Match Report


AlvercaAlverca     Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon
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Tomas CastroT. Castro53
G
1
G
61Cristiano VelosoC. Veloso
Jorge ReisJ. Reis68
D
2
D
79Manuel RamosM. Ramos
Cesar SantosC. Santos65
D
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D
67Carlos SantosC. Santos
Abdelmalek SeubeA. Seube59
D
4
D
54Eddie SerrantE. Serrant
Rodrigo CastroR. Castro56
D
5
M
72Sebastiao MonteiroS. Monteiro
Frederico ReisF. Reis72
M
6
M
66Paulo LopesP. Lopes
Marcos CrespoM. Crespo70
M
7
M
62Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca
Mario FariaM. Faria67
M
8
M
58David VelosoD. Veloso
Roberto MoreiraR. Moreira69
A
9
A
69Rodrigo RibeiroR. Ribeiro
Jan-Willem PfenningsJ. Pfennings65
A
10
A
64Silvio MartinsS. Martins
Quim AntunesQ. Antunes65
A
11
A
55Stephen BallS. Ball
 
Francisco CastroF. Castro66
M
12
M
56Silvio CarvalhoS. Carvalho
Shaun StampS. Stamp64
M
13
M
54Samir ZimmermannS. Zimmermann
Fernando VianaF. Viana63
M
14
M
54Antonio CarvalhoA. Carvalho

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 8,745 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Alverca are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Pauleta.


0.00
The first half starts with Alverca kicking off!
3.49
Roberto Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Serrant. Roberto Moreira is shown the yellow card! Eddie Serrant runs off the knock.
6.11
Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball forward to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings who brings the ball under control. Jan-Willem Pfennings shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Veloso smothers it!
9.03
Manuel Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Lopes who brings the ball under control. Paulo Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Martins who brings the ball under control. Silvio Martins shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.41
Paulo Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.01
Marcos Crespo decides to run forward with the ball. Marcos Crespo tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
18.34
Manuel Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Lopes controls it well on his chest. Paulo Lopes runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paulo Lopes shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.19
Marcos Crespo flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Moreira who takes it down. Roberto Moreira shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Cristiano Veloso!
22.35
Abdelmalek Seube controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mario Faria. Mario Faria flicks a high pass forward. Quim Antunes controls it well on his chest. Quim Antunes passes the ball forward but Jan-Willem Pfennings is offside!
24.18
Jorge Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Pfennings collects the pass. Jan-Willem Pfennings sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Veloso.
25.54
It's a corner kick. Jan-Willem Pfennings loops the ball in to towards the near post. Some good footwork from Marcos Crespo provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.33
Carlos Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Monteiro. Without breaking stride, Sebastiao Monteiro plays the ball forward to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball plays a quick one-two with Silvio Martins and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Stephen Ball provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
32.34
Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Carvalho replacing Paulo Lopes and Samir Zimmermann replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
34.44
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.54
Manuel Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Samir Zimmermann collects the pass. Samir Zimmermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
38.37
With some swift thinking, Abdelmalek Seube plays the ball forward to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis knocks the ball forward to Roberto Moreira. Roberto Moreira shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
42.36
Frederico Reis advances with the ball. Frederico Reis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Pfennings but the linesman indicates offside!
44.19
Rodrigo Castro catches Samir Zimmermann on the ankles. The referee calls over Rodrigo Castro and shows him a yellow card! Samir Zimmermann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Quim Antunes hacks Carlos Santos from behind! Quim Antunes is shown the yellow card! Carlos Santos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon have changed their lineup with Antonio Carvalho replacing Samuel Fonseca. The Sporting Lisbon players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
47.39
Mario Faria decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Pfennings but he's offside!
49.33
Mario Faria threads the ball through to Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes plays a one-two with Jan-Willem Pfennings and rushes in on goal... Quim Antunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Veloso with no chance!! Goal for Alverca!
53.15
Carlos Santos clumsily knocks into Roberto Moreira. Carlos Santos is warned by the referee! Roberto Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.47
Abdelmalek Seube makes a simple pass to Mario Faria. Mario Faria makes a simple pass to Roberto Moreira. Roberto Moreira edges inside the box! Some good footwork from Roberto Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Cristiano Veloso!
55.32
Mario Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
57.13
Frederico Reis plays the ball forward to Roberto Moreira. Roberto Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Carlos Santos.
58.41
Jan-Willem Pfennings takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Marcos Crespo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.32
Showing composure, Abdelmalek Seube picks a pass forward to Frederico Reis. Frederico Reis threads the ball through to Roberto Moreira. Roberto Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Pfennings but the linesman indicates offside!
60.54
Alverca have made a substitution with Shaun Stamp replacing Mario Faria .
61.62
Marcos Crespo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Serrant.
65.11
Marcos Crespo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Antunes. Quim Antunes shoots from distance. Solid save from Cristiano Veloso.
71.08
Shaun Stamp sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Stamp plays a one-two with Jan-Willem Pfennings and advances towards the goal... Shaun Stamp strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it rises well off target!
73.25
Abdelmalek Seube deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Crespo. Marcos Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Jan-Willem Pfennings. Jan-Willem Pfennings plays a one-two with Roberto Moreira and rushes in on goal... Jan-Willem Pfennings side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Cristiano Veloso is on top of it.
75.20
Frederico Reis changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Frederico Reis makes a probing pass between the defence to Roberto Moreira. Manuel Ramos hacks Roberto Moreira from behind! Roberto Moreira appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
78.38
Silvio Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
79.29
Carlos Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samir Zimmermann. Samir Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Reis.
81.24
Stephen Ball comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Reis. The referee brings Stephen Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Jorge Reis runs off the knock.
89.54
Silvio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Martins holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Eddie Serrant runs forward with the ball. Eddie Serrant flicks a high pass forward. Samir Zimmermann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samir Zimmermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Alverca

Sporting Lisbon
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
25%
43.2%
31.8%

Scorers
Quim Antunes 49
Stephen Ball 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cristiano Veloso of Sporting Lisbon

Match Ratings
1.Tomas Castro (GK)
6
2.Jorge Reis (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Santos (DEF)
6
4.Abdelmalek Seube (DEF)
7
5.Rodrigo Castro (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Frederico Reis (MID)
8
7.Marcos Crespo (MID)
7
8.Mario Faria (MID)
7
9.Roberto Moreira (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Jan-Willem Pfennings (ATT)
7
11.Quim Antunes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Francisco Castro (MID)
0
13.Shaun Stamp (MID)
6
14.Fernando Viana (MID)
0

1.Cristiano Veloso (GK)
9
2.Manuel Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Serrant (DEF)
6
5.Sebastiao Monteiro (MID)
6
6.Paulo Lopes (MID)
7
7.Samuel Fonseca (MID)
6
8.David Veloso (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Silvio Martins (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Ball (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Silvio Carvalho (MID)
7
13.Samir Zimmermann (MID)
6
14.Antonio Carvalho (MID)
6