Division One League Match, FC Porto vs. Manchester City (Sun Mar 24)


                             FC Porto  |  Manchester City
                              4-3-3 A  |  4-4-2 P
                   Roberto Ciccotelli  |  Tony McCleary
                                       |
                        P_Lattuada GK  |  GK N_Winneke
                              Maxi DF  |  DF D_Gallagher
                           L_Jones DF  |  DF C_Fuchs
                          T_Stavos DF  |  DF Ni_Na_Lee
                            T_Haas DF  |  DF M_Rojo
                           R_Neves MF  |  MF M_Scholl
                          G_Fofana MF  |  MF S_Pittman
                         F_Alvares MF  |  MF Eduardo
                        A_Langlitz FW  |  MF Caoimhin_Og
                           G_Mixon FW  |  FW JobLot
                     R_Chamgerlain FW  |  FW M_Skiba
                                       |
                       B_Trautmann SUB |  SUB J_A_Hart
                            C_Barr SUB |  SUB Z_Camara
                           A_Silva SUB |  SUB W_Reid
                           M_James SUB |  SUB S_Nakamoto
                      G_Agbonlahor SUB |  SUB Sobhi

Referee: M_Clattenurg (England)


Min. 1  :(fcp) F_Alvares retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  R_Chamgerlain gets on the end of it
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from Ni_Na_Lee
Min. 2  :(fcp) G_Fofana unselfishly heads the ball back to A_Langlitz
          ...  A_Langlitz tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  OOOOHHHHH!!!!
          ...  Unbelievable!!!
          ...  It's gone wide
Min. 2  :(mnc) Caoimhin_Og with a smart pass to JobLot
          ...  A_Langlitz with a late tackle
          ...  Well to be fair he was looking for the foul
          ...  M_Clattenurg warns him
Min. 6  :(fcp) R_Neves has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past Caoimhin_Og
          ...  He puts in A_Langlitz!
          ...  A well-placed shot from A_Langlitz !
          ...  N_Winneke goes down well to save
Min. 7  :(fcp) A_Langlitz beats his marker
          ...  M_Rojo tackles cleanly
Min. 10 :(mnc) M_Skiba can't keep control of it and loses possession!
          ...  He goes in hard and wins it back!
          ...  He creates some space for an opening!
          ...  M_Skiba with the attempt at goal!
          ...  P_Lattuada gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  Fantastic reflex save by P_Lattuada !!
Min. 12 :(mnc) M_Skiba sidesteps A_Langlitz
          ...  M_Skiba attempts to drive it home!
          ...  P_Lattuada goes down well to save
Min. 14 :(fcp) A_Langlitz turns past Ni_Na_Lee
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by C_Fuchs
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 17 :(fcp) F_Alvares looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to G_Mixon
          ...  D_Gallagher takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 17 :(mnc) JobLot is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  JobLot with the deft touch!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  But P_Lattuada makes a comfortable save
          ...  He gave the striker no chance
Min. 21 :(mnc) P_Lattuada miss-kicks!
          ...  M_Scholl is through!
          ...  G_Fofana goes in with high feet!!
          ...  That's a poor tackle!
          ...  He is warned by M_Clattenurg
          ...  It's just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  Just past the halfway line
          ...  Ni_Na_Lee plays it short to D_Gallagher
          ...  L_Jones cleanly tackles him
          ...  He judged that well
Min. 21 :(fcp) R_Chamgerlain twists his ankle!
          ...  He isn't going to continue!
Min. 21 :(fcp) G_Agbonlahor takes off his tracksuit
          ...  he'll replace R_Chamgerlain as FW
Min. 24 :(fcp) F_Alvares is out on the right
          ...  He moves the ball left to A_Langlitz
          ...  From long range A_Langlitz bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  Looks like it should be N_Winneke's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  N_Winneke looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  F_Alvares floats the ball in!
          ...  G_Agbonlahor with the header
          ...  N_Winneke with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 24 :(mnc) Ni_Na_Lee sprints down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to M_Skiba
          ...  The defender is caught ball watching
          ...  M_Skiba takes advantage and races towards the goal!
          ...  Just P_Lattuada is between him and the goal
          ...  He tries to slide it past P_Lattuada
          ...  P_Lattuada dives bravely at his feet !!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Eduardo crosses it in!
          ...  It comes to C_Fuchs
          ...  He fires it towards to goal
          ...  But P_Lattuada punches it away
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 27 :(mnc) M_Scholl takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past T_Stavos
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  M_Scholl uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
          ...  It hits the sponsor hoarding
Min. 30 :(fcp) A_Langlitz squares it to T_Stavos
          ...  Ni_Na_Lee with a bad challenge
          ...  There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  This is a good chance!
          ...  G_Agbonlahor fires it towards the goal
          ...  But he puts it wide
          ...  How did he manage to miss that?
Min. 32 :(mnc) M_Rojo flicks it over A_Langlitz's head
          ...  He showed some great skill there!
          ...  M_Rojo hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
          ...  P_Lattuada with a fantastic point blank save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 34 :(fcp) F_Alvares is first to the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to L_Jones
          ...  L_Jones tries to beat N_Winneke from outside the area!
          ...  Looks like it should be N_Winneke's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  N_Winneke looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 35 :(mnc) M_Skiba finds a hole in the defence
          ...  The defence was sleeping
          ...  He made a fantastic run though
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  T_Stavos picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 40 :(fcp) F_Alvares is taking a throw in
          ...  He sees a team mate loosing his marker
          ...  He throws it to A_Langlitz
          ...  The defence has gone to sleep
          ...  A_Langlitz is all alone
          ...  N_Winneke comes towards him
          ...  He lobs it over N_Winneke
          ...  Its hit the bar and over!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(fcp) The ball runs loose!
          ...  G_Agbonlahor seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  M_Rojo with the tackle
          ...  He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 45 :(fcp) T_Haas takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  T_Haas smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
          ...  But N_Winneke makes a fine save
Min. 47 :(fcp) R_Neves hoists the ball across to F_Alvares
          ...  F_Alvares drives the ball low !
          ...  N_Winneke fists it away
          ...  That was a good save!

