Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     Beira MarBeira Mar
John E HyldgaardJohn E Hyldgaard Pedro Silva Pedro Silva
Kristinn Ingi HallfredssonK. Hallfredsson74
G
1
G
68Vasco RegoV. Rego
Alexandre CastroA. Castro66
D
2
D
68Frederico VianaF. Viana
Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes64
D
3
D
72Hugo VieiraH. Vieira
Joao JardimJ. Jardim64
D
4
D
69Miguel LopesM. Lopes
Rafael RamosR. Ramos67
M
5
D
70Frederico LopesF. Lopes
Cesar PintoC. Pinto66
M
6
M
76Frederic VanderF. Vander
Edgar MoutinhoE. Moutinho71
M
7
M
75Alex GargoA. Gargo
Rodrigo JesusR. Jesus74
M
8
A
74Teddy BishopT. Bishop
Antonio ValenteA. Valente66
A
captain9
A
71Jacob DaviesJ. Davies
Djezon LaigleD. Laigle64
A
10captain
A
78Steve TolleyS. Tolley
Roberto QuaresmaR. Quaresma65
A
11
A
76Dean GranttD. Grantt
 
Cristiano JardimC. Jardim63
D
12
D
69Rodrigo PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Diogo MoreiraD. Moreira70
M
13
M
79Carlos NevesC. Neves
Fernando MendesF. Mendes62
A
14
A
68Thierry StewartT. Stewart

PinkSpider
today's match is sponsored by PinkSpider
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 19,893 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.


0.00
FC Porto kick off the first half!
3.59
Alex Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander whips in a cross ball towards Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
6.23
Alexandre Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Jesus holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Valente connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Vasco Rego is on top of it.
9.50
Rodrigo Jesus decides to run forward with the ball. Rodrigo Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Vasco Rego manages to keep it out.
15.45
Alexandre Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente advances inside the box! Antonio Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Vasco Rego reads it well. Excellent keeping!
21.11
Alex Gargo launches a long ball forward into the other half. Jacob Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.10
Miguel Lopes advances with the ball. Miguel Lopes sees Steve Tolley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Joao Jardim!
33.47
Alexandre Castro knocks the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente collects the pass. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.39
Miguel Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gargo controls it well on his chest. Alex Gargo lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt heads the ball goalwards but it rises well off target!
36.37
Rafael Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Vasco Rego. What a great pair of hands!
40.00
Alexandre Castro pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alexandre Castro threads the ball through to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off and get the second half underway!
48.47
Cesar Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente collects the pass. Antonio Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Vieira.
53.20
Edgar Moutinho makes a simple pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.41
Alex Gargo kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Gargo and advances towards the goal... Dean Grantt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
59.42
Frederic Vander threads a neat ball through to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley lofts in a cross ball towards Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander flicks the ball with his head. The ball comes off Alexandre Castro and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.13
Frederic Vander makes a beautiful solo run. Frederic Vander knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt powers a header at goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.36
Alex Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo knocks in a cross ball towards Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander makes a looping header on goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson comfortably punches it away to safety.
69.06
Alex Gargo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.24
Alex Gargo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederic Vander. Frederic Vander lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
79.42
Frederic Vander flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Davies controls it well on his chest. Jacob Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
89.33
Alex Gargo makes a probing pass to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

Beira Mar
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.4%
51.6%
Play Area
32.3%
41.9%
25.8%

Scorers
Alex Gargo 21
Dean Grantt 60
Teddy Bishop 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex Gargo of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
7
2.Alexandre Castro (DEF)
7
3.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Joao Jardim (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Ramos (MID)
6
6.Cesar Pinto (MID)
6
7.Edgar Moutinho (MID)
6
8.Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
9.Antonio Valente (ATT)
6
10.Djezon Laigle (ATT)
6
11.Roberto Quaresma (ATT)
6
 
12.Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
0
13.Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14.Fernando Mendes (ATT)
0

1.Vasco Rego (GK)
7
2.Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Lopes (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Frederic Vander (MID)
8
7.Alex Gargo (MID)goal scored
9
8.Teddy Bishop (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Jacob Davies (ATT)
7
10.Steve Tolley (ATT)
6
11.Dean Grantt (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF)
0
13.Carlos Neves (MID)
0
14.Thierry Stewart (ATT)
0