On 7 November, one of the matches of the Champions League in football took place. Porto (Portugal) and Antwerp (Belgium) met.
Порту - Антверпен - 2:0. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаChampions League
Porto ( Portugal) - Antwerp (Belgium) - 2:0 ( 1:0)
Goals: Evanilson (32), Pepe (90+1)
Warnings: A. Yusuf (20), A. Vermeeren (45+2), David Carmo (58), O. Wijndal (62), F. Conceição (84).
Porto vs Antwerp match review:
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League match played at the Estadio Do Dragao, Porto defeated Antwerp 1-0 at half-time before taking the score to 2-0 in regulation time. The game was full of interesting moments and highlights, showcasing the intense competition on the European stage. The first notable incident occurred in the 20th minute when Antwerp player A. Yusuf received a yellow card, which shows the intensity of the game from the very beginning. In the course of the match in the 32nd minute a penalty was awarded to Porto, which was successfully converted by Evanilson, giving the hosts a comfortable lead. "Antwerp did not back down in their quest to equalise. However, their aggressiveness led to the fact that just before the break A. Vermeeren received a yellow card, which speaks of the physical nature of the meeting. The score remained in Porto's favour at half-time, but both teams were hungry for more. The second half started with an immediate substitution in Antwerp's line-up, with R. De Laet replacing J. Bataille in the 46th minute. However, their hopes were dealt a serious blow when J. Eckelenkamp received a red card in the 50th minute, leaving Antwerp with ten men for the rest of the match. As the tension on the pitch increased, both teams committed fouls for which they received yellow cards.
Thus, the player "Porto" D. Carmo received a warning in the 58th minute, and Antwerp player O. Weindal - in the 62nd minute. These cards testified to the competitive nature of the game and the desire of the players to achieve victory. Trying to turn the tide of the match, Antwerp made three substitutions in a row, releasing fresh forces in the 68th minute. О. Veindal was replaced by K. Korbani, M. Balikwisha came on in place of A. Muji, and G. Ilenikhena was replaced by V. Janssen in the 75th minute. Janssen. The Antwerp coach hoped that these changes would revitalise the attack and save the result. Porto were not far behind, who introduced M. Taremi instead of F. Conceicao in the 68th minute. In the 82nd minute, A. Franco replaced Danny Namaso, and in the 83rd minute Zaidu came on in place of J. Sanchez. In the 83rd minute Evanilson, who scored a penalty, was also replaced by F. Navarro. Near the end of the game, in the 84th minute, FC Porto player F. Conceicao received a yellow card, which increased the drama on the pitch. However, it was in the 90th minute that Porto's moment of glory came - Pepe scored a goal, sealing the match and securing a deserved victory for the hosts. The match between Porto and Antwerp in the UEFA Champions League showed the true spirit of football as both teams showed resilience, physicality and skill. The crowd at the Estádio Do Dragão witnessed a thrilling encounter that demonstrated the competitive nature of European football at the highest level.
The next round of matches await the rivals: Barcelona vs Porto, Shakhtar vs Antwerp.
Порту - Антверпен - 2:0. Лига чемпионов. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Porto - Antwerp:
| Porto | Antwerp | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 16 | Kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Blocked punches | 0 |
| 13 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 6 | Offences | 9 |
| 1 | Corner | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 3 |
| 70% | Ball possession | 30% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 651 | Total assists | 273 |
| 575 | Accurate assists | 195 |
| 88% | Accuracy of passes | 71% |
