Division One League Match, FC Porto vs. Feyenoord (Sun Dec 22)


                             FC Porto  |  Feyenoord
                              4-4-2 N  |  4-4-2 C
                   Roberto Ciccotelli  |  Dan Haldane
                                       |
                         Dino_Zoff GK  |  GK S_Barkochev
                           C_Obasi DF  |  DF N_Stiles
                              Maxi DF  |  DF C_Ferrara
                         S_Bradley DF  |  DF Seb_Ferrira
                          T_Stavos DF  |  DF Dodo
                         D_Pereira MF  |  MF Rivaldo
                          M_Scholl MF  |  MF K_Coman
                        M_Politano MF  |  MF A_Iniesta
                           R_Neves MF  |  MF J_Molby
                        A_Langlitz FW  |  FW F_Totti
                           G_Mixon FW  |  FW A_Morelos
                                       |
                       B_Trautmann SUB |  SUB D_Marino
                           L_Jones SUB |  SUB Ramos
                         J_Nasazzi SUB |  SUB M_Babbel
                         F_Alvares SUB |  SUB Jesus_Cordoba
                        M_Esposito SUB |  SUB Darren_Harris

Referee: A_Barken (Norway)


Min. 1  :(fcp) M_Politano finds the run of M_Scholl
          ...  M_Scholl leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
          ...  But he puts it wide
Min. 2  :(fcp) G_Mixon sprints past the defender
          ...  Good sliding challenge from Dodo
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Politano curls it into the box!
          ...  S_Barkochev easily claims the ball!
Min. 3  :(fcp) D_Pereira with a penetrating pass to A_Langlitz
          ...  A_Langlitz with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  S_Barkochev watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 6  :(fyd) J_Molby with a slick pass to A_Morelos
          ...  A_Morelos with a bicycle kick !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  That was unfortunate
          ...  That puts Feyenoord ahead!
          ...  Now can they hang onto it!
          ...  FC Porto 0-1 Feyenoord ...
Min. 7  :(fyd) Feyenoord will now play D
Min. 8  :(fyd) J_Molby with a smart turn
          ...  S_Bradley takes the ball
          ...  OOOHHHH!!
          ...  He almost loses it straight away
          ...  But he hits it clear!
Min. 8  :(fcp) M_Politano wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to R_Neves
          ...  Rivaldo is called for the holding foul
          ...  He was pushing down on his man
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick
          ...  R_Neves plays it short to A_Langlitz
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  Dodo belts it clear
Min. 9  :(fyd) F_Totti stops the ball and looks around for movement
          ...  A team mate overlaps him now
          ...  He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
          ...  R_Neves scythes the player down.
          ...  Like Joey Barton would!
          ...  He is warned by A_Barken
          ...  It's just a warning
Min. 10 :(fcp) C_Obasi looks for options
          ...  He decides to go it alone
          ...  K_Coman brings him down in the area
          ...  There can only be one outcome surely!
          ...  But A_Barken waves play on!!!
Min. 11 :(fcp) M_Politano moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to Maxi
          ...  Maxi with a powerful downward header!
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 14 :(fyd) F_Totti picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  C_Obasi looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 24 :(fcp) D_Pereira holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Maxi
          ...  Maxi with a thundering drive!
          ...  The shot slips through S_Barkochev's hands
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a terrible mistake
          ...  Dan Haldane looks gutted
          ...  It's all square now!
          ...  FC Porto 1-1 Feyenoord ...
Min. 25 :(fyd) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems Feyenoord will now be playing C
Min. 28 :(fcp) D_Pereira changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Langlitz
          ...  Dodo cuts out the pass
          ...  That was close!
Min. 28 :(fcp) R_Neves holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to Maxi
          ...  J_Molby with an ugly foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  A_Barken tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 31 :(fcp) R_Neves cuts the ball back to T_Stavos
          ...  K_Coman reads it well
          ...  This boy is a quality defender
          ...  The crowd sing his praises
Min. 35 :(fyd) J_Molby skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to F_Totti
          ...  F_Totti with the header !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He is dancing round the corner flag!
          ...  Feyenoord go ahead in this match now!
          ...  FC Porto 1-2 Feyenoord ...
Min. 36 :(fyd) It looks as though Feyenoord is now playing D
Min. 37 :(fcp) G_Mixon nutmegs C_Ferrara
          ...  But Dodo sweeps up the threat
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(fcp) G_Mixon looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to A_Langlitz
          ...  C_Ferrara knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But A_Barken just turns away!
Min. 46 :(fcp) M_Scholl with a glorious long pass to G_Mixon
          ...  Seb_Ferrira cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 46 :(fyd) A_Iniesta brings it under control
          ...  He takes on Maxi
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in F_Totti!
          ...  S_Bradley seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: FC Porto 1-2 Feyenoord