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: FC Porto 0-0 Manchester City

Min. 50 :(fcp) F_Alvares finds G_Mixon on the edge of the box
          ...  D_Gallagher seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 52 :(fcp) R_Neves with a reverse pass to G_Mixon
          ...  M_Skiba fouls badly
          ...  M_Clattenurg will want to speak to him
Min. 54 :(fcp) T_Haas looks around for some movement
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to A_Langlitz
          ...  A_Langlitz with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  N_Winneke won't get to that!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Pick that one out!!
          ...  FC Porto go ahead in this match now!
          ...  FC Porto 1-0 Manchester City ...
Min. 54 :(mnc) M_Skiba gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside T_Stavos!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  M_Skiba with the 40 yard drive !
          ...  The shot slips through P_Lattuada's hands
          ...  But P_Lattuada recovers to save!
          ...  He got away with that!
Min. 55 :(fcp) F_Alvares with an excellent first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  A_Langlitz gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  D_Gallagher wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 62 :(fcp) F_Alvares with a flicked pass to G_Mixon
          ...  G_Mixon with the punt towards goal!
          ...  But N_Winneke reaches the ball. Good save
          ...  There was a foul on N_Winneke anyway
Min. 63 :(mnc) JobLot brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  C_Fuchs gets on the end of the pass
          ...  C_Fuchs blasts it at the goal !
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 63 :(fcp) G_Agbonlahor picks up the pass
          ...  D_Gallagher body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
Min. 70 :(mnc) Caoimhin_Og finds Ni_Na_Lee in the box
          ...  Ni_Na_Lee hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
          ...  It grazes the bar
          ...  And goes over
          ...  Oh so close there!
Min. 72 :(mnc) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  W_Reid will come on for Ni_Na_Lee and play DF
Min. 72 :(mnc) C_Fuchs runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to W_Reid
          ...  W_Reid tries to beat P_Lattuada!
          ...  But he's missed it!
          ...  He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 74 :(mnc) Caoimhin_Og runs down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to JobLot
          ...  G_Agbonlahor fouls badly
          ...  M_Clattenurg will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 75 :(mnc) Sobhi comes on for JobLot and will play FW to the delight of the fans
Min. 77 :(mnc) Caoimhin_Og brings the ball under control
          ...  He sees a team mate leave his marker!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  S_Pittman gets on the end of the pass
          ...  S_Pittman with a low drive through the rain!
          ...  Over the bar
Min. 78 :(mnc) S_Nakamoto is being brought on
          ...  Eduardo is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 78 :(mnc) Sobhi watches his team-mates pull the defenders out of position
          ...  He decides to be greedy and run into the space
          ...  He's gone right through!
          ...  But T_Stavos comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 81 :(fcp) G_Mixon finds Maxi in acres of space
          ...  S_Pittman bundles the player over!!
          ...  That's a foul!!
Min. 82 :(mnc) Sobhi makes himself available
          ...  A skilful effort from Sobhi !
          ...  P_Lattuada can't get to it!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!!
          ...  Manchester City have done it!!
          ...  They are all square
          ...  FC Porto 1-1 Manchester City ...
Min. 84 :(mnc) Caoimhin_Og sidesteps his marker
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Maxi goes in studs first
          ...  He is fortunate to be given just a warning
Min. 87 :(fcp) F_Alvares moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to A_Langlitz
          ...  A_Langlitz is through on goal!
          ...  The defender was caught napping
          ...  He just has N_Winneke to beat
          ...  He rounds N_Winneke
          ...  He has been pushed wide!
          ...  He shoots from a tight angle
          ...  Its hit the side netting!!
Min. 87 :(mnc) S_Nakamoto with a 50-yard pass to D_Gallagher
          ...  D_Gallagher has his eyes on the goal!
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(fcp) R_Neves takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past M_Rojo
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  D_Gallagher body checks his opponent!!
          ...  That's a careless challenge!!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one
Min. 90 :(fcp) R_Neves runs down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He cuts the ball back
          ...  A_Langlitz latches onto the pass
          ...  He carves out some space
          ...  A_Langlitz with a powerful diving header!
          ...  N_Winneke with an easy save
          ...  He just oozes confidence

