Elite League Match, FC Porto vs. Aberdeen (Sun Jan 21)


                             FC Porto  |  Aberdeen
                          4-2-0-2-2 C  |  5-4-1 C
                         Shaun Winzor  |  Malky McKay
                                       |
                        D_Marshall GK  |  GK L_Fabianski
                            C_Barr DF  |  DF B_Bryn
                           B_Moore DF  |  DF D_Burford
                           C_Obasi DF  |  DF Baresi
                         S_Bradley DF  |  DF A_Macheda
                        A_R_Essien DM  |  DF A_Pereira
                          G_Fofana DM  |  MF A_Marcos
                         O_Ruggeri AM  |  MF R_Baggio
                          P_Nedved AM  |  MF R_VD_Vaart
                        E_Adebayor FW  |  MF Almen_Abdi
                     R_Chamgerlain FW  |  FW J_Digweed
                                       |
                            Helton SUB |  SUB Higuita
                              Maxi SUB |  SUB J_Simunovic
                          S_Winzor SUB |  SUB D_Gaitnat
                            M_Isco SUB |  SUB J_McArthur
                      G_Agbonlahor SUB |  SUB Emerson

Referee: M_Stadio (Austria)


Min. 2  :(fcp) P_Nedved brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  C_Obasi gets on the end of the pass
          ...  D_Burford dives in two footed!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 4  :(fcp) C_Obasi finds C_Barr with a ball over the defence
          ...  Good sliding challenge from A_Macheda
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Fofana curls it into the box!
          ...  A_R_Essien gets on the end of it
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  L_Fabianski dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had L_Fabianski beaten!
Min. 6  :(fcp) C_Barr retreats under pressure
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  S_Bradley latches onto the end of it
          ...  D_Burford takes the ball and the player!!
          ...  But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 6  :(abn) J_Digweed with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal
          ...  But A_R_Essien wins the ball
Min. 7  :(fcp) O_Ruggeri plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  B_Moore decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  Baresi slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 7  :(abn) A_Pereira with the towering header to R_VD_Vaart
          ...  C_Barr makes the challenge and clears the ball
Min. 10 :(fcp) P_Nedved takes advantage of a bad back pass from A_Macheda
          ...  Baresi gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 10 :(fcp) E_Adebayor takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past D_Burford
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  R_VD_Vaart tugs on his opponent's shirt!!
          ...  M_Stadio has stopped play
          ...  Well spotted by M_Stadio!
          ...  That will be a booking
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 13 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  Baresi with the tackle
Min. 17 :(fcp) G_Fofana brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  E_Adebayor makes himself available
          ...  Blocked by R_VD_Vaart
Min. 17 :(abn) J_Digweed knocks the ball past the lunge of B_Moore
          ...  B_Moore goes in hard to win the ball back
Min. 19 :(fcp) P_Nedved runs at Almen_Abdi
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  But A_Pereira slides in
Min. 25 :(fcp) The ball rolls free!
          ...  R_Chamgerlain takes control of it on the half way line
          ...  He sprints past the defenders!!
          ...  D_Burford fouls badly
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 26 :(abn) R_VD_Vaart looks up for support for support
          ...  He spots his team mate making a run now
          ...  He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
          ...  Almen_Abdi receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  Almen_Abdi throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  D_Marshall fists it away
          ...  That was a good save!
Min. 27 :(fcp) E_Adebayor is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  But A_Macheda will cut out the threat
Min. 31 :(abn) D_Burford reads the run of R_VD_Vaart
          ...  R_VD_Vaart gets his head to the ball !
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it wide
Min. 36 :(fcp) E_Adebayor finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled the defender
          ...  But B_Bryn spotted the danger and cleans up the play
Min. 39 :(abn) J_Digweed knocks the ball past the lunge of C_Obasi
          ...  S_Bradley tackles from behind
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  M_Stadio lectures him
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  They are lining up to take this one!
          ...  J_Digweed with the delicate chip over the wall
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!
          ...  Just look at the delight!!
          ...  That's given Aberdeen the advantage!
          ...  FC Porto 0-1 Aberdeen ...
Min. 40 :(abn) It looks as though Aberdeen is now playing D
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 47 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with the mazy run
          ...  How he got through those defenders I don't know
          ...  He sets himself up for the shot
          ...  B_Bryn bundles the player over!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
Min. 48 :(fcp) E_Adebayor takes advantage of a mistake by B_Bryn
          ...  E_Adebayor with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  But L_Fabianski punches it away
          ...  He could have caught that!
Min. 48 :(abn) A_Marcos looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to J_Digweed
          ...  J_Digweed with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  But D_Marshall tips it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by A_Marcos!
          ...  D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: FC Porto 0-1 Aberdeen

