Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 18,887 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional 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 Samuel Barros.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Desportivo Nacional 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 Samuel Barros.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Neil Shaw deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ramos controls it well on his chest. Pedro Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Jorge Monteiro and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ramos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson.
3.31
0-0Alfons Lurling controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Campos but the referee indicates it's offside!
9.51
0-0Rafael Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.57
With imagination, Samuel Valente plays the ball forward to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos passes the ball forward but Jorge Monteiro is offside!
12.37
Neil Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola sees Tiago Santos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Santos threads the ball through to Pedro Ramos but he's offside!
14.01
Samuel Valente makes a probing pass to Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro makes a probing pass between the defence to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson reads it well. Nice save!
16.40
Dominic Young makes an attacking run forward. Dominic Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Andrade who gathers it comfortably.
18.09
Cesar Campos flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Guardiola who takes it down. Ricardo Guardiola flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Santos who takes it down. Tiago Santos skips past Cristiano Jardim! Tiago Santos rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
20.21
Neil Shaw makes a simple pass to Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente knocks the ball forward to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos hits a low pass to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
21.54
Frederico Marques brings the ball forward. Frederico Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
28.10
Pedro Campos plays the ball forward to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Castro.
33.42
0-0Pedro Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Valente controls it well on his chest. Samuel Valente edges inside the box! Samuel Valente rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.01
1-0Samuel Valente flicks a high pass forward to Ricardo Guardiola who brings the ball under control. Ricardo Guardiola hits a low pass to Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.20
Cristiano Jardim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Valente.
40.22
Neil Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Guardiola. Ricardo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.38
Edgar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente collects the pass. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
45.00
Pedro Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional 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!
49.07
1-0Rafael Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Campos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.42
Pedro Campos flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Santos who brings the ball under control. Tiago Santos advances inside the box! Tiago Santos shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tiago Santos!
54.36
Alexandre Castro makes a probing pass to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young but the linesman indicates offside!
55.54
2-0Desportivo Nacional are in full control of this game.
57.09
Alexandre Castro passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Moutinho collects the pass. Edgar Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Laigle but he's offside!
60.30
2-0Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Mickael Panov replacing Pedro Campos .
61.31
Rodrigo Jesus runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodrigo Jesus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfons Lurling.
66.12
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
67.02
2-0Samuel Valente catches Rafael Ramos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Ramos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.58
Roberto Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle shoots from outside the area but Andre Andrade is on top of it.
77.18
Frederico Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Monteiro. Jorge Monteiro knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Samuel Valente is offside!
79.03
Mickael Panov makes a probing pass to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
83.18
Ricardo Guardiola threads the ball through to Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
29.8%
41.7%
28.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Santos of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andre Andrade (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frederico Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alfons Lurling (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Shaw (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Cesar Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Campos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Ricardo Guardiola (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Samuel Valente (MID) |   | 8 |
| 9. | Tiago Santos (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Pedro Ramos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jorge Monteiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Bruno Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mickael Panov (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Yacine Belaiz (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Ramos (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Dominic Young (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. | Joao Jardim (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Andrade (ATT) | 0 | |