rodrigues.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Rodrigues.
0.00
0-0Paços de Ferreira get the match underway!
3.10
1-0Marc Meyer makes a simple pass to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro advances with the ball. Cristiano Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.25
Cristiano Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.44
2-0Marc Meyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Croft. James Croft knocks the ball to his team mate, Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Vitor Costa keeps it out!
14.33
2-0With great vision, Richard Mckinlay plays the ball forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
18.17
2-0Uwe Knapp comes in with a late challenge on Hugo Faria. The referee calls over Uwe Knapp and warns him to calm down! Hugo Faria runs off the knock.
24.09
2-0Filipe Alfaro passes the ball forward to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.17
Mohammed De Groot makes a beautiful solo run. Mohammed De Groot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.06
James Croft threads a neat ball through to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vitor Mendes.
30.57
Anton Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. James Croft holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Croft threads the ball through to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.12
Marc Meyer makes a simple pass to Filipe Alfaro. Filipe Alfaro knocks the ball forward to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
36.12
James Croft chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp sees Manuel Rego just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Rego muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.01
Richard Mckinlay makes a simple pass to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Manuel Rego scores for Paços de Ferreira!!
42.59
David Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Albrecht Bartsch.
45.00
Marc Meyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Alfaro. Showing composure, Filipe Alfaro plays the ball forward to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego shoots from 20 yards but Vitor Costa is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Porto players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Porto kicking off!
47.36
Vitor Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Sousa. David Sousa knocks the ball forward to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Passoni who gathers it comfortably.
55.52
Filipe Alfaro plays the ball forward to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Vitor Costa!
59.32
Mohammed De Groot takes it forward alone. Mohammed De Groot shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.39
4-0Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Nicola Sulcis replacing James Croft and Malte Thiele replacing Filipe Alfaro .
65.48
4-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
66.07
Quim Faria pushes up the pitch. Quim Faria makes an attacking run forward. Quim Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
69.22
Richard Mckinlay kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.16
Richard Mckinlay brings the ball forward. Richard Mckinlay shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Vitor Costa.
72.20
It's a corner kick. Richard Mckinlay kicks a low ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Malte Thiele provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.41
Arno Turek makes a probing pass to Mohammed De Groot. Mohammed De Groot advances with the ball. Mohammed De Groot whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente heads the ball goalwards but Emanuele Passoni is on top of it.
77.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Oliver Knapp plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Emanuele Passoni manages to gather it.
78.53
Albrecht Bartsch picks a pass forward to Nicola Sulcis. Nicola Sulcis sees Manuel Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Anton Schumacher plays the ball forward to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Turek.
85.09
Without breaking stride, David Sousa plays the ball forward to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.25
David Sousa sees Sebastiao Alves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.23
Cristiano Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Cristiano Ribeiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.9%
34.1%
Play Area
28.2%
41.2%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abraham Montano of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Emanuele Passoni (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Anton Schumacher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marc Meyer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Albrecht Bartsch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Alfaro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Richard Mckinlay (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Cristiano Ribeiro (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Uwe Knapp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Abraham Montano (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Manuel Rego (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Nicola Sulcis (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Malte Thiele (MID) | | 8 |
| 14. | Danny Edwards (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vitor Costa (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Vitor Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Faria (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Arno Turek (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hugo Faria (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mohammed De Groot (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Oliver Knapp (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | John Caldwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Sebastiao Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vasco Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mario Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Roberto Martinez (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joao Sousa (DEF) | 0 | |