Min. 49 :(fcp) P_Nedved runs with pace at the defence
          ...  Almen_Abdi with a deliberate foul
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 52 :(abn) J_Digweed with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows S_Bradley a clean set of heals
          ...  J_Digweed keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  D_Marshall with the diving save
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 53 :(abn) J_Digweed leaves A_R_Essien standing
          ...  B_Moore reads the play well
Min. 56 :(abn) A_Marcos with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows B_Moore a clean set of heals
          ...  A_Marcos hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  But D_Marshall punches it away
          ...  He commands his area so well
Min. 58 :(fcp) P_Nedved finds his way through
          ...  He bears down on goal
          ...  Cleaned up by J_Digweed
Min. 62 :(fcp) G_Fofana looks around for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to P_Nedved
          ...  Good sliding challenge from R_Baggio
Min. 65 :(fcp) Maxi comes on for C_Barr and will play DF to the delight of the fans
Min. 65 :(abn) J_Digweed with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past C_Obasi
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by B_Moore
          ...  He made it look easy
          ...  But he can't keep it in
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Marcos chips the ball into the area!
          ...  C_Barr heads it away
Min. 67 :(fcp) FC Porto will now play A
Min. 68 :(fcp) C_Obasi plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  P_Nedved decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  Baresi with the block
Min. 69 :(fcp) G_Agbonlahor replaces E_Adebayor to play as a FW
Min. 70 :(abn) J_Simunovic is being brought on
          ...  D_Burford is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 70 :(fcp) Maxi nutmegs Baresi
          ...  J_Digweed fouls badly
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  M_Stadio tries to calm him down
Min. 71 :(abn) J_Digweed with the mazy run
          ...  How he got through those defenders I don't know
          ...  He sets himself up for the shot
          ...  C_Obasi read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 74 :(fcp) R_Chamgerlain beats his marker
          ...  He muscled him off the ball
          ...  A skilful effort from R_Chamgerlain !
          ...  L_Fabianski saves it
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 75 :(abn) D_Gaitnat is being brought on
          ...  A_Marcos is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 78 :(abn) Emerson comes on for J_Digweed and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 80 :(fcp) B_Moore squares it to G_Fofana
          ...  G_Fofana with the attempt at goal!
          ...  L_Fabianski makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
          ...  He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 80 :(abn) Emerson skips the challenge from S_Bradley
          ...  B_Moore gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 82 :(fcp) A_R_Essien looks around for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to P_Nedved
          ...  P_Nedved tries to chip the ball over L_Fabianski!
          ...  L_Fabianski manages to turn it behind
Min. 84 :(fcp) C_Obasi has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_Simunovic
          ...  He puts in P_Nedved!
          ...  Baresi wins the ball with a clear tackle
Min. 84 :(abn) D_Gaitnat hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  R_VD_Vaart latches onto it!
          ...  Superbly timed tackle by Maxi
          ...  He made it look easy
Min. 85 :(fcp) G_Agbonlahor plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He looks around for options
          ...  He moves forward with the ball
          ...  G_Agbonlahor with the shot on net !
          ...  But L_Fabianski pulls out a save of the game
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Estádio do Dragãos
Attendance           : 146,476
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : B_Moore
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Aberdeen Match Info
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Best player          : Baresi (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Digweed (39)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : R_VD_Vaart (10)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             FC Porto     |    Aberdeen
Attempts on Goal     :           6        |       6
Off target           :           1        |       1
On target            :           5        |       5
Possession           :          43        |       57
Corners              :           1        |       2
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       1
Subs Used            :           2        |       3
Fouls                :           4        |       11
Key Tackles          :           8        |       14
Key Passes           :          10        |       5
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Final Score          : FC Porto 0 - 1 Aberdeen
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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  39   7   5   7  14 |  97   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5   0   0   0
C_Barr         DF   2  31  13  10  27 |  68   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
B_Moore        DF   2  30  13  11  20 |  97   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  80  10   0
C_Obasi        DF   2  27  11   8  39 |  97   0   1   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  30   0
S_Bradley      DF   2  26  12   7  21 |  97   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_R_Essien     DM   1  23  20   1  23 |  97   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  10   1
G_Fofana       DM   1  17  26   7  21 |  97   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  20   5
O_Ruggeri      AM   1   9  26  22  19 |  97   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
P_Nedved       AM   1   7  25  23  17 |  97   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
E_Adebayor     FW   2   8   7  29  35 |  72   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
R_Chamgerlain  FW   2   6  10  26  20 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Helton         GK  29   1   1   2  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Maxi           DF   1  27   8   8  22 |  29   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -20
S_Winzor       DM   3  20  24  10  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Isco         AM   2   8  23  20  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Agbonlahor   FW   1  11   8  26  32 |  25   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5

Player Statistics - Aberdeen
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Fabianski    GK  39   8   4   7  14 |  97   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  85   0   0   0
B_Bryn         DF   2  31   8   8  31 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
D_Burford      DF   1  29  13   5  12 |  73   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
Baresi         DF   1  29  10   7  21 |  97   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 100   0   0
A_Macheda      DF   3  29   5   6  42 |  97   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0
A_Pereira      DF   2  28  12   7  14 |  97   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
A_Marcos       MF   2   7  29  16  32 |  78   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
R_Baggio       MF   1  10  29   7  21 |  97   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
R_VD_Vaart     MF   2  10  28   8  24 |  97   0   1   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  18   8  -1
Almen_Abdi     MF   1  10  27  11  30 |  97   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
J_Digweed      FW   1   8   9  30  19 |  81   0   1   0   0   3   1   0   0   0  20   0  40
Higuita        GK  27   3   5   3  43 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Simunovic    DF   3  28   7   7  21 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
D_Gaitnat      MF   2   9  27  10  31 |  19   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
J_McArthur     MF   3   7  27   7  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Emerson        FW   3  11   7  27  21 |  16   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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