Match Report
| Maia | Maia |  |  | FC Porto | FC Porto | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | |||||||||||||||||
| Dale Barrett | D. Barrett |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 77 |  | Jose Marques | J. Marques | |||||||||
| Philipp Ziegler | P. Ziegler |  | 75 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 78 | | Alfred Harrison | A. Harrison | |||||||||
| Carlos Sousa | C. Sousa | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 78 |  | John Souness | J. Souness | |||||||||
| Filipe Marques | F. Marques | | 64 | D | | 4 | | D | 75 |  | Gerardo Salgado | G. Salgado | |||||||||
| Paulo Carvalho | P. Carvalho | | 63 | D | | 5 | | D | 75 |  | Habib Mayer | H. Mayer | |||||||||
| Sebastiao Neves | S. Neves | | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Rui Almeida | R. Almeida | |||||||||
| Carlos Ferreira | C. Ferreira | | 70 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 81 |  | Ismael Kayis | I. Kayis | ||||||||
| John Greig | J. Greig | | 66 | A | | 8 | | A | 80 |  | Runar Normann | R. Normann | |||||||||
| Nuno Soares | N. Soares | | 64 | A | | 9 | | | A | 80 | | Nuno Moutinho | N. Moutinho | ||||||||
| Moritz Heiser | M. Heiser | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 82 |  | Laurent Tanghe | L. Tanghe | |||||||||
| Quim Postiga | Q. Postiga | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 79 | | Hakan Abdullah | H. Abdullah | |||||||||
| Leonardo Diaz | L. Diaz |  | 68 | M | | 12 | | D | 76 |  | Jimmy Miller | J. Miller | |||||||||
| Diogo Nascimento | D. Nascimento | | 59 | D | | 13 | | M | 75 | | Rui Andrade | R. Andrade | |||||||||
| Diogo Monteiro | D. Monteiro | | 58 | M | | 14 | | A | 77 | | Kubilay Abdullah | K. Abdullah | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Maia and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Figo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Maia and FC Porto are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Figo.
0.00
0-0FC Porto start the match!
3.55
0-0With imagination, Gerardo Salgado plays the ball forward to Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis makes a probing pass to Runar Normann. Runar Normann whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
4.10
0-0Without breaking stride, Filipe Marques plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves flicks a high pass forward. John Greig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
6.30
0-0Sebastiao Neves clumsily knocks into Rui Almeida. The referee brings Sebastiao Neves to one side and gives him a warning! Rui Almeida hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.47
0-0Rui Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah heads the ball goalwards. The ball strikes Paulo Carvalho's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.43
0-0It's a corner kick. Rui Almeida loops the ball in to towards the near post. Quim Postiga jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
12.45
Sebastiao Neves laces a through ball forward to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
14.44
Carlos Ferreira passes the ball forward to John Greig. John Greig shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.07
Ismael Kayis threads a neat ball through to Runar Normann. Runar Normann whips in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Dale Barrett.
21.00
Sebastiao Neves clumsily knocks into Rui Almeida. Sebastiao Neves is given another warning by the referee! Rui Almeida runs off the knock.
26.34
John Souness chips the ball to his team mate, Ismael Kayis. Ismael Kayis makes a probing pass to Runar Normann. Runar Normann lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.12
Alfred Harrison makes a simple pass to Rui Almeida. Rui Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. With great vision, Nuno Moutinho plays the ball forward to Laurent Tanghe who has made a great run into the box. Laurent Tanghe strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Dale Barrett!
33.25
0-0Alfred Harrison advances with the ball. Alfred Harrison sees Runar Normann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Runar Normann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.47
Rui Almeida threads a neat ball through to Laurent Tanghe. Laurent Tanghe knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho flicks the ball with his head. Dale Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
39.38
1-0Carlos Ferreira makes a probing pass to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga heads the ball goalwards. Quim Postiga scores for Maia!!
42.36
Paulo Carvalho threads the ball through to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of John Greig. John Greig whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser connects with a diving header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.32
Carlos Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Sebastiao Neves flicks a high pass forward. John Greig collects the pass. John Greig runs straight at the defence! John Greig side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Maia kick off!
49.47
Filipe Marques passes the ball forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.51
1-0Philipp Ziegler clumsily knocks into Hakan Abdullah. Philipp Ziegler is given a warning by the referee! Hakan Abdullah carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.50
Carlos Ferreira makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.26
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Soares who takes it down. Nuno Soares whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.17
Carlos Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Nuno Soares provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
67.27
Alfred Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Kayis controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Ismael Kayis plays the ball forward to Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Dale Barrett!
69.53
Carlos Ferreira surges forward with the ball. Carlos Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
72.34
Ismael Kayis makes a simple pass to Runar Normann. Runar Normann knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Moutinho. Nuno Moutinho rockets a shot on goal. Philipp Ziegler steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
73.51
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
75.58
Moritz Heiser hacks Gerardo Salgado from behind! The referee brings Moritz Heiser to one side and gives him a warning! Gerardo Salgado hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.28
Carlos Sousa threads a neat ball through to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Soares. Nuno Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.17
Ismael Kayis knocks the ball forward to Runar Normann. Runar Normann lofts in a cross ball towards Hakan Abdullah. Hakan Abdullah connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.16
Sebastiao Neves knocks the ball forward to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser whips in a cross ball towards Quim Postiga. Quim Postiga beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - 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
| Quim Postiga 39, 84 Moritz Heiser 57 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dale Barrett (GK)
7
2. Philipp Ziegler (DEF)
6
3. Carlos Sousa (DEF)
6
4. Filipe Marques (DEF)
6
5. Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
6. Sebastiao Neves (MID)
6
7. Carlos Ferreira (MID)
8
8. John Greig (ATT)
6
9. Nuno Soares (ATT)
8
10. Moritz Heiser (ATT)
8
11. Quim Postiga (ATT)
9
12. Leonardo Diaz (MID)
0
13. Diogo Nascimento (DEF)
0
14. Diogo Monteiro (MID)
0
1. Jose Marques (GK)
6
2. Alfred Harrison (DEF)
7
3. John Souness (DEF)
6
4. Gerardo Salgado (DEF)
6
5. Habib Mayer (DEF)
6
6. Rui Almeida (MID)
6
7. Ismael Kayis (MID)
7
8. Runar Normann (ATT)
6
9. Nuno Moutinho (ATT)
6
10. Laurent Tanghe (ATT)
6
11. Hakan Abdullah (ATT)
6
12. Jimmy Miller (DEF)
0
13. Rui Andrade (MID)
0
14. Kubilay Abdullah (ATT)
0