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Season 16 Archive: Division 2, Week 4
AC Milan 1 - 4 FC Porto
Division Two League Match, AC Milan vs. FC Porto (Mon Apr 15)
AC Milan | FC Porto
3-2-2-1-2 E | 4-3-1-2 A
Mike McLeod | Shaun Winzor
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Belushi GK | GK D_Marshall
M_Bordon DF | DF S_Rolfes
D_Oleary DF | DF T_Adams
B_Berg DF | DF H_Almeida
P_Rossi DM | DF D_McGrain
P_Cocu DM | MF R_Mavuba
F_Zappa MF | MF Di_Maria
A_Carvalhas MF | MF R_Castias
F_Baumann AM | AM J_R_Riquelme
R_Wolford FW | FW E_Adebayor
M_Maigi FW | FW Sansao
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Carlotta SUB | SUB M_Eardley
E_Moretti SUB | SUB M_Laursen
Carmo SUB | SUB R_Nomvethe
C_Canista SUB | SUB B_Bannan
Romero SUB | SUB Joe_Mason
Referee: M_McCurry (Scotland)
Min. 1 :(amn) P_Rossi finds his way through
... P_Rossi with the shot on net !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... GOAL !!
... D_Marshall never had a chance!
... And AC Milan are leading in the game now
... AC Milan 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 2 :(amn) D_Oleary retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... F_Baumann gets on the end of it
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... T_Adams looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 3 :(fcp) The ball runs loose!
... H_Almeida seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
... H_Almeida goes for goal !
... Belushi gets his fingertips to it
... He just manages to tip it over
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria curls it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 4 :(amn) P_Rossi brings the ball into the opposing area
... R_Wolford makes himself available
... R_Wolford must beat D_Marshall!
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 5 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme sidesteps M_Bordon
... He showed great skill there
... M_Bordon moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 6 :(amn) A defence splitting pass from P_Rossi to M_Maigi
... But he loses control of it
... T_Adams hits it out for a throw
Min. 7 :(fcp) R_Mavuba beats his marker
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Driven towards goal by R_Mavuba !
... Belushi gathers it comfortably
Min. 8 :(amn) A_Carvalhas jumps over H_Almeida's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... A_Carvalhas with a blistering shot !
... D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 9 :(amn) A_Carvalhas takes possession
... He runs towards goal
... T_Adams forces him off the ball
Min. 11 :(amn) P_Rossi with a precise ball to R_Wolford
... D_McGrain with a bad challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... FREE KICK!
... What a silly place to give away a free kick
... R_Wolford drives it in
... D_Marshall makes a good save
... CORNER!
... P_Rossi crosses it in!
... R_Wolford gets on the end of it
... D_Marshall falls over
... But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 12 :(amn) F_Zappa plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Maigi decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... M_Maigi rifles it at the goal !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... D_Marshall saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... P_Rossi chips the ball into the area!
... R_Wolford loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... D_Marshall makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 12 :(fcp) R_Mavuba with a measured ball to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme beats the defender to the ball
... He beats a second defender
... He just has Belushi to beat!
... He slips it underneath Belushi
... He hits it towards goal!
... GOAL!!
... FC Porto are back on level terms now!
... AC Milan 1-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 14 :(amn) R_Wolford with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past T_Adams
... R_Wolford with a bomb of a shot !
... But D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 15 :(amn) P_Rossi flicks it over T_Adams and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... P_Rossi carves a shot towards goal !
... But D_Marshall stops that one easily
Min. 17 :(fcp) R_Castias with a penetrating pass to Sansao
... Sansao is clean through!
... The linesman has his flag raised
... But M_McCurry waves play on
... He just has to beat Belushi
... He nutmegs Belushi
... GOAL !!
... And FC Porto are leading in the game now
... AC Milan 1-2 FC Porto ...
