Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Rua Sport Clube Freamunde where Freamunde play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,067 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Freamunde are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the match underway!
2.26
Jorge Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Andrade. Abel Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.47
Jorge Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Andrade. Abel Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Naysmith!
8.18
Leonardo Cubilier decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Cubilier whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Rafael Vieira had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
15.11
Eric Welter surges forward with the ball. Eric Welter passes the ball forward to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Lopes.
18.20
Don Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rafael Vieira easily smothers it.
20.03
Daniel Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.04
Don Sullivan makes a beautiful solo run. Don Sullivan finds some space and shoots from distance. Don Sullivan scores for FC Porto!!
38.03
Don Sullivan sees a break and surges forward. Don Sullivan whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.11
Jorge Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Andrade. Abel Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Didier Pédros. Didier Pédros connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.43
Rui Lima clumsily knocks into Wouter Van Den Herik. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wouter Van Den Herik stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Freamunde kicking off!
47.48
Niccolo Nicholls advances with the ball. Niccolo Nicholls finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rafael Vieira!
49.44
Mario Carvalho makes a simple pass to Didier Pédros. Didier Pédros knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Nunes.
51.01
Tomas Campos passes the ball forward to Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus sees space and advances. Daniel Jesus plays a perfect one-two with Rui Lima and rushes in on goal... Daniel Jesus shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Rafael Vieira easily smothers it!
53.54
Carlos Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Andrade. Abel Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Alves who gathers it comfortably.
54.06
Eric Welter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith makes a probing pass to Didier Pédros but he's offside!
55.40
Paulo Lopes surges forward with the ball. Paulo Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
57.05
Niccolo Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.44
Mario Carvalho passes the ball forward to Didier Pédros. Didier Pédros tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
65.53
Eric Welter passes the ball forward to Jorge Rego. Jorge Rego makes a probing pass to Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rui Alves easily smothers it!
69.27
Eric Welter threads the ball through to Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Andrade. Abel Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Naysmith. Kevin Naysmith is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rui Alves easily picks it out of the air!
73.21
Carlos Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Andrade. Abel Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.27
Tomas Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cubilier. Leonardo Cubilier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos flicks the ball with his head. Rafael Vieira manages to gather it comfortably.
78.28
Carlos Nascimento hacks Don Sullivan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Don Sullivan runs off the knock.
81.33
Tomas Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus knocks the ball forward to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.13
Niccolo Nicholls threads the ball through to Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.40
Helder Nunes makes a beautiful solo run. Helder Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rafael Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Don Sullivan of FC Porto
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
32.5%
39.8%
27.7%