Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     ImortalImortal
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David SoaresD. Soares73
G
1
G
68Samuel CastroS. Castro
Manuel RamosM. Ramos80
D
2
D
62Sieb FortesS. Fortes
Carlos SantosC. Santos67
D
captain3captain
D
62Ross WilsonR. Wilson
Edgar PintoE. Pinto58
D
4
D
61Carlos PinheiroC. Pinheiro
Sebastiao MonteiroS. Monteiro73
M
5
D
60Sergio RamosS. Ramos
Paulo LopesP. Lopes66
M
6
M
69Carlos SoaresC. Soares
Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca63
M
7
M
67John TaylorJ. Taylor
David VelosoD. Veloso58
M
8
M
52Francisco MoreiraF. Moreira
Rodrigo RibeiroR. Ribeiro70
A
9
A
62Vasco MartinsV. Martins
Silvio MartinsS. Martins64
A
10
A
62Alex ElliottA. Elliott
Stephen BallS. Ball55
A
11
A
49Vitor CastroV. Castro
 
Cristiano VelosoC. Veloso62
G
12
G
55Rafael ValenteR. Valente
Silvio CarvalhoS. Carvalho57
M
13
G
51Carlos MoutinhoC. Moutinho
Samir ZimmermannS. Zimmermann54
M
14
M
49Tiago VarelaT. Varela

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Imortal. A crowd of 9,351 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Imortal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos Teixeira.


0.00
Imortal kick off!
4.56
John Taylor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Imortal are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
8.11
Carlos Soares darts forward. Carlos Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Soares.
9.14
It's a corner kick which Francisco Moreira takes quickly, playing the ball short to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro deftly flicks the ball on. David Soares scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
10.01
Sieb Fortes catches Stephen Ball on the ankles. Sieb Fortes is shown the yellow card! Stephen Ball runs off the knock.
14.14
Samuel Fonseca makes a probing pass to Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Wilson.
15.50
Francisco Moreira passes the ball forward to Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manuel Ramos.
16.05
David Veloso makes an attacking run forward. David Veloso shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Samuel Castro!
18.15
Paulo Lopes surges forward with the ball. Paulo Lopes plays a one-two with Stephen Ball and rushes in on goal... Paulo Lopes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.33
Edgar Pinto makes a probing pass to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins makes a defence splitting pass to Stephen Ball. Some world-class footwork from Stephen Ball provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Samuel Castro with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
24.06
Without breaking stride, Carlos Soares plays the ball forward to Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins plays a scrappy one-two with Vitor Castro and advances towards the goal... Vasco Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.31
Carlos Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Carlos Soares. Carlos Soares makes a probing pass to Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.43
Paulo Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Ball controls it well on his chest. Stephen Ball knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Ribeiro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.47
Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Veloso replacing Paulo Lopes and Silvio Carvalho replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
36.27
Carlos Soares hits a low pass to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Martins. Vasco