Min. 18 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play N
Min. 18 :(fcp) S_Rolfes finds E_Adebayor with a perfectly weighted pass
... E_Adebayor hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... Belushi parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 19 :(amn) P_Cocu brings the ball into the opposing area
... S_Rolfes rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
Min. 20 :(fcp) Di_Maria is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor lobs Belushi!
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 21 :(fcp) Di_Maria with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... R_Castias gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... R_Castias hits the ball on the bounce !
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 22 :(fcp) H_Almeida holds the ball up and waits for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to Sansao
... Sansao chases it through, he must score !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... Belushi never had a chance!
Min. 24 :(amn) M_Maigi gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside the defender!
... He has some space now!
... M_Maigi with a low drive through the rain!
... D_Marshall with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 28 :(fcp) Curled in dangerously from H_Almeida to E_Adebayor
... Blocked by M_Bordon
Min. 30 :(fcp) T_Adams with a 40-yard pass to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme gets up high for the header !
... Saved by Belushi
Min. 31 :(fcp) R_Mavuba controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... E_Adebayor gets onto the end of the pass!
... E_Adebayor shapes up for a shot!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 32 :(amn) A_Carvalhas brings the ball into the opposing area
... M_Maigi makes himself available
... T_Adams is called for the holding foul
... He was a bit too close for comfort
Min. 34 :(amn) M_Maigi with the dribble
... T_Adams is easily beaten
... S_Rolfes with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 34 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme puts in E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... But Belushi pulls out a save of the game
Min. 37 :(fcp) R_Castias runs at goal
... He spots the run of E_Adebayor
... He's played him in
... B_Berg gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 38 :(fcp) Di_Maria controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... E_Adebayor gets onto the end of the pass!
... E_Adebayor with the drive!
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 40 :(fcp) Sansao takes advantage of a bad back pass from D_Oleary
... Sansao hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... He has put it wide!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 42 :(amn) F_Zappa hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... D_Oleary latches onto it!
... D_Oleary hits a curling shot!
... D_Marshall gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(fcp) H_Almeida has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past M_Bordon
... He knocks it to J_R_Riquelme!
... J_R_Riquelme keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... But Belushi punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 45 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems FC Porto will now be playing C
Min. 45 :(fcp) R_Mavuba takes on the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to T_Adams
... D_Oleary wins the ball
Min. 47 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to F_Baumann
... F_Baumann fires off a left-footed shot !
... D_Marshall makes himself big
... Superb Stop !
... Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 47 :(fcp) E_Adebayor runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off D_Oleary back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... F_Zappa with a superb challenge
... M_McCurry has given the free kick the other way!
... He had to endure a strong lecture from M_McCurry
Min. 48 :(fcp) R_Mavuba slides it through the middle to T_Adams
... T_Adams hits a great shot !
... Belushi makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 49 :(amn) A_Carvalhas threads the through ball to M_Maigi
... S_Rolfes cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: AC Milan 1-2 FC Porto
Min. 46 :(amn) P_Rossi has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past H_Almeida
... He knocks it to R_Wolford!
... R_Wolford with a terrific drive !
... D_Marshall is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 51 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme fires over a low cross to E_Adebayor
... P_Cocu with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... R_Castias drives it under the wall
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 56 :(fcp) Sansao breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on Belushi!
... M_Maigi brings him down!
... M_McCurry calls him over!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He is lucky not to have seen red!
Min. 57 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme with a 40-yard pass to Sansao
... Sansao attempts a lob!
... Belushi is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 59 :(fcp) E_Adebayor runs at D_Oleary
... The defender slips and falls over
... M_Bordon tries to clear it
... He has miskicked it!!!
... It goes wide!
... CORNER!
... T_Adams curls it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 60 :(fcp) E_Adebayor loses P_Cocu
... E_Adebayor with a powerful header !
