I remember that game I had a chance to go watch it as I was in Portugal that summer but no one to drive me from the north
Massive game. A loss could be a tipping point psychologically. There's more than just 3 points at stake here. Can't wait!
your forgot EVIL vs GOOD in the thread title here's to a game thats settled between the lines with the players and little referee involvement.
Only delusional fans thought Benfica could win at the Dragao this season. I was hoping for a draw and a well played game to continue the team's improving form. Looks like you guys can pretty much coast to the title and focus on Europa. I wish Benfica had more breathing room last year because they could have done better in Europe, but Braga wouldn't go away. This year Braga sucks. I think they just lost another one. Enjoy this one....well deserved.
Well... We've seen stranger things happen. A classico is always unpredictable. What I'm also liking here is the maturity we're playing with. 3-0 up and we starting putting this game to sleep and letting Benfica come for it if they want it (and they don't look like they believe in it, including JJ). Belluschi has had a scorcher of a game so far and Falcao makes it look so easy. Hard to pick one of the two for MOTM. Life is good.
I haven't watched any of the Porto games other than this one. I think Falcao started the season slowly, right? However, the guy is a class act. He did well his first season in Portugal and to score at least 2 in this game is amazing. I wish Benfica had signed the guy. Our forwards are a joke and they aren't getting any support down the wings. The whole attack is rather pathetic to watch at times. We did well against Lyon mainly because of great set pieces from Martins....
U guys almost did, but were beaten to his signature just like with Alvaro and James Rodriguez! Falcao is a terrific player, though, and his attitude is what I like best...he couldn't be more opposite of the moody Cardozo!
Great game by Porto. I think everyone saw this one coming. I didn't think 5-0 but for sure 3-0. Porto has a great team and continues tradition from the old Tribunal das Antas. 10 points game over? or do you guys think there is choking possibility?
It's over mate, this team is by far the best club in our league. Too much depth, too much class, and too much desire to reclaim the title that Benfica won last year. Truthfully, Benfica winning last year might have been a good thing in the long run for us...we've signed some great players and kept our squad together, while they are really struggling.
10 points would not be game over if Benfica, Sporting or Braga were playing well but having bad luck. But they are all playing terribly, while we are on blistering form. Unless Benfica signs Messi on the transfer window, I think we can order the faixas.
http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/11/07/porto-5-0-benfica-hulk-belluschi-tactics/ Excellent tactical overview of the match from a freelance journalist who really does this well...as expected, high praise for Belluschi and Hulk, who dominated the match, with all 5 goals coming from attacks down the right.
Zonal marking is a brilliant site. What I really liked were the match previews but he doesn't do that very often these days. Still good, though.