Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     FreamundeFreamunde
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Cristiano VelosoC. Veloso61
G
1
G
70Sebastiao MarquesS. Marques
Manuel RamosM. Ramos79
D
2
D
67Abel LoureiroA. Loureiro
Carlos SantosC. Santos67
D
captain3
D
61Jonas SpenglerJ. Spengler
Eddie SerrantE. Serrant54
D
4
D
60Rafael PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Sebastiao MonteiroS. Monteiro72
M
5
D
56Alec McGroryA. McGrory
Paulo LopesP. Lopes66
M
6
M
61Matt CollinsM. Collins
Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca62
M
7
M
60Edgar PostigaE. Postiga
David VelosoD. Veloso58
M
8
M
59Tiago NevesT. Neves
Rodrigo RibeiroR. Ribeiro69
A
9
M
56Gaspar PintoG. Pinto
Silvio MartinsS. Martins64
A
10captain
A
62Cristiano VarelaC. Varela
Stephen BallS. Ball55
A
11
A
56Cesar LopesC. Lopes
 
Silvio CarvalhoS. Carvalho56
M
12
D
54Rodrigo FernandesR. Fernandes
Samir ZimmermannS. Zimmermann54
M
13
M
54Roberto AntunesR. Antunes
Antonio CarvalhoA. Carvalho54
M
14
D
52Anthony OosterhofA. Oosterhof

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Freamunde. A crowd of 8,416 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Freamunde appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.


0.00
Freamunde start the match!
2.58
With great vision, David Veloso plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
6.30
Manuel Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Manuel Ramos makes a probing pass to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
8.22
Samuel Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
9.36
David Veloso sees Stephen Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Ball makes a probing pass between the defence to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but somehow Sebastiao Marques manages to keep it out.
12.43
Eddie Serrant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Veloso. David Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sebastiao Marques with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
26.01
Sporting Lisbon are in full control of this game.
27.04
Samuel Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Sebastiao Marques manages to gather it effortlessly.
30.43
Rafael Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Pinto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gaspar Pinto hits a low pass to Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
32.53
Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Carvalho replacing Paulo Lopes and Samir Zimmermann replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
33.53
Rafael Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Neves. Tiago Neves brings the ball forward. Tiago Neves shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Cristiano Veloso!
34.14
Tiago Neves comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Monteiro. The referee calls over Tiago Neves and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Monteiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.21
Sporting Lisbon are in full control of this game.
40.28
Sebastiao Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samir Zimmermann. Samir Zimmermann cuts inside the box! Samir Zimmermann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.45
Tiago Neves sees Cristiano Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cristiano Varela edges inside the box! Cristiano Varela looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon have changed their lineup with Antonio Carvalho replacing Samuel Fonseca. Freamunde appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
47.41
Gaspar Pinto knocks the ball to his team mate, Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Serrant.
53.22
Cesar Lopes hacks Manuel Ramos from behind! The referee calls over Cesar Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Manuel Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.31
Antonio Carvalho barges into Tiago Neves. Antonio Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Tiago Neves runs off the knock.
55.28
Antonio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Samir Zimmermann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Zimmermann makes a pass forward but Silvio Martins makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
59.52
Tiago Neves flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Lopes who takes it down. Cesar Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
65.46
Matt Collins flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Varela collects the pass. Cristiano Varela shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.26
Edgar Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Varela whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes connects with a diving header. Cristiano Veloso gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
69.54
Silvio Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Samir Zimmermann. Samir Zimmermann shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Sebastiao Marques!
72.12
Eddie Serrant flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.34
Tiago Neves flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Varela holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Varela whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
78.44
Carlos Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
84.41
Edgar Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesar Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela makes a looping header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.43
Tiago Neves flicks a high ball forward to Cesar Lopes who takes it down. Cesar Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Varela. Cristiano Varela tries a spectacular strike. Fantastic reaction save from Cristiano Veloso!
89.13
Edgar Postiga hits a low pass to Cesar Lopes. Cesar Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Ramos.
90.00
Manuel Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Silvio Carvalho finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Freamunde
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
31.2%
45.5%
23.4%

Scorers
Silvio Martins 12
Cristiano Varela 42
Cesar Lopes 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Varela of Freamunde

Match Ratings
1.Cristiano Veloso (GK)
7
2.Manuel Ramos (DEF)
7
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)
6
9.Rodrigo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Silvio Martins (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stephen Ball (ATT)
7
 
12.Silvio Carvalho (MID)
7
13.Samir Zimmermann (MID)
6
14.Antonio Carvalho (MID)yellow card
6

1.Sebastiao Marques (GK)
8
2.Abel Loureiro (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Spengler (DEF)
6
4.Rafael Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5.Alec McGrory (DEF)
6
6.Matt Collins (MID)
6
7.Edgar Postiga (MID)
6
8.Tiago Neves (MID)
8
9.Gaspar Pinto (MID)
6
10.Cristiano Varela (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Cesar Lopes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Rodrigo Fernandes (DEF)
0
13.Roberto Antunes (MID)
0
14.Anthony Oosterhof (DEF)
0