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 62 :(amn) F_Zappa crosses in from the wing, he finds D_Oleary in the box
... Di_Maria with the tackle
... M_McCurry will want to speak to him
... He received a good talking to from M_McCurry
Min. 64 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with a reverse pass to P_Rossi
... But H_Almeida wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 65 :(fcp) M_Laursen is being brought on
... D_McGrain is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 65 :(fcp) E_Adebayor runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... D_Oleary wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 68 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe replaces R_Mavuba and will play DM
Min. 69 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe sprints down the flank
... He threads the ball in to J_R_Riquelme
... But M_Maigi clears the danger
Min. 70 :(fcp) Joe_Mason is being prepared to come on
... Sansao is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme is now playing as a MF
Min. 70 :(fcp) Di_Maria sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor tries to chip the ball over Belushi!
... It flies in!
... GOAL !!
... Look at the delight on his face!!
... AC Milan 1-3 FC Porto ...
Min. 71 :(amn) AC Milan restructured their strategy to A
Min. 71 :(fcp) FC Porto are switching their playing style to D
Min. 72 :(amn) D_Oleary with an inch perfect pass to M_Maigi
... M_Maigi with a powerful header !
... The shot slips through D_Marshall's hands
... But D_Marshall recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 72 :(fcp) Di_Maria takes advantage of a mistake by D_Oleary
... That mistake could prove costly
... M_Bordon with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... J_R_Riquelme swings it in
... Joe_Mason gets on the end of it
... But D_Oleary wins the ball
Min. 74 :(amn) F_Zappa with a slide rule pass to M_Maigi
... M_Maigi rifles it at the goal !
... It floats over D_Marshall
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 74 :(fcp) H_Almeida has it now
... He takes on P_Cocu
... He gets past him!
... He puts in J_R_Riquelme!
... But D_Oleary slides in two footed.
... M_McCurry has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 76 :(amn) M_Bordon is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to P_Rossi
... H_Almeida wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 78 :(amn) M_Maigi has space to run with the ball
... M_Maigi tries to place it in the corner !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 80 :(amn) F_Baumann takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... Can he make them pay?
... F_Baumann blasts it at the goal !
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 83 :(fcp) Di_Maria with a measured pass to Joe_Mason
... The defence has gone to sleep
... Joe_Mason is all alone
... Belushi comes towards him
... He tries to flick it past Belushi
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 84 :(fcp) R_Castias changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to H_Almeida
... F_Zappa knocks the ball back to Belushi
... Ohhhh no!!
... It's gone past Belushi!
... And just creeps wide!!
... CORNER!
... R_Castias drives it into the box!
... S_Rolfes gets to it!
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 86 :(fcp) Joe_Mason sidesteps M_Bordon
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... But he loses control of it
... P_Cocu takes possession
Min. 87 :(amn) R_Wolford with electric pace
... He eases past Joe_Mason
... But T_Adams comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(fcp) M_Laursen knocks the ball past M_Bordon
... M_Laursen drives it low !
... GOAL !!
... Hammered home!
... AC Milan 1-4 FC Porto ...
Min. 91 :(amn) P_Rossi crosses to D_Oleary
... A vicious shot by D_Oleary !
