Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio do Dragão where FC Porto play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 9,819 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
FC Porto are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.


0.00
Futebol Clube do Marco get the match underway!
2.20
Pascal Riemann flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Wieland who brings the ball neatly under control. Rainer Wieland flicks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Sanchez. Edmundo Sanchez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.47
Stefan Del Nero flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Postiga who takes it down. Manuel Postiga surges forward with the ball. Manuel Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Futebol Clube do Marco!
6.06
Stefan Del Nero makes a strong solo run forward. Stefan Del Nero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
9.30
Clarence Maris changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Clarence Maris shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.28
Paulo Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Sanchez. Edmundo Sanchez rushes past Vitor Semedo! Edmundo Sanchez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
16.18
Colin Hendry changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Colin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
20.03
Francisco Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Viana controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Miguel Jesus through on goal. Miguel Jesus side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
28.59
Paulo Oliveira clumsily knocks into Colin Hendry. Paulo Oliveira is shown the yellow card! Colin Hendry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.12
Colin Hendry catches Paulo Oliveira on the ankles. Colin Hendry is warned by the referee! Paulo Oliveira stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.11
Loic Ben Haddou hits it upfield. Edmundo Sanchez skips past Vitor Semedo! Edmundo Sanchez rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Vitor Semedo. Excellent block.
40.28
Sergio Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. FC Porto appear unchanged since the first half. Futebol Clube do Marco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Porto kick off!
47.26
Clarence Maris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kwame Wilnis. Kwame Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Sanchez. Some superb footwork from Edmundo Sanchez provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Sylvain Fortune manages to gather it comfortably.
48.52
Rainer Wieland threads a neat ball through to Kwame Wilnis. Kwame Wilnis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Sylvain Fortune.
57.31
Manuel Postiga passes the ball forward to Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Cesar Veloso. Excellent save.
69.46
Paulo Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kwame Wilnis. Kwame Wilnis plays a scrappy one-two with Vincenzo Vogel and stumbles forward towards the goal... Kwame Wilnis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Sylvain Fortune.
71.42
Clarence Maris threads a neat ball through to Kwame Wilnis. Kwame Wilnis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Sylvain Fortune had no chance!! Goal for FC Porto!
78.36
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
79.57
Stefan Del Nero makes a simple pass to Manuel Postiga. Manuel Postiga changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Manuel Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Loic Ben Haddou.
85.36
With great vision, Sergio Soares plays the ball forward to Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Cesar Veloso. Excellent save.
90.00
Paulo Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Sanchez. Edmundo Sanchez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Del Nero.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
51.6%
48.4%
Play Area
25.8%
46.8%
27.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Campos of Futebol Clube do Marco

Match Ratings
1.Cesar Veloso (GK)
6
2.Stanley Mercer (DEF)
6
3.Pascal Riemann (DEF)
6
4.Diogo Lima (DEF)
6
5.Loic Ben Haddou (DEF)
6
6.Clarence Maris (MID)
7
7.Paulo Oliveira (MID)yellow card
6
8.Rainer Wieland (MID)
6
9.Kwame Wilnis (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Edmundo Sanchez (ATT)
7
11.Vincenzo Vogel (ATT)
6
 
12.Duarte Reis (GK)
0
13.Billy Morton (DEF)
0
14.Edgar Bento (ATT)
0

1.Sylvain Fortune (GK)
7
2.Cristiano Cento (DEF)
6
3.Vitor Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Stefan Del Nero (DEF)
7
5.Joao Castro (DEF)
6
6.Manuel Postiga (MID)
8
7.Francisco Viana (MID)
7
8.Colin Hendry (MID)
6
9.Sergio Soares (MID)
6
10.Duarte Campos (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Miguel Jesus (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alexandre Viana (ATT)
0
13.Joao Pinheiro (ATT)
0
14.Vitor Ribeiro (ATT)
0