*************  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          : F_Alvares (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : A_Langlitz (54)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : G_Agbonlahor (74)
Injured              : R_Chamgerlain (21)
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Manchester City Match Info
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Best player          : M_Skiba
Scorers              : Sobhi (82)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Ni_Na_Lee (30), D_Gallagher (88)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             FC Porto     | Manchester City
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       14
Off target           :           6        |       6
On target            :           7        |       8
Possession           :          45        |       55
Corners              :           1        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       2
Subs Used            :           1        |       3
Fouls                :          12        |       13
Key Tackles          :           3        |       7
Key Passes           :          15        |       8
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Final Score          : FC Porto 1 - 1 Manchester City
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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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P_Lattuada     GK  30   3   2   1  42 |  94   7   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0   0
Maxi           DF   1  29   8   8  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Jones        DF   3  28   7   8  22 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   1
T_Stavos       DF   3  27  12   5  10 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
T_Haas         DF   2  25  12   7  11 |  94   0   0   1   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  25   5
R_Neves        MF   2   5  29   4  33 |  94   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
G_Fofana       MF   1  17  28   7  21 |  94   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
F_Alvares      MF   1   9  28   8  22 |  94   0   0   9   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  90   5
A_Langlitz     FW   3   8  11  28  32 |  94   0   0   1   0   7   1   0   0   0   0  10  44
G_Mixon        FW   1   6  11  28  42 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
R_Chamgerlain  FW   2   6  10  27  20 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
B_Trautmann    GK  29   2   1   2  14 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Barr         DF   2  33  13  10  27 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Silva        MF   1   6  26   7  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_James        MF   2  11  25  14  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Agbonlahor   FW   1  11   8  26  32 |  73   0   0   0   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2  -2   4

Player Statistics - Manchester City
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke      GK  32   2   2   3  20 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0   0
D_Gallagher    DF   1  28   8   9  43 |  94   0   3   0   0   1   0   1   0   0  58  -2  -1
C_Fuchs        DF   2  28   8   9  32 |  94   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  10   6
Ni_Na_Lee      DF   3  28   8   7  41 |  75   0   1   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  18   8  -1
M_Rojo         DF   1  27   6   8  20 |  94   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   5
M_Scholl       MF   2  10  30  10  22 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
S_Pittman      MF   3   9  29  11  40 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
Eduardo        MF   2   7  29   8  21 |  81   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Caoimhin_Og    MF   2   8  29   8  32 |  94   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
JobLot         FW   3   5  11  26  30 |  78   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  10   5
M_Skiba        FW   1   8   8  24  32 |  94   0   0   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0  20
J_A_Hart       GK  21   3   3   3  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Z_Camara       DF   2  28   4   4  36 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_Reid         DF   2  27   7   9  41 |  19   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   1
S_Nakamoto     MF   3   4  26  16  32 |  13   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
Sobhi          FW   2   6   6  23  21 |  16   0   0   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
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