Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to G.D. Estoril Praia. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while G.D. Estoril Praia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while G.D. Estoril Praia appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0G.D. Estoril Praia start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.01
0-0Ger Drent comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Barros. Ger Drent is shown the yellow card! Silvio Barros runs off the knock.
9.25
0-0Fernando Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Roberto Jimenez manages to keep it out.
12.00
0-0Servando Lassiter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ger Drent.
15.54
Thomas Rommedahl flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.31
1-0Fernando Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Roberto Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.34
Servando Lassiter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.29
1-0Thomas Rommedahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros knocks in a cross ball towards Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.09
Christian Edusei threads the ball through to Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl makes a simple pass to Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Roberto Jimenez manages to gather it comfortably.
38.19
Christian Edusei kicks a strong pass forward to Servando Lassiter. Servando Lassiter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.15
Christian Edusei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros shoots from distance but somehow Roberto Jimenez manages to keep it out.
45.00
Rafael Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
47.35
Ger Drent sweeps the ball long. Mitica Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
48.08
Tiago Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Mitica Cuza. Mitica Cuza connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
49.19
Felipe Izazola makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Loureiro. Fernando Loureiro brings the ball forward. Fernando Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Roberto Jimenez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.21
2-0FC Porto are easily keeping G.D. Estoril Praia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.01
Duncan Booth decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Booth makes a probing pass to Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Mitica Cuza. Mitica Cuza powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
60.06
Sergio Cortes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Loureiro. Fernando Loureiro takes it forward alone. Fernando Loureiro shoots from long range but somehow Roberto Jimenez manages to keep it out.
67.35
Felipe Izazola chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Rommedahl. Thomas Rommedahl passes the ball forward to Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Tavares.
72.33
Tiago Veloso knocks the ball forward to Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Mitica Cuza. Mitica Cuza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.13
Servando Lassiter chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros whips in a cross ball towards Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
85.36
Tiago Semedo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.13
Servando Lassiter knocks the ball forward to Servando Stewart. Servando Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Barros. Silvio Barros shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Jimenez easily smothers it!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
0
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
79.5%
20.5%
Play Area
22.9%
45.8%
31.3%
Scorers