Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 16,174 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Porto and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both FC Porto and Gil Vicente are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Gil Vicente get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Dominic Young flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Quaresma who takes it down. Roberto Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Valente but he's offside!
12.47
0-0Eugenio Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Postiga controls it well on his chest. Vasco Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
15.50
1-0Jorge Antunes darts forward. Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Young who brings the ball neatly under control. Dominic Young makes a probing pass between the defence to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.14
1-0Without breaking stride, Roberto Quaresma plays the ball forward to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Gomes.
21.30
Vasco Postiga sees Jaime Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Loureiro shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson!
22.42
Jorge Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.37
Silvio Viana makes a probing pass to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson. Excellent save.
30.05
Edgar Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Young. Dominic Young plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Valente and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Dominic Young provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.19
Vasco Postiga sees Jaime Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Loureiro passes the ball forward to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.52
Edgar Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
44.34
3-1Rodrigo Jesus catches Pablo Ruiz on the ankles. The referee brings Rodrigo Jesus to one side and gives him a warning! Pablo Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Rodrigo Jesus sees a break and surges forward. Rodrigo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho connects with a diving header but it is tipped over by Lucian Nanu.
45.00
3-1Jorge Martins takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
FC Porto kick off!
53.33
Jorge Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle brings the ball forward. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
55.01
3-1Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente makes a convincing header but it is shockingly off target!
59.15
Joao Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.30
Rodrigo Jesus makes a run forward as Edgar Moutinho takes the throw-in. Rodrigo Jesus skillfully chests the ball down. Rodrigo Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Lucian Nanu picks it out of the air!
65.44
Jose Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga hits a low pass to Abel Marques. Abel Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.51
With great vision, Jorge Martins plays the ball forward to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Lucian Nanu. What a save!
77.04
Edgar Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Lucian Nanu had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto! The crowd cheers as the young Frenchman celebrates his hattrick!
84.27
Pablo Ruiz makes a strong solo run forward. Pablo Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Alexandre Castro flicks a high pass forward to Edgar Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Edgar Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is tipped over by Lucian Nanu.
90.00
5-2Corner kick to FC Porto. Jorge Martins chips it out wide. Jaime Loureiro jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
21.3%
42.6%
36.1%
Scorers
| Djezon Laigle 16, 40, 77 Dominic Young 30 Roberto Quaresma 59 | Tiago Valente 33 Jaime Loureiro 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Djezon Laigle of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexandre Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jorge Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dominic Young (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Edgar Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Valente (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Djezon Laigle (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Roberto Quaresma (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Carlos Fernandes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Moreira (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fernando Mendes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lucian Nanu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pablo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Molowny (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vitor Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Abel Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Postiga (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Silvio Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Tiago Valente (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jaime Loureiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Eduardo Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duarte Fernandes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Kasper (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vasco Antunes (GK) | 0 | |