Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
C.F. Estrela da Amadora 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 Cesar Pinheiro.


0.00
The whistle blows and C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off!
2.33
Pierre G. Parlato flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.40
Nikolas Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Valerien Daylly holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Valerien Daylly whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.13
Alexandre Castro catches Pierre G. Parlato on the ankles. The referee calls over Alexandre Castro and warns him to calm down! Pierre G. Parlato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.55
Jorge Antunes threads a neat ball through to Dominic Young. Dominic Young sees space and advances. Dominic Young cuts inside the box! Ivar Van Wonderen catches Dominic Young on the ankles. Dominic Young appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
22.08
With imagination, Jorge Antunes laces a through ball forward to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Valente!
26.38
Pierre G. Parlato takes it forward alone. Pierre G. Parlato lofts in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.52
Edgar Moutinho laces a weighted ball forward to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.23
Jorge Martins receives the ball from a throw-in from Edgar Moutinho. Jorge Martins flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.53
Edgar Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.10
Jorge Martins sees space and advances. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Costa who gathers it comfortably.
38.15
Ivar Van Wonderen chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana threads a neat ball through to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly cuts inside the box! Valerien Daylly side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.32
Pierre G. Parlato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Fernando Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Porto kick off!
47.46
Alexandre Castro makes a strong solo run forward. Alexandre Castro takes it forward alone. Alexandre Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
49.24
Rodrigo Jesus makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
60.44
Jorge Antunes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jorge Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.07
Pierre G. Parlato passes the ball forward to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
63.29
Alexandre Veloso sees Pierre G. Parlato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pierre G. Parlato knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Joao Jardim plays the ball forward to Dominic Young. Dominic Young threads the ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Fernando Costa manages to gather it.
66.11
Nikolas Dittmann hacks Jorge Martins from behind! Nikolas Dittmann is warned by the referee! Jorge Martins runs off the knock.
73.51
Dominic Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.19
Alexandre Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Quaresma who takes it down. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yann Agboh.
81.16
Rodrigo Jesus makes a probing pass to Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.00
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Postiga stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Postiga knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
85.42
Djezon Laigle flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Roberto Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Fernando Costa picks it out of the air!
87.43
Alexandre Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Postiga. Carlos Postiga plays the ball forward to Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.05
Rodrigo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Martins. Jorge Martins powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

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

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Valente of FC Porto

Match Ratings