Elite Football League Match, FC Porto vs. Rangers FC (Mon Nov 28)


                             FC Porto  |  Rangers FC
                          4-1-2-1-2 P  |  4-4-2 C
                         Shaun Winzor  |  Gazza Grant
                                       |
                        D_Marshall GK  |  GK Belushi
                       P_Rodriguez DF  |  DF A_Schulz
                            C_Barr DF  |  DF M_Hart
                           B_Moore DF  |  DF P_Senderos
                         H_Almeida DF  |  DF F_de_Boer
                          G_Fofana DM  |  MF L_Thomas
                          Di_Maria MF  |  MF A_Gunnarsson
                         D_Pereira MF  |  MF M_Ozil
                          P_Nedved AM  |  MF B_Hemoth
                         S_Morison FW  |  FW D_Nelisse
                           L_Massu FW  |  FW H_Rodellega
                                       |
                            Helton SUB |  SUB V_Mannone
                       A_Kerzhakov SUB |  SUB R_Giovinco
                           Gandolf SUB |  SUB D_McGrain
                         O_Ruggeri SUB |  SUB K_Richard
                        E_Adebayor SUB |  SUB D_Trezeguet

Referee: N_Alexander (Northern_Ireland)


Min. 2  :(fcp) S_Morison plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He runs towards goal now
          ...  But M_Hart barges him off the ball
Min. 13 :(fcp) S_Morison flicks it past the defender
          ...  He runs forward
          ...  S_Morison hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  But Belushi punches it away
          ...  That's gone out for a goal kick
          ...  It was clear to everyone that Belushi got a touch
Min. 16 :(fcp) D_Pereira with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  L_Massu gets on the end of the pass
          ...  But B_Hemoth slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 16 :(rfc) F_de_Boer jumps over B_Moore's challenge
          ...  Oh, beautiful nutmeg
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  P_Rodriguez takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 19 :(fcp) G_Fofana plays in B_Moore with a beautiful ball
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from P_Senderos
          ...  He could have easily caught the defender is he hadn't been careful
Min. 20 :(fcp) FC Porto switch to playing E
Min. 21 :(fcp) D_Pereira is first to the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to P_Rodriguez
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  A_Schulz looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 23 :(rfc) D_Nelisse finds H_Rodellega in the box
          ...  H_Rodellega is clean through!
          ...  He tries to take it round D_Marshall
          ...  He rounds D_Marshall
          ...  He thumps it towards the goal!
          ...  D_Marshall somehow manages to get to it !!
Min. 24 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson looks for options
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to P_Senderos
          ...  P_Senderos drives it low !
          ...  D_Marshall manages to turn it behind
Min. 26 :(fcp) D_Pereira sidesteps A_Schulz
          ...  That was too easy
          ...  D_Pereira hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  But it whistles just past the post
Min. 26 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  D_Nelisse latches onto the ball
          ...  B_Moore gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 29 :(fcp) D_Pereira with a glorious 60-yard pass to L_Massu
          ...  L_Thomas is late with that one
          ...  He gets up and shakes the players hand
          ...  He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 32 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson takes advantage of a bad back pass from P_Rodriguez
          ...  A_Gunnarsson chases it through, he must score !
          ...  It's hit the bar
          ...  It bounces down
          ...  D_Marshall grabs it
          ...  No Goal!
          ...  Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 33 :(rfc) B_Hemoth looks for options
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to H_Rodellega
          ...  P_Rodriguez had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
          ...  N_Alexander calls him over
          ...  N_Alexander is taking his time with him!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Right on the edge of the box!
          ...  F_de_Boer with the delicate chip over the wall
          ...  D_Marshall gathers it easily
Min. 33 :(rfc) A_Schulz moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to H_Rodellega
          ...  H_Rodellega with the shot !
          ...  Saved by D_Marshall
Min. 34 :(fcp) D_Pereira with a precise pass to B_Moore
          ...  Blocked by P_Senderos
Min. 34 :(rfc) M_Hart with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past H_Almeida
          ...  He knocks it to D_Nelisse!
          ...  A well-placed shot from D_Nelisse !
          ...  But D_Marshall parries the ball
          ...  It's picked up by the defender, much to the relief of the crowd
Min. 34 :(fcp) P_Nedved takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Massu
          ...  A_Schulz with a terrible tackle
          ...  He is warned by N_Alexander
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  It is in a good position!
          ...  P_Rodriguez drives it in
          ...  Belushi falls over
          ...  He recovers to tip it onto the post!
          ...  But it hits his back!
          ...  And goes wide!!
          ...  Belushi looks relieved!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  P_Rodriguez plays it towards the near post!
          ...  Belushi makes the catch!
Min. 35 :(rfc) Curled in dangerously from B_Hemoth to A_Schulz
          ...  H_Almeida with a nasty foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  He had to endure a strong lecture from N_Alexander
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick
          ...  B_Hemoth shapes to shoot
          ...  He plays it to H_Rodellega instead
          ...  But H_Almeida slides in two footed.
          ...  N_Alexander has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 36 :(rfc) H_Rodellega takes advantage of a mistake by B_Moore
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by H_Rodellega !
          ...  But D_Marshall smothers the ball.
Min. 37 :(rfc) L_Thomas whips the ball across to B_Hemoth
          ...  B_Hemoth carves a shot towards goal !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  D_Marshall dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had D_Marshall beaten!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  The corner is swung in by B_Hemoth!
          ...  H_Rodellega gets something on it!
          ...  But D_Marshall stops that one easily
Min. 38 :(fcp) Curled in dangerously from D_Pereira to B_Moore
          ...  A_Schulz anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 42 :(fcp) C_Barr crosses in from the wing, he finds L_Massu in the box
          ...  L_Massu shoots towards goal !
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Belushi dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had Belushi beaten!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(fcp) S_Morison takes advantage of a mistake by M_Hart
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  M_Hart moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 45 :(rfc) B_Hemoth has found himself in space
          ...  He looks up for his team mates
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  H_Rodellega gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  Fine tackle by B_Moore
          ...  He prevents the corner as well

