Match Thread " FC Porto v Cardiff City " MATCH THREAD

We've been the better team so far despite trailing.

Created some opportunities and the players all seem to know their roles.

It's been an impressive opening 23 minutes.

Well said, Ned...

We must remember this is a warm-up for a long season ahead and we're doung okay on the whole versus a Champions League side...

Our season won't be determined by the result but the manager will know his players and their capabilities a lot better; and we still have Rambo in reserve...!

Spot on

We’ve played some very good football in that half. Poor referee decisions in midweek and again tonight.Looking good for the season.

Game is on live on you tube..missus just did google search cardiff v porto and comes up a few search results down...found it just before the 2nd goal..commentary is in portueguse though

2nil half time. Whether or not you think it was a foul on Mcguiness or not, he took too long over the ball and will continue to get punished if he does that in the league.

Aaron Ramsey is coming on now

Ramsey replaces Robinson

Ramsey replaces Robinson

and what a move

Outstanding move by Ramsey and Grant which leads to Ramsey hitting the post

Porto should make it three but two brilliant blocks from Ng keep it out

VAR checking for a Porto penalty

That’s what we need , a Ramsey pass through and back again . Nice

PENALTY to Porto given by VAR.

Wintle handball.

Wintle booked.

Taremi scores the penalty.

3-0.

Someone want to explain to me why Mcguiness didn’t get a foul for the VAR in the first half, but then they get the pen?
Asking for a friend.

Someone want to explain to me why Mcguiness didn’t get a foul for the VAR in the first half, but then they get the pen?
Asking for a friend.

Must be English

Joke refereeing - not for the first time in this game.

Someone want to explain to me why Mcguiness didn’t get a foul for the VAR in the first half, but then they get the pen?
Asking for a friend.

I think VAR only works when Porto need it.

Don't really understand why VAR is needed for a friendly anyway

I think mcGuiness at fault for two goals. Slow thoughts and Not a baller.

Just whack it out son.

A lengthy stoppage here. Eustaquio down for Porto.

Someone want to explain to me why Mcguiness didn’t get a foul for the VAR in the first half, but then they get the pen?
Asking for a friend.

I think VAR only works when Porto need it.

Don't really understand why VAR is needed for a friendly anyway

I agree. It’s a friendly for goodness sake.
But, same with the Braga game. Questionable refereeing decisions.

I think mcGuiness at fault for two goals. Slow thoughts and Not a baller.

Just whack it out son.

I'm a fan of McGuinness but have to admit he hasn't coped well with the higher opposition tonight.

4nil

4-0.

Good ball into the box and a great finish.

4-0.

Good ball into the box and a great finish.

My bad, everyone - I started watching about 3m into the second half and we have conceded two in that time

4-0.

Good ball into the box and a great finish.

VAR disallow it for a foul on McGuinness.

Still 3-0.

4nil

Disallowed

3nil

How come o dowda is left back

Where’s Collins

Romeo and Evans on for Grant and Ng

Where’s Collins

On the bench, played Tuesday.