Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     Boavista Futebol ClubeBoavista Futebol Clube
Jeremy PicklesJeremy Pickles Computer Player Computer Player
Andy LawA. Law70
G
1
G
53Kevin SounessK. Souness
Quim FerreiraQ. Ferreira69
D
2
D
71Samuel PinheiroS. Pinheiro
Samuel NevesS. Neves72
D
3
D
66Simon SammerS. Sammer
Kamal FrancoisK. Francois68
D
captain4captain
D
64Diogo FerreiraD. Ferreira
Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho71
D
5
D
60Lomano Le SauxL. Le Saux
Kevin RizaK. Riza84
M
6
M
63Duarte AntunesD. Antunes
Erik RigaE. Riga84
M
7
M
63David PostigaD. Postiga
Alberto GomesA. Gomes83
M
8
A
73Bruno QuaresmaB. Quaresma
Jaime MoutinhoJ. Moutinho73
A
9
A
65Rodrigo SantosR. Santos
Vincenzo HoenessV. Hoeness73
A
10
A
52Cesar LimaC. Lima
Nuno FonsecaN. Fonseca65
A
11
A
51Liam MersonL. Merson
 
Filipe MoreiraF. Moreira62
A
12
M
60Jaime ReisJ. Reis
Pedro QuaresmaP. Quaresma81
M
13
M
57Quim VarelaQ. Varela
Mike Ten HagM. Ten Hag67
D
14
M
57Jorge FariaJ. Faria

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Boavista Futebol Clube in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rui Barros.


0.00
FC Porto start the game by kicking off the first half!
6.39
Duarte Antunes threads a neat ball through to Cesar Lima. Cesar Lima makes a probing pass to Liam Merson but he's offside!
10.45
Kamal Francois makes a simple pass to Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca plays a quick one-two with Jaime Moutinho and rushes in on goal... Nuno Fonseca tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
16.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Nuno Fonseca plays the ball forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
18.46
Kevin Riza flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Fonseca comfortably collects the pass. Nuno Fonseca knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Vincenzo Hoeness is offside!
24.34
Kamal Francois chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kevin Souness effortlessly picks it out of the air!
33.45
Alberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Riza. Kevin Riza flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Erik Riga. Erik Riga flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Kevin Souness had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
44.32
Erik Riga flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Boavista Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Boavista Futebol Clube kick off and get the second half underway!
48.41
Kamal Francois controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.22
Erik Riga plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
53.08
Simon Sammer hacks Erik Riga from behind! Simon Sammer is given a warning by the referee! Erik Riga runs off the knock.
54.02
Kevin Riza hacks Liam Merson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liam Merson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
57.24
Erik Riga flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kevin Souness with no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
60.36
David Postiga catches Kevin Riza on the ankles. David Postiga is shown the yellow card! Kevin Riza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.24
Duarte Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodrigo Santos. Rodrigo Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Lima but the linesman indicates offside!
75.56
Kamal Francois sees Samuel Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Neves threads a neat ball through to Erik Riga. Erik Riga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
77.41
Kevin Riza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hoeness. Vincenzo Hoeness lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
79.10
Alberto Gomes decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Souness who gathers it comfortably.
83.54
Simon Sammer knocks the ball forward to Cesar Lima. Cesar Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Antunes. Duarte Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
84.38
Samuel Neves darts forward. Samuel Neves makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alberto Gomes. Some good footwork from Alberto Gomes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Kevin Souness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.40
Samuel Neves runs straight at the opposition's defence. Samuel Neves shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

Boavista Futebol Clube
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
20%
47.7%
32.3%

Scorers
Nuno Fonseca 10
Erik Riga 33
Vincenzo Hoeness 57
Alberto Gomes 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Erik Riga of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Andy Law (GK)
6
2.Quim Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Neves (DEF)
7
4.Kamal Francois (DEF)
6
5.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Riza (MID)yellow card
6
7.Erik Riga (MID)goal scored
8
8.Alberto Gomes (MID)goal scored
8
9.Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
8
10.Vincenzo Hoeness (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Nuno Fonseca (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Filipe Moreira (ATT)
0
13.Pedro Quaresma (MID)
0
14.Mike Ten Hag (DEF)
0

1.Kevin Souness (GK)
6
2.Samuel Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3.Simon Sammer (DEF)
6
4.Diogo Ferreira (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Le Saux (DEF)
6
6.Duarte Antunes (MID)
7
7.David Postiga (MID)yellow card
5
8.Bruno Quaresma (ATT)
6
9.Rodrigo Santos (ATT)
6
10.Cesar Lima (ATT)
6
11.Liam Merson (ATT)
6
 
12.Jaime Reis (MID)
0
13.Quim Varela (MID)
0
14.Jorge Faria (MID)
0