Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Paços de Ferreira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off!
2.44
0-0Dean Priestley threads the ball through to Urvin Roy. Urvin Roy whips in a cross ball towards Abel Campos. Abel Campos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. José Reyna easily picks it out of the air!
3.08
0-1Manuel Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Van Vliet. Mark Van Vliet sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.42
0-1Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Alves. Manuel Alves sees space and advances. Manuel Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.06
Gert Van Der Elst threads the ball through to Stephen Richards. Stephen Richards shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.53
0-2Ismael Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Van Vliet. Mark Van Vliet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vincenzo Zanetti.
16.44
Manuel Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Van Vliet. Mark Van Vliet tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.42
0-2Urvin Roy catches Fadel Behi on the ankles. Urvin Roy is given a warning by the referee! Fadel Behi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.37
Alain Bolivard brings the ball forward. Alain Bolivard makes a probing pass to Urvin Roy. Urvin Roy shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.23
0-2Stephen Richards catches Jose Sousa on the ankles. Stephen Richards is given a warning by the referee! Jose Sousa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.34
Ismael Izzet makes a probing pass to Mark Van Vliet. Mark Van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Richards. Stephen Richards directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Fernando Pinheiro!
28.17
0-2Dean Priestley catches Ismael Izzet on the ankles. The referee calls over Dean Priestley and shows him a yellow card! Ismael Izzet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.52
Alain Bolivard makes a beautiful solo run. Alain Bolivard flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos goes all the way! Abel Campos tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.15
Jose Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Vieira. Antonio Vieira shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.08
Jose Martins knocks the ball forward to Antonio Vieira. Antonio Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.31
0-2Ismael Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Van Vliet. Mark Van Vliet makes a probing pass to Kelvin Bridge but he's offside!
45.00
Dean Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Campos. Abel Campos shoots from long range but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Paços de Ferreira start the second half!
53.29
Gert Van Der Elst knocks the ball forward to Mark Van Vliet. Mark Van Vliet shoots from distance. Fernando Pinheiro easily smothers it.
57.10
Fernando Postiga sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Abel Campos. Abel Campos rockets a shot on goal. Abel Campos scores for Sporting Lisbon!!
61.22
Kelvin Bridge catches Alain Bolivard on the ankles. The referee calls over Kelvin Bridge and warns him to calm down! Alain Bolivard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
67.16
Quim Andrade makes a simple pass to Jose Martins. Jose Martins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Campos. Abel Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Urvin Roy. Urvin Roy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
72.09
Ismael Izzet sees space and advances. Ismael Izzet shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.48
Mehamha Benyettou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Van Vliet. Mark Van Vliet shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Fernando Pinheiro easily smothers it!
77.12
1-2Sporting Lisbon are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Paços de Ferreira's defence.
78.46
Fadel Behi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Alves. Manuel Alves takes it forward alone. Manuel Alves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.08
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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