Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Naval. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Naval kicking off!
3.11
0-0David Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Abdullah who gathers it comfortably.
6.06
0-1Vitor Oliveira advances with the ball. Vitor Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Steve Potts. Steve Potts heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.14
Vitor Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
12.21
Logan Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.33
0-1Vitor Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter whips in a cross ball towards Steve Potts. Steve Potts flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.47
Osku Markuksenpoika knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.12
0-1Yyvind Halle catches Steve Potts on the ankles. Yyvind Halle is warned by the referee! Steve Potts runs off the knock.
20.01
Pedro Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Abdullah who gathers it comfortably.
22.27
Daniel Ribeiro brings the ball forward. Daniel Ribeiro advances with the ball. Daniel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.18
0-1Warren Moncur hacks Jose Vega from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.18
0-1Sporting Lisbon are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Naval's defence.
30.21
0-1Gregory Luccin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Osku Markuksenpoika. Osku Markuksenpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Paulo Nunes!
33.39
Andriy Nikolayenko threads the ball through to Osku Markuksenpoika. Osku Markuksenpoika knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Potts. Steve Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.50
Logan Green threads the ball through to Steve Potts. Steve Potts goes all the way! Steve Potts rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.53
Gregory Luccin makes a simple pass to Osku Markuksenpoika. Osku Markuksenpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter whips in a cross ball towards Warren Moncur. Warren Moncur heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Paulo Nunes!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
47.46
Roberto Martins advances with the ball. Roberto Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ismael Abdullah who gathers it comfortably.
49.54
Jeremy de Ruiter comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Ribeiro. Jeremy de Ruiter is warned by the referee! Daniel Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.09
Emile Mbamba chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
57.23
Logan Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Moncur. Warren Moncur shoots from distance. Paulo Nunes easily smothers it.
63.55
David Lopes knocks the ball forward to Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
66.58
David Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho flicks the ball with his head. Ismael Abdullah easily picks it out of the air!
67.09
Daniel Ribeiro threads the ball through to Emile Mbamba. Emile Mbamba knocks the ball forward to Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.19
Vitor Oliveira threads the ball through to Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paulo Nunes who gathers it comfortably.
71.39
Emile Mbamba knocks the ball forward to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but somehow Ismael Abdullah manages to keep it out.
72.18
Logan Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Potts. Steve Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter powers a header at goal. Jeremy de Ruiter scores for Naval!!
75.11
Logan Green threads the ball through to Steve Potts. Steve Potts whips in a cross ball towards Warren Moncur. Warren Moncur connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Warren Moncur!
78.48
Pedro Carvalho threads the ball through to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.31
Leevi Paulinus hacks Rodrigo Barbosa from behind! The referee calls over Leevi Paulinus and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.26
0-4Osku Markuksenpoika barges into Pedro Carvalho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Carvalho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.56
Rodrigo Barbosa clumsily knocks into Leevi Paulinus. Rodrigo Barbosa is warned by the referee! Leevi Paulinus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.25
Osku Markuksenpoika kicks a strong pass forward to Jeremy de Ruiter. Jeremy de Ruiter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.51
Logan Green passes the ball forward to Steve Potts. Steve Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Vega.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Steve Potts 6 Jeremy de Ruiter 33, 72 Warren Moncur 75 |