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 S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 17,623 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both FC Porto and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both FC Porto and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
6.35
0-0Roberto Gomes barges into Niccolo Nicholls. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.12
0-0Demlaba Padovani knocks the ball to his team mate, Romain Eggimann. Romain Eggimann takes it forward alone. Romain Eggimann shoots from outside the area. Rui Alves easily smothers it.
10.18
Ruben Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Rui Lima. The referee calls over Ruben Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Rui Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.27
0-0Roberto Gomes comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Nicholls. Roberto Gomes is warned by the referee! Niccolo Nicholls runs off the knock.
18.31
0-0Demlaba Padovani threads the ball through to Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro goes all the way! Sebastiao Castro rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.17
Jose Gomez catches Tomas Campos on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Gomez and shows him a yellow card! Tomas Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.16
0-0Romain Eggimann kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro passes the ball forward but Paulo Castro is offside!
22.59
0-0Romain Eggimann catches Daniel Jesus on the ankles. Romain Eggimann is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Jesus carries on, but is struggling a bit.
24.47
Roberto Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro goes all the way! Paulo Castro rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.14
1-0Don Sullivan threads the ball through to Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
33.21
Daniel Jesus barges into Ole De Cler. Daniel Jesus is given a warning by the referee! Ole De Cler runs off the knock.
33.21
1-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
47.00
Tomas Barbosa knocks the ball forward to Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes knocks the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Rui Alves has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.25
Rui Lima comes in with a late challenge on Demlaba Padovani. Rui Lima is shown the yellow card! Demlaba Padovani stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.25
S.L. Benfica are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.44
Daniel Jesus passes the ball forward to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
61.20
1-1Tomas Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Ole De Cler. Ole De Cler knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.07
Niccolo Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Barbosa.
72.58
Denny Oosterhof passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro goes all the way! Sebastiao Castro rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.35
Tomas Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Nicholls. Niccolo Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.47
Don Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
83.42
S.L. Benfica are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.21
Roberto Gomes knocks the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
85.52
Paulo Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jose Lopez easily picks it out of the air!
87.08
Paulo Lopes hacks Jose Gomez from behind! Paulo Lopes is warned by the referee! Jose Gomez stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.17
Tomas Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Don Sullivan. Don Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
Demlaba Padovani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Denny Oosterhof. Denny Oosterhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Alves who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.7%
56.3%
Play Area
28.2%
46.5%
25.4%
Scorers