Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.


0.00
Moreirense get the match underway!
2.34
Luis Mendes makes a probing pass to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho puts a great ball through. Jorge Martins runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
3.43
Luis Mendes makes a probing pass to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins makes a deft header but somehow Artur Pinto manages to keep it out.
12.07
Jorge Martins flicks a high pass forward to Diogo Moreira who brings the ball under control. Diogo Moreira shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
21.58
Jorge Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Vieira.
24.52
Jorge Martins threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
27.02
Fernando Mendes passes the ball forward to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jorge Martins scores for FC Porto!!
34.56
Cristiano Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.58
Jorge Antunes surges forward with the ball. Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djezon Laigle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.47
Miguel Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.31
Duarte Lopes passes the ball forward to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Sebastiao Jesus. Excellent save.
45.00
Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Jardim collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Eduardo Jardim stretches the opposition's defence. Eduardo Jardim tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
49.32
Luis Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Vieira.
53.01
Carlos Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho plays a scrappy one-two with Fernando Mendes and advances towards the goal... Edgar Moutinho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
60.16
Jorge Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.52
Duarte Lopes threads the ball through to Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.12
Carlos Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Luis Mendes. Luis Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Santos.
72.41
Luis Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Andrade holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuel Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.48
Craig Philips makes a probing pass to Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Jardim.
78.58
Carlos Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cristiano Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
81.42
Jorge Antunes knocks the ball forward to Luis Mendes. Luis Mendes threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Mendes. Luis Mendes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
87.15
Gouki Nakamura picks a pass forward to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes shoots from distance. Sebastiao Jesus gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Martins of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Artur Pinto (GK)
7
2.Eduardo Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Santos (DEF)
6
5.Craig Law (DEF)
6
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
6
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)
7
8.Craig Philips (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Barbosa (ATT)
7
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Fernando Mendes (MID)
0
13.Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14.Vitor Costa (MID)
0

1.Sebastiao Jesus (GK)
7
2.Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
7
3.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
8
4.Carlos Fernandes (DEF)
8
5.Jorge Martins (MID)goal scored
9
6.Luis Mendes (MID)
8
7.Edgar Moutinho (MID)
7
8.Diogo Moreira (MID)
6
9.Samuel Andrade (ATT)
7
10.Djezon Laigle (ATT)
7
11.Fernando Mendes (ATT)
6
 
12.Alberto Antunes (DEF)
0
13.Rafael Ramos (MID)
0
14.Jaime Gomes (ATT)
0