Match Report
| Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon |  |  | Penafiel | Penafiel | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Steven Brown | Steven Brown | |||||||||||||||||
| Cesar Bento | C. Bento |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | David Charlton | D. Charlton | |||||||||
| Guilherme Martins | G. Martins | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Carlton Mercer | C. Mercer | |||||||||
| Abel Barros | A. Barros | | 73 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 69 | | Kevin Walker | K. Walker | ||||||||
| Joao Oliveira | J. Oliveira | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 64 |  | Jose Assou | J. Assou | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Ramos | R. Ramos | | 62 | D | | 5 | | M | 70 |  | Ricardo Montero | R. Montero | |||||||||
| Liam Cardinale | L. Cardinale |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Edmundo Guerrero | E. Guerrero | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Walker | N. Walker | | 70 | M | | | 7 | | M | 64 | | Andy Hall | A. Hall | ||||||||
| Jaime Santos | J. Santos | | 67 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Noel Fadel | N. Fadel | |||||||||
| Carlos Leon | C. Leon | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 |  | Colin Dalglish | C. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Ruel Lawrence | R. Lawrence | | 65 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Kevin James | K. James | |||||||||
| Gavin Lineker | G. Lineker | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Alberto Costa | A. Costa | |||||||||
| Alfonso Beghetto | A. Beghetto | | 66 | G | | 12 | | G | 64 | | Gary Strachan | G. Strachan | |||||||||
| David Antunes | D. Antunes | | 60 | A | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Tomas Tavares | T. Tavares | |||||||||
| Neil Granville | N. Granville | | 59 | G | | 14 | | D | 66 | | Stefano Agliardi | S. Agliardi | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Penafiel. A crowd of 17,792 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Marques.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Marques.
0.00
0-0Penafiel start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.28
0-0Carlton Mercer threads the ball through to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero plays a one-two with Colin Dalglish and advances towards the goal... Edmundo Guerrero takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Cesar Bento.
3.39
0-0It's a corner kick. Ricardo Montero kicks a low ball out wide. Edmundo Guerrero takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.33
0-0With some swift thinking, Rodrigo Ramos plays the ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.47
Guilherme Martins laces a through ball forward to Liam Cardinale. Liam Cardinale threads a neat ball through to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Cardinale. Liam Cardinale is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Solid save from David Charlton.
14.51
0-0Ruel Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Walker. The referee calls over Ruel Lawrence and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Walker runs off the knock.
15.06
Kevin Walker sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin James. Kevin James finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.13
1-0Abel Barros threads the ball through to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! David Charlton had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
20.37
1-0Nwankwo Walker knocks the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
Ricardo Montero plays the ball forward to Kevin James. Kevin James threads the ball through into the box. Alberto Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Cesar Bento!
27.38
With vision, Jaime Santos picks a pass forward to Liam Cardinale. Liam Cardinale knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
39.39
Andy Hall catches Abel Barros on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Barros runs off the knock.
40.02
Liam Cardinale kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Walker. Nwankwo Walker shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but David Charlton easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Penafiel also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
48.19
Liam Cardinale kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker shoots from 25 yards but David Charlton is on top of it.
51.22
Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Lineker who brings the ball under control. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.30
Carlton Mercer threads the ball through to Colin Dalglish. Colin Dalglish flicks a high ball forward to Kevin James who takes it down. Kevin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.42
Noel Fadel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Costa. Alberto Costa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Barros.
61.33
1-0Noel Fadel flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Guerrero collects the pass. Edmundo Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin James but he's offside!
65.46
Andy Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin James. Kevin James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.31
Ricardo Montero kicks a strong pass forward to Edmundo Guerrero. Edmundo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Costa. With a superhuman jump, Alberto Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alberto Costa!
73.15
Edmundo Guerrero flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Costa who takes it down. Alberto Costa whips in a cross ball towards Kevin James. Kevin James directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cesar Bento picks it out of the air!
75.49
Colin Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Kevin James controls it well on his chest. Kevin James puts a great ball through. Noel Fadel runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
78.34
Abel Barros threads a neat ball through to Ruel Lawrence. With some swift thinking, Ruel Lawrence plays the ball forward to Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but David Charlton reads it well. Great save!
81.16
Jaime Santos sees Liam Cardinale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Cardinale knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos whips the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.43
Ricardo Montero catches Jaime Santos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jaime Santos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cesar Bento (GK)
7
2. Guilherme Martins (DEF)
6
3. Abel Barros (DEF)
7
4. Joao Oliveira (DEF)
6
5. Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
6
6. Liam Cardinale (MID)
7
7. Nwankwo Walker (MID)
6
8. Jaime Santos (MID)
7
9. Carlos Leon (ATT)
7
10. Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
5
11. Gavin Lineker (ATT)
9
12. Alfonso Beghetto (GK)
0
13. David Antunes (ATT)
0
14. Neil Granville (GK)
0
1. David Charlton (GK)
8
2. Carlton Mercer (DEF)
7
3. Kevin Walker (DEF)
7
4. Jose Assou (DEF)
6
5. Ricardo Montero (MID)
6
6. Edmundo Guerrero (MID)
8
7. Andy Hall (MID)
5
8. Noel Fadel (MID)
7
9. Colin Dalglish (ATT)
6
10. Kevin James (ATT)
6
11. Alberto Costa (ATT)
9
12. Gary Strachan (GK)
0
13. Tomas Tavares (MID)
0
14. Stefano Agliardi (DEF)
0