Min. 47 :(fcp) M_Scholl brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  G_Mixon gets on the end of the pass
          ...  G_Mixon could have let it bounce!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  S_Barkochev looks dejected
          ...  It's all square now!
          ...  FC Porto 2-2 Feyenoord ...
Min. 48 :(fyd) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems Feyenoord will now be playing C
Min. 51 :(fcp) D_Pereira volleys it forward. He finds G_Mixon
          ...  Dodo goes in with the block tackle
          ...  He comes out of it with the ball
          ...  Great tackle!
Min. 56 :(fcp) D_Pereira with a measured pass to Maxi
          ...  But N_Stiles puts it in row Z!
Min. 57 :(fyd) J_Molby slides it through the middle to Dodo
          ...  C_Obasi with a superb tackle!
          ...  He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 59 :(fcp) G_Mixon breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on S_Barkochev!
          ...  K_Coman brings him down!
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  The referee reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  RED CARD!!
          ...  I think he deserved that!
Min. 59 :(fyd) Jesus_Cordoba is being prepared to come on
          ...  A_Morelos is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  It is deep inside there own half
          ...  R_Neves swings it in
          ...  G_Mixon gets on the end of it
          ...  G_Mixon with the attempt at goal!
          ...  But S_Barkochev with the difficult save
Min. 65 :(fcp) T_Stavos feeds the ball through the middle
          ...  S_Bradley runs onto it
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
          ...  S_Bradley hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
          ...  It grazes the post!
          ...  And hits the side netting
          ...  Goal Kick!
Min. 66 :(fcp) C_Obasi finds A_Langlitz with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  A_Langlitz with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  The fans behind the goal jump up!
          ...  S_Barkochev acrobatically tips it over !!
          ...  Great keeping!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  M_Politano crosses it in!
          ...  C_Ferrara reads it
          ...  He clears the danger
Min. 68 :(fcp) T_Stavos looks for options
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to G_Mixon
          ...  G_Mixon chases it through, he must score !
          ...  Brilliant save from S_Barkochev
          ...  That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 69 :(fcp) C_Obasi with a neat pass into M_Politano
          ...  N_Stiles clears with a diving header
Min. 72 :(fyd) J_Molby picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
          ...  D_Pereira with a well timed tackle
          ...  A_Barken didn't like it though
          ...  He's lucky to be let off for that one
          ...  Roberto Ciccotelli looks relieved
          ...  Dan Haldane is far from happy with that decision
Min. 73 :(fcp) S_Bradley with a smart pass to A_Langlitz
          ...  Rivaldo gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 76 :(fcp) G_Mixon takes possession
          ...  He has his back towards goal
          ...  He turns well
          ...  G_Mixon chases it through, he must score !
          ...  But he puts it over
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 76 :(fyd) F_Totti swings at T_Stavos
          ...  A_Barken called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 77 :(fcp) D_Pereira reads the run of Maxi
          ...  Maxi aims the cheeky shot at goal!
          ...  S_Barkochev makes himself big and wins the ball
Min. 78 :(fcp) G_Mixon is clutching his leg!
          ...  The FC Porto physio rushes on
          ...  He isn't able to carry on!
Min. 78 :(fcp) M_Esposito is being prepared to come on
          ...  G_Mixon is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 78 :(fyd) Dodo gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past M_Esposito!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  Maxi hits it out for a throw
Min. 79 :(fyd) A_Iniesta controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  F_Totti gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  C_Obasi rushes in with a clumsy tackle!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
Min. 80 :(fyd) Ramos replaces C_Ferrara to play as a DF
Min. 80 :(fyd) Darren_Harris is going to be brought on
          ...  F_Totti is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 80 :(fyd) Rivaldo finds Darren_Harris with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  Darren_Harris carves a shot towards goal !
          ...  Dino_Zoff gets his fingertips to it
          ...  He pushes it on to the post
          ...  The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 84 :(fcp) M_Scholl gets to the by line and finds A_Langlitz with a beautiful cross
          ...  A_Langlitz with the drive!
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 85 :(fcp) M_Esposito plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  Dodo fouls badly
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 87 :(fyd) Ramos brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  Seb_Ferrira gets on the end of the pass
          ...  Maxi wins the ball
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(fyd) Ramos brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  But Maxi puts the ball out of play
