Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 8,443 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Leal.


0.00
Gil Vicente get the match underway!
2.27
Gilles Clegg makes a probing pass to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Generoso Zanutta. Generoso Zanutta cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
3.03
David Veloso makes a simple pass to Ernesto Ruiz. Ernesto Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
4.42
Terry Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Nascimento who takes it down. Vitor Nascimento edges inside the box! Vitor Nascimento tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off David Martins, going wide.
5.30
Gilles Clegg takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. David Veloso reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
8.16
Abel Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Ruiz who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.09
Manuel Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Nascimento collects the pass. Vitor Nascimento knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares makes a looping header on goal. Rody De Goey gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
18.59
Carl Scholes flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Clegg who brings the ball under control. Gilles Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento plays a quick one-two with Roberto Soares and rushes in on goal... Vitor Nascimento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.21
Terry Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rody De Goey who gathers it comfortably.
24.27
Alexandre Pinheiro comes in with a late challenge on Ernesto Ruiz. Alexandre Pinheiro is warned by the referee! Ernesto Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.10
Gilles Clegg flicks a high pass forward. Generoso Zanutta controls it well on his chest. Generoso Zanutta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
28.37
Rafael Ramos brings the ball forward. Rafael Ramos shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.27
David Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Ruiz controls it well on his chest. Ernesto Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
33.07
Terry Moncur threads a neat ball through to Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento plays a one-two with Roberto Soares and advances towards the goal... Vitor Nascimento rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rody De Goey with no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
38.15
David Veloso brings the ball forward. David Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.17
Manuel Veloso threads a neat ball through to Generoso Zanutta. Generoso Zanutta makes a defence splitting pass to Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but is deflected over the bar by Graeme Middleton.
41.54
Corner kick to FC Porto. Gilles Clegg chips it to the near post. Sebastiao Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. The FC Porto players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
FC Porto kick off and get the second half underway!
49.16
Terry Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Vitor Nascimento knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Soares is offside!
51.51
Gilles Clegg sees Generoso Zanutta in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Generoso Zanutta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Soares but he's offside!
55.50
David Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Jacobs. Alan Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Helder Alves who gathers it comfortably.
67.49
Graeme Middleton hacks Vitor Nascimento from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vitor Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.24
Ernesto Ruiz catches Carl Scholes on the ankles. Ernesto Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Carl Scholes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.05
Stephen Campbell surges forward with the ball. Stephen Campbell plays a one-two with Ernesto Ruiz and advances towards the goal... Stephen Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.46
Carl Scholes surges forward with the ball. Carl Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Generoso Zanutta controls it well on his chest. Generoso Zanutta lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Nascimento. Vitor Nascimento is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
78.32
David Veloso flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Ruiz collects the pass. Ernesto Ruiz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Oliveira.
79.43
Gilles Clegg flicks a high ball forward to Generoso Zanutta who takes it down. Generoso Zanutta skips past David Martins! Generoso Zanutta strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
84.28
Abel Oliveira hacks Manuel Veloso from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Manuel Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.59
Sebastian Gainza comes in with a late challenge on Alan Jacobs. The referee calls over Sebastian Gainza and shows him a yellow card! Alan Jacobs stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Terry Moncur knocks the ball forward to Roberto Soares. Roberto Soares plays a scrappy one-two with Vitor Nascimento and advances towards the goal... Roberto Soares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rody De Goey manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
27.6%
46%
26.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Nascimento of FC Porto

Match Ratings
1.Rody De Goey (GK)
7
2.Graeme Middleton (DEF)yellow card
6
3.David Martins (DEF)
6
4.Vasco Ribeiro (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Ramos (MID)
7
6.David Veloso (MID)
8
7.Paul Arndt (MID)
6
8.Stephen Campbell (MID)
7
9.Abel Oliveira (MID)yellow card
6
10.Alan Jacobs (ATT)
6
11.Ernesto Ruiz (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Daniel Pardo (GK)
0
13.Frederico Postiga (ATT)
0
14.Alexandre Pinheiro (GK)
0