FFO EFL2, Valencia vs. FC Porto (Fri Aug 02) Valencia | FC Porto 5-2-0-1-2 A | 4-3-1-2 P Peter Hayward | Dan Thompson | A_Valles GK | GK K_Nakamura Gaya DF | DF J_Mario T_Correia DF | DF F_Cardoso L_Davis DF | DF Z_Sanusi E_Pujol DF | DF D_Carmo C_Ozkacar DF | MF K_Amoako A_Almeida DM | AM I_Jaime A_Herrera DM | MF A_Varela D_Klaassen AM | MF R_Baro R_Borre FW | FW M_Taremi V_Muriqi FW | FW D_Loader | Jaume SUB | SUB C_Ramos J_Tavernier SUB | SUB Marcano M_Diakhaby SUB | SUB Galeno Pepelu SUB | SUB A_Ilarramendi E_Unal SUB | SUB M_Toure Min. 4 :(val) D_Klaassen drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender ... He gets past him! ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He plays the ball through to A_Herrera ... A_Herrera hits the shot with the inside of the right foot! ... K_Nakamura turns it behind for a corner ... CORNER! ... V_Muriqi hits it towards the far post! ... F_Cardoso with the clearance Min. 7 :(val) E_Pujol gets to the byline ... He looks up and lobs in a cross ... V_Muriqi is unmarked ... V_Muriqi with the punt towards goal! ... It sails over! ... He has squandered a golden opportunity Min. 11 :(val) L_Davis with the towering header to V_Muriqi ... An audacious effort from V_Muriqi! ... GOAL!! ... He dives on the ground and his team mates follow him!! ... That's put Valencia ahead! ... Valencia 1-0 FC Porto ... Min. 11 :(fcp) D_Carmo with an excellent first touch ... He sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... M_Taremi gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... A left-footer by M_Taremi! ... The ball moves through the air! ... A_Valles moves quickly! ... Can he get to this? ... A_Valles catches it with style! Min. 12 :(val) C_Ozkacar plays it to his team mate for a one-two ... L_Davis decides to go for goal instead! ... L_Davis is clean through, he is one on one with K_Nakamura ... He tries to slide it past K_Nakamura ... K_Nakamura smothers the ball!! Min. 15 :(val) T_Correia kills the ball dead ... He sees a team mate leave his marker! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... D_Klaassen gets on the end of the pass ... D_Klaassen with a blistering shot! ... K_Nakamura makes a great save ... But he can't hold onto it! ... A defender hoofs it out for a corner! ... CORNER! ... Theres some shirt pulling going on in the box! ... L_Davis flights it in! ... K_Nakamura thumps the ball away! Min. 16 :(fcp) D_Loader looks up for support ... He spots his team mate making a run now ... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now! ... A_Varela receives the pass and heads towards the goal ... Well intercepted by E_Pujol Min. 18 :(val) A_Herrera sprints forward with the ball ... A_Herrera with the shot on net! ... It hits off a defender! ... K_Nakamura is wrong footed! ... It drifts just wide! ... CORNER! ... L_Davis swings the ball in hard and fast with some tremendous top spin! ... K_Nakamura catches it! Min. 19 :(val) C_Ozkacar brings the ball under control ... He sees a team mate leave his marker! ... He plays the ball across to him! ... V_Muriqi gets on the end of the pass ... V_Muriqi has time and space! ... He shoots towards goal! ... But K_Nakamura parries the shot ... The defender manages to scramble the ball away Min. 21 :(fcp) R_Baro takes advantage of a mistake by A_Herrera ... That mistake could prove costly ... R_Baro fires the shot in! ... A_Valles is just going to watch it go over! ... It dips dramatically!! ... But goes just over!! ... A_Valles looks very relieved! Min. 27 :(fcp) Z_Sanusi looks around for some movement ... He knocks the ball across to M_Taremi ... But A_Almeida clears the danger Min. 32 :(val) E_Pujol dribbles past D_Carmo ... It was as if the defender wasn't even there ... E_Pujol attempts the shot! ... It hits off a defender! ... But goes clear to safety! Min. 34 :(fcp) D_Carmo is out on the right ... He moves the ball left to M_Taremi ... M_Taremi drives the ball low! ... It goes wide! ... He should have hit the target at least!! Min. 38 :(fcp) A_Valles miskicks! ... D_Carmo is through! ... C_Ozkacar fouls badly ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... He is warned by The Referee Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 3 minutes of injury time. Min. 46 :(val) A_Almeida off the woodwork! ... V_Muriqi picks up the deflection ... V_Muriqi with a quick pass down the left wing. ... He gets up high for the header! ... It hits the inside of the post ... It falls right into K_Nakamura's arms ... Unlucky Min. 46 :(fcp) D_Carmo cuts in on Gaya's blind side ... D_Klaassen with a bad challenge Min. 46 :(fcp) I_Jaime is out on the left ... He moves the ball right to D_Loader ... D_Loader with the 40 yard drive! ... But A_Valles punches it away ... He took a knock there ... His manager is looking on anxiously ... He's ok to carry on ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Valencia 1-0 FC Porto