Division Two League Match, FC Porto vs. Sunderland (Mon Jun 17)


                             FC Porto  |  Sunderland
                              4-4-2 P  |  4-4-2 A
                         Shaun Winzor  |  Toby Fraser
                                       |
                           C_Clark GK  |  GK R_Locke
                           T_Adams DF  |  DF P_Caddis
                         M_Laursen DF  |  DF D_Smith
                         H_Almeida DF  |  DF A_Birindelli
                         D_McGrain DF  |  DF J_McNamara
                          Di_Maria MF  |  MF Y_Jiangshan
                      J_R_Riquelme MF  |  MF O_Hargreaves
                         R_Castias MF  |  MF J_Barnes
                          B_Bannan MF  |  MF Ali_g
                        E_Adebayor FW  |  FW D_Stewart
                            Amauri FW  |  FW O_Crisetig
                                       |
                         M_Eardley SUB |  SUB C_Carrasso
                          S_Rolfes SUB |  SUB A_Helender
                        C_Smalling SUB |  SUB Eugen_Shakhov
                          R_Mavuba SUB |  SUB Zico
                            D_Rags SUB |  SUB D_Palumbo

Referee: G_Poll (England)


Min. 4  :(sun) P_Caddis has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past D_McGrain
          ...  He puts in D_Stewart!
          ...  R_Castias pulls on his shirt
          ...  He wins the ball
          ...  The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 6  :(fcp) E_Adebayor takes advantage of a mistake by P_Caddis
          ...  It's a lucky break
          ...  E_Adebayor with a little chip!
          ...  But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Bannan swings it in!
          ...  It comes to Amauri
          ...  He fires it towards to goal
          ...  R_Locke with an amazing dive to the bottom left
          ...  How he got to that one I don't know !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  H_Almeida swings it in!
          ...  R_Locke easily catches it!
Min. 7  :(fcp) Di_Maria drives the ball across field
          ...  It comes to B_Bannan
          ...  B_Bannan gets his head to the ball !
          ...  But R_Locke dives to his left
          ...  I think R_Locke just got a hand on that one
          ...  G_Poll has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 12 :(sun) Ali_g works the ball inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Y_Jiangshan
          ...  From long range Y_Jiangshan bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 17 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with a smart turn
          ...  E_Adebayor with the strike !
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 17 :(sun) Y_Jiangshan cuts inside the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to O_Crisetig
          ...  O_Crisetig with a scorcher of a shot !
          ...  C_Clark gets the finger tips to it
          ...  And puts it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Y_Jiangshan drives it into the box!
          ...  It comes to P_Caddis
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 20 :(fcp) FC Porto are switching their playing style to N
Min. 22 :(fcp) Di_Maria plays a long ball to E_Adebayor
          ...  E_Adebayor has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  R_Locke dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had R_Locke beaten!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Bannan floats the ball in!
          ...  R_Locke comes out and claims it!
Min. 26 :(fcp) H_Almeida feeds the ball through the middle
          ...  Amauri runs onto it
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
          ...  Wonderful sliding challenge by D_Smith
Min. 27 :(fcp) R_Castias boots it towards J_R_Riquelme
          ...  P_Caddis intercepts the pass
Min. 28 :(sun) P_Caddis barges D_McGrain off the ball
          ...  M_Laursen fouls badly
          ...  The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
          ...  G_Poll refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 31 :(sun) P_Caddis runs at the defender
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  M_Laursen knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But G_Poll just turns away!
Min. 33 :(fcp) E_Adebayor flicks it over J_McNamara and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  E_Adebayor launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  R_Locke falls over
          ...  But R_Locke is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 35 :(sun) J_Barnes picks out J_McNamara with the cross
          ...  J_McNamara with the crafty shot!
          ...  He has failed to hit the target!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 40 :(fcp) FC Porto restructured their strategy to P
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(fcp) B_Bannan with a glorious 60-yard pass to Amauri
          ...  Amauri attempts a lob!
          ...  But R_Locke reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 45 :(fcp) E_Adebayor beats his marker
          ...  E_Adebayor with the side footed shot!
          ...  It hits the bar and goes over
          ...  Well, sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't
Min. 46 :(sun) O_Hargreaves with a measured ball to Y_Jiangshan
          ...  Y_Jiangshan with the strike !
          ...  C_Clark has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  C_Clark is left flat-footed
          ...  It's gone wide !!

