Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 18,430 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
The pitch is in good condition.
Desportivo Nacional are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional kick off!
2.28
0-0With imagination, Alexandre Castro laces a through ball forward to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Samuel Martins who gathers it comfortably.
3.35
Edgar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.11
0-0Cristiano Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes makes a probing pass between the defence to Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Carlos Moutinho. Excellent block.
6.05
0-1Jorge Antunes threads the ball through to Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma flicks the ball with his head. Roberto Quaresma scores for FC Porto!!
10.57
Edgar Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.35
Edgar Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Samuel Martins is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.01
0-2Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente directs the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Samuel Martins!
16.12
0-2Robert Owen threads a neat ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Scowcroft but the linesman indicates offside!
20.01
Hannes Schulze flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ramos collects the pass. Pedro Ramos knocks the ball forward, putting Cristiano Ribeiro through on goal. Cristiano Ribeiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Filipe Varela with no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
24.23
Alexandre Castro makes a strong solo run forward. Alexandre Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.12
1-3Hannes Schulze deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos plays a scrappy one-two with Richard Scowcroft and advances towards the goal... Pedro Ramos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.36
Rafael Ramos makes a probing pass to Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Valente. Antonio Valente jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Wim Collen sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
39.01
Edgar Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Quaresma who takes it down. Roberto Quaresma plays a quick one-two with Rafael Ramos and rushes in on goal... Roberto Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Jorge Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Moutinho collects the pass. Edgar Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Quaresma. Roberto Quaresma beats his man to it with a header but it is deflected wide by Filipe Soares.
45.00
1-4Corner kick to FC Porto. Rafael Ramos chips it to the near post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alexandre Castro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto get the second half underway!
47.20
Dominic Young flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Quaresma collects the pass. Roberto Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young connects with a diving header. Samuel Martins gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
48.52
Alexandre Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes advances with the ball. Fernando Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfons Lurling.
49.46
Alfons Lurling knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.15
Rafael Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Roberto Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.58
Hannes Schulze threads the ball through to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos hits a low pass to Hannes Schulze. Hannes Schulze shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Filipe Varela. Excellent save.
60.14
1-4Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Pedro Campos replacing Hannes Schulze .
65.54
Alexandre Castro threads the ball through to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Rafael Ramos. Rafael Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Mendes. Fernando Mendes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Samuel Martins has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.20
Richard Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Pedro Campos. Pedro Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Owen. Robert Owen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.09
Edgar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Fernando Mendes who brings the ball under control. Fernando Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Samuel Martins.
73.02
Corner kick to FC Porto. Rafael Ramos plays it out to the edge of the box. Jorge Antunes shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Wim Collen.
78.41
Alfons Lurling pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alfons Lurling threads the ball through to Robert Owen. Robert Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Ribeiro but he's offside!
79.09
Carlos Moutinho makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Moutinho plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Owen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Carlos Moutinho provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
81.16
Cristiano Jardim hits a low pass to Dominic Young. Dominic Young knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Moutinho. Edgar Moutinho whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
84.37
1-5Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.08
1-5Pedro Campos barges into Edgar Moutinho. Pedro Campos is shown the yellow card! Edgar Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.52
1-5Carlos Moutinho advances with the ball. Carlos Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Ramos. Alexandre Castro catches Pedro Ramos on the ankles. Penalty for Desportivo Nacional!!
87.52
1-5The referee points to the spot..
89.14
Robert Owen takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the left but Robert Owen cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Cristiano Ribeiro 20 Robert Owen 89 (p) | Roberto Quaresma 6, 12, 39 Antonio Valente 24 Fernando Mendes 66 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Samuel Martins (GK)
6
2. Wim Collen (DEF)
6
3. Alfons Lurling (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Soares (DEF)
6
5. Carlos Moutinho (DEF)
6
6. Hannes Schulze (MID)
6
7. Arno Van Den Herik (MID)
6
8. Richard Scowcroft (MID)
6
9. Robert Owen (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Ramos (ATT)
6
11. Cristiano Ribeiro (ATT)
7
12. Andre Andrade (GK)
0
13. Pedro Campos (MID)
5
14. Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
0
1. Filipe Varela (GK)
6
2. Alexandre Castro (DEF)
6
3. Cristiano Jardim (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Antunes (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Ramos (MID)
7
6. Dominic Young (MID)
6
7. Edgar Moutinho (MID)
7
8. Rodrigo Jesus (MID)
6
9. Fernando Mendes (ATT)
8
10. Antonio Valente (ATT)
7
11. Roberto Quaresma (ATT)
9
12. Joao Jardim (DEF)
0
13. Diogo Moreira (MID)
0
14. Djezon Laigle (ATT)
0