Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at De Kuip where Feyenoord Rotterdam play Sporting Lisbon in this Champions League game. A crowd of 19,602 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
The pitch is in poor condition.
Feyenoord Rotterdam are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by .
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.51
0-0Alexandre Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Barbosa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Fernando Costa who takes it down. Fernando Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.49
0-0Dmitri Korneev kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal plays a quick one-two with Rodrigo Barbosa and rushes in on goal... Martin Vidal looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Wonderful reactions from Edgar Waterreus keeps it out!
12.16
0-0Duilio Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Zbigniew Pol collects the pass. Zbigniew Pol kicks a strong pass forward to Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
18.57
1-0Duilio Gutierrez sees Ulrich Van Der Sar in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ulrich Van Der Sar flicks a high pass forward. Steinar Bragstad controls it well on his chest. Steinar Bragstad knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Maes. Pius Maes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Leonardo Pina has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.51
Marc Laursen threads a neat ball through to Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar brings the ball forward. Ulrich Van Der Sar shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Leonardo Pina as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.41
Marc Laursen flicks a high pass forward to Ulrich Van Der Sar who brings the ball under control. Ulrich Van Der Sar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steinar Bragstad. Steinar Bragstad lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Maes. Pius Maes whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
30.25
1-0Jesper Ingesson flicks a high pass forward to Steinar Bragstad who brings the ball under control. Steinar Bragstad decides to run forward with the ball. Steinar Bragstad knocks in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent heads the ball goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Alexandre Ferreira. That should have been a goal!
34.20
Dmitri Korneev takes a short throw-in bringing Neil Grantt into play. Neil Grantt hits a low pass to Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Edgar Waterreus had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
40.25
Ulrich Van Der Sar threads a neat ball through to Ken Ito. Ken Ito knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Maes. Pius Maes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Leonardo Pina. What a great pair of hands!
44.30
Dmitri Korneev makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Rodrigo Barbosa receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Costa. Rodrigo Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa flicks the ball with his head but Edgar Waterreus is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Feyenoord Rotterdam appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Feyenoord Rotterdam get the second half underway!
51.59
Duilio Gutierrez chips the ball to his team mate, Ellery Mulder. Ellery Mulder finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
55.47
Steinar Bragstad flicks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Pol. Zbigniew Pol sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Pina!
57.38
Ken Ito chips the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Bulent. Yurtcan Bulent knocks in a cross ball towards Ulrich Van Der Sar. Ulrich Van Der Sar knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.48
2-1Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Peter Cottee replacing Dmitri Korneev .
61.57
Fernando Costa hits a low pass to Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.20
2-1Andre Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Barbosa. Rodrigo Barbosa threads a neat ball through to Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Vidal but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.43
Peter Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Edgar Waterreus manages to gather it easily.
67.23
2-1Marc Laursen comes in with a late challenge on Neil Grantt. Marc Laursen is shown the yellow card! Neil Grantt stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.56
Duilio Gutierrez surges forward with the ball. Duilio Gutierrez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Duilio Gutierrez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Leonardo Pina manages to gather it.
81.29
Rodrigo Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Nico Minghelli collects the pass. Nico Minghelli lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
83.11
Rodrigo Barbosa hits a low pass to Peter Cottee. Peter Cottee finds some space and shoots from distance. Edgar Waterreus gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
84.06
Pius Maes brings the ball forward. Pius Maes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Leonardo Pina who gathers it comfortably.
85.47
Rodrigo Barbosa passes the ball forward to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal skips past Duilio Gutierrez! Martin Vidal looks for support before firing off a hurried 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
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Barbosa of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Edgar Waterreus (GK)
8
2. Jesper Ingesson (DEF)
6
3. Marc Laursen (DEF)
5
4. Duilio Gutierrez (DEF)
7
5. Pius Maes (MID)
8
6. Ellery Mulder (MID)
6
7. Ulrich Van Der Sar (MID)
8
8. Zbigniew Pol (MID)
6
9. Ken Ito (ATT)
6
10. Yurtcan Bulent (ATT)
7
11. Steinar Bragstad (ATT)
7
12. Jack Human (DEF)
0
13. Arturo Izquierdo (MID)
0
14. Kofi Jacobs (ATT)
0
1. Leonardo Pina (GK)
8
2. Illya Peklushenko (DEF)
6
3. Andre Carvalho (DEF)
6
4. Alexandre Ferreira (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Alves (DEF)
6
6. Dmitri Korneev (MID)
6
7. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
9
8. Fernando Costa (MID)
6
9. Martin Vidal (ATT)
8
10. Neil Grantt (ATT)
6
11. Nico Minghelli (ATT)
7
12. Tiago Fonseca (DEF)
0
13. Peter Cottee (MID)
6
14. Sergio Andrade (ATT)
0