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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play Sporting Lisbon in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,187 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon get the match underway!
3.08
Bart Van Der Gun kicks a strong pass forward to Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.51
Goran Madar sees Sergio Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dennis Bögelund.
9.52
Danny Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Guardalben collects the pass. Manuel Guardalben plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen who has made a great run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but Dmitri Beschastnykh reads it well. Fabulous stop!
15.19
With imagination, Bart Van Der Gun picks a pass forward to Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis whips in a cross ball towards Luis Barbosa. Luis Barbosa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
24.40
Alejandro Di Meglio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Goran Madar. Goran Madar threads a neat ball through to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro makes a pass forward but Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
26.32
Craig Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Copain Riga.
30.31
Bart Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Claus Soltvedt!
32.47
Danny Joseph sees Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben heads the ball goalwards but somehow Dmitri Beschastnykh manages to keep it out.
33.08
Bart Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Barbosa. Luis Barbosa knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Claus Soltvedt reads it well. Excellent keeping!
44.16
Kai Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro advances inside the box! Sergio Castro tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off and get the second half underway!
48.19
Bart Van Der Gun makes a simple pass to Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
51.49
Kemal Ince sees space and advances. Kemal Ince plays a quick one-two with Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen and rushes in on goal... Kemal Ince shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
54.19
Bart Van Der Gun knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Luis Barbosa. Luis Barbosa powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.07
Bart Van Der Gun flicks a high pass forward. Luis Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Claus Soltvedt!
59.36
Bart Van Der Gun flicks a high pass forward to Frank Marrero who brings the ball under control. Frank Marrero tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Claus Soltvedt manages to keep it out.
60.09
Beira Mar have made a substitution with Nicola C. Gottardi replacing Dennis Bögelund .
63.21
Bart Van Der Gun comes in with a late challenge on Goran Madar. The referee brings Bart Van Der Gun to one side and gives him a warning! Goran Madar stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.45
Craig Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gavin Johnstone is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
66.20
Kai Breitner threads a neat ball through to Goran Madar. Goran Madar changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Goran Madar lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro makes a convincing header. Dmitri Beschastnykh manages to gather it.
69.57
Francis Hulme barges into Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. The referee calls over Francis Hulme and shows him a yellow card! Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.01
Bart Van Der Gun clumsily knocks into Goran Madar. The referee calls over Bart Van Der Gun again and warns him to calm down! Goran Madar carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.33
Danny Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Guardalben controls it well on his chest. Manuel Guardalben lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.42
Beira Mar have made 2 substitutions with Marc Röhlig replacing Harris Fabrie and Simion Stinga replacing Matthew Dugbatey .
78.43
Kemal Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.58
Marc Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Luis Barbosa collects the pass. Luis Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent block by Kai Breitner!
89.21
Marc Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Reis. Guilherme Reis skips past Alejandro Di Meglio! Guilherme Reis side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
90.00
Nicola C. Gottardi comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Castro. The referee calls over Nicola C. Gottardi and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Castro runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 30.2325581395349 vs 69.7674418604651
Play Area
Home team third: 30.23%, Midfield: 45.35%, Away team third: 24.42%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Reis of Beira Mar

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Francis Hulme (DEF)
5
5. Copain Riga (DEF)
6
6. Harris Fabrie (MID)
6
8. Luis Barbosa (ATT)
6
9. Frank Marrero (ATT)
7
6
11. Guilherme Reis (ATT)
9

13. Marc Röhlig (MID)
6
14. Simion Stinga (ATT)
6

4. Kai Breitner (DEF)
8
5. Danny Joseph (MID)
6
6. Goran Madar (MID)
7
7. Kemal Ince (MID)
7
6
10. Sergio Castro (ATT)
8

12. Samuel Viana (GK)
0
14. Fatik Zonneveld (ATT)
0