Match report

Anderlecht Secure Draw Against FC Porto 2-2 In Europa League

Anderlecht
Anderlecht
2–2
FT
FC Porto
FC Porto
Nov 28, 2024

In a closely contested match at the Stade Constant Vanden Stock, Anderlecht held off FC Porto to secure a 2-2 draw in their UEFA Europa League encounter on 2024-11-28. The game featured two early goals for FC Porto, with Galeno converting a penalty and Fábio Vieira extending the lead before T. Degreef and F. Amuzu scored crucial equalizers for Anderlecht.

Key Facts

  • • FC Porto's Galeno opened scoring from the penalty spot in the 24th minute.
  • • T. Degreef equalized for Anderlecht with a goal in the 52nd minute, assisted by M. Rits.
  • • Fábio Vieira restored FC Porto's lead in the 83rd minute.
  • • F. Amuzu scored the equalizer for Anderlecht in the 86th minute, assisted by Moussa N'Diaye.

Lineups

Anderlecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 C. Coosemans (G)
  • 25 T. Foket (D)
  • 4 J. Šimić (D)
  • 13 M. Jørgensen (D)
  • 5 M. N'Diaye (D)
  • 23 M. Rits (M)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 83 T. Degreef (M)
  • 29 M. Stroeykens (M)
  • 27 S. Edozie (M)
  • 12 K. Dolberg (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 F. Amuzu
  • 20 L. Vázquez
  • 36 A. Dreyer
  • 71 N. Engwanda
  • 10 Y. Verschaeren
  • 16 M. Kikkenborg
  • 17 T. Leoni
  • 19 N. Angulo
  • 63 T. Vanhoutte
  • 73 A. Lapage

FC Porto

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 Diogo Costa (G)
  • 23 João Mário (D)
  • 24 N. Pérez (D)
  • 4 Otávio (D)
  • 74 Francisco Moura (D)
  • 6 S. Eustaquio (M)
  • 22 A. Varela (M)
  • 16 Nico González (M)
  • 11 Pepê (F)
  • 9 Samu Aghehowa (F)
  • 13 Galeno (F)

Substitutes

  • 52 Martim Fernandes
  • 70 Gonçalo Borges
  • 10 Fábio Vieira
  • 20 André Franco
  • 12 Z. Sanusi
  • 97 Zé Pedro
  • 86 Rodrigo Mora
  • 15 Vasco Sousa
  • 14 Cláudio Ramos
  • 21 Fran Navarro
  • 19 D. Namaso
  • 3 Tiago Djaló

Timeline

  1. FC Porto
    22' FC Porto Var · Penalty confirmed
    Francisco Moura
  2. FC Porto
    24' FC Porto Goal · Penalty
    Galeno
  3. Anderlecht
    29' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    Moussa N'Diaye

    Foul

  4. FC Porto
    34' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Joao Mario

    Foul

  5. FC Porto
    44' FC Porto Card · Yellow Card
    Nico

    Foul

  6. FC Porto
    46' FC Porto subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joao Mario · On: M. Fernandes
  7. Anderlecht
    52' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Degreef · Assist: M. Rits
  8. Anderlecht
    60' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Edozie · On: F. Amuzu
  9. Anderlecht
    73' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: L. Vazquez
  10. Anderlecht
    73' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Degreef · On: A. Dreyer
  11. FC Porto
    75' FC Porto subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pepê Aquino · On: G. Borges
  12. FC Porto
    82' FC Porto subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Eustaquio · On: Fábio Vieira
  13. FC Porto
    83' FC Porto Goal · Normal Goal
    Fábio Vieira · Assist: Nico
  14. Anderlecht
    84' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thomas Foket · On: N. Engwanda
  15. Anderlecht
    84' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Dendoncker · On: Y. Verschaeren
  16. Anderlecht
    86' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Amuzu · Assist: Moussa N'Diaye

Match Stats

Stat Anderlecht FC Porto
Fouls 7 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 6 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 413 374
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 0.91 1.41
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 343 301
Shots Inside Box 5 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty awarded to FC Porto shifted momentum in their favor with Galeno converting it.
  • ▸ T. Degreef's goal in the 52nd minute brought Anderlecht back into the game, setting up a tense second half.