Match Report


BelenensesBelenenses     FC PortoFC Porto
Computer Player Computer Player John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Melchior LurlingM. Lurling63
G
1
G
74Kristinn Ingi HallfredssonK. Hallfredsson
Luis MoutinhoL. Moutinho71
D
2
D
63Alberto AntunesA. Antunes
Alexandre SemedoA. Semedo69
D
3
D
65Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes
Silvio AlvesS. Alves66
D
captain4
D
65Joao JardimJ. Jardim
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro64
D
5
M
67Jorge MartinsJ. Martins
Abel NunesA. Nunes74
M
6
M
70Dominic YoungD. Young
Nils MetzlerN. Metzler73
M
7
M
73Edgar MoutinhoE. Moutinho
Daniel RibeiroD. Ribeiro61
M
8
M
76Rodrigo JesusR. Jesus
Daniel CamposD. Campos57
M
9captain
A
66Antonio ValenteA. Valente
Daniel PintoD. Pinto72
A
10
A
64Samuel AndradeS. Andrade
Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero72
A
11
A
66Roberto QuaresmaR. Quaresma
 
Alec GallacherA. Gallacher63
D
12
D
61Cesar VieiraC. Vieira
Francisco RibeiroF. Ribeiro62
D
13
M
71Diogo MoreiraD. Moreira
Gennaro SmainoG. Smaino62
A
14
A
63Jaime GomesJ. Gomes

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,041 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.


0.00
FC Porto kick off the first half!
4.51
Daniel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.14
Alexandre Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro threads the ball through to Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson picks it out of the air!
15.00
Silvio Alves takes it forward alone. Silvio Alves whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson with no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
27.52
Daniel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Pinto controls it well on his chest. Daniel Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson who gathers it comfortably.
30.30
From the throw-in, Dominic Young picks out Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade makes a probing pass to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Andrade. Samuel Andrade is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.07
Daniel Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Abel Nunes. Abel Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barkero. With a superhuman jump, Alfredo Barkero connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson manages to keep it out.
36.41
Nils Metzler barges into Edgar Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.35
Daniel Ribeiro catches Dominic Young on the ankles. Daniel Ribeiro is shown the yellow card! Dominic Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.49
Nils Metzler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Belenenses kicking off!
49.43
Roberto Quaresma hits a low pass to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho shoots from long range. Good keeping from Melchior Lurling as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
50.56
Jorge Martins takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Daniel Ribeiro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
55.36
Daniel Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Metzler. Nils Metzler darts forward. Nils Metzler knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto beats his man to it with a header but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson reads it well. Superb keeping!
57.15
Jorge Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Lurling who gathers it comfortably.
60.04
Roberto Quaresma catches Nuno Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nuno Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.00
Nuno Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Nuno Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.19
Luis Moutinho powers a long ball forward. Alfredo Barkero whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.03
Roberto Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Quaresma but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.30
Alberto Antunes sees space and advances. Alberto Antunes advances with the ball. Alberto Antunes skips past Daniel Ribeiro! Alberto Antunes takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
79.44
Alberto Antunes surges forward with the ball. Alberto Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma collects the pass. Roberto Quaresma tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Melchior Lurling. Excellent save.
81.27
Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente collects the pass. Antonio Valente darts forward. Antonio Valente shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
84.37
Daniel Campos hits a low pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.15
Nils Metzler catches Joao Jardim on the ankles. Nils Metzler is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Joao Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.31
Joao Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Belenenses

FC Porto
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
26.6%
50%
23.4%

Scorers
Alfredo Barkero 5, 15
Daniel Pinto 63
Samuel Andrade 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Barkero of Belenenses

Match Ratings
1.Melchior Lurling (GK)
6
2.Luis Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Abel Nunes (MID)
6
7.Nils Metzler (MID)red card
3
8.Daniel Ribeiro (MID)yellow card
6
9.Daniel Campos (MID)
6
10.Daniel Pinto (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alfredo Barkero (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Alec Gallacher (DEF)
0
13.Francisco Ribeiro (DEF)
0
14.Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
0

1.Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK)
6
2.Alberto Antunes (DEF)
7
3.Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
4.Joao Jardim (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Martins (MID)
6
6.Dominic Young (MID)
6
7.Edgar Moutinho (MID)
6
8.Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
9.Antonio Valente (ATT)
6
10.Samuel Andrade (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Roberto Quaresma (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Cesar Vieira (DEF)
0
13.Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14.Jaime Gomes (ATT)
0