Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Maia are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Maia kick off the first half!
3.29
Cesar Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Fernandes. Ricardo Fernandes shoots from 25 yards. Orlando Elzéard easily smothers it.
8.14
Pedro Santos makes a probing pass to Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ricardo Martinez manages to keep it out.
9.29
Fernando Valente hacks Bruno Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Fernando Valente and warns him to calm down! Bruno Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.03
Julian Prieto passes the ball forward to Filipe Nunes. Filipe Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.36
Sebastiao Antunes surges forward with the ball. Sebastiao Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.01
Cesar Costa makes a simple pass to Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Fernandes. Ricardo Fernandes powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.26
Sergio Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Fernandes. Ricardo Fernandes goes all the way! Ricardo Fernandes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.07
Marvin Smith makes a probing pass to Filipe Nunes. Filipe Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro makes a probing pass to Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.00
Luis Mendes makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Antunes. Sebastiao Antunes passes the ball forward to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
34.39
Sebastiao Antunes threads the ball through to Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso plays a perfect one-two with Adam Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Veloso cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.56
Pedro Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ricardo Martinez.
39.31
Filipe Nunes clumsily knocks into Cesar Santos. The referee calls over Filipe Nunes and shows him a yellow card! Cesar Santos runs off the knock.
40.13
Rui Van Der Sleen advances with the ball. Rui Van Der Sleen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro plays a perfect one-two with Adam Woodgate and rushes in on goal... Bruno Monteiro rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.23
Alec Law knocks the ball forward to Sergio Ferreira. Sergio Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Filipe Nunes knocks the ball forward to Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alec Law.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
53.43
Alec Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Santos. Cesar Santos makes a probing pass to Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente goes all the way! Roberto Valente rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.26
Pedro Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ricardo Martinez who gathers it comfortably.
65.12
FC Porto are easily keeping Maia at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.02
Sergio Ferreira makes a simple pass to Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Fernandes. Ricardo Fernandes powers a header at goal. Orlando Elzéard easily picks it out of the air!
69.19
Cesar Santos knocks the ball forward to Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.05
Luis Mendes sweeps the ball long. Eduardo Veloso shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.25
Pedro Santos passes the ball forward to Eduardo Veloso. Eduardo Veloso goes all the way! Eduardo Veloso shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
78.05
Seth Moore brings the ball forward. Seth Moore passes the ball forward to Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marvin Smith.
83.06
Luis Mendes knocks the ball forward to Pedro Santos. Pedro Santos knocks the ball forward to Adam Woodgate. Adam Woodgate threads the ball through to Bruno Monteiro. Bruno Monteiro tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bruno Monteiro!
89.25
Seth Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Jesus. Joao Jesus knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Fernandes. Ricardo Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Valente. Roberto Valente heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Orlando Elzéard!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Bruno Monteiro of FC Porto
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
29.3%
45.1%
25.6%