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 Beira Mar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Beira Mar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Vidigal.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Beira Mar are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Vidigal.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off the first half!
3.20
0-0Showing composure, Giampietro Schwoch plays the ball forward to Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Dmitri Beschastnykh as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.24
0-0Kemal Ince takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Ruben Moutinho reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
9.53
Goran Madar flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Dmitri Beschastnykh!
10.35
Kemal Ince flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Zonneveld collects the pass. Fatik Zonneveld makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
12.27
0-0Kemal Ince threads the ball through to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Menendez controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alfredo Menendez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Cristiano Rego!
14.16
0-0Cristiano Rego catches Sergio Castro on the ankles. Cristiano Rego is shown the yellow card! Sergio Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.25
Craig Sullivan decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
20.19
Craig Sullivan knocks the ball forward to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Dmitri Beschastnykh manages to gather it effortlessly.
21.18
Simion Stinga barges into Scott Gordon. The referee calls over Simion Stinga and shows him a yellow card! Scott Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.04
Matt Brady hits a low pass to Goran Madar. Goran Madar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro edges inside the box! Sergio Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
28.50
0-0Scott Gordon catches Simion Stinga on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Gordon and warns him to calm down! Simion Stinga runs off the knock.
32.56
0-0With vision, Scott Gordon picks a pass forward to Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Castro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Castro shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.47
Samir Friedmann hits a low pass to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
36.52
1-0Nwankwo Evans flicks a high pass forward. Fatik Zonneveld controls it well on his chest. Fatik Zonneveld runs straight at the defence! Fatik Zonneveld muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.30
Kemal Ince knocks the ball forward to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro skips past Cristiano Rego! Sergio Castro shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Beira Mar also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Beira Mar kick off and get the second half underway!
47.11
Harris Fabrie comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Ince. The referee brings Harris Fabrie to one side and gives him a warning! Kemal Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.24
Giampietro Schwoch threads a neat ball through to Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince threads the ball through to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld plays a quick one-two with Sergio Castro and rushes in on goal... Fatik Zonneveld tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Dmitri Beschastnykh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.58
From the throw-in, Matt Brady picks out Scott Gordon. Scott Gordon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Evans. Nwankwo Evans hits a low pass to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Ricardo Moreira is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
56.23
Kemal Ince takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Harris Fabrie reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.51
Craig Sullivan darts forward. Craig Sullivan shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
59.37
Scott Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince threads a neat ball through to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Dmitri Beschastnykh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.37
4-0Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Leonardo Guerrero Lopez replacing Scott Gordon .
63.03
Kemal Ince hits a low pass to Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez plays a scrappy one-two with Sergio Castro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alfredo Menendez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
66.24
Steven Keegan makes a probing pass to Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga runs straight at the defence! Simion Stinga looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Romero P. Andres. What a save!
71.05
Goran Madar knocks the ball forward to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
77.54
Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen replacing Sergio Castro .
81.48
Gavin Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko skips past Leonardo Guerrero Lopez! Youri Salenko side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Romero P. Andres.
83.43
Goran Madar makes a simple pass to Alfredo Menendez. Alfredo Menendez advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alfredo Menendez provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.31
Harris Fabrie kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey threads a neat, attacking ball through to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Matt Brady steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
89.17
Goran Madar flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Menendez controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Menendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Dmitri Beschastnykh is on top of it.
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
| Fatik Zonneveld 37, 48 Sergio Castro 40, 59 Alfredo Menendez 63 |
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. Nwankwo Evans (MID)
6
6. Goran Madar (MID)
6
7. Kemal Ince (MID)
7
8. Craig Sullivan (MID)
6
9. Fatik Zonneveld (ATT)
9
10. Sergio Castro (ATT)
9
11. Alfredo Menendez (ATT)
7
12. Samuel Viana (GK)
0
13. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
14. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen (ATT)
6
1. Dmitri Beschastnykh (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Rego (DEF)
5
5. Harris Fabrie (MID)
6
6. Steven Keegan (MID)
6
7. Samir Friedmann (MID)
6
8. Ruben Moutinho (MID)
6
9. Simion Stinga (ATT)
6
10. Youri Salenko (ATT)
6
11. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
6
12. Caio Costa (ATT)
0
13. Guilherme Reis (ATT)
0
14. Alfredo Mangone (ATT)
0