Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 8,445 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Teixeira.
The pitch is in good condition.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Teixeira.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon start the match!
6.08
0-0Samuel Fonseca flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to Stephen Ball, releasing him through on goal. Stephen Ball looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Superb reactions from Silvio Antunes. What a save!
8.08
0-0Carlos Santos surges forward with the ball. Carlos Santos threads a neat ball through to Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
14.53
0-0Silvio Martins barges into Hugo Ribeiro. The referee warns Silvio Martins to calm down! Hugo Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
Rodrigo Campos takes a quick throw-in. Sebastiao Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
21.31
Sebastiao Faria hits a low pass to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.55
0-0Manuel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Samuel Fonseca passes the ball forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Stephen Ball is offside!
27.41
0-0Paulo Lopes passes the ball forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.54
Hugo Ribeiro pushes up the pitch. Hugo Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.14
0-0Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Carvalho replacing Paulo Lopes and Samir Zimmermann replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
36.52
David Veloso hits a low pass to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.22
Rafael Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Andrade. Pedro Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. União Desportiva de Leiria appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon have changed their lineup with Antonio Carvalho replacing Samuel Fonseca. The União Desportiva de Leiria players seem much more motivated whilst the Sporting Lisbon players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with União Desportiva de Leiria kicking off!
47.33
Without breaking stride, Eddie Serrant plays the ball forward to Silvio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. Silvio Carvalho shoots from outside the area but somehow Silvio Antunes manages to keep it out.
48.30
Pedro Andrade sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.22
From the throw-in, Carlos Santos picks out Manuel Ramos. Manuel Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to David Veloso. David Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball plays a one-two with Silvio Martins and advances towards the goal... Stephen Ball takes a shot at 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.
60.33
Silvio Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Silvio Antunes. What a save!
63.35
Silvio Carvalho receives the ball from a throw-in from Antonio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
65.45
0-0Bruno Alves hacks Antonio Carvalho from behind! The referee calls over Bruno Alves and shows him a yellow card! Antonio Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.28
Vitor Neves sees space and advances. Vitor Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Santos.
71.55
David Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Campos.
75.19
0-0Silvio Martins catches Hugo Ribeiro on the ankles. The referee warns Silvio Martins again to calm down! Hugo Ribeiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.16
1-0Rafael Faria takes it forward alone. Rafael Faria changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Faria runs straight at the defence! Rafael Faria cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.58
Antonio Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins makes a simple pass, allowing Stephen Ball to run into the box. Stephen Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Silvio Antunes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.58
Bruno Alves surges forward with the ball. Bruno Alves plays a one-two with Nuno Semedo and advances towards the goal... Bruno Alves takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.3%
53.7%
Play Area
34.1%
46.3%
19.5%
Scorers
| Rafael Faria 77 Bruno Alves 88 | Stephen Ball 82 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rafael Faria of União Desportiva de Leiria |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Antunes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Samuel Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Hugo Ribeiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Rafael Faria (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 5. | Gaspar Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodrigo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bruno Alves (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Sebastiao Faria (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Vitor Neves (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pedro Andrade (MID) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nuno Semedo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nuno Faria (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vasco Reis (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cristiano Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuel Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Serrant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastiao Monteiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samuel Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Veloso (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rodrigo Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Silvio Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stephen Ball (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Silvio Carvalho (MID) | 7 | |
| 13. | Samir Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Antonio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |