Match Report


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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 9,795 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AD Ovarense and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel De Franceschi.


0.00
AD Ovarense start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.51
Manuel Ramos breaks forward. Manuel Ramos threads the ball through to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball plays a one-two with Carlos Viana and advances towards the goal... Stephen Ball muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Stephen Ball scores for Sporting Lisbon!!
12.02
Filipe Bento darts forward. Filipe Bento knocks the ball forward to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo deftly passes the ball to Paul George, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Paul George provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! David Soares had no chance!! Goal for AD Ovarense!
16.45
Edgar Pinto threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Monteiro. Sebastiao Monteiro sees Stephen Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Ball rushes past Filipe Bento! Stephen Ball side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
24.27
Filipe Bento plays the ball forward to Titus Brooking. Titus Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes plays a scrappy one-two with Nuno Semedo and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Quim Gomes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.48
Miguel Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Brooking. Titus Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Gomes. Quim Gomes knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
28.21
Sebastiao Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.53
Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Veloso replacing Paulo Lopes and Silvio Carvalho replacing Silvio Martins .
33.54
Miguel Tavares sweeps the ball long. Nuno Semedo shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
39.33
Titus Brooking surges forward with the ball. Titus Brooking makes a probing pass to Quim Gomes but he's offside!
45.00
Jorge Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Santos. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Santos plays the ball forward to Paul George. Paul George flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Semedo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Nuno Semedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
51.20
Samir Zimmermann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Samir Zimmermann shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Alves comfortably smothers it!
55.26
Filipe Bento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Brooking. Titus Brooking knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul George. Paul George makes a probing pass between the defence to Quim Gomes. Some good footwork from Quim Gomes provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from David Soares. What a great pair of hands!
60.37
David Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Barros. David Veloso is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.39
Titus Brooking threads the ball through to Paul George. Paul George shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.46
Paul George barges into Edgar Pinto. Paul George is shown the yellow card! Edgar Pinto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.32
Frederico Barros threads a neat ball through to Nuno Semedo. Nuno Semedo makes a simple pass, allowing Quim Gomes to run into the box. Some good footwork from Quim Gomes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Quim Gomes!
75.13
Samir Zimmermann passes the ball forward to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
78.14
With a delightful solo run, Cristiano Veloso stretches the opposition's defence. Cristiano Veloso shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.04
Miguel Tavares hacks Stephen Ball from behind! Miguel Tavares is shown the yellow card! Stephen Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.29
Frederico Barros runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Barros rushes past Edgar Pinto! Some silky footwork from Frederico Barros provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
24.6%
46.4%
29%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Semedo of AD Ovarense

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Alves (GK)
6
2.Filipe Bento (DEF)
7
3.Jorge Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Tavares (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Mario Santos (MID)
6
6.Frederico Barros (MID)
7
7.Titus Brooking (MID)
7
8.Mario Lopes (MID)
6
9.Nuno Semedo (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Paul George (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
11.Quim Gomes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tomas Jesus (MID)
0
13.Roberto Lopes (ATT)
0
14.Gialuca Apa (ATT)
0

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