Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 8,426 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Santa Clara are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the match underway!
3.11
0-0Cesar Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Johnstone. Colin Johnstone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Makin. Chris Makin shoots from 20 yards but Cristiano Veloso reads it well. Excellent keeping!
4.53
0-0Carlos Santos flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Samuel Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ahmed Wilnis.
6.08
0-0Silvio Martins hacks Carlos Lopes from behind! The referee brings Silvio Martins to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Lopes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.39
0-0Paulo Lopes sees space and advances. Paulo Lopes plays a one-two with Stephen Ball and advances towards the goal... Jaime Moreira clumsily knocks into Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
12.31
0-0Paulo Lopes passes the ball forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins plays a scrappy one-two with Rodrigo Ribeiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Silvio Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.48
David Veloso barges into Andre Vieira. The referee warns David Veloso to calm down! Andre Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.45
Samuel Fonseca sees Stephen Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.46
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.01
Manuel Ramos passes the ball forward to David Veloso. David Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Ball who takes it down. Stephen Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins makes a deft header. Andre Faria manages to gather it.
28.42
0-0Manuel Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Manuel Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Carlos Lopes's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.24
0-0It's a corner kick which Samuel Fonseca takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Omer Mike reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
32.34
0-0Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Carvalho replacing Paulo Lopes and Samir Zimmermann replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
39.44
0-0Manuel Ramos barges into Marvin Boyd. Manuel Ramos is shown the yellow card! Marvin Boyd runs off the knock.
40.09
Sebastiao Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Samir Zimmermann. Samir Zimmermann plays a quick one-two with Silvio Martins and rushes in on goal... Samir Zimmermann takes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
Manuel Ramos hacks Marvin Boyd from behind! The referee calls over Manuel Ramos and warns him to calm down! Marvin Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara 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
The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
48.37
Showing fabulous composure, Colin Johnstone plays the ball forward to Chris Makin. Chris Makin shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
51.34
Silvio Carvalho hacks Colin Johnstone from behind! Silvio Carvalho is warned by the referee! Colin Johnstone runs off the knock.
53.32
Omer Mike catches Antonio Carvalho on the ankles. Omer Mike is warned by the referee! Antonio Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.53
Colin Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Boyd. Marvin Boyd makes a simple pass, allowing Chris Makin to run into the box. Chris Makin shoots from just inside the box but Cristiano Veloso is on top of it.
55.05
0-0Manuel Ramos runs forward with the ball. Manuel Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball makes a great pass forward. Silvio Martins runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.56
Santa Clara have made 2 substitutions with Quim Quaresma replacing Andre Vieira and Philipp Engels replacing Marvin Boyd .
65.15
Colin Johnstone makes a simple pass to Chris Makin. Chris Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Ramos.
69.50
Colin Johnstone runs straight at the opposition's defence. Colin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball towards Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
71.29
Antonio Carvalho plays the ball forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.04
1-0Ahmed Wilnis darts forward. Ahmed Wilnis makes a simple pass to Philipp Engels. Philipp Engels plays a perfect one-two with Chris Makin and rushes in on goal... Philipp Engels strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
77.04
Santa Clara have made a substitution with Rafael Castro replacing Pedro Almeida .
79.39
Silvio Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andre Faria who gathers it comfortably.
81.28
Colin Johnstone surges forward with the ball. Colin Johnstone finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Cristiano Veloso!
84.57
Ahmed Wilnis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Castro. Rafael Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Makin. Chris Makin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
28.7%
48.3%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Colin Johnstone of Santa Clara |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Andre Faria (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jaime Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ahmed Wilnis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Carlos Lopes (DEF) | 9 | |
| 6. | Andre Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Omer Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Colin Johnstone (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Pedro Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marvin Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Makin (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Quim Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Rafael Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Philipp Engels (GK) |  | 9 |
| 1. | Cristiano Veloso (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 12. | Silvio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samir Zimmermann (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Antonio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |