Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 13,497 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Veloso.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Rafael Veloso.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the match underway!
8.53
0-0Rafael Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.30
0-0Colin Law comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Oliveira. The referee warns Colin Law to calm down! Filipe Oliveira runs off the knock.
14.14
0-0Filipe Oliveira makes a probing pass to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Alexandru Ovidiu. What a great pair of hands!
15.00
0-0Jakob Wendel threads the ball through to Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Owen but the linesman indicates offside!
18.02
With vision, Jakob Wendel laces a through ball forward to Colin Law. Colin Law makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jakob Wendel. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jakob Wendel provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Corentin Chelle manages to keep it out.
20.19
0-0Colin Law barges into Rafael Varela. The referee calls over Colin Law and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Varela carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.53
Filipe Oliveira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer threads the ball through to Alioune Mansouri but he's offside!
24.22
0-0Alex Caldwell plays the ball forward to Filipe Oliveira. Filipe Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandru Ovidiu who gathers it comfortably.
26.07
Neil Hopkin receives the ball from a throw-in from Alex Caldwell. Neil Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Varela who gracefully takes it down. Rafael Varela makes a probing pass to Alioune Mansouri. Alioune Mansouri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
28.19
0-0Filipe Oliveira hacks Ronald Overmars from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronald Overmars stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.36
1-0Rafael Varela flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Oliveira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alioune Mansouri. Alioune Mansouri plays a one-two with Billy Telfer and rushes in on goal... Alioune Mansouri rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.43
Alex Caldwell plays the ball forward to Gabriele Bonadei. Gabriele Bonadei makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima shoots from distance but it is miles over!
39.46
Filipe Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Billy Telfer collects the pass. Billy Telfer lofts in a cross ball towards Alioune Mansouri. Alioune Mansouri directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
44.51
Filipe Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Stefano Boutahar who brings the ball under control. Stefano Boutahar whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
45.00
Neil Hopkin passes the ball forward to Stefano Boutahar. Stefano Boutahar deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Gomes.
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. Futebol Clube do Marco also appear unchanged since the first half. The Futebol Clube do Marco players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off and get the second half underway!
48.49
Filipe Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.58
Filipe Oliveira plays the ball forward to Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer plays a one-two with Hugo Lima and rushes in on goal... Billy Telfer shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
57.02
Alex Caldwell catches Tommy Owen on the ankles. Alex Caldwell is warned by the referee! Tommy Owen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.15
Alex Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Lopes. Jorge Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Law. Colin Law lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.53
Neil Hopkin hits a low pass to Stefano Boutahar. Stefano Boutahar kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Telfer but the referee indicates it's offside!
65.06
Stefano Boutahar flicks a high ball forward to Billy Telfer who takes it down. Billy Telfer shoots from outside the area but is denied by Alexandru Ovidiu. Excellent save.
67.11
Alex Greig deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Law. Colin Law chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Owen. Tommy Owen makes a convincing header but it's a lousy effort!
69.22
Neil Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Alioune Mansouri. Alioune Mansouri flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Lima who takes it down. Hugo Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandru Ovidiu who gathers it comfortably.
71.54
Nuno Barbosa runs forward with the ball. Nuno Barbosa advances with the ball. Nuno Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
75.46
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
78.21
Jakob Wendel flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Owen collects the pass. Tommy Owen whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Goldberg. Nicholas Goldberg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Corentin Chelle has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.23
Stefano Boutahar makes a probing pass to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Colin Law.
84.53
85.19
Sporting Lisbon are in full control of this game.
89.09
Ronald Overmars flicks a high ball forward to Colin Law who takes it down. Colin Law makes an attacking run forward. Colin Law advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Colin Law provides some space. He shoots at goal but Corentin Chelle is on top of it.
90.00
Filipe Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Hugo Lima. Hugo Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Alioune Mansouri. Alioune Mansouri connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Alexandru Ovidiu. What a save!
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 Alioune Mansouri of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Corentin Chelle (GK)
7
2. Alex Caldwell (DEF)
6
3. Nuno Barbosa (DEF)
7
4. Neil Hopkin (DEF)
7
5. Gabriele Bonadei (MID)
6
6. Filipe Oliveira (MID)
8
7. Rafael Varela (MID)
6
8. Stefano Boutahar (MID)
7
9. Billy Telfer (ATT)
7
10. Hugo Lima (ATT)
7
11. Alioune Mansouri (ATT)
9
12. Cristiano Oliveira (GK)
0
13. Daniel Antunes (GK)
0
14. Antonio Costa (ATT)
0
1. Alexandru Ovidiu (GK)
9
2. Frederico Gomes (DEF)
6
3. Alex Greig (DEF)
7
4. Ronald Overmars (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Perez (DEF)
6
6. Jakob Wendel (MID)
7
7. Colin Law (MID)
7
8. Nicholas Goldberg (ATT)
9
9. Hlynur Hjálmarsson (ATT)
6
10. Jorge Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Tommy Owen (ATT)
7
12. Gaspar Barbosa (GK)
0
13. Fabian Chappuis (DEF)
0
14. Tomas Ferreira (MID)
0