Match Report
| Alverca | Alverca |  |  | FC Porto | FC Porto | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | ||||||||||||||||||
| Harris Averdijk | H. Averdijk |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson | K. Hallfredsson | |||||||||
| Ricardo Jesus | R. Jesus |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Alexandre Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Danijel Ripoll | D. Ripoll |  | 71 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 63 | | Alberto Antunes | A. Antunes | ||||||||
| Steve Mckay | S. Mckay |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Jorge Antunes | J. Antunes | |||||||||
| Jorge Lopes | J. Lopes | | 44 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Jorge Martins | J. Martins | |||||||||
| Arthur Hapgood | A. Hapgood | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Dominic Young | D. Young | |||||||||
| Djimi Doumeng | D. Doumeng | | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Cesar Pinto | C. Pinto | |||||||||
| Guilherme Fernandes | G. Fernandes | | 54 | A | | 8 | | M | 71 | | Diogo Moreira | D. Moreira | |||||||||
| Des Beckham | D. Beckham | | 48 | A | | 9 | | | A | 64 | | Samuel Andrade | S. Andrade | ||||||||
| Eduardo Faria | E. Faria | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 | | Djezon Laigle | D. Laigle | |||||||||
| Morris Shields | M. Shields | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 63 | | Jaime Gomes | J. Gomes | |||||||||
| Edmundo Caballero | E. Caballero |  | 53 | M | | 12 | | D | 65 | | Joao Jardim | J. Jardim | |||||||||
| Mustapha Huizingh | M. Huizingh | | 68 | M | | 13 | | M | 66 | | Pedro Alves | P. Alves | |||||||||
| Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | | 44 | A | | 14 | | A | 64 | | Fernando Mendes | F. Mendes | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 15,718 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca 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 Nuno Tavares.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca 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 Nuno Tavares.
0.00
0-0Alverca kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
0-0Showing composure, Arthur Hapgood picks a pass forward to Morris Shields. Morris Shields advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Morris Shields provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
3.40
0-0Steve Mckay barges into Cesar Pinto. The referee calls over Steve Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Cesar Pinto runs off the knock.
4.53
Djezon Laigle clumsily knocks into Steve Mckay. The referee calls over Djezon Laigle and shows him a yellow card! Steve Mckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.39
Djimi Doumeng threads a neat ball through to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Shields. Morris Shields is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
10.44
Des Beckham barges into Alexandre Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Castro runs off the knock.
14.17
0-0Djimi Doumeng kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shields. Morris Shields threads the ball through to Djimi Doumeng but he's offside!
15.20
0-0Alberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Young controls it well on his chest. Dominic Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Mckay.
16.54
0-0Alberto Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Moreira. Diogo Moreira passes the ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Harris Averdijk comfortably smothers it!
20.37
Alexandre Castro takes a long throw-in. Alberto Antunes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alberto Antunes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alberto Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Harris Averdijk is on top of it.
21.58
Jaime Gomes threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
22.29
Jorge Lopes sees space and advances. Jorge Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes advances inside the box! Guilherme Fernandes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
23.35
0-0Morris Shields takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Dominic Young gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
24.19
Alexandre Castro breaks forward. Alexandre Castro flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Andrade controls it well on his chest. Samuel Andrade finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.40
Djezon Laigle kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steve Mckay.
28.13
0-0Djimi Doumeng hacks Alberto Antunes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Antunes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.24
Alberto Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Pinto. Cesar Pinto threads a neat ball through to Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danijel Ripoll.
34.42
1-0Djimi Doumeng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Eduardo Faria provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's there!! Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
38.58
Dominic Young runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dominic Young finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
39.40
Alberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Showing composure, Jorge Martins laces a weighted ball forward to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Djimi Doumeng knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
FC Porto kick off and get the second half underway!
47.13
Jorge Antunes threads a neat ball through to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Gomes who brings the ball under control. Jaime Gomes finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Harris Averdijk. What a great pair of hands!
48.25
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
53.17
Djimi Doumeng threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson is on top of it.
55.27
Steve Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Hapgood collects the pass. Arthur Hapgood flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Faria whips in a cross ball towards Djimi Doumeng. Djimi Doumeng connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.52
Steve Mckay threads a neat ball through to Djimi Doumeng. Djimi Doumeng advances with the ball. Djimi Doumeng advances inside the box! Djimi Doumeng shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.11
Arthur Hapgood flicks a high pass forward to Djimi Doumeng who brings the ball under control. Djimi Doumeng lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria makes a convincing header but is denied by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson. Excellent save.
71.50
Arthur Hapgood clumsily knocks into Cesar Pinto. Arthur Hapgood is shown the yellow card! Cesar Pinto gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.10
Des Beckham makes a simple pass to Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson manages to gather it.
75.22
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward to Djezon Laigle who brings the ball under control. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.57
3-0Alverca have made a substitution with Edmundo Caballero replacing Des Beckham .
79.02
Cesar Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Djimi Doumeng. The referee brings Cesar Pinto to one side and gives him a warning! Djimi Doumeng grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.06
Alberto Antunes knocks the ball forward to Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Pinto. Cesar Pinto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Harris Averdijk!
87.31
3-0Eduardo Faria catches Alberto Antunes on the ankles. Eduardo Faria is given a warning by the referee! Alberto Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
27.5%
43.8%
28.7%
Scorers
| Eduardo Faria 34 Djimi Doumeng 55, 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Djimi Doumeng of Alverca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harris Averdijk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ricardo Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danijel Ripoll (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Mckay (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arthur Hapgood (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Djimi Doumeng (MID) |  | 10 |
| 8. | Guilherme Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Des Beckham (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Eduardo Faria (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Morris Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mustapha Huizingh (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt McCoist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Antunes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Young (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cesar Pinto (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Diogo Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Djezon Laigle (ATT) | | 5 |
| 11. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joao Jardim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Alves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |