Match Report
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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 Beira Mar. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Beira Mar start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.39
0-0Alan Grondin takes it forward alone. Alan Grondin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Gainza easily smothers it!
4.17
0-0Vernon Bell passes the ball forward to Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.39
Johan Scifo makes a simple pass to Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias makes a probing pass to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.32
Aapo Arctopolitanus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell threads the ball through to Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Edgar Castro manages to gather it comfortably.
15.10
0-0Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez hacks Aron Björgvinsson from behind! Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez is shown the yellow card! Aron Björgvinsson stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.53
Johan Scifo passes the ball forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
18.01
Aron Björgvinsson makes a simple pass to Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo makes a simple pass to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
22.58
Cesar Antunes brings the ball forward. Cesar Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
24.43
Aapo Arctopolitanus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edgar Castro easily picks it out of the air!
32.23
0-0Aapo Arctopolitanus makes a simple pass to Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell sees space and advances. Vernon Bell threads the ball through to Salvatore Boksic but he's offside!
34.17
Luis Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Libbra. Sylvain Libbra makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Ferreira. Artur Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
38.47
0-0Alan Grondin comes in with a late challenge on Johan Scifo. The referee calls over Alan Grondin and warns him to calm down! Johan Scifo stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.56
0-0Einar Kristmundsson threads the ball through to Sylvain Libbra. Sylvain Libbra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kostas Vryzas.
40.42
Vernon Bell threads the ball through to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off the second half!
47.52
Cesar Antunes sees space and advances. Cesar Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Pedro Gainza manages to keep it out.
51.40
Vernon Bell makes a simple pass to Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Kanu.
59.34
1-0Moustapha Bezzai sees space and advances. Moustapha Bezzai lofts in a cross ball towards Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.57
Vernon Bell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Edgar Castro manages to gather it comfortably.
65.02
Cesar Antunes knocks the ball forward to Artur Ferreira. Artur Ferreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
67.11
Johan Scifo surges forward with the ball. Johan Scifo plays a perfect one-two with Nuno Macias and rushes in on goal... Johan Scifo rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Edgar Castro easily smothers it!
71.28
Sylvain Libbra surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Libbra sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.07
Kostas Vryzas chips the ball to his team mate, Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Macias. Nuno Macias lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez flicks the ball with his head but somehow Edgar Castro manages to keep it out.
77.42
Nuno Macias hacks Bruno Loureiro from behind! Nuno Macias is shown the yellow card! Bruno Loureiro runs off the knock.
78.49
Johan Scifo advances with the ball. Johan Scifo lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.14
Alan Grondin catches Moustapha Bezzai on the ankles. The referee calls over Alan Grondin again and warns him to calm down! Moustapha Bezzai stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.20
Cesar Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Björgvinsson.
85.45
Alan Grondin kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Nunes. Duarte Nunes goes all the way! Duarte Nunes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.22
Sylvain Libbra passes the ball forward to Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez. Rodolfo Guerrero Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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