First published on Tue 7 Apr 2009 05.33EDT. 20 min: Manchester United have had one other decent chance that I haven't had a chance to mention thus far: with a meaty header, Cristiano Ronaldo brought a very smart save out of Helton in the Porto goal about a minute before Rooney equalised. This image could have imperfections as its either historical or reportage. 24 min: "How much did you put on Porto? He goes down under a challenge from Tevez and appeals for a penalty. 55 min: The pace in the second half has been just as frenetic as in the first, with both sides playing at 150mph, taking turns to attack in waves. FC Porto: Helton, Sapunaru, Rolando, Bruno Alves, Cissokho, Lucho Gonzalez, Fernando, Raul Meireles, Lopez, Hulk, Rodriguez.Subs: Nuno, Stepanov, Mariano Gonzalez, Costa, Madrid, Farias, Sektioui. Find the right content for your market. United have a free-kick from 25 yards, right of centre 90+3 min: which Giggs sends over the bar. Subtle humour lost on American reader senstation: In an email marked "Fergie time", James Colern loses the run of himself slightly: "Do people in England not watch Football matches?" You can also live stream this match through our betting partners or click on any links on SofaScore for a legal live stream. Visit localized livescore version of SofaScore: FC Porto live score, schedule and results, Manchester United live score, schedule and results, , Get real-time information on which team is dominating the match using the Attack Momentum, Follow detailed statistics such as ball possession, shots, corner kicks, big chances created, cards, key passes, duels and more, Track all home and away games for each team in the UEFA Champions League. Or are punters blithely dismissing their chances because they (a) are Portuguese, (b) are playing Manchester United and (c) rarely get a mention on Sky Sports News and therefore can't be much good. This time Lisandro tries a shot from distance, bringing a smart save out of Van Der Sar. FC Porto played against Manchester United in 2 matches this season. The chance to make a spectacle of yourself at Old Trafford. The Brazilian immediately launches a quick counter-attack, stabbing the ball towards his compatriot, Hulk, who is allowed to turn, put his head down and gallop forward again. There's no doubt Manchester United were getting a good shoeing early in the half, but after being gifted an equaliser they probably didn't deserve, they've manged to look both incredibly shaky and the more likely winners. Copyright 22/07/2022 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. "Or old Macheda for a 17-year-old he looks like he's had a tough life. 26 min: Porto surge forward again, suddenly finding themselves in the final third with three on three.
31 min: Porto continue to dominate, launching attack after attack after attack. 17 min: Porto almost take the lead again, twice in quick succession. Hulk has the preverbial good touch for a big man and is very nimble. he asks. Ronaldo starts on the left wing for Manchester United, while Park Ji-sung is on the right. Is it a case that their players have all come down with food-poisoning and nobody told me? You can see the English version of BeSoccer.com. Ryan Giggs, who has just replaced Park Ji-sung, swings the ball across the edge of the six-yard box with his first touch. Apparently fascinating formation stuff Expect to see Porto line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Lucho, Fernando and Raul Merieles in midfield and Hulk (please don't email any "incredible" jokes, please, they stopped being funny about three years ago; we even stopped cracking them in the Fiver last season) spearheading a three-pronged attack with Lisandro and Rodriguez supporting him from the right and left flanks respectively. Second-half: Cristiano Ronaldo tries to slalom his way into the Porto penalty area, but Fernando, the deep-lying midfielder in the Makelele role intercepts. Follow your favourite teams right here live! That puts me back in the money, but I'm still not happy with Bruno Alves. My word, United are looking shaky at the moment (cue 5-1 demolition of the cheeky Portuguese, but you see my point)," writes Tom Chivers, in a mail that may well have been written before Bruno Alves pressed the big red button marked "Self Destruct". 50 min: Good work from Evra, who gallops down the left wing and sends in a cross that's only cleared as far a Park, about 30 yards from goal. 40 min: Raul Meireles picks out Hulk on the left wing, whose cross is only cleared as far as the original provider, Meireles. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. I wonder did Porto coach Jesualdo Ferreira factor United's epic struggle against Aston Villa on Sunday into his plans for this evening? Man Utd 0-1 Porto (Rodriguez 4) Porto get the all-important away goal after Cristiano Ronaldo gives the ball away carelessly out by the left touchline, in the left-back position. 47 min: "Let's hope Ferguson brings on young Macheda again," writes Justin Kavanagh. Prior to joining U-TV and funding your account in order to view FC Porto Manchester United, or any other particular event via the U-TV live stream, you are strongly advised to check with U-TV if, depending on your place of residence, it is possible to view the live streamed event in question.
