Match Report
| Paços de Ferreira | Paços de Ferreira |  |  | FC Porto | FC Porto | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adrien Llacer | A. Llacer |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Filipe Varela | F. Varela | |||||||||
| Thomas Carvajal | T. Carvajal |  | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Alexandre Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Neil Bremner | N. Bremner |  | 81 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Jorge Antunes | J. Antunes | |||||||||
| Lucas Riquelme | L. Riquelme | | 80 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 | | Joao Jardim | J. Jardim | |||||||||
| Denis Domi | D. Domi | | 82 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Jorge Martins | J. Martins | |||||||||
| Jacob Campbell | J. Campbell |  | 84 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Cesar Pinto | C. Pinto | |||||||||
| Alfred Perry | A. Perry | | 88 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Edgar Moutinho | E. Moutinho | |||||||||
| Vitor Ferreira | V. Ferreira | | 82 | A | | 8 | | M | 74 | | Rodrigo Jesus | R. Jesus | |||||||||
| Peter Vercoutre | P. Vercoutre | | 83 | A |  | | 9 | | | A | 66 | | Antonio Valente | A. Valente | |||||||
| Facundo Guzmán | F. Guzmán | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Djezon Laigle | D. Laigle | |||||||||
| Sami Barck | S. Barck |  | 84 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Roberto Quaresma | R. Quaresma | |||||||||
| Cesar Ramos | C. Ramos | | 78 | D | | 12 | | D | 59 | | Fernando Mendes | F. Mendes | |||||||||
| Dominic Brady | D. Brady | | 79 | M | | 13 | | M | 70 | | Diogo Moreira | D. Moreira | |||||||||
| Cesar Loureiro | C. Loureiro | | 76 | A | | 14 | | A | 58 |  | Bogdan Keller | B. Keller | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Jorge Antunes knocks the ball forward to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.52
1-0Jacob Campbell sees Vitor Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Guzmán. Facundo Guzmán makes a convincing header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
15.50
1-0Jacob Campbell flicks a high ball forward to Facundo Guzmán who takes it down. Facundo Guzmán tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
16.15
1-0Jacob Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Ferreira collects the pass. Vitor Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.08
With vision, Neil Bremner picks a pass forward to Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Peter Vercoutre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Vercoutre knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.26
With a delightful solo run, Cesar Pinto stretches the opposition's defence. Cesar Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucas Riquelme.
30.57
1-0FC Porto are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
32.48
1-0Alfred Perry passes the ball forward to Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell makes a great pass forward. Facundo Guzmán runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.18
Neil Bremner makes a beautiful solo run. Neil Bremner makes a probing pass to Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre heads the ball goalwards but somehow Filipe Varela manages to keep it out.
39.06
Cesar Pinto flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Moutinho who takes it down. Edgar Moutinho shoots from distance but is denied by Adrien Llacer. Excellent save.
40.22
Denis Domi sees Jacob Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Perry. Alfred Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
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.
45.00
The second half starts with FC Porto kicking off!
47.04
Alexandre Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.38
Alexandre Castro flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Moutinho who takes it down. Edgar Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Quaresma who takes it down. Roberto Quaresma shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
53.07
Alfred Perry flicks a high pass forward. Facundo Guzmán collects the pass. Facundo Guzmán knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Campbell. Jacob Campbell makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
54.08
Alexandre Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrien Llacer who gathers it comfortably.
55.23
Rodrigo Jesus makes a probing pass to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thomas Carvajal.
57.25
Alfred Perry flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Campbell controls it well on his chest. Jacob Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Facundo Guzmán. Facundo Guzmán beats his man to it with a header. Filipe Varela punches it away to safety.
59.47
Alfred Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Vercoutre. Peter Vercoutre lofts in a cross ball towards Facundo Guzmán. Facundo Guzmán 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. Beautiful goal!!
63.17
Jacob Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Sami Barck scores for Paços de Ferreira!!
72.23
Edgar Moutinho plays the ball forward to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edgar Moutinho!
75.20
Cesar Pinto makes a simple pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.55
Edgar Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucas Riquelme.
84.16
Alexandre Castro hits it upfield. Edgar Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
89.28
Jacob Campbell surges forward with the ball. Jacob Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Filipe Varela keeps it out!
90.00
Jorge Martins advances with the ball. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
8
6
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
27.8%
48.6%
23.6%
Scorers
| Facundo Guzmán 13, 59 Jacob Campbell 40 Sami Barck 63 | Jorge Martins 47 Edgar Moutinho 72 Rodrigo Jesus 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Facundo Guzmán of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adrien Llacer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Thomas Carvajal (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Neil Bremner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lucas Riquelme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Denis Domi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Campbell (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Alfred Perry (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vitor Ferreira (ATT) | 8 | |
| 9. | Peter Vercoutre (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Facundo Guzmán (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Sami Barck (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Cesar Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dominic Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Loureiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Filipe Varela (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Martins (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Cesar Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Edgar Moutinho (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Rodrigo Jesus (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Antonio Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Djezon Laigle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Quaresma (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Mendes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Bogdan Keller (ATT) | 0 | |