... D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 91 :(fcp) Di_Maria sidesteps B_Berg
... He was too quick for his marker
... B_Berg moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : San Siro Stadium
Attendance : 47,500
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player : P_Rossi
Scorers : P_Rossi (1)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Cocu (51), M_Maigi (56), M_Bordon (72)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : J_R_Riquelme (Man of the Match)
Scorers : J_R_Riquelme (12), Sansao (17), E_Adebayor (70), M_Laursen (89)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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AC Milan | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 18 | 22
Off target : 6 | 8
On target : 12 | 14
Possession : 52 | 48
Corners : 2 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 3 | 0
Subs Used : 0 | 3
Fouls : 7 | 12
Key Tackles : 12 | 8
Key Passes : 14 | 22
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Final Score : AC Milan 1 - 4 FC Porto
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Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi GK 32 8 8 5 11 | 97 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
M_Bordon DF 2 24 7 6 26 | 97 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 43 10 -2
D_Oleary DF 1 23 9 5 24 | 97 0 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 60 24 16
B_Berg DF 2 23 7 6 33 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
P_Rossi DM 2 8 25 9 37 | 97 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 48 36
P_Cocu DM 3 10 22 10 25 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -7 -22 -22
F_Zappa MF 1 5 25 2 19 | 97 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 28 -20
A_Carvalhas MF 1 5 23 6 19 | 97 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 36 8
F_Baumann AM 1 5 23 6 30 | 97 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
R_Wolford FW 1 1 2 24 8 | 97 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
M_Maigi FW 1 8 12 23 42 | 97 0 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 13 -2 24
Carlotta GK 24 2 5 6 18 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Moretti DF 2 22 4 6 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carmo MF 1 5 22 4 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Canista FW 1 4 3 23 33 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Romero FW 1 6 3 22 35 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 32 7 5 7 14 | 97 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
S_Rolfes DF 2 25 5 8 34 | 97 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 12 8
T_Adams DF 2 25 7 6 22 | 97 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 12 8
H_Almeida DF 2 24 11 10 29 | 97 0 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 48 8
D_McGrain DF 1 23 11 6 24 | 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Mavuba MF 2 10 24 10 28 | 72 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 68 8
Di_Maria MF 1 6 24 5 37 | 97 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0
R_Castias MF 2 8 23 9 29 | 97 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 56 9
J_R_Riquelme MF 3 5 23 19 34 | 97 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 36 44
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 25 35 | 97 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 55
Sansao FW 1 7 8 24 23 | 74 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 20 20 51
M_Eardley GK 25 5 1 2 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Laursen DF 2 24 8 6 30 | 28 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 28
R_Nomvethe DM 2 17 21 6 28 | 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
B_Bannan MF 1 7 23 4 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Joe_Mason FW 2 7 6 22 20 | 23 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 21
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AC Milan | FC Porto
3-2-2-1-2 E | 4-3-1-2 A
Mike McLeod | Shaun Winzor
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Belushi GK | GK D_Marshall
M_Bordon DF | DF S_Rolfes
D_Oleary DF | DF T_Adams
B_Berg DF | DF H_Almeida
P_Rossi DM | DF D_McGrain
P_Cocu DM | MF R_Mavuba
F_Zappa MF | MF Di_Maria
A_Carvalhas MF | MF R_Castias
F_Baumann AM | AM J_R_Riquelme
R_Wolford FW | FW E_Adebayor
M_Maigi FW | FW Sansao
|
Carlotta SUB | SUB M_Eardley
E_Moretti SUB | SUB M_Laursen
Carmo SUB | SUB R_Nomvethe
C_Canista SUB | SUB B_Bannan
Romero SUB | SUB Joe_Mason
Referee: M_McCurry (Scotland)
Min. 1 :(amn) P_Rossi finds his way through
... P_Rossi with the shot on net !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... GOAL !!
... D_Marshall never had a chance!
... And AC Milan are leading in the game now
... AC Milan 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 2 :(amn) D_Oleary retreats under pressure
... He hoofs the ball up field
... F_Baumann gets on the end of it
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... T_Adams looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 3 :(fcp) The ball runs loose!
... H_Almeida seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
... H_Almeida goes for goal !
... Belushi gets his fingertips to it
... He just manages to tip it over
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria curls it into the box!
... Belushi jumps well to claim it!
Min. 4 :(amn) P_Rossi brings the ball into the opposing area
... R_Wolford makes himself available
... R_Wolford must beat D_Marshall!
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 5 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme sidesteps M_Bordon
... He showed great skill there
... M_Bordon moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 6 :(amn) A defence splitting pass from P_Rossi to M_Maigi
... But he loses control of it
... T_Adams hits it out for a throw
Min. 7 :(fcp) R_Mavuba beats his marker
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Driven towards goal by R_Mavuba !
... Belushi gathers it comfortably
Min. 8 :(amn) A_Carvalhas jumps over H_Almeida's challenge
... Oh, beautiful nutmeg
... He's clean through
... A_Carvalhas with a blistering shot !