39 min: Cristinao Ronaldo crosses from the left wing and Paul Scholes heads over. However, please note that the intellectual property rights to stream such events are usually owned at a country level and therefore, depending on your location, there may be certain events that you may be unable to view due to such restrictions. Manchester United 2-2 Porto (Mariano 88) Mariano equalises when, unmarked at the far post, a Sapunaru cross from the right takes a nick off John O'Shea's big thick Waterford head, leaves Gary Neville stranded between two Porto players and falls nicely for the substitute 10 yards out, from where he has time to control it and prod it past the onrushing Van Der Sas from six yards. More details:FC Porto live score, schedule and resultsManchester United live score, schedule and results. 11 min: Darren Fletcher concedes a free-kick a few yards outside the Manchester United penalty area, with a foul on Hulk. If they do start flagging, it'll be some time soon. 52 min: On ITV, their touchline reporter has just revealed that as the Porto players emerged for the second half, their manager, Jesualdo Ferreira, pointed at Helton the notoriously error-prone Brazilian goalkeeper (is there any other kind?) Bet 10 & Get 50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Or just courage? 49 min: Deep in Porto territory in the right corner, Cristiano Ronaldo pulls the ball back for Rooney, but his pass goes behind the No10 and the visitors clear. Far be it from me to encourage gambling, but considering their showing in the first half, that's an astonishing price. Liverpool have shown either XI will be strong enough to get the desired result but it would come as no shock if he opted for a handful of changes with another game to contend with before the international break against Man City no less. Tue 7 Apr 2009 05.33EDT There was definitely contact. I can't help but feel that if they could score a second, they might pull away from Porto, but they still look to be treading on very thin ice. 65 min: This match has been played at a ridiculously fast clip. Porto can currently be backed in-running to win this game at 7-1. The match is a part of the UEFA Champions League. All rights reserved.
Are football fans in England really that stupid about their beloved game? On the left flank, Hulk screams for the ball, but when Cristian Rodriguez attempts to pick him out, Vidic intercepts and clears. Fergie speaks: In his half-time interview, the man who has given his name to all injury-time played at Old Trafford puts his team's shoddy performance in the first half down to nerves. I'm not going to pretend to know much about the teams they face week in and week out in their domestic set-tos, but am happy to hazard a guess that they can't be much worse than West Brom, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Sunderland, Portsmouth and Hull City. 28 min: Terrible, terrible play by John O'Shea. It's hard enough to pick out 10-1 winners without you throwing a spanner in the works. 81 min: With United rampaging forward and Rooney slaloming into the Porto penalty area with the ball at his feet, the colossus Fernando puts a stop to the No10 with a Bobby Moore-esque tackle that leaves his opponent sitting on his arse, banging the ground in frustration. With a few days grace after full-time ahead of Citys visit there is scope to make only one change from the starting lineup on Saturday: With Firmino the only change, Liverpool would look like this: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Jones; Salah, Mane, Firmino. He reminds me a lot of the young Norman Whiteside the way he imposed himself on Sunday. You're the smart one who has it all figured out and we're all stupid. 57 min: Evra gets hacked down by Cristian Sapunaru and wins a free-kick wide on the left. If they want to get to the semi-final, Manchester United will have to do something no English team has ever done before: win at Porto's Estdio do Drago. About Advertising Contact Privacy Terms, Nunez arrives & Bajcetic takes chance 6 talking points from Leipzig 0-5 Liverpool, Pandoras box is open Jurgen Klopps delight at perfect Darwin Nunez night, Best photos as Darwin Nunez scores FOUR for Liverpool vs. Leipzig, Sadio Mane beats Mo Salah to African Player of the Year award, Liverpool fans enjoy Darwin Nunezs 4-goal response to kneejerk social media reaction, RB Leipzig 0-5 Liverpool: Nunez scores 4 as 22 Reds secure pre-season win, RB Leipzig 0-5 Liverpool (Pre-Season) As it happened, Why Liverpools squad might be stronger, despite Sadio Manes exit, The 3-way transfer decision still facing Jurgen Klopp this summer, Lucas Leiva: From Gremio to Liverpool and back again the story of a cult hero. First, Cristian Rodrigues went this close to volleying home a quarter-backed pass over the top from midfield. From the centre of midfield, Fernando spears the ball towards Cristiano Rodriguez whose attempt to control and turn in one movement is unsuccessful, making it easy for Van Der Sar to collect the ball. 43 min: Manchester United throw-in, deep in Porto territory. Yet somehow this becomes 'Fergie Time'. Roma coach Jose Mourinho showed off a new tattoo on his arm picturing the three European trophies -- UCL, UEL and UECL -- he won during his career. Jurgen Klopp speaks about UEFA's inquiry into the scenes which unfolded before the Champions League final. 1 min: Edwin van der Sar gets an early touch, while in the ITV commentary box, my colleague David Pleat wonders if Porto will have the "moral courage" to have a go at Old Trafford tonight. Way to buoy the confidence a nervous keeper, eh? None is forthcoming, but it looks like he might have had a strong case. "Say what you like about the champagne socialist, he earns his money.". Live scores service at SofaScore livescore offers sports live scores, results and tables.