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: FC Porto 0-0 Rangers FC

Min. 46 :(fcp) C_Barr knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
          ...  Intercepted by L_Thomas
Min. 47 :(rfc) B_Hemoth is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He throws it to H_Rodellega
          ...  H_Rodellega launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 50 :(fcp) D_Pereira controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
          ...  He plays the ball out to the right!
          ...  P_Rodriguez gets onto the end of the pass!
          ...  P_Rodriguez has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He fires the ball goal ward!
          ...  Belushi parries the shot
          ...  And the defender clears it!
Min. 50 :(rfc) M_Ozil has found himself in space
          ...  He looks up for his team mates
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  L_Thomas gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by G_Fofana
Min. 52 :(rfc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  D_McGrain will come on for A_Schulz and play DF
Min. 52 :(fcp) G_Fofana finds the run of S_Morison
          ...  A wicked drive by S_Morison !
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 56 :(fcp) S_Morison slows the ball down and waits for support
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  A cheeky lob from S_Morison !
          ...  The shot slips through Belushi's hands
          ...  But Belushi recovers to save!
          ...  He got away with that!
Min. 58 :(fcp) G_Fofana with a neat pass into P_Nedved
          ...  L_Thomas reads the play well
Min. 59 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson takes possession
          ...  He looks up
          ...  He's in acres of space
          ...  A_Gunnarsson launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  But it goes wide of the post
Min. 61 :(fcp) B_Moore brings it under control
          ...  He takes on P_Senderos
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in P_Nedved!
          ...  F_de_Boer with a terrible tackle
          ...  N_Alexander gave him a strong warning
Min. 64 :(fcp) G_Fofana hits the ball through the heart of the defence
          ...  S_Morison latches onto it!
          ...  H_Rodellega is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  N_Alexander calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
Min. 65 :(rfc) K_Richard is going to be brought on
          ...  L_Thomas is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 66 :(rfc) P_Senderos retreats under pressure
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  A_Gunnarsson latches onto the end of it
          ...  A_Gunnarsson throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  D_Marshall parries it
Min. 67 :(fcp) A_Kerzhakov takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace H_Almeida as DF
Min. 67 :(rfc) A_Gunnarsson with a 40-yard pass to M_Ozil
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  P_Rodriguez picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 67 :(fcp) S_Morison turns past the defender
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  F_de_Boer fouls badly
          ...  That looked malicious
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  This is a good chance!
          ...  P_Nedved with the thundering drive
          ...  Belushi parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 68 :(rfc) M_Ozil with a measured ball to H_Rodellega
          ...  An audacious effort from H_Rodellega !
          ...  Over the bar
Min. 70 :(fcp) E_Adebayor is going to be brought on
          ...  L_Massu is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 71 :(rfc) H_Rodellega sidesteps his marker
          ...  B_Moore gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 76 :(rfc) D_Nelisse 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!
          ...  His team mate plays the through ball for him!
          ...  D_Pereira with a nasty foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
          ...  That will be a booking
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 81 :(fcp) Di_Maria takes control of the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to C_Barr
          ...  C_Barr hits a great shot !
          ...  Belushi gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by Belushi !!
Min. 81 :(rfc) K_Richard is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He throws it to A_Gunnarsson
          ...  A_Gunnarsson with a thundering drive!
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  D_Marshall moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It's beaten him!
          ...  But it thumps the post!!
          ...  And goes out!
Min. 82 :(rfc) D_Trezeguet takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace D_Nelisse
          ...  He'll play as a FW
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 84 :(rfc) K_Richard with a measured ball to H_Rodellega
          ...  H_Rodellega attempts the shot!
          ...  D_Marshall with an amazing dive to the bottom left
