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 Boavista Futebol Clube. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0Boavista Futebol Clube get the match underway!
3.46
1-0Giampietro Schwoch hits a low pass to Craig Sullivan. With a delightful solo run, Craig Sullivan stretches the opposition's defence. Craig Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Fatik Zonneveld. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Fatik Zonneveld provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.36
1-0Uwe Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Sean Croce holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sean Croce tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
10.45
Theo Ebbinge kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro edges inside the box! Sergio Castro strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Marcel Beckmann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.45
2-0Matt Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Theo Ebbinge. Theo Ebbinge knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Marcel Beckmann as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.43
2-0Scott Gordon makes a simple pass to Goran Madar. Goran Madar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro makes a great pass forward. Fatik Zonneveld runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
28.01
Adam Evans brings the ball forward. Adam Evans shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.21
Uwe Hollmer flicks a high pass forward to Kubilay Sükür who brings the ball under control. Kubilay Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Sean Croce. Sean Croce heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
42.12
Kevin Thomson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Thomson runs straight at the defence! Kevin Thomson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Boavista Futebol Clube!
45.00
Craig Sullivan sees Sergio Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Castro edges inside the box! Sergio Castro rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Boavista Futebol Clube also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
51.21
Goran Madar kicks a strong pass forward to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Alfredo Menendez through on goal. Alfredo Menendez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
53.36
2-2Miguel Suarez barges into Kemal Ince. Miguel Suarez is given a warning by the referee! Kemal Ince stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.11
Adam Evans threads a neat ball through to Sean Croce. Sean Croce makes a probing pass to Kubilay Sükür but he's offside!
59.35
Showing composure, Giampietro Schwoch plays the ball forward to Theo Ebbinge. Theo Ebbinge passes the ball forward to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
60.51
Adam Evans barges into Theo Ebbinge. The referee calls over Adam Evans and warns him to calm down! Theo Ebbinge stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.25
Nicolas Menendez flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Hollmer controls it well on his chest. Uwe Hollmer brings the ball forward. Uwe Hollmer flicks a high pass forward. Sean Croce controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Sean Croce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Romero P. Andres reads it well. Excellent save!
72.11
Miguel Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Thomson. Kevin Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sean Croce. Sean Croce knocks in a cross ball towards Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür makes a looping header on goal but Romero P. Andres is on top of it.
75.31
Giampietro Schwoch flicks a high pass forward. Goran Madar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Goran Madar advances with the ball. Goran Madar plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Menendez and advances towards the goal... Goran Madar shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Marcel Beckmann.
77.02
Matt Brady flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Ince controls it well on his chest. Kemal Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro advances inside the box! Sergio Castro takes a shot at goal but is denied by Marcel Beckmann. Excellent save.
79.20
Craig Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
83.33
Miguel Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Thomson who takes it down. Kevin Thomson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Sükür. Kubilay Sükür finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
85.51
Miguel Suarez flicks a high pass forward to Kubilay Sükür who brings the ball under control. Kubilay Sükür edges inside the box! Kubilay Sükür muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Romero P. Andres gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
87.30
Goran Madar barges into Adam Evans. The referee brings Goran Madar to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Matt Brady flicks a high pass forward. Craig Sullivan controls it well on his chest. Craig Sullivan passes the ball forward to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro rushes past Dietmar Wieland! Sergio Castro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Fatik Zonneveld 3 Sergio Castro 10, 90 | Adam Evans 28 Kevin Thomson 42 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Castro of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Andres (GK)
6
2. Giampietro Schwoch (DEF)
6
3. Matt Brady (DEF)
6
4. Scott Gordon (DEF)
6
5. Theo Ebbinge (MID)
7
6. Kemal Ince (MID)
6
7. Goran Madar (MID)
6
8. Craig Sullivan (MID)
7
9. Fatik Zonneveld (ATT)
7
10. Sergio Castro (ATT)
9
11. Alfredo Menendez (ATT)
6
12. Samuel Viana (GK)
0
13. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
0
14. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen (ATT)
0
1. Marcel Beckmann (GK)
7
2. Dietmar Wieland (DEF)
6
3. Miguel Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Nicolas Menendez (DEF)
6
5. Dave Greening (DEF)
6
6. Kevin Thomson (MID)
8
7. Uwe Hollmer (MID)
6
8. Adam Evans (MID)
7
9. Miguel Suarez (MID)
6
10. Kubilay Sükür (ATT)
6
11. Sean Croce (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Valente (DEF)
0
13. Craig Mcallister (MID)
0
14. Duarte Ferreira (ATT)
0