They also beat Arsenal at home this season. Phone, Search for stock images, vectors and videos, Available for editorial use only. He's causing United's defenders no end of problems with his party piece, time and again picking up the ball with his back to goal then turning and charging forward. Subs: Foster, Neville, Eckersley, Giggs, Nani, Tevez, Macheda. 75 min: Bruno Alves concedes a free-kick just outside the Porto penalty area, left of centre. No microphone has been detected in the system, You need to give permission for the microphone to be used to be able to use it, Error while trying to use the microphone, the browser may not be compatible, Copyright 2014-2022 BeSoccer.com, Live Scores |. The ball is swung in, cleared and Aly Cissokho brings another smart save out of Van Der Sar with a diagonal drive from left to right. *Important notice SofaScore.com in partnership with U-TV offers over 140,000 live streaming events per year. "It's only those Americans who feel over protective about Man U, having just discovered them last year.". On the other hand, keeping things fresh could very well still be the priority and new faces in each department would not come as a surprise for the sixth game in 16 days: It would see the Reds shape up like this: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Gomez, Tsimikas; Fabinho, Milner, Jones; Salah, Firmino, Origi. I don't know and am not allowed enter, so I don't care either but it's definitely one or the other. Porto kick off playing into the Stretford End, game on.
SofaScore also provides the best way to follow the live score of this game with various sports features. 6 min: It's early doors, but Manchester United are having their balls handed to them on a plate. Strangely, the referee awards a goal-kick. Live score on SofaScore.com livescore is automatically updated and you don't need to refresh it manually. Under TV Channels section you can find the list of all channels that broadcast FC Porto Manchester United live match. Is growing up in Rome as hard as 1970s Belfast?" But another point was added to the tally and now the full focus is back on the Champions League, with the Reds out for a 100 percent record as they travel to Portugal. 27 min: Porto win a corner after Van Der Sar is forced to tip a speculative shot over the bar. He pulls the trigger and sends a rising drive straight into Helton's bread-basket. Throw in the fact that Porto's Argentinian striker Lisandro Lopez is joint-second in this season's Champions League top-scorer charts and all this form-study and tender stat-massaging begs one obvious question: why the devil are Porto 9-1 to win (7-2 the draw) tonight's first leg? Yes James. GOAL! First he backpedals to tip a marvellous goalbound Rooney chip over the bar for a corner, then is called upon to fling himself to his right and claw a powerful Nemanja Vidic header clear. 45 min: There'll be one minute of Fergie time. Puedes ver la versin Espaola de BeSoccer.com. Porto break courtesy of that man Hulk, who thunders down the right touchline with Wayne Rooney ministering to him. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every FC Porto is going head to head with Manchester United starting on 15 Apr 2009 at 18:45 UTC . 63 min: "I hope you don't think Mr. Colern's ignorance of/aversion to subtle humor is indemic to all us yanks," writes Jason Graff. writes Gary Naylor. 72 min: "Yes, my tongue was firmly implanted in my cheek with my first email," writes James Colern, backpedalling furiously but fooling nobody. But not to visiting teams at Old Trafford, it must be said. Tevez the substitute is on hand to get across his marker and poke the ball home at the near post. With adding games you want to follow in "My games" following your matches livescores, results and statistics will be even more simple. "Every single game has one to two minutes of extra time at the half and 3-5 minutes at the end of the game. Live U-TV odds are viewable on SofaScore's Football live score section. The Portuguese side have been swatted away with ease in previous seasons but their draw with Atletico Madrid and unbeaten start to the campaign makes them a different proposition this time out. Porto only really created one decent chance, and will be vexed that they didn't take advantage of their first leg superiority. Standing on the left side of midfield, he miscontrols a pass from Paul Scholes, chases up the loose ball and sends a backpass meant for Vidic straight to the feet of a Porto player running towards the edge of the Manchester United penalty area. Hapless, apparently hopeless Porto, leaders of the Portuguese league, are unbeaten since 2 November, having won 16 and drawn six of their last 22 games. 12 min: On ITV, commentator Clive Tyldesley has cracked the first of what promises to be many "don't make me angry" jokes about Hulk, before getting the actors Bill Bixbey (Dr David Banner) and Lou Ferrigno (the Hulk) mixed up. Moments later, Raul Meireles headed straight at Van der Sar from six yards after getting on the end of a Lucho cross from the right. The Reds are out to make it two from two in the Champions League when they meet a familiar foe in Porto, with Jurgen Klopp having a number of options at his disposal for his XI. 68 min: Corner for Porto who commit six players to yet another attack. He's been immense so far this evening. Pre-match niceties: The teams are in the tunnel, with Manchester United togged out in their usual home strip of red shirts, white shorts and white socks. 