Min. 47 :(fcp) R_Baro runs down the flank ... He plays the ball across to K_Amoako ... K_Amoako belts the ball towards goal! ... It swerves a lot in the air ... A_Valles heads it away ... He was showing off there! Min. 49 :(fcp) I_Jaime controls the ball with a deft piece of skill ... He plays the ball out to the left! ... D_Loader gets onto the end of the pass! ... C_Ozkacar slides in hard! ... And knocks the ball out for a throw! Min. 50 :(val) T_Correia is closed down ... He plays a quick pass ... D_Klaassen latches onto the ball ... But he loses control of it ... J_Mario belts it clear Min. 52 :(val) A_Almeida turns past A_Varela ... He has created space for himself now ... J_Mario wins it well ... Perfectly timed! Min. 53 :(fcp) M_Taremi nutmegs T_Correia, he continues to run forward ... Gaya slices it ... A_Valles moves quickly!! ... He can't get there! ... It inches just wide! ... CORNER! ... Swung in by I_Jaime ... A_Varela with the shot! ... But A_Valles makes a fine save ... Wow!! That was close! ... He had to be at his best to reach that one! Min. 55 :(fcp) Substitution by FC Porto ... COMING ON: A_Ilarramendi ... COMING OFF: K_Amoako Min. 59 :(val) E_Pujol retreats under pressure ... He hoofs the ball upfield ... T_Correia gets on the end of it ... T_Correia with a hard drive! What a hit son! What a hit! ... K_Nakamura with a fantastic point blank save ... He gave the striker no chance Min. 60 :(fcp) J_Mario is taking a throw in ... He sees a team mate making a run ... He throws it to A_Varela ... A_Varela attempts a chip! ... A_Valles with an easy save ... He just oozes confidence Min. 62 :(fcp) A_Varela with a byline cross to A_Ilarramendi ... E_Pujol dives in with both feet!! ... Play On!! Min. 63 :(fcp) A_Varela feeds the ball through the middle ... Z_Sanusi runs onto it ... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender ... Fine tackle by C_Ozkacar ... He prevents the corner as well Min. 64 :(fcp) M_Taremi with a real burst of pace ... He shows Gaya a clean set of heals ... M_Taremi with the chance! ... GOAL!! ... Goodness gracious me! ... it's amazing the goal is still standing ... That looked offside to me! ... The game's up for grabs now! ... Valencia 1-1 FC Porto ... Min. 65 :(val) Substitution by Valencia ... COMING ON: E_Unal ... COMING OFF: V_Muriqi Min. 66 :(val) D_Klaassen flicks it past A_Varela ... He runs forward ... Good sliding challenge from J_Mario and it had to be Min. 67 :(val) C_Ozkacar gets lucky and beats J_Mario ... Now with the centre to A_Almeida ... A_Almeida rises above the defence to head the ball! ... K_Nakamura tips it round the post ... Good save ... Corner not given!! Min. 68 :(fcp) J_Mario is out on the left ... He moves the ball right to I_Jaime ... I_Jaime keeps his head down as he hits the shot! ... It hits the side netting! ... The fans thought that was a GOAL! ... But it's not ... Goal kick. Min. 69 :(fcp) A_Ilarramendi sprints down the wing ... He knocks it past the defender into space! ... He puts in a square ball! ... I_Jaime runs onto it ... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender ... I_Jaime hits the shot with the inside of the left foot! ... A_Valles gets his fingertips to it Min. 73 :(val) D_Klaassen sidesteps Z_Sanusi ... He's been running his marker ragged all game ... D_Carmo reads the play well Min. 73 :(fcp) A_Ilarramendi beats C_Ozkacar ... It looked like he pushed his marker ... "Play On!" Waves The Referee ... A_Herrera takes the ball ... OOOHHHH!! ... He almost loses it straight away ... But he hits it clear! Min. 75 :(fcp) A_Ilarramendi fires over a low cross to M_Taremi ... A_Almeida takes the player out!! ... The ref turns away!! Min. 77 :(fcp) D_Carmo cuts the ball back to A_Ilarramendi ... A_Ilarramendi tries one from the edge of the box! ... A_Valles blocks the shot with his legs ... And he gathers it! Min. 79 :(val) E_Unal can't keep control of it and loses possession! ... He goes in hard and wins it back! ... He creates some space for an opening! ... But M_Taremi wins the ball with a sliding challenge ... CORNER! ... A_Herrera plays it into the danger area! ... R_Borre loses his marker ... He gets his head onto it! ... K_Nakamura gets his body behind the ball and saves ... Text book goalkeeping! Min. 79 :(val) Gaya takes control of the loose ball ... He plays the ball across to E_Unal ... Z_Sanusi with a deliberate foul ... That deserves a punishment ... The Referee calls him for a talk ... It's just a warning Min. 81 :(val) L_Davis plays it to his team mate for a one-two ... R_Borre keeps possession instead! ... He runs towards the goal now! ... Z_Sanusi slides in hard! ... And knocks the ball out for a throw! Min. 82 :(fcp) M_Taremi with a byline cross to Z_Sanusi ... Z_Sanusi curls the ball in on goal! ... It's just over! ... 