Match report
FC Porto Defeats Antwerp 2-0 in UEFA Champions League
FC Porto
2–0
FT
Antwerp
Nov 7, 2023
FC Porto demonstrated their superiority by defeating Belgian side Antwerp in the UEFA Champions League with a scoreline of 2-0. The Portuguese champions capitalized on a penalty goal scored by Evanilson in the first half and a late header from Pepe to clinch victory.
Key Facts
- • FC Porto won 2–0 against Antwerp in UEFA Champions League.
- • Evanilson scored a penalty goal at the 32nd minute.
- • Pepe sealed the win with a goal in added time (91st minute).
- • Antwerp's J. Ekkelenkamp received a red card after a foul was upgraded by VAR at the 52nd minute.
Lineups
FC Porto
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 99 Diogo Costa (G)
- 23 João Mário (D)
- 3 Pepe (D)
- 4 David Carmo (D)
- 12 Z. Sanusi (D)
- 20 André Franco (M)
- 22 A. Varela (M)
- 6 S. Eustáquio (M)
- 11 Pepê Aquino (M)
- 30 Evanilson (F)
- 9 M. Taremi (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Francisco Conceição
- 19 D. Namaso
- 21 Fran Navarro
- 15 J. Sánchez
- 8 M. Grujić
- 28 Romário Baró
- 87 Bernardo Folha
- 2 Fábio Cardoso
- 16 Nico González
- 14 Cláudio Ramos
- 70 Gonçalo Borges
- 29 Toni Martínez
Antwerp
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 91 S. Lammens (G)
- 2 R. De Laet (D)
- 33 Z. Van Den Bosch (D)
- 44 S. Coulibaly (D)
- 5 O. Wijndal (D)
- 8 A. Yusuf (M)
- 48 A. Vermeeren (M)
- 7 G. Kerk (M)
- 24 J. Ekkelenkamp (M)
- 10 M. Balikwisha (M)
- 9 G. Ilenikhena (F)
Substitutes
- 34 J. Bataille
- 11 A. Muja
- 52 K. Corbanie
- 18 V. Janssen
- 19 C. Ejuke
- 26 O. De Wolf
- 77 M. Horemans
- 56 E. Tuypens
- 81 N. Devalckeneer
Timeline
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20' Antwerp Card · Yellow CardA. Yusuf
Foul
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32' FC Porto Goal · PenaltyEvanilson
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45'+2 Antwerp Card · Yellow CardA. Vermeeren
Foul
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46' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1Off: Ritchie De Laet · On: Jelle Bataille
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51' Antwerp Var · Card upgradeJ. Ekkelenkamp
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52' Antwerp Card · Red CardJ. Ekkelenkamp
Foul
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58' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardDavid Carmo
Foul
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62' Antwerp Card · Yellow CardO. Wijndal
Foul
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69' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Taremi · On: F. Conceicao
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69' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Balikwisha · On: Arbnor Muja
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69' Antwerp subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Wijndal · On: K. Corbanie
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75' Antwerp subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Ilenikhena · On: V. Janssen
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75' Antwerp subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Kerk · On: C. Ejuke
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82' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2Off: André Franco · On: D. Namaso
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83' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3Off: Evanilson · On: Fran Navarro
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83' FC Porto subst · Substitution 4Off: Zaidu · On: Jorge Sánchez
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84' FC Porto Card · Yellow CardF. Conceicao
Foul
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90'+1 FC Porto Goal · Normal GoalPepe · Assist: F. Conceicao
Match Stats
| Stat | FC Porto | Antwerp |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 16 | 4 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 655 | 299 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 1 |
| xG | 2.32 | 0.59 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Accurate Passes | 580 | 219 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Evanilson's penalty goal at the 32nd minute shifted momentum in FC Porto’s favor, providing them with an early lead.
- ▸ The red card issued to Antwerp player J. Ekkelenkamp after a VAR review turned the game decisively in FC Porto’s advantage, allowing them more space and opportunities.