Match report
FC Porto Defeats Antwerp 4-1 in UEFA Champions League
Antwerp
1–4
FT
FC Porto
Oct 25, 2023
FC Porto stormed back to secure a crucial 4-1 win over Antwerp in the UEFA Champions League. Despite conceding early, FC Porto fought back with goals from Evanilson (2), S. Eustaquio, and another from Evanilson late in the game.
Key Facts
- • Antwerp took an early lead through A. Yusuf at 37 minutes.
- • FC Porto responded with three goals by Evanilson (46', 69', 84') and one from S. Eustaquio (54').
- • S. Eustaquio, David Carmo, Pepê Aquino, Arbnor Muja, and T. Alderweireld received yellow cards during the match.
- • Multiple substitutions were made by both Antwerp and FC Porto to maintain momentum.
Lineups
Antwerp
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 J. Butez (G)
- 2 R. De Laet (D)
- 23 T. Alderweireld (D)
- 44 S. Coulibaly (D)
- 34 J. Bataille (D)
- 48 A. Vermeeren (M)
- 8 A. Yusuf (M)
- 11 A. Muja (M)
- 24 J. Ekkelenkamp (M)
- 10 M. Balikwisha (M)
- 18 V. Janssen (F)
Substitutes
- 5 O. Wijndal
- 9 G. Ilenikhena
- 55 A. Valencia
- 19 C. Ejuke
- 7 G. Kerk
- 33 Z. Van Den Bosch
- 91 S. Lammens
- 3 B. Engels
- 26 O. De Wolf
- 52 K. Corbanie
FC Porto
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 99 Diogo Costa (G)
- 23 João Mário (D)
- 3 Pepe (D)
- 4 David Carmo (D)
- 18 Wendell (D)
- 20 André Franco (M)
- 22 A. Varela (M)
- 6 S. Eustáquio (M)
- 13 Galeno (M)
- 11 Pepê Aquino (F)
- 9 M. Taremi (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Evanilson
- 15 J. Sánchez
- 8 M. Grujić
- 16 Nico González
- 10 Francisco Conceição
- 28 Romário Baró
- 21 Fran Navarro
- 2 Fábio Cardoso
- 70 Gonçalo Borges
- 19 D. Namaso
- 14 Cláudio Ramos
- 29 Toni Martínez
Timeline
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14' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardS. Eustaquio
Foul
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37' Antwerp Goal · Normal GoalA. Yusuf
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44' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1Off: Wendell · On: Evanilson
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45'+2 FC Porto Card · Yellow CardDavid Carmo
Foul
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46' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalEvanilson · Assist: M. Taremi
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54' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalS. Eustaquio · Assist: Joao Mario
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60' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1Off: Ritchie De Laet · On: O. Wijndal
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61' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardPepê Aquino
Foul
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65' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2Off: André Franco · On: Jorge Sánchez
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69' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalEvanilson · Assist: Pepê Aquino
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72' Antwerp Card · Yellow CardArbnor Muja
Argument
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77' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Janssen · On: G. Ilenikhena
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77' Antwerp subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Balikwisha · On: A. Valencia
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77' Antwerp subst · Substitution 4Off: Arbnor Muja · On: C. Ejuke
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82' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Eustaquio · On: Marko Grujić
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83' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Varela · On: Nico
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83' FC Porto subst · Substitution 5Off: Pepê Aquino · On: F. Conceicao
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84' FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalEvanilson · Assist: M. Taremi
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90' Antwerp Card · Yellow CardT. Alderweireld
Foul
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90' Antwerp subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Valencia · On: G. Kerk
Match Stats
| Stat | Antwerp | FC Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 78% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 458 | 387 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 7 |
| xG | 0.71 | 1.29 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 1 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 372 | 301 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 10 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal from A. Yusuf at 37 minutes gave Antwerp a brief lead, but FC Porto quickly equalized through Evanilson just 9 minutes later.
- ▸ S. Eustaquio's goal in the 54th minute marked a significant shift as it put FC Porto ahead for good.
- ▸ Evanilson's hat-trick sealed the victory for FC Porto with decisive strikes, cementing their dominance over Antwerp.