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

Min. 46 :(sun) Ali_g with a flicked pass to O_Crisetig
          ...  Amauri gets the foot in to win the ball
          ...  It rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  O_Hargreaves drives it into the box!
          ...  D_Smith gets to it!
          ...  C_Clark watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 47 :(fcp) E_Adebayor nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
          ...  He only has going for the goal in mind!
          ...  E_Adebayor hits the shot!
          ...  It swerves a lot!
          ...  R_Locke gets his body behind the ball and saves
          ...  Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 49 :(sun) Y_Jiangshan turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to O_Crisetig
          ...  O_Crisetig attempts to nutmeg C_Clark!
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 50 :(fcp) E_Adebayor takes on P_Caddis
          ...  He runs past him
          ...  E_Adebayor sends it flying towards goal!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
Min. 50 :(sun) O_Crisetig with a fantastic turn that puts him through on goal
          ...  O_Crisetig chases it through, he must score !
          ...  But he got that all wrong
Min. 52 :(sun) D_Stewart knocks it past the defender and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  D_Stewart with the header !
          ...  C_Clark is stranded!
          ...  He can't get there in time!
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post
          ...  Great strike!
          ...  Deserved a goal really
Min. 53 :(sun) Y_Jiangshan lays the ball back to D_Stewart
          ...  D_McGrain wins control of the ball with his hand!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 54 :(sun) Y_Jiangshan sprints down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to D_Stewart
          ...  T_Adams tackles cleanly
Min. 57 :(fcp) FC Porto altered their play to a N strategy
Min. 58 :(sun) O_Hargreaves with the through ball to D_Smith
          ...  D_Smith could have let it bounce!
          ...  C_Clark makes the save
          ...  He hits the ball up field!
Min. 59 :(sun) Y_Jiangshan takes advantage of a mistake by T_Adams
          ...  Can he make them pay?
          ...  R_Castias with a bad challenge
          ...  G_Poll just wants to lecture him
Min. 60 :(sun) Zico is being brought on
          ...  Y_Jiangshan is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 60 :(fcp) Di_Maria unselfishly heads the ball back to E_Adebayor
          ...  E_Adebayor tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  But R_Locke punches it away
          ...  He commands his area so well
Min. 62 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme runs at the defender
          ...  The defender slips and falls over
          ...  J_R_Riquelme lobs R_Locke!
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 63 :(fcp) S_Rolfes is being prepared to come on
          ...  H_Almeida is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 63 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past D_Smith
          ...  He knocks it to D_McGrain!
          ...  D_McGrain with the header !
          ...  R_Locke makes a great save
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 64 :(fcp) Amauri plays a quick one-two with his team mate
          ...  He heads towards the goal
          ...  He slides it past the defender!
          ...  A cracking drive from Amauri !
          ...  He hits the side netting
Min. 65 :(fcp) R_Mavuba is going to be brought on
          ...  Di_Maria is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 65 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme turns past J_Barnes
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  J_R_Riquelme tries the shot !
          ...  It's wide!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 69 :(fcp) R_Mavuba jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Amauri
          ...  Blocked by P_Caddis
Min. 70 :(fcp) D_Rags replaces Amauri to play as a FW
Min. 70 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme will now play as AM
Min. 72 :(sun) J_Barnes wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to O_Crisetig
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from D_McGrain
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Barnes chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  D_Stewart with the header
          ...  C_Clark falls over
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 75 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems FC Porto will now be playing A
Min. 75 :(sun) A_Helender is being brought on
          ...  P_Caddis is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 75 :(fcp) D_McGrain crosses in from the wing, he finds D_Rags in the box
          ...  A great volley from D_Rags !
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  R_Locke pushes it behind !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  B_Bannan chips the ball into the area!
          ...  D_Rags with the header
          ...  R_Locke parries it, he follows it up
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  The defence had gone walk about!
          ...  FC Porto have snatched the lead!
          ...  FC Porto 1-0 Sunderland ...
Min. 77 :(fcp) B_Bannan plays it forward to E_Adebayor
          ...  E_Adebayor has a dig at goal!
          ...  But R_Locke pulls out a save of the game
Min. 80 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems FC Porto will now be playing D
Min. 80 :(sun) D_Palumbo will replace the useless O_Crisetig and will play FW
Min. 84 :(fcp) M_Laursen is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to E_Adebayor
          ...  E_Adebayor tries one from the edge of the box !
          ...  R_Locke is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 86 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He slides the ball past D_Smith!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  J_R_Riquelme with the shot !
          ...  R_Locke is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  And R_Locke reacts well to palm it behind!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_R_Riquelme swings it in!
          ...  D_Smith wins the ball
          ...  And he clears the danger
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 91 :(sun) O_Hargreaves with a smart pass to D_Stewart
          ...  D_Stewart attempts a lob!
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  It's wide!
          ...  That was a dismal effort!
          ...  He should have buried that!
Min. 92 :(sun) D_Palumbo had to stretch to reach the pass
          ...  E_Adebayor tugs on his opponent's shirt!!
          ...  G_Poll has stopped play
          ...  Well spotted by G_Poll!
          ...  That will be a booking
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 93 :(sun) J_McNamara gets to the by line and finds D_Palumbo with a beautiful cross
          ...  J_R_Riquelme plays the back pass
          ...  C_Clark can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  Look at the relief on his face!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  O_Hargreaves floats the ball in!
          ...  Zico makes a firm connection with his head
          ...  C_Clark parries it, he follows it up
          ...  And C_Clark recovers to save!!

