Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 20,211 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Vitor.


0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off!
2.58
Arno Turek catches Abraham Montano on the ankles. Arno Turek is shown the yellow card! Abraham Montano runs off the knock.
8.13
Fernando Teixeira sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Teixeira shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.24
Richard Mckinlay flicks a high pass forward. Danny Edwards controls it well on his chest. Danny Edwards shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
14.44
Hugo Faria chips the ball to his team mate, David Sousa. David Sousa runs straight at the opposition's defence. David Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
15.50
Arno Turek makes a probing pass to Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi brings the ball forward. Juan-Carlos Pichichi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Artur Quaresma.
18.50
Richard Mckinlay darts forward. Richard Mckinlay whips in a cross ball towards Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Vitor Mendes clears it off the line with his head!
20.21
John Mcallister knocks the ball forward to Gregorio Peiro. Gregorio Peiro threads a neat ball through to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.29
John Mcallister plays the ball forward to Gregorio Peiro. With great vision, Gregorio Peiro plays the ball forward to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
22.42
John Mcallister chips the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Peiro. Gregorio Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
24.02
Mario Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Burley. Scott Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.26
Richard Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Abraham Montano who takes it down. Abraham Montano shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Manuel Carvalho!
34.54
David Sousa makes a simple pass to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emanuele Passoni who gathers it comfortably.
38.24
Vitor Mendes runs forward with the ball. Vitor Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Vitor Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Marc Meyer blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
39.55
Scott Burley threads a neat ball through to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.02
With great vision, Artur Quaresma plays the ball forward to Gregorio Peiro. Gregorio Peiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Richard Mckinlay threads the ball through to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards whips in a cross ball towards Rui Soares. Rui Soares directs the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Manuel Carvalho. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
47.43
Gregorio Peiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Soares. Rui Soares shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Manuel Carvalho keeps it out!
48.48
John Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Peiro. Gregorio Peiro threads the ball through to Rui Soares. Rui Soares shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
49.06
Mohammed De Groot makes a beautiful solo run. Mohammed De Groot knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Artur Quaresma.
53.43
John Mcallister barges into Sebastiao Alves. The referee warns John Mcallister to calm down! Sebastiao Alves gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.15
Artur Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Teixeira. Fernando Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Abraham Montano who brings the ball under control. Abraham Montano passes the ball forward but Rui Soares is offside!
57.30
Mohammed De Groot hacks Richard Mckinlay from behind! Mohammed De Groot is warned by the referee! Richard Mckinlay runs off the knock.
59.12
Scott Burley darts forward. Scott Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.26
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Malte Thiele replacing James Croft and Cristiano Ribeiro replacing Fernando Teixeira .
61.28
Hugo Faria flicks a high pass forward to David Sousa who brings the ball under control. David Sousa threads the ball through to Vasco Valente. Vasco Valente whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. Sebastiao Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.01
Richard Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Manuel Carvalho smothers it!
66.07
Mario Antunes makes a simple pass to Juan-Carlos Pichichi. Juan-Carlos Pichichi flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Valente holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Valente lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Alves. John Mcallister catches Sebastiao Alves on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
67.40
John Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Gregorio Peiro who takes it down. Gregorio Peiro threads the ball through to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.10
Vasco Valente barges into Artur Quaresma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Artur Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.29
Marc Meyer takes it forward alone. Marc Meyer chips the ball to his team mate, Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano makes a simple pass, allowing Danny Edwards to run into the box. Some good footwork from Danny Edwards provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
75.24
Mario Antunes barges into Gregorio Peiro. Mario Antunes is shown the yellow card! Gregorio Peiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.57
John Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Danny Edwards who takes it down. Danny Edwards shoots from outside the area. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.28
Marc Meyer flicks a high pass forward. Gregorio Peiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gregorio Peiro makes a beautiful solo run. Gregorio Peiro plays a quick one-two with Rui Soares and rushes in on goal... Gregorio Peiro takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gregorio Peiro!
90.00
Richard Mckinlay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Manuel Carvalho who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 3
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.1052631578947 vs 37.8947368421053
Play Area
Home team third: 29.47%, Midfield: 38.95%, Away team third: 31.58%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gregorio Peiro of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Marc Meyer (DEF)
7
6
5. James Croft (MID)
6
9
9. Danny Edwards (ATT)
7
10. Abraham Montano (ATT)
6
11. Rui Soares (ATT)
6

0
13. Malte Thiele (MID)
6

2. Vitor Mendes (DEF)
7
3. Arno Turek (DEF)
5
4. Hugo Faria (DEF)
6
5. Mario Antunes (DEF)
5
8. Scott Burley (MID)
7
9. David Sousa (MID)
7
10. Sebastiao Alves (ATT)
6
11. Vasco Valente (ATT)
7

12. Vitor Costa (GK)
0
13. Oliver Knapp (MID)
0
14. John Caldwell (MID)
0