... D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 9 :(amn) A_Carvalhas takes possession
... He runs towards goal
... T_Adams forces him off the ball
Min. 11 :(amn) P_Rossi with a precise ball to R_Wolford
... D_McGrain with a bad challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... FREE KICK!
... What a silly place to give away a free kick
... R_Wolford drives it in
... D_Marshall makes a good save
... CORNER!
... P_Rossi crosses it in!
... R_Wolford gets on the end of it
... D_Marshall falls over
... But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 12 :(amn) F_Zappa plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Maigi decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... M_Maigi rifles it at the goal !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... D_Marshall saves it !!
... What a great save!
... CORNER!
... P_Rossi chips the ball into the area!
... R_Wolford loses his marker
... He gets his head onto it!
... D_Marshall makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 12 :(fcp) R_Mavuba with a measured ball to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme beats the defender to the ball
... He beats a second defender
... He just has Belushi to beat!
... He slips it underneath Belushi
... He hits it towards goal!
... GOAL!!
... FC Porto are back on level terms now!
... AC Milan 1-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 14 :(amn) R_Wolford with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past T_Adams
... R_Wolford with a bomb of a shot !
... But D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 15 :(amn) P_Rossi flicks it over T_Adams and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... P_Rossi carves a shot towards goal !
... But D_Marshall stops that one easily
Min. 17 :(fcp) R_Castias with a penetrating pass to Sansao
... Sansao is clean through!
... The linesman has his flag raised
... But M_McCurry waves play on
... He just has to beat Belushi
... He nutmegs Belushi
... GOAL !!
... And FC Porto are leading in the game now
... AC Milan 1-2 FC Porto ...
Min. 18 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play N
Min. 18 :(fcp) S_Rolfes finds E_Adebayor with a perfectly weighted pass
... E_Adebayor hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... Belushi parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 19 :(amn) P_Cocu brings the ball into the opposing area
... S_Rolfes rushes in with a poor tackle!!
... That's a foul!!
Min. 20 :(fcp) Di_Maria is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor lobs Belushi!
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 21 :(fcp) Di_Maria with an excellent first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He swings the ball in
... R_Castias gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... R_Castias hits the ball on the bounce !
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 22 :(fcp) H_Almeida holds the ball up and waits for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to Sansao
... Sansao chases it through, he must score !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... Belushi never had a chance!
Min. 24 :(amn) M_Maigi gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside the defender!
... He has some space now!
... M_Maigi with a low drive through the rain!
... D_Marshall with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 28 :(fcp) Curled in dangerously from H_Almeida to E_Adebayor
... Blocked by M_Bordon
Min. 30 :(fcp) T_Adams with a 40-yard pass to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme gets up high for the header !
... Saved by Belushi
Min. 31 :(fcp) R_Mavuba controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball into the middle!
... E_Adebayor gets onto the end of the pass!
... E_Adebayor shapes up for a shot!
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 32 :(amn) A_Carvalhas brings the ball into the opposing area
... M_Maigi makes himself available
... T_Adams is called for the holding foul
... He was a bit too close for comfort
Min. 34 :(amn) M_Maigi with the dribble
... T_Adams is easily beaten
... S_Rolfes with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 34 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme puts in E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... But Belushi pulls out a save of the game
Min. 37 :(fcp) R_Castias runs at goal
... He spots the run of E_Adebayor
... He's played him in
... B_Berg gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 38 :(fcp) Di_Maria controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... E_Adebayor gets onto the end of the pass!
... E_Adebayor with the drive!
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 40 :(fcp) Sansao takes advantage of a bad back pass from D_Oleary
... Sansao hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... He has put it wide!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 42 :(amn) F_Zappa hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... D_Oleary latches onto it!
... D_Oleary hits a curling shot!
... D_Marshall gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(fcp) H_Almeida has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past M_Bordon
... He knocks it to J_R_Riquelme!