Min. 92 :(fcp) M_Scholl spots M_Esposito who is in acres of space
          ...  M_Esposito goes for goal !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He rips off his shirt and spins it in the air
          ...  Yes!!
          ...  That goal surely snatches the win!
          ...  FC Porto 3-2 Feyenoord ...
Min. 92 :(fyd) Feyenoord restructured their strategy to A
Min. 92 :(fyd) Rivaldo hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  Ramos latches onto it!
          ...  But Maxi puts it in row Z!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Estádio do Dragãos
Attendance           : 142,484
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : M_Scholl (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Maxi (24), G_Mixon (47), M_Esposito (92)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : G_Mixon (78)
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Feyenoord Match Info
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Best player          : J_Molby
Scorers              : A_Morelos (6), F_Totti (35)
Sent Off             : K_Coman (59)
Booked               : Rivaldo (8), Dodo (85)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             FC Porto     |   Feyenoord
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       3
Off target           :           6        |       0
On target            :           7        |       3
Possession           :          53        |       47
Corners              :           2        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       1
Yellow Cards         :           0        |       2
Subs Used            :           1        |       3
Fouls                :           4        |       10
Key Tackles          :           8        |       12
Key Passes           :          21        |       7
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Final Score          : FC Porto 3 - 2 Feyenoord
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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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Dino_Zoff      GK  35   2   2   3  30 |  96   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 -15   0   0   0
C_Obasi        DF   2  30  12   8  39 |  96   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  20   0
Maxi           DF   1  30   8   8  22 |  96   0   4   0   0   3   1   0   0   0  80   0  36
S_Bradley      DF   2  29  13   8  21 |  96   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  40  10   1
T_Stavos       DF   3  28  12   5  10 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
D_Pereira      MF   3  12  30   7  32 |  96   0   0   6   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  75   0
M_Scholl       MF   2  11  30  10  22 |  96   0   0   4   2   1   0   0   0   0  20  90  21
M_Politano     MF   3   5  30   9  41 |  96   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
R_Neves        MF   2   5  29   4  33 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
A_Langlitz     FW   3   8  11  29  32 |  96   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   7
G_Mixon        FW   1   6  11  29  42 |  82   0   0   1   0   4   1   0   0   0  20  30  61
B_Trautmann    GK  29   2   1   2  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Jones        DF   3  28   7   8  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Nasazzi      DF   1  26   8   5  41 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
F_Alvares      MF   1   9  29   8  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Esposito     FW   1   7   7  28  41 |  14   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  30

Player Statistics - Feyenoord
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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S_Barkochev    GK  39   2   3   1  33 |  96   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5   0   0   0
N_Stiles       DF   2  29   9   8  11 |  96   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
C_Ferrara      DF   2  29   9   6  22 |  84   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
Seb_Ferrira    DF   2  28   9   9  20 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Dodo           DF   3  27   5   7  33 |  96   0   5   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  98  -2  -2
Rivaldo        MF   2   8  30   9  37 |  96   0   1   2   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  18  -2
K_Coman        MF   1   9  29   7  30 |  63   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  10 -30 -30
A_Iniesta      MF   2   7  29   7  11 |  96   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
J_Molby        MF   2   8  28  10  31 |  96   0   0   3   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0
F_Totti        FW   2   6  11  29  42 |  84   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
A_Morelos      FW   1   7   9  28  30 |  63   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0 -20 -20  10
D_Marino       GK  29   3   2   2  23 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ramos          DF   1  29   8   7  22 |  12   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
M_Babbel       DF   1  26   9   7  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Jesus_Cordoba  MF   2   8  25  10  11 |  33   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Darren_Harris  FW   2   4   8  25  41 |  12   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
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