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know !
Min. 85 :(rfc) F_de_Boer backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  A_Gunnarsson latches onto the end of it
          ...  P_Nedved is called for the holding foul
          ...  He was pushing down on his man
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(rfc) D_Trezeguet pushes it past the defender
          ...  D_Trezeguet tries to lob the keeper !
          ...  It sails over!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Estádio do Dragãos
Attendance           : 150,000
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : B_Moore
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : P_Rodriguez (33), D_Pereira (76)
Injured              : N/A
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Rangers FC Match Info
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Best player          : P_Senderos (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : L_Thomas (29), H_Rodellega (64)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             FC Porto     |    Rangers FC
Attempts on Goal     :           9        |       16
Off target           :           3        |       7
On target            :           6        |       9
Possession           :          43        |       57
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       2
Subs Used            :           2        |       3
Fouls                :           8        |       9
Key Tackles          :           7        |       9
Key Passes           :          14        |       16
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Final Score          : FC Porto 0 - 0 Rangers FC
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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 |  92   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  85   0   0   0
P_Rodriguez    DF   2  31   9  10  28 |  92   0   2   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  38  -2   8
C_Barr         DF   2  29  13  10  27 |  92   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
B_Moore        DF   2  28  13  11  20 |  92   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  10   0
H_Almeida      DF   2  28  12  10  29 |  68   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
G_Fofana       DM   1  16  25   7  21 |  92   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  40   0
Di_Maria       MF   1   6  28   5  37 |  92   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
D_Pereira      MF   3  11  26   7  32 |  92   0   0   6   0   1   0   1   0   0  -2  58  -1
P_Nedved       AM   1   7  24  22  17 |  92   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
S_Morison      FW   1   2   7  28  36 |  92   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  11
L_Massu        FW   1   7  10  26  13 |  71   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
Helton         GK  29   1   1   2  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Kerzhakov    DF   1  25  11   7  42 |  24   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
Gandolf        DM   2  20  28   8  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
O_Ruggeri      AM   1   8  25  21  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Adebayor     FW   2   7   7  28  35 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Rangers FC
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  39   8   8   5  11 |  92   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  75   0   0   0
A_Schulz       DF   1  31  12  10  20 |  53   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
M_Hart         DF   2  31   4   1  22 |  92   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  40  10   0
P_Senderos     DF   1  28  12   5  31 |  92   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  80  10   5
F_de_Boer      DF   2  27   7   7  27 |  92   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
L_Thomas       MF   1   7  30   7  18 |  66   0   2   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  38   8  -2
A_Gunnarsson   MF   2   8  29  17  34 |  92   0   0   3   0   4   0   0   0   0   0  30   8
M_Ozil         MF   2   8  29   7  18 |  92   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
B_Hemoth       MF   2   5  27   6  22 |  92   0   1   4   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  40   1
D_Nelisse      FW   4   7   6  31  42 |  83   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
H_Rodellega    FW   2   5   8  26  13 |  92   0   0   0   0   7   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  25
V_Mannone      GK  27   5   3   1  30 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Giovinco     DF   2  28  12  10  35 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  27  12   7  24 |  39   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Richard      DF   1  10  28   9  26 |  26   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
D_Trezeguet    FW   3   6   9  25  21 |   9   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
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