Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,550 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
6.29
0-0Julian Farinos hacks Servando Lassiter from behind! The referee calls over Julian Farinos and shows him a yellow card! Servando Lassiter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.58
0-0Servando Lassiter makes a probing pass to John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Christophe Mexes.
9.58
0-0Servando Lassiter knocks the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.14
Krunoslaw Seric deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.12
1-0Ricardo Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Bento. Tiago Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
26.32
1-0Ricardo Carvalho hacks Servando Lassiter from behind! Ricardo Carvalho is given a warning by the referee! Servando Lassiter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.57
1-0Ricardo Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos shoots from outside the area but Artur Ripnu is on top of it.
30.07
Andre Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Bento. Tiago Bento shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Artur Ripnu!
34.27
Andre Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Bento. Tiago Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.56
Dan Degn knocks the ball forward to John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Borbiconi who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
John Jones clumsily knocks into Andre Monteiro. John Jones is given a warning by the referee! Andre Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
47.26
Julian Farinos makes a probing pass to Tiago Bento. Tiago Bento shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
48.21
Krunoslaw Seric sees a break and surges forward. Krunoslaw Seric sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Yves-A. Borbiconi manages to keep it out.
54.21
Nuno Bento catches Carlos Fonseca on the ankles. Nuno Bento is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Fonseca runs off the knock.
57.05
Andre Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Carvalho. Ricardo Carvalho makes a probing pass to Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.38
Dan Degn kicks a strong pass forward to John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.34
Krunoslaw Seric chips the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Bento.
65.31
Jean-Christophe Mexes clumsily knocks into John Jones. Jean-Christophe Mexes is shown the yellow card! John Jones runs off the knock.
66.44
Servando Lassiter makes a simple pass to John Jones. John Jones knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.34
Krunoslaw Seric brings the ball forward. Krunoslaw Seric tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Yves-A. Borbiconi!
69.13
Fernando Loureiro clumsily knocks into Julian Farinos. Fernando Loureiro is warned by the referee! Julian Farinos runs off the knock.
71.35
Nuno Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos finds some space and shoots from distance but Artur Ripnu is on top of it.
73.56
Servando Lassiter surges forward with the ball. Servando Lassiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.03
Servando Lassiter sees space and advances. Servando Lassiter whips in a cross ball towards John Jones. John Jones connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.15
Sergio Cortes catches Tomas Ramos on the ankles. Sergio Cortes is given a warning by the referee! Tomas Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
32.9%
46.8%
20.3%
Scorers
| Tiago Bento 18 | John Jones 79 |