Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Alverca get the match underway!

6.45 0-1

Goran Madar kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen advances inside the box! Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Graham Campbell with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!

9.28 0-1

Giampietro Schwoch catches Rocco R. Corrent on the ankles. The referee brings Giampietro Schwoch to one side and gives him a warning! Rocco R. Corrent hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

12.52 0-1

Samuel Castro hits a low pass to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

16.17 0-1

Giampietro Schwoch sees Nwankwo Evans in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Evans knocks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Graham Campbell effortlessly picks it out of the air!

22.54 0-1

Matt Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Graham Campbell!

24.57 0-1

Matt Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Goran Madar. Goran Madar makes a beautiful solo run. Goran Madar skips past Brian Konchesky! Some good footwork from Goran Madar provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Graham Campbell manages to keep it out.

26.09 0-1

Brian Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Soares flicks a high pass forward to Bruno Pinto who brings the ball under control. Bruno Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Brady.

28.18 0-1

Matt Brady passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Evans. Nwankwo Evans advances with the ball. Nwankwo Evans plays a quick one-two with Fatik Zonneveld and rushes in on goal... Nwankwo Evans strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.

30.40 0-1

Goran Madar chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!

40.41 0-1

With vision, Roberto Viana plays the ball forward to Samuel Castro. Samuel Castro passes the ball forward to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Brady.

42.38 0-1

Nwankwo Evans threads the ball through to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fatik Zonneveld through on goal. Fatik Zonneveld cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Graham Campbell manages to keep it out.

45.00 0-1

The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

45.00 0-1

Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the second half underway!

48.15 0-1

Craig Sullivan makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fatik Zonneveld but the linesman indicates offside!

51.59 0-1

Roberto Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen McNeill. Stephen McNeill threads the ball through to Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

55.14 0-1

Goran Madar sees Fatik Zonneveld in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fatik Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro connects with a diving header. Graham Campbell gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!

59.51 0-1

Silvio Lima flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Oliveira who brings the ball under control. Ruben Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!

60.04 0-1

Brian Konchesky makes a simple pass to Ruben Oliveira. Ruben Oliveira makes a probing pass to Duarte Varela. Duarte Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Rocco R. Corrent. Rocco R. Corrent whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!

65.44 0-1

Roberto Viana sees Samuel Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Castro makes a probing pass to Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giampietro Schwoch.

71.37 0-1

Brian Konchesky hits a low pass to Tomas Soares. With a delightful solo run, Tomas Soares stretches the opposition's defence. Tomas Soares plays a quick one-two with Bruno Pinto and rushes in on goal... Tomas Soares rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!

73.58 0-1

Goran Madar surges forward with the ball. Goran Madar knocks the ball forward, putting Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen through on goal. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Graham Campbell. What a save!

77.12 0-1

Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Manuel Guardalben replacing Sergio Castro .

78.20 0-1

Nwankwo Evans hits a low pass to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.

79.52 0-1

Goran Madar threads a neat ball through to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen whips in a cross ball towards Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld makes a convincing header but is denied by Graham Campbell. Excellent save.

81.01 0-1

Nwankwo Evans threads a neat ball through to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld advances inside the box! Fatik Zonneveld muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent block by Roberto Viana!

84.54 0-1

Goran Madar threads the ball through to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!

87.53 0-1

Craig Sullivan makes a simple pass to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld makes a probing pass between the defence to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Some superb footwork from Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Graham Campbell.

89.44 0-1

Stephen McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Varela. Duarte Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Pinto. Bruno Pinto heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!

90.00 0-2

Matt Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Goran Madar. Goran Madar flicks a high ball forward to Manuel Guardalben who takes it down. Manuel Guardalben plays a one-two with Fatik Zonneveld and advances towards the goal... Manuel Guardalben looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!

90.00 0-2

The referee blows the final whistle