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Estádio do Dragãos
Attendance           : 104,548
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : D_McGrain (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : D_Rags (75)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : E_Adebayor (92)
Injured              : N/A
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Sunderland Match Info
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Best player          : Y_Jiangshan
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             FC Porto     |    Sunderland
Attempts on Goal     :          20        |       13
Off target           :           9        |       10
On target            :          11        |       3
Possession           :          69        |       31
Corners              :           5        |       4
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       3
Fouls                :          11        |       6
Key Tackles          :           7        |       3
Key Passes           :          11        |       13
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Final Score          : FC Porto 1 - 0 Sunderland
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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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C_Clark        GK  27   4   2   3  38 |  96   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0   0
T_Adams        DF   2  26   7   6  22 |  96   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0   0
M_Laursen      DF   2  25   8   6  30 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  12   0
H_Almeida      DF   2  24  11  10  29 |  66   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  12   0
D_McGrain      DF   1  23  11   7  24 |  96   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  90  32  28
Di_Maria       MF   1   6  25   5  37 |  68   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  36   0
J_R_Riquelme   AM   3   5  23  20  34 |  96   0   1   1   0   3   0   0   0   0  15  12  10
R_Castias      MF   2   8  23   9  29 |  96   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  15  12   0
B_Bannan       MF   1   7  23   4  27 |  96   0   0   2   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  44   8
E_Adebayor     FW   2   7   7  25  35 |  96   0   0   0   0  10   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  36
Amauri         FW   2   6   7  24  29 |  73   0   1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  15   0  17
M_Eardley      GK  25   5   1   2  19 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Rolfes       DF   2  25   6   8  34 |  30   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Smalling     DF   1  23   7   5  29 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
R_Mavuba       MF   2  10  24  10  28 |  28   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  32  20
D_Rags         FW   2   3   5  23  30 |  23   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  36

Player Statistics - Sunderland
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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R_Locke        GK  27   2   4   4  15 |  96  12   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0   0
P_Caddis       DF   2  23  11   8  28 |  78   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  30  12   1
D_Smith        DF   1  23   7   5  22 |  96   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  10 -20 -11
A_Birindelli   DF   2  23   1   1  20 |  96   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_McNamara     DF   2  22   2   3  24 |  96   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  12   1
Y_Jiangshan    MF   2   7  24  16  23 |  63   0   0   4   0   2   0   0   0   0 -20  28 -18
O_Hargreaves   MF   2   2  23   4  31 |  96   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  36   0
J_Barnes       MF   1   7  22   8  30 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
Ali_g          MF   1   4  22   4  35 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  24   0
D_Stewart      FW   3   9   7  25  36 |  96   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   3
O_Crisetig     FW   2   6   4  21  19 |  83   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
C_Carrasso     GK  25   5   4   5  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Helender     DF   1  22   6   7  21 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Eugen_Shakhov  MF   1   6  22   6  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Zico           MF   2   2  21   7  30 |  33   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   8
D_Palumbo      FW   1   6   3  21  34 |  13   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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