Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Beira Mar. A crowd of 9,897 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Rui Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Beira Mar appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Rui Costa.
0.00
0-0Beira Mar kick off and get the match underway!
2.50
0-0Jeremy Achard hacks Stephen Ball from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Ball carries on, but is struggling a bit.
4.04
0-1Kevin Mcinnes flicks a high pass forward. Paul Hopkin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paul Hopkin threads the ball through to Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.51
0-1Jeremy Achard threads a neat ball through to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Loureiro who takes it down. Edgar Loureiro shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.10
Paul Hopkin flicks a high pass forward to Joao Fonseca who brings the ball under control. Joao Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
15.43
0-1Samuel Fonseca threads the ball through to Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro plays a quick one-two with Stephen Ball and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Rodrigo Ribeiro provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
20.55
0-1Edgar Loureiro barges into Eddie Serrant. The referee brings Edgar Loureiro to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Serrant runs off the knock.
24.13
Paul Hopkin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Loureiro. Edgar Loureiro skips past Eddie Serrant! Edgar Loureiro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Edgar Loureiro!
27.22
0-2Sebastiao Monteiro catches Carlos Martins on the ankles. The referee calls over Sebastiao Monteiro and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.29
Paulo Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball edges inside the box! Stephen Ball strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is miles over!
32.42
0-2Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Carvalho replacing Paulo Lopes and Samir Zimmermann replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
34.55
Jeremy Achard knocks the ball forward to Paul Hopkin. Paul Hopkin flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Greening who takes it down. Ralph Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
38.20
Sebastiao Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.11
Samuel Fonseca changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samuel Fonseca plays a quick one-two with Samir Zimmermann and rushes in on goal... Samuel Fonseca takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.18
1-2Kevin Mcinnes drives a long ball upfield. Joao Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ralph Greening but he's offside!
44.01
Carlos Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Samir Zimmermann. Samir Zimmermann finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates 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. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
47.10
Paul Hopkin comes in with a late challenge on David Veloso. The referee warns Paul Hopkin to calm down! David Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.23
Eddie Serrant clumsily knocks into Joao Fonseca. The referee brings Eddie Serrant to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.14
Jeremy Achard kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Martins. Carlos Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Fonseca. Joao Fonseca hits a low pass to Ralph Greening. Ralph Greening muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.31
Antonio Carvalho threads the ball through to Samir Zimmermann. Samir Zimmermann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Silvio Martins through on goal. Silvio Martins shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
55.31
Antonio Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Martins. The referee calls over Antonio Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Carlos Martins runs off the knock.
57.45
Antonio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Samir Zimmermann who brings the ball under control. Samir Zimmermann plays a quick one-two with Stephen Ball and rushes in on goal... Samir Zimmermann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
79.26
Carlos Martins hacks Sebastiao Monteiro from behind! The referee warns Carlos Martins to calm down! Sebastiao Monteiro runs off the knock.
83.55
Silvio Martins comes in with a late challenge on Jeremy Achard. The referee brings Silvio Martins to one side and gives him a warning! Jeremy Achard stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.03
2-3Antonio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Ball collects the pass. Stephen Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Mcinnes.
90.00
Quim Almeida catches Silvio Martins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Silvio Martins runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
25%
43.8%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Fonseca of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Veloso (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Manuel Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlos Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Serrant (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Sebastiao Monteiro (MID) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Paulo Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Samuel Fonseca (MID) |  | 8 |
| 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) | | 8 |
| 14. | Antonio Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Semedo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Almeida (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Jeremy Achard (DEF) | | 6 |
| 4. | Kevin Mcinnes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose E. Cois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Hopkin (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Carlos Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Bruno Lima (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ralph Greening (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Joao Fonseca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Edgar Loureiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Samuel Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | David Faria (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jamal Heesakkers (GK) | 0 | |