9 times out of 10 he would have scored that! Min. 82 :(val) D_Klaassen gains control of the loose ball ... I_Jaime fouls badly ... He is ordered to cool off ... FREE KICK! ... Here we go, a real chance of a goal ... D_Klaassen with the outside of his boot ... It hits the post!! ... But he beats the defender to the rebound ... OHHHHHHHH!! ... He's put it over Min. 83 :(val) R_Borre runs down the flank ... He plays the ball across to A_Almeida ... A_Almeida chases it through, he must score! ... It hits the side netting! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He puts his face in his hands! Min. 87 :(fcp) R_Baro has the ball on the wing ... He takes it past E_Pujol ... He knocks it to D_Loader! ... D_Loader throws himself at the ball! ... He manages to reach the ball ... It goes wide! ... He made that look harder than it was!! Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 3 minutes of injury time. Min. 89 :(val) T_Correia brushes his marker behind and breaks free ... A great volley from T_Correia! ... But he puts it over ... He can't be happy with that effort Min. 91 :(val) D_Klaassen jinks past Z_Sanusi ... J_Mario takes the ball ... OOOHHHH!! ... He almost loses it straight away ... But he hits it clear! Min. 93 :(val) D_Klaassen slips past D_Carmo ... D_Carmo redeems himself with a great tackle ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Mestalla ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valencia Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : V_Muriqi Scorers : V_Muriqi (11) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FC Porto Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : M_Taremi (Man of the Match) Scorers : M_Taremi (64) Sent Off : N/A Booked : N/A Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valencia | FC Porto Attempts on Goal : 15 | 13 Off target : 7 | 5 On target : 8 | 8 Possession : 48 | 52 Corners : 4 | 1 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 0 | 0 Subs Used : 1 | 1 Fouls : 8 | 4 Key Tackles : 8 | 9 Key Passes : 13 | 16 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Valencia 1 - 1 FC Porto ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Valencia Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A_Valles GK 24 1 1 1 24 | 96 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 Gaya DF 1 21 14 12 31 | 96 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 14 0 T_Correia DF 1 18 14 11 28 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 28 29 L_Davis DF 1 18 13 11 26 | 96 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 49 15 E_Pujol DF 1 17 15 12 24 | 96 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 36 26 13 C_Ozkacar DF 1 16 15 2 24 | 96 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 39 0 A_Almeida DM 1 13 19 5 22 | 96 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 44 9 41 A_Herrera DM 1 15 19 11 31 | 96 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 0 29 D_Klaassen AM 1 4 20 16 26 | 96 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 19 R_Borre FW 1 8 13 20 27 | 96 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 6 V_Muriqi FW 1 2 13 19 27 | 68 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 39 Jaume GK 18 1 1 1 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J_Tavernier DF 1 16 11 10 23 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M_Diakhaby DF 1 16 13 9 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pepelu DM 1 12 17 10 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E_Unal FW 1 5 14 18 29 | 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - FC Porto Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- K_Nakamura GK 23 1 1 1 28 | 96 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 J_Mario DF 1 20 15 9 20 | 96 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 26 0 F_Cardoso DF 1 20 14 3 20 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 Z_Sanusi DF 1 18 13 11 29 | 96 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 17 15 14 D_Carmo DF 1 19 13 6 20 | 96 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 45 0 K_Amoako MF 1 14 17 3 26 | 58 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 I_Jaime AM 1 5 19 14 26 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 18 23 A_Varela MF 1 14 19 12 31 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 18 28 R_Baro MF 1 15 19 11 28 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 18 14 M_Taremi FW 1 6 11 20 30 | 96 0 1 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 29 17 29 D_Loader FW 1 7 14 18 31 | 96 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 15 C_Ramos GK 18 1 1 1 22 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Marcano DF 1 17 11 9 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Galeno MF 1 8 17 14 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_Ilarramendi AM 1 4 18 17 25 | 38 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 9 M_Toure FW 1 7 10 16 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1722634026 Produced from ESMS+ V3.40