Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Sporting Braga. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Da Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Da Costa.
0.00
0-0Sporting Braga start the match!
3.44
1-0Peter Cottee makes a probing pass to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
6.34
1-0Illya Peklushenko makes a simple pass to Peter Cottee. Peter Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Viana who brings the ball under control. Tiago Viana shoots from long range but is denied by Joao Barbosa. Excellent save.
10.28
Fernando Costa passes the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
12.21
1-0Roberto Andrade knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Andrade. Sebastiao Andrade passes the ball forward but Joao Moutinho is offside!
15.36
1-0Peter Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
16.47
Richard Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade plays a one-two with Tiago Viana and advances towards the goal... Sergio Andrade rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.40
Tiago Fonseca makes a simple pass to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Joao Barbosa!
24.40
2-0Martin Aguilar hacks Richard Seaman from behind! The referee brings Martin Aguilar to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Seaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.29
Helder Costa flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Santos who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Godber. Brendan Godber plays a quick one-two with Sebastiao Andrade and rushes in on goal... Brendan Godber rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.41
Andre Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Pedro Alves. Pedro Alves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Pedro Alves plays a scrappy one-two with Sergio Andrade and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Pedro Alves provides some space. He shoots at goal. Joao Barbosa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.24
Andre Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Andre Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana skips past Martin Aguilar! Tiago Viana shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Lisbon are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
Andre Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Andrade controls it well on his chest. Sergio Andrade makes a defence splitting pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Braga players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
49.23
Fernando Costa threads the ball through to Sergio Andrade. Sergio Andrade plays a one-two with Fernando Costa and rushes in on goal... Sergio Andrade takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.31
Fernando Costa hits a low pass to Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Joao Barbosa!
60.08
4-0Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Strada replacing Tiago Fonseca and Scott Ferguson replacing Dmitri Korneev .Sporting Braga have made a substitution with Quim Martins replacing Roberto Andrade .
61.16
Martin Aguilar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Andrade. Sebastiao Andrade passes the ball forward to Joao Moutinho. Joao Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Leonardo Pina smothers it!
72.25
Cristiano Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Martins. Quim Martins whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Andrade. Sebastiao Andrade is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.06
Scott Ferguson hits a low pass to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana whips in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Joao Barbosa effortlessly picks it out of the air!
79.28
Helder Costa catches Sergio Andrade on the ankles. Helder Costa is warned by the referee! Sergio Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.38
4-1Fernando Costa knocks the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
85.28
Sebastiao Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ribeiro. Jorge Ribeiro shoots from distance. Leonardo Pina gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
89.50
Peter Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa whips in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Joao Barbosa, sees it late!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Richard Seaman 3, 89 Sergio Andrade 16, 49 Pedro Alves 38 | Sebastiao Andrade 72 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Andrade of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Leonardo Pina (GK)
6
2. Illya Peklushenko (DEF)
6
3. Andre Carvalho (DEF)
6
4. Tiago Fonseca (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Alves (DEF)
7
6. Peter Cottee (MID)
6
7. Dmitri Korneev (MID)
6
8. Fernando Costa (MID)
7
9. Richard Seaman (ATT)
9
10. Tiago Viana (ATT)
7
11. Sergio Andrade (ATT)
9
12. Fabio Strada (DEF)
6
13. Scott Ferguson (MID)
6
14. Neil Grantt (ATT)
0
1. Joao Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Helder Costa (DEF)
6
3. Martin Aguilar (DEF)
6
4. David Youds (DEF)
6
5. Jorge Ribeiro (MID)
6
6. Sebastiao Andrade (MID)
8
7. Cristiano Santos (MID)
6
8. Jorge Antunes (MID)
6
9. Brendan Godber (ATT)
6
10. Joao Moutinho (ATT)
6
11. Roberto Andrade (ATT)
6
12. Antonio Lima (DEF)
0
13. Sebastian Thiele (ATT)
0
14. Quim Martins (DEF)
6