Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,030 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Belenenses kick off and get the first half underway!
2.40
0-0Andre Pinheiro threads the ball through to David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruggero Delli Carri.
4.35
0-1Tiago Alves threads the ball through to Ricardo Barbosa. Ricardo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rui Barbosa!
9.25
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
10.30
Sebastian Scholz chips the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Varela.
18.09
0-1Matt Gordon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider whips in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.30
Ruggero Delli Carri passes the ball forward to Tiago Alves. Tiago Alves threads the ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
22.39
Abel Postiga takes it forward alone. Abel Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.25
0-1Alexandre Boudarene comes in with a late challenge on Andre Pinheiro. Alexandre Boudarene is given a warning by the referee! Andre Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.43
Bruno Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Bruno Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
47.01
Michele Pantano knocks the ball forward to Andre Pinheiro. Andre Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Howey who gathers it comfortably.
49.05
Matt Gordon makes a simple pass to Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.30
Michele Pantano flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon sees a break and surges forward. Matt Gordon lofts in a cross ball towards David Schneider. David Schneider heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
53.04
Abel Postiga barges into Sebastian Scholz. Abel Postiga is warned by the referee! Sebastian Scholz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.36
Francis Meniri clumsily knocks into Bruno Jesus. The referee calls over Francis Meniri and warns him to calm down! Bruno Jesus runs off the knock.
61.28
Andre Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.06
Alexandre Boudarene threads the ball through to Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.05
Bruno Jesus sees space and advances. Bruno Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.38
Michele Pantano flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon knocks the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.15
0-1Bruno Jesus knocks the ball forward to David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball towards David Jesus. David Jesus powers a header at goal. Kevin Howey easily smothers it.
77.43
Joao Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Gordon. Matt Gordon advances with the ball. Matt Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.17
Patricio Marcelino takes it forward alone. Patricio Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Schneider. David Schneider knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
85.16
Tiago Alves threads the ball through to Ricardo Barbosa. Ricardo Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Rui Barbosa. Rui Barbosa heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
89.10
Tiago Alves catches Matt Gordon on the ankles. Tiago Alves is warned by the referee! Matt Gordon runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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