Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Farense. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Farense appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Farense start the match!
2.29
0-0Helder Nascimento passes the ball forward to Aboubacar Koné. Aboubacar Koné brings the ball forward. Aboubacar Koné knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.02
0-0Romero P. Guardiola makes a simple pass to P. Gilberto Siroti. P. Gilberto Siroti goes all the way! P. Gilberto Siroti tries a spectacular strike. Filipe Valente easily smothers it.
10.16
Jose Reis makes a simple pass to Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati kicks a strong pass forward to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves goes all the way! Hugo Neves takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Filipe Valente.
12.04
0-0Florent Lucca comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Sheringham. The referee calls over Florent Lucca and warns him to calm down! Gilles Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.28
Jeremy Van Dalen flicks the ball to his team mate, Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati sees a break and surges forward. Giampietro Donati knocks in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Siroti. P. Gilberto Siroti is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
21.21
Rodrigo Soares makes a simple pass to Enrique Herrera. Enrique Herrera knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rui Marques manages to gather it comfortably.
22.50
1-0Aboubacar Koné makes a probing pass to Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca finds some space and shoots from distance. Florent Lucca scores for FC Porto!!
36.45
Jose Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis threads the ball through to Elena Santos. Elena Santos whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Filipe Valente!
38.13
1-0Aboubacar Koné passes the ball forward to Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca threads the ball through to Enrique Herrera but he's offside!
42.32
1-0Helder Nascimento decides to run forward with the ball. Helder Nascimento chips the ball to his team mate, Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
55.55
Gilles Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Guardiola. Romero P. Guardiola passes the ball forward to Elena Santos. Elena Santos shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
63.06
1-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.16
1-0Romero P. Guardiola comes in with a late challenge on Aboubacar Koné. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aboubacar Koné stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.16
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.24
Romero P. Guardiola kicks a strong pass forward to P. Gilberto Siroti. P. Gilberto Siroti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves but the linesman indicates offside!
72.23
Jeremy Van Dalen makes a probing pass to Ruben Reis. Ruben Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.41
Giampietro Donati takes it forward alone. Giampietro Donati knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Santos. Elena Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.03
Aboubacar Koné sees space and advances. Aboubacar Koné flicks the ball to his team mate, Florent Lucca. Florent Lucca shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.21
Jose Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati makes a probing pass to Elena Santos. Elena Santos makes a probing pass to P. Gilberto Siroti but he's offside!
78.36
Filipe Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Aboubacar Koné. Aboubacar Koné flicks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Busse. Jakob Busse plays a perfect one-two with Enrique Herrera and rushes in on goal... Jakob Busse shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
81.49
Romero P. Guardiola flicks the ball to his team mate, Elena Santos. Elena Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.16
Giampietro Donati threads the ball through to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves whips in a cross ball towards P. Gilberto Siroti. P. Gilberto Siroti directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.24
Romero P. Guardiola threads the ball through to Hugo Neves. Hugo Neves shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
87.43
Pedro Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aboubacar Koné. Aboubacar Koné advances with the ball. Aboubacar Koné makes a probing pass to Enrique Herrera but he's offside!
89.06
Jose Reis threads the ball through to Giampietro Donati. Giampietro Donati makes a probing pass to Elena Santos. Elena Santos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
32.1%
42%
25.9%
Scorers