Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜dio Mun. Jos Bento Pessoa where Naval play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 17,173 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Naval are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Naval are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
2.17
With imagination, Mark Hughes laces a through ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves shoots from long range. Solid save from Andy Law.
3.07
With imagination, Manuel Rego laces a through ball forward to Mark Hughes. Mark Hughes knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves plays a scrappy one-two with Lennart Bräutigam and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Neves takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
4.01
Fernando Quaresma lofts the ball long. Rodrigo Neves makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Lennart Bräutigam. Lennart Bräutigam shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Andy Law has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.05
Erik Riga makes a simple pass to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.17
Vincenzo Hoeness barges into Marcel Götz. The referee calls over Vincenzo Hoeness and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Götz runs off the knock.
10.43
Manuel Rego surges forward with the ball. Manuel Rego sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Rego shoots from 25 yards. Andy Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
12.01
Kevin Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
16.56
Marcel Götz makes a beautiful solo run. Marcel Götz runs straight at the defence! Marcel Götz shoots from just inside the box. Andy Law easily gets down and covers it.
18.46
Yazid Daury sees space and advances. Yazid Daury decides to run forward with the ball. Yazid Daury whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Vitor Sousa is on top of it.
21.48
Yazid Daury makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
27.14
Kevin Riza sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.56
Kevin Riza flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Gomes who takes it down. Alberto Gomes flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Moutinho collects the pass. Jaime Moutinho shoots from long range. Vitor Sousa comfortably gets down and covers it.
32.47
Antonio Moutinho threads the ball through to Erik Riga. Erik Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.10
Yazid Daury sees space and advances. Yazid Daury sees Vincenzo Hoeness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
44.24
Mark Hughes threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Naval appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Porto players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Naval kick off the second half!
48.34
Abel Gomes kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Bräutigam. Lennart Bräutigam plays a scrappy one-two with Matteo Baiocchi and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Lennart Bräutigam provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It curls slightly but Andy Law manages to gather it easily.
51.59
Alberto Gomes sees Vincenzo Hoeness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.48
Erik Riga decides to run forward with the ball. Erik Riga knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Vitor Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
55.37
Abel Gomes hits a low pass to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
63.47
Mark Hughes hits a low pass to Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andy Law is on top of it.
65.25
Mauricio Farinos hacks Jaime Moutinho from behind! The referee brings Mauricio Farinos to one side and gives him a warning! Jaime Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.08
Mauricio Farinos flicks a high pass forward. Abel Gomes collects the pass. Abel Gomes threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
69.58
Manuel Rego flicks a high pass forward. Mark Hughes controls it well on his chest. Mark Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Neves controls it well on his chest. Rodrigo Neves makes a simple pass, allowing Mark Hughes to run into the box. Mark Hughes tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Andy Law smothers it!
71.12
Erik Riga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gomes. Alberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mauricio Farinos.
72.48
Fernando Quaresma plays the ball forward to Lennart Bräutigam. Lennart Bräutigam threads a neat ball through to Matteo Baiocchi. Matteo Baiocchi whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.55
Naval have made 3 substitutions with Norman Boyd replacing Fernando Quaresma, Ian Seedorf replacing Matteo Baiocchi and Girolamo Rivalta replacing Lennart Bräutigam and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
78.62
Alberto Gomes passes the ball forward to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Riza through on goal. Kevin Riza cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
79.05
Yazid Daury knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.54
Luca Lorenzi runs forward with the ball. Luca Lorenzi brings the ball forward. Luca Lorenzi plays a one-two with Ian Seedorf and advances towards the goal... Luca Lorenzi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
Luca Lorenzi comes in with a late challenge on Erik Riga. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erik Riga stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
30%
42.2%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Neves of Naval |
Match Ratings
1. | Vitor Sousa (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Mauricio Farinos (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Manuel Rego (DEF) | 7 | |
4. | Fernando Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Luca Lorenzi (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
6. | Marcel Götz (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Mark Hughes (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Abel Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Lennart Bräutigam (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
10. | Rodrigo Neves (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
11. | Matteo Baiocchi (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Norman Boyd (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Ian Seedorf (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Girolamo Rivalta (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Andy Law (GK) | 9 | |
2. | Quim Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Samuel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Yazid Daury (DEF) | 7 | |
5. | Antonio Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
6. | Kevin Riza (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Erik Riga (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Alberto Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
12. | Nuno Fonseca (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Pedro Quaresma (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Mike Ten Hag (DEF) | 0 |