Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 19,023 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
FC Porto are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Beira Mar kick off and get the first half underway!
3.26
Leonardo Cubilier flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.45
Sergio Gomes clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Ramos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rodrigo Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.43
Paulo Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Guerrero. Paulo Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Ivan Guerrero stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.42
Ivan Guerrero clumsily knocks into Tomas Campos. The referee calls over Ivan Guerrero and warns him to calm down! Tomas Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.09
Daniel Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fritz Ribeiro.
27.28
Niccolo Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
32.52
Jaime Soares knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bento. Alberto Bento goes all the way! Alberto Bento shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.45
Fritz Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares knocks the ball forward to Alberto Bento. Alberto Bento goes all the way! Alberto Bento takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.30
Filipe Semedo catches Niccolo Nicholls on the ankles. The referee calls over Filipe Semedo and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Nicholls stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.25
Paulo Nunes sees space and advances. Paulo Nunes knocks the ball forward to Antonio Castro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Helder Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Nicholls. Niccolo Nicholls makes a probing pass to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fritz Ribeiro.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
FC Porto kick off and get the second half underway!
48.31
Alberto Ribeiro threads the ball through to Paulo Nunes. Paulo Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Bento. Alberto Bento plays a perfect one-two with Ivan Guerrero and rushes in on goal... Alberto Bento shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
49.37
Paulo Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Guerrero. Ivan Guerrero threads the ball through to Alberto Bento. Alberto Bento cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
51.35
Jaime Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Castro. Antonio Castro goes all the way! Antonio Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.04
Tomas Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus knocks the ball forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima goes all the way! Rui Lima tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.19
Niccolo Nicholls threads the ball through to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
69.22
Paulo Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Sullivan. Don Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
77.21
Jaime Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Guerrero. Ivan Guerrero lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Bento. Alberto Bento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Rui Alves.
78.07
Paulo Nunes clumsily knocks into Don Sullivan. Paulo Nunes is warned by the referee! Don Sullivan stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.29
Leonardo Cubilier flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos shoots from distance but Vitor Ribeiro is on top of it.
81.30
Daniel Jesus makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.50
Sergio Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Nunes. Paulo Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Guerrero. Ivan Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Bento. Alberto Bento shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rui Alves!
85.26
Fritz Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Paulo Nunes. Paulo Nunes knocks the ball forward to Antonio Castro. Antonio Castro goes all the way! Antonio Castro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
87.06
Sergio Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares makes a probing pass to Antonio Castro. Antonio Castro whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Guerrero. Ivan Guerrero directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Paulo Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Cubilier. Leonardo Cubilier passes the ball forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Castro of Beira Mar
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.5%
50.5%
Play Area
27.5%
45.1%
27.5%

Scorers