Porto 1-1 Sporting Player Ratings: The hosts secure last-gasp point with two red cards in the closing stages
Porto hosted Sporting at the Estadio do Dragao in Liga Portugal on Friday, February 7 and secured a dramatic late 1-1 draw.
The first half was a closely-contested affair with both teams sharing nearly equal possession. While Porto attempted three shots and failed to hit the target, Sporting edged closer with each attempt. The visitors broke the deadlock after 42 minutes as Ivan Fresneda scored to put Sporting 1-0 up.
The second half saw hosts Porto dominate possession as they searched for a way back into the contest. They attempted 14 shots but it took until the 94th minute to find a leveller. Two red cards were shown to Sporting players in the end as the game ended on a heated note.
Having said that, here are Porto vs Sporting player ratings.
Porto Player Ratings vs Sporting
Goalkeeper
Diogo Costa – 6.5/10
Porto’s captain performed well as he made two saves in goal.
Defenders
Ze Pedro – 7/10
He won three duels in defence, making two interceptions, two blocks and one last-man tackle.
Nehuen Perez – 6.5/10
Perez had a decent game in defence and was subbed off in the second half in an attacking move.
Tiago Djalo – 6.5/10
Djalo won two duels in defence, making three clearances and two interceptions as well.
Midfielders
Alan Varela – 7/10
Varela put in a solid performance in the middle of the park but was subbed off with an injury late in the game.
Stephen Eustaquio – 6.5/10
He passed the ball with 89% accuracy, won six duels and attempted three shots without hitting the target.
Rodrigo Mora – 6.5/10
Mora had a decent game in midfield for the hosts and also picked up a yellow card.
Forwards
Joao Mario – 7.5/10
Mario played one key pass, and two crosses, and also won eight duels. He attempted one shot that was blocked.
Francisco Moura – 6.5/10
He had a decent game on the left flank, playing one key pass and winning three duels.
Samu Omorodion – 7.5/10
He provided the assist for Porto’s late leveller. He attempted four shots without hitting the target and also won three duels.
Pepe – 7/10
He attempted one shot on target, played one key pass and won six duels in a decent performance.
Substitutes
Fabio Vieira – 6.5/10
He replaced Perez in an attacking move but failed to make the desired impact on the match.
Goncalo Borges – 6/10
He replaced Moura in the second half and put in a decent combo.
Danny Namaso – 7.5/10
He replaced the injured Varela and scored deep in second-half added time to secure a draw.
William Gomes – 6.5/10
He replaced Mario but could not affect the proceedings positively.
Manager
Martin Anselmi – 7/10
He set his team up well and they secured a last-gasp draw on home soil.
Sporting Player Ratings vs Porto
Goalkeeper
Rui Silva – 6.5/10
He made one save in a decent performance between the sticks for Sporting.
Defenders
Ivan Fresneda – 8/10
He had a great game as he won four duels, making two blocks, one clearance and one interception as well. He also scored a goal in the first half.
Ousmande Diomande – 7/10
Diomande won six duels and made eight clearances, but was sent off for violent conduct late in the match.
Goncalo Inacio – 7/10
Inacio won four of five duels in defence, making three clearances, one block and one tackle.
Maximiliano Araujo – 7.5/10
Araujo won nine duels, making four clearances, one interception and three tackles as well.
Midfielders
Morten Hjulmand – 7.5/10
Sporting’s captain played one key pass, won 10 of 11 duels and made three clearances and one interception as well.
Joao Simoes – 6.5/10
Simoes made a decent start to the game but was subbed off with an injury after 23 minutes.
Daniel Braganca – 7/10
He played one key pass in midfield and also won six duels, making one interception and one block.
Forwards
Francisco Trincao – 7/10
Trincao played one key pass, attempted two shots off-target and also won seven duels.
Geovany Quenda – 7.5/10
Quenda played three key passes, including one assist. He attempted three shots, but all were off-target. He also won six duels.
Conrad Harder – 6.5/10
Harder had a tough outing as he attempted three shots but none on target. He also won seven duels.
Substitutes
Zeno Debast – 6.5/10
He replaced Simoes and put in a good performance for Sporting.
Hidemasa Morita – 6.5/10
He replaced Braganca in midfield and played well in the second half.
Viktor Gyokeres – 7/10
He replaced Harder and added energy to the visitors’ play, but could not score.
Matheus Reis – 5/10
He came on late in the game and received two yellows for arguing with match officials.
Manager
Rui Borges – 7/10
He set his team up well and they secured a draw away from home.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What was the result of Porto vs Sporting?
A. Porto 1-1 Sporting.
Q. When was Porto vs Sporting?
A. Porto hosted Sporting on Friday, February 7 at 8:15 PM GMT.
Q. Who was the man of the match in Porto vs Sporting?
A. Ivan Fresneda of Sporting was the man of the match.
Q. Who was the worst performer in Porto vs Sporting?
A. Matheus Reis of Sporting was the worst performer.