... J_R_Riquelme keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... But Belushi punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 45 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems FC Porto will now be playing C
Min. 45 :(fcp) R_Mavuba takes on the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to T_Adams
... D_Oleary wins the ball
Min. 47 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to F_Baumann
... F_Baumann fires off a left-footed shot !
... D_Marshall makes himself big
... Superb Stop !
... Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 47 :(fcp) E_Adebayor runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off D_Oleary back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... F_Zappa with a superb challenge
... M_McCurry has given the free kick the other way!
... He had to endure a strong lecture from M_McCurry
Min. 48 :(fcp) R_Mavuba slides it through the middle to T_Adams
... T_Adams hits a great shot !
... Belushi makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 49 :(amn) A_Carvalhas threads the through ball to M_Maigi
... S_Rolfes cuts it out easily
... He clears the ball up field
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: AC Milan 1-2 FC Porto
Min. 46 :(amn) P_Rossi has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past H_Almeida
... He knocks it to R_Wolford!
... R_Wolford with a terrific drive !
... D_Marshall is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 51 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme fires over a low cross to E_Adebayor
... P_Cocu with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... R_Castias drives it under the wall
... It hits the side netting!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 56 :(fcp) Sansao breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on Belushi!
... M_Maigi brings him down!
... M_McCurry calls him over!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He is lucky not to have seen red!
Min. 57 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme with a 40-yard pass to Sansao
... Sansao attempts a lob!
... Belushi is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 59 :(fcp) E_Adebayor runs at D_Oleary
... The defender slips and falls over
... M_Bordon tries to clear it
... He has miskicked it!!!
... It goes wide!
... CORNER!
... T_Adams curls it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of Belushi
Min. 60 :(fcp) E_Adebayor loses P_Cocu
... E_Adebayor with a powerful header !
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 62 :(amn) F_Zappa crosses in from the wing, he finds D_Oleary in the box
... Di_Maria with the tackle
... M_McCurry will want to speak to him
... He received a good talking to from M_McCurry
Min. 64 :(amn) A_Carvalhas with a reverse pass to P_Rossi
... But H_Almeida wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 65 :(fcp) M_Laursen is being brought on
... D_McGrain is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 65 :(fcp) E_Adebayor runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... D_Oleary wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 68 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe replaces R_Mavuba and will play DM
Min. 69 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe sprints down the flank
... He threads the ball in to J_R_Riquelme
... But M_Maigi clears the danger
Min. 70 :(fcp) Joe_Mason is being prepared to come on
... Sansao is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme is now playing as a MF
Min. 70 :(fcp) Di_Maria sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor tries to chip the ball over Belushi!
... It flies in!
... GOAL !!
... Look at the delight on his face!!
... AC Milan 1-3 FC Porto ...
Min. 71 :(amn) AC Milan restructured their strategy to A
Min. 71 :(fcp) FC Porto are switching their playing style to D
Min. 72 :(amn) D_Oleary with an inch perfect pass to M_Maigi
... M_Maigi with a powerful header !
... The shot slips through D_Marshall's hands
... But D_Marshall recovers to save!
... He got away with that!
Min. 72 :(fcp) Di_Maria takes advantage of a mistake by D_Oleary
... That mistake could prove costly
... M_Bordon with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... J_R_Riquelme swings it in
... Joe_Mason gets on the end of it
... But D_Oleary wins the ball
Min. 74 :(amn) F_Zappa with a slide rule pass to M_Maigi
... M_Maigi rifles it at the goal !
... It floats over D_Marshall
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 74 :(fcp) H_Almeida has it now
... He takes on P_Cocu
... He gets past him!
... He puts in J_R_Riquelme!
... But D_Oleary slides in two footed.
... M_McCurry has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 76 :(amn) M_Bordon is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to P_Rossi
... H_Almeida wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 78 :(amn) M_Maigi has space to run with the ball
... M_Maigi tries to place it in the corner !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 80 :(amn) F_Baumann takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... Can he make them pay?
... F_Baumann blasts it at the goal !
