Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily 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.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Boa Morte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the first half underway!
2.06
0-0Manuel Guardalben catches Anton Schumacher on the ankles. The referee brings Manuel Guardalben to one side and gives him a warning! Anton Schumacher runs off the knock.
3.45
0-0Giampietro Schwoch makes a probing pass to Goran Madar. Goran Madar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.06
0-0Goran Madar flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Castro who takes it down. Sergio Castro threads the ball through to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen but he's offside!
12.26
0-0Goran Madar flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Castro collects the pass. Sergio Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Albrecht Bartsch is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.05
Giampietro Schwoch barges into Abraham Montano. The referee warns Giampietro Schwoch to calm down! Abraham Montano stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.41
Danny Joseph deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.55
Malte Thiele sees Danny Edwards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Edwards skips past Leonardo Guerrero Lopez! Danny Edwards comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is deflected wide by Martin Averdijk.
24.46
1-0Goran Madar flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sergio Castro makes a probing pass between the defence to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Emanuele Passoni has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.48
1-0Malte Thiele passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
36.24
Goran Madar chips the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
42.29
2-0With some swift thinking, Filipe Alfaro plays the ball forward to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
44.39
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Goran Madar. Goran Madar threads a neat ball through to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Anton Schumacher clumsily knocks into Sergio Castro. Anton Schumacher is given a warning by the referee! Sergio Castro runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira have changed their lineup with Artur Quaresma replacing Albrecht Bartsch. The Paços de Ferreira players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off!
48.12
Cristiano Ribeiro hacks Goran Madar from behind! The referee warns Cristiano Ribeiro to calm down! Goran Madar runs off the knock.
49.48
Malte Thiele passes the ball forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
51.55
Giampietro Schwoch sees space and advances. Giampietro Schwoch sees Sergio Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Castro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Schumacher.
57.08
Craig Sullivan flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.44
Nwankwo Evans darts forward. Nwankwo Evans knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anton Schumacher.
60.33
2-0Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Emile Greening replacing Leonardo Guerrero Lopez .Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Rui Soares replacing Abraham Montano .
61.36
2-0Goran Madar comes in with a late challenge on Cristiano Ribeiro. The referee calls over Goran Madar and shows him a yellow card! Cristiano Ribeiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.52
Nwankwo Evans kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen makes a probing pass to Sergio Castro but he's offside!
67.02
Danny Edwards catches Emile Greening on the ankles. The referee calls over Danny Edwards and warns him to calm down! Emile Greening stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.19
Nwankwo Evans chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen cuts inside the box! Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Goran Madar plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen runs straight at the defence! Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.41
Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Fatik Zonneveld replacing Sergio Castro .
78.46
2-0Anton Schumacher catches Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen on the ankles. The referee calls over Anton Schumacher and shows him a yellow card! Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen runs off the knock.
79.31
Anton Schumacher flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Alfaro collects the pass. Filipe Alfaro threads a neat ball through to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp shoots from 25 yards but Romero P. Andres is on top of it.
81.45
Nwankwo Evans advances with the ball. Nwankwo Evans threads the ball through into the box. Manuel Guardalben looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Emanuele Passoni gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
83.52
Nwankwo Evans passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen passes the ball forward but Manuel Guardalben is offside!
85.44
2-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.42
With imagination, Filipe Alfaro plays the ball forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Andres effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
Goran Madar flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Guardalben holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Manuel Guardalben tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Emanuele Passoni. What a save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Andres (GK)
7
2. Giampietro Schwoch (DEF)
7
3. Martin Averdijk (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
5. Danny Joseph (MID)
6
6. Nwankwo Evans (MID)
8
7. Goran Madar (MID)
7
8. Craig Sullivan (MID)
6
9. Manuel Guardalben (ATT)
8
10. Sergio Castro (ATT)
8
11. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen (ATT)
9
12. Samuel Viana (GK)
0
13. Emile Greening (DEF)
6
14. Fatik Zonneveld (ATT)
6
1. Emanuele Passoni (GK)
6
2. John Mcallister (DEF)
6
3. Albrecht Bartsch (DEF)
6
4. Anton Schumacher (DEF)
5
5. Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)
6
6. Filipe Alfaro (MID)
7
7. Malte Thiele (MID)
7
8. Fernando Teixeira (MID)
6
9. Danny Edwards (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Knapp (ATT)
6
11. Abraham Montano (ATT)
6
12. Artur Quaresma (DEF)
6
13. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
0
14. Rui Soares (ATT)
6