7 min: United get the ball out of their own half for some much needed respite. United were not brilliant tonight, but they were solid, composed and controlled, and they won with a moment of genius. Get an instant quote for one of our industry-leading volume pricing deals. Install SofaScore app on and follow FC Porto Manchester United live on your mobile! 296,357,005 stock photos, 360 panoramic images, vectors and videos, Share Alamy images with your team and customers. 23 min: Great play by Hulk, who gallops down the left wing with the ball at his feet, before cutting inside and bamboozling Nemanja Vidic with a series of stepovers. That's a big let-off for O'Shea. GOAL! Russia remains barred from Europe's leading football competitions including the Champions League after CAS rejected appeals. This is a cracking game of football. And while Porto have conceded just four goals so far this season, the Reds have put away three goals in six of their eight matches including the last five in a row. The ball finds its way to Lisandro in the right channel, and his shot from distance is deflected out for a corner off Jonny Evans. It's probably not unreasonable to surmise that he cracked a few skulls in the dressing room at half-time. Win! They're both really going at it, as if it's the closing minutes of a one-legged affair and they both need to score to avoid elimination. Half-time email: "Anyone else notice how keen Wayne Rooney was to tell Hulk he wanted to swap shirts after the match there as they walked off the pitch?" If you get a chance tonight, watch the highlights of this game - there'll be no shortage of them because it was an excellent football match. Vous pouvez voir la version French de BeSoccer.com. The only thing I find disappointing about him is that he doesn't wear his Number 10 St Etienne or Juventus shirts to all the UEFA events.". Win! It seems as though the first leg performance is about as good as Porto get - they were nowhere near that level tonight. Neville takes up a position at right-back and O'Shea moves inside to partner Vidic at centre-half. Still, United won't mind - they've got away with it in this tie, although they showed good resilience. Min deposit requirement. Manchester United, on the other hand, are missing several first-choice players through injury, looking shakier than an 80s Welsh crooner named Stevens in defence and are quite possibly emotionally and physically drained after Sunday's exertions at Old Trafford. Or is it White Hart Lane? morning, Available for everyone, funded by readers. 35 min: A rare attack from Manchester United ends when a Darren Fletcher cross from the right is collected by Helton in the Porto goal. Manchester United 1-1 Porto (Rooney 15) Manchester United are gifted an equaliser when, without looking at what's going on around him, Bruno Alves casually rolls a backpass to his goalkeeper, unaware that Wayne Rooney was in his blind-spot and had anticipated just such a peice of tomfoolery. GOAL! The Portuguese tries his luck from distance but skews his shot over the bar. The chance to make a spectacle of yourself at Old Trafford. He launches the ball down the field, Hulk controls, turns at speed and sends a blistering 25-yard drive screaming towards the Manchester United goal. Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. Cristian Sapunaru sends in a low cross, which Jonny Evans only clears a couple of yards towards Cristian Rodriguez. Because I bet you wish it was more now. 59 min: Two great saves in a row from Helton, who receives the congratulations of his team-mates. More Details. Where to watch FC Porto vs. Manchester United? Porto's players are also wearing the colours with which most right-thinking people associate them: blue and white stripes, blue shorts and blue socks. Porto clear. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Voc pode ver a verso Brasileira de BeSoccer.com. Pre-pay for multiple images and download on demand. Captions are provided by our contributors. GOAL! It's great stuff, but are the players aware there's a second leg to come? I'll ask him at the next Christmas party. "Isn't this match a fine advert for Platini's view that the Champions League should be knockout ties from the first round?" The clash comes three days following the trip to Brentford and five days before the visit of Man City, leaving the manager plenty to ponder regarding rotation. 2008/09 UEFA Champions League, Quarter-finals, 2nd Leg - Manchester United win 3-2 on aggregate, REFEREE: Massimo Busacca, Matthias Arnet, Manuel Navarro, Sascha Kever, Massimo Busacca, Massimo Busacca, Matthias Arnet, Manuel Navarro, Sascha Kever. Rooney concedes a free-kick, the ball is swung into the United penalty area and quickly cleared. "Platini strikes me as right about everything - that he also upsets the bigwigs at the Premier League every time he speaks is a delicious bonus. They're looking very, very shaky, while Porto look like a team who are going to make hay while the sun is shining. In fact the only recent blemish - and you'd have to be seriously churlish to describe it as such - on their away record is a 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid in the last round of this competition. Get in touch for any commercial.
How sad an American who watches 'soccer' can figure this out about the game, but the people in the birthplace of the sport have not figured it out yet."