Match Report


FC PortoFC Porto     NumanciaNumancia
Jeremy PicklesJeremy Pickles Computer Player Computer Player
Andy LawA. Law72
G
1
G
62Alfredo AlvarezA. Alvarez
Godwin OlisehG. Oliseh74
D
2
D
59Eugenio TorresE. Torres
Samuel NevesS. Neves78
D
3
D
56Sebastian RomanS. Roman
Kamal FrancoisK. Francois78
D
captain4
D
51Albert MorenoA. Moreno
Reginald MorganR. Morgan75
D
5
D
49Eduardo CortesE. Cortes
Tobias HallerT. Haller83
M
6
M
69David MangoneD. Mangone
Neil McGroryN. McGrory86
M
7
M
64Tiago MartinsT. Martins
Erik RigaE. Riga91
M
8captain
A
78David WatsonD. Watson
Jaime MoutinhoJ. Moutinho75
A
9
A
75Felipe HidalgoF. Hidalgo
Bernard BillongB. Billong79
A
10
A
69Frederico MartinezF. Martinez
Nuno FonsecaN. Fonseca75
A
11
A
68Nils KuzorraN. Kuzorra
 
Luciano Di BariL. Di Bari71
A
12
A
66Alejandro HierroA. Hierro
Jorge FerreiraJ. Ferreira80
M
13
A
64Luis RibeiroL. Ribeiro
Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho71
D
14
M
63Julian CarmonaJ. Carmona

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play Numancia in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,055 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Numancia appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.


0.00
The first half starts with Numancia kicking off!
2.05
With vision, Neil McGrory plays the ball forward to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alfredo Alvarez comfortably smothers it!
4.49
Jaime Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. With a superhuman jump, Bernard Billong connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alfredo Alvarez comfortably punches it away to safety.
6.19
Erik Riga barges into Sebastian Roman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Roman runs off the knock.
14.36
Erik Riga threads the ball through to Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller lofts in a cross ball towards Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
15.15
Tiago Martins threads a neat ball through to Nils Kuzorra. Nils Kuzorra knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.50
Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward to Neil McGrory who brings the ball neatly under control. Neil McGrory plays a one-two with Erik Riga and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil McGrory provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
26.31
Godwin Oliseh chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca sees Jaime Moutinho in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jaime Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Alfredo Alvarez reads it well. Excellent save!
27.33
Neil McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alfredo Alvarez punches it away to safety.
32.04
Albert Moreno darts forward. Albert Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Kuzorra. Godwin Oliseh clumsily knocks into Nils Kuzorra. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
33.51
Eugenio Torres kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Martins. Tiago Martins takes it forward alone. Tiago Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Andy Law is on top of it.
36.34
Showing composure, Neil McGrory laces a through ball forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alfredo Alvarez!
39.49
Sebastian Roman threads the ball through to Tiago Martins. Tiago Martins kicks a strong pass forward to David Mangone. David Mangone whips in a cross ball towards David Watson. David Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Godwin Oliseh is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
40.14
With great vision, Tobias Haller plays the ball forward to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Alfredo Alvarez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Numancia also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
47.59
Godwin Oliseh makes a simple pass to Neil McGrory. Neil McGrory threads the ball through to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfredo Alvarez who gathers it comfortably.
53.43
Tiago Martins sees David Mangone in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Mangone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
54.35
David Mangone passes the ball forward to David Watson. David Watson cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from David Watson provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Andy Law.
55.16
Corner kick to Numancia. Frederico Martinez plays it to the near post. Tiago Martins tries a spectacular strike but it flies well off target!
61.17
David Mangone kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Martinez. Frederico Martinez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.21
Albert Moreno flicks a high pass forward. David Mangone controls it well on his chest. David Mangone knocks in a cross ball towards Felipe Hidalgo. With a superhuman jump, Felipe Hidalgo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is miles over!
69.52
Jaime Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca shoots from outside the area. Alfredo Alvarez gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
71.09
Sebastian Roman sees space and advances. Sebastian Roman makes a probing pass to David Mangone. David Mangone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Neves.
72.46
Samuel Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong passes the ball forward to Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca shoots from outside the area but Alfredo Alvarez reads it well. He makes it look easy!
75.19
Tiago Martins barges into Neil McGrory. Tiago Martins is shown the yellow card! Neil McGrory grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.11
Erik Riga knocks the ball forward to Bernard Billong. Bernard Billong knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eduardo Cortes.
81.20
Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward. Neil McGrory collects the pass. Neil McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. Neil McGrory rushes past Sebastian Roman! Neil McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Alfredo Alvarez!
84.03
Tiago Martins sees Nils Kuzorra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Kuzorra lofts in a cross ball towards Felipe Hidalgo. Felipe Hidalgo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
85.47
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.50
Samuel Neves sees Tobias Haller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobias Haller advances with the ball. Tobias Haller shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
89.07
Godwin Oliseh flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Jaime Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eugenio Torres.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

FC Porto

Numancia
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
23.5%
44.4%
32.1%

Scorers
Tobias Haller 40

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Alvarez of Numancia

Match Ratings
1.Andy Law (GK)
7
2.Godwin Oliseh (DEF)
6
3.Samuel Neves (DEF)
6
4.Kamal Francois (DEF)
6
5.Reginald Morgan (DEF)
6
6.Tobias Haller (MID)goal scored
9
7.Neil McGrory (MID)
8
8.Erik Riga (MID)yellow card
6
9.Jaime Moutinho (ATT)
7
10.Bernard Billong (ATT)
7
11.Nuno Fonseca (ATT)
7
 
12.Luciano Di Bari (ATT)
0
13.Jorge Ferreira (MID)
0
14.Antonio Moutinho (DEF)
0

1.Alfredo Alvarez (GK)
9
2.Eugenio Torres (DEF)
6
3.Sebastian Roman (DEF)
6
4.Albert Moreno (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Cortes (DEF)
6
6.David Mangone (MID)
6
7.Tiago Martins (MID)yellow card
6
8.David Watson (ATT)
6
9.Felipe Hidalgo (ATT)
6
10.Frederico Martinez (ATT)
6
11.Nils Kuzorra (ATT)
6
 
12.Alejandro Hierro (ATT)
0
13.Luis Ribeiro (ATT)
0
14.Julian Carmona (MID)
0