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 83 :(fcp) Di_Maria with a measured pass to Joe_Mason
... The defence has gone to sleep
... Joe_Mason is all alone
... Belushi comes towards him
... He tries to flick it past Belushi
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 84 :(fcp) R_Castias changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to H_Almeida
... F_Zappa knocks the ball back to Belushi
... Ohhhh no!!
... It's gone past Belushi!
... And just creeps wide!!
... CORNER!
... R_Castias drives it into the box!
... S_Rolfes gets to it!
... Belushi makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 86 :(fcp) Joe_Mason sidesteps M_Bordon
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... But he loses control of it
... P_Cocu takes possession
Min. 87 :(amn) R_Wolford with electric pace
... He eases past Joe_Mason
... But T_Adams comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(fcp) M_Laursen knocks the ball past M_Bordon
... M_Laursen drives it low !
... GOAL !!
... Hammered home!
... AC Milan 1-4 FC Porto ...
Min. 91 :(amn) P_Rossi crosses to D_Oleary
... A vicious shot by D_Oleary !
... D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 91 :(fcp) Di_Maria sidesteps B_Berg
... He was too quick for his marker
... B_Berg moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : San Siro Stadium
Attendance : 47,500
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AC Milan Match Info
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Best player : P_Rossi
Scorers : P_Rossi (1)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Cocu (51), M_Maigi (56), M_Bordon (72)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : J_R_Riquelme (Man of the Match)
Scorers : J_R_Riquelme (12), Sansao (17), E_Adebayor (70), M_Laursen (89)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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AC Milan | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 18 | 22
Off target : 6 | 8
On target : 12 | 14
Possession : 52 | 48
Corners : 2 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 3 | 0
Subs Used : 0 | 3
Fouls : 7 | 12
Key Tackles : 12 | 8
Key Passes : 14 | 22
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Final Score : AC Milan 1 - 4 FC Porto
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Player Statistics - AC Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Belushi GK 32 8 8 5 11 | 97 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
M_Bordon DF 2 24 7 6 26 | 97 0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 43 10 -2
D_Oleary DF 1 23 9 5 24 | 97 0 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 60 24 16
B_Berg DF 2 23 7 6 33 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0
P_Rossi DM 2 8 25 9 37 | 97 0 0 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 48 36
P_Cocu DM 3 10 22 10 25 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -7 -22 -22
F_Zappa MF 1 5 25 2 19 | 97 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -5 28 -20
A_Carvalhas MF 1 5 23 6 19 | 97 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 36 8
F_Baumann AM 1 5 23 6 30 | 97 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 9
R_Wolford FW 1 1 2 24 8 | 97 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
M_Maigi FW 1 8 12 23 42 | 97 0 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 13 -2 24
Carlotta GK 24 2 5 6 18 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
E_Moretti DF 2 22 4 6 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carmo MF 1 5 22 4 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Canista FW 1 4 3 23 33 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Romero FW 1 6 3 22 35 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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D_Marshall GK 32 7 5 7 14 | 97 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
S_Rolfes DF 2 25 5 8 34 | 97 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 12 8
T_Adams DF 2 25 7 6 22 | 97 0 4 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 12 8
H_Almeida DF 2 24 11 10 29 | 97 0 2 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 30 48 8
D_McGrain DF 1 23 11 6 24 | 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Mavuba MF 2 10 24 10 28 | 72 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 68 8
Di_Maria MF 1 6 24 5 37 | 97 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0
R_Castias MF 2 8 23 9 29 | 97 0 0 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 56 9
J_R_Riquelme MF 3 5 23 19 34 | 97 0 0 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 36 44
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 25 35 | 97 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 55
Sansao FW 1 7 8 24 23 | 74 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 20 20 51
M_Eardley GK 25 5 1 2 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M_Laursen DF 2 24 8 6 30 | 28 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 28
R_Nomvethe DM 2 17 21 6 28 | 25 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
B_Bannan MF 1 7 23 4 27 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Joe_Mason FW 2 7 6 22 20 | 23 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 21
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