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13/06/2030, King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Live on National TV
World Cup G1

Portugal Vs Canada

Portugal play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: R Espada (GK) , C Barbosa (CB) , A Soares (CB) , P Lince (RB) , O Serrao (LB) , F Paulino (CDM) , Z Domingues (CAM) , E Chaparro (RM) , B Freitas (LM) , J Mancha (ST) , V Galioto (ST) And the subs are: J Nora (CB) , A Topete (CB) , X Bernardino (CM) , E Mau (CM) , F Velo (ST)

Canada play in a 4-3-3 Att formation, and line up with: N Banks (GK) , I Todd (CB) , D Solomon (CB) , C Jarvey (RB) , M Bellis (LB) , V Oliphant (CM) , J Gough (CM) , J Bigg (CAM) , D Pattie (RW) , C Riggins (LW) , T Batie (ST) And the subs are: R Goar (CB) , A Meek (CB) , L Greenlees (CM) , A Rubel (CM) , J Bowar (ST)

Welcome to King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where Portugal will face Canada.  This is a group stage match in the World Cup.  The attendance is 62000.

1' - Portugal kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Carlos Barbosa plays the ball to Angel Soares.  Angel Soares passes to Bronco Freitas.  Bronco Freitas sees Vidal Galioto making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Vidal Galioto has strayed offside!  

12' - Carlos Barbosa plays a short pass to Zacarias Domingues.  Zacarias Domingues finds Fausto Paulino with a long pass.  Chris Jarvey dispossesses Fausto Paulino and the ball goes loose.  Matt Bellis passes a long ball to Joel Bigg.  Joel Bigg uses his pace to beat Fausto Paulino.  

16' - Fausto Paulino passes the ball to Zacarias Domingues.  Zacarias Domingues sees a run from Joaquin Mancha.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Joaquin Mancha is able to control the ball.  Joaquin Mancha hits the ball, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Joaquin Mancha for Portugal!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

16' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

24' - Varocher Oliphant tackles Zacarias Domingues and takes the ball.  Varocher Oliphant finds Matt Bellis with a long pass.  Matt Bellis crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Varocher Oliphant.  Varocher Oliphant flicks a header hoping to beat Ramiro Espada...but the shot is parried by Ramiro Espada!  Zacarias Domingues manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

37' - Jonathan Gough plays a short pass to Varocher Oliphant.  Fausto Paulino dispossesses Varocher Oliphant and takes the ball.  Fausto Paulino hits the ball long to Carlos Barbosa.  Carlos Barbosa slides the ball to Zacarias Domingues.  Zacarias Domingues plays the ball to Carlos Barbosa.  Carlos Barbosa finds Vidal Galioto with a short pass.  Vidal Galioto attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot hits the upright!  Bronco Freitas is first to the ball...Bronco Freitas looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Nicholas Banks!  David Solomon is first to the ball and makes the clearance.

38' - Varocher Oliphant brings the ball forward, outpacing Carlos Barbosa.  

40' - Varocher Oliphant tries to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Varocher Oliphant for Canada!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

40' - Portugal kick the ball off for the restart.  

44' - Angel Soares passes the ball to Olindo Serrao.  Olindo Serrao finds Fausto Paulino with a short pass.  Fausto Paulino plays the ball to Carlos Barbosa.  Tobias Batie successfully tackles Carlos Barbosa and gains possession for his team.  Canada try to launch a quick counter attack.  Tobias Batie sees Varocher Oliphant making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

48' - David Solomon finds Joel Bigg with a short pass.  Joel Bigg finds Varocher Oliphant with a short pass.  Olindo Serrao successfully tackles Varocher Oliphant and gains possession for his team.  Portugal attempt a quick counter attack.  Olindo Serrao brings the ball forward, attempting to outpace Joel Bigg, but is brought down.  That will be a freekick for Portugal.  

53' - Matt Bellis looks to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but Ramiro Espada manages to stop the shot!  

54' - Ramiro Espada sees Joaquin Mancha making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Joaquin Mancha is able to take the ball.  Joaquin Mancha strikes the ball, aiming for the top of the net...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Zacarias Domingues is going to be taken off.  Xabat Bernardino is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Isaac Todd successfully tackles Angel Soares and takes possession.  Joaquin Mancha tackles Isaac Todd and takes possession.  Portugal attempt a quick counter attack.  Joaquin Mancha spots a run from Vidal Galioto.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Vidal Galioto takes the ball.  Vidal Galioto looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Nicholas Banks!  The linesman signals its a corner for Portugal.  Vidal Galioto will take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Joaquin Mancha.  Joaquin Mancha flicks a header attempting to beat Nicholas Banks...and Joaquin Mancha scores!  That's a fine goal from the Portugal player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

63' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

70' - Xabat Bernardino sees a run from Vidal Galioto.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Vidal Galioto is able to take the ball.  Vidal Galioto tries to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Nicholas Banks!  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Jonathan Gough is going to be taken off.  Leighton Greenlees is brought on from the bench.  

74' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Tobias Batie is going to be taken off.  James Bowar is going to be brought on.  

75' - Vidal Galioto tries to hit a long range shot past the keeper...and Vidal Galioto scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Portugal player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Joel Bigg is going to be taken off.  Acelin Rubel joins the game from the bench.  

75' - Canada kick the ball off for the restart.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Olindo Serrao is going to be taken off.  Juan Nora is going to be brought on.  

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Pancho Lince is going to be taken off.  Agapetus Topete joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Bronco Freitas sees Joaquin Mancha making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

84' - James Bowar finds Isaac Todd with a short pass.  Isaac Todd finds Leighton Greenlees with a short pass.  Leighton Greenlees attempts to use his skills to beat Bronco Freitas, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

84' - Leighton Greenlees sees a run from Varocher Oliphant.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Varocher Oliphant is caught offside!  

86' - Fausto Paulino hits the ball long to Juan Nora.  Juan Nora sees a run from Xabat Bernardino.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Xabat Bernardino runs on to the ball.  Xabat Bernardino reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Nicholas Banks gets to the ball first and smothers it.  

89' - Nicholas Banks passes the ball to Acelin Rubel.  Acelin Rubel finds Isaac Todd with a long pass.  Isaac Todd sees a run from Varocher Oliphant.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but Varocher Oliphant has strayed offside!  

92' - Fausto Paulino finds Xabat Bernardino with a long ball.  Xabat Bernardino sees a run from Bronco Freitas.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Bronco Freitas is able to take the ball.  Bronco Freitas tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

92' - Nicholas Banks attempts to beat Vidal Galioto using his skills and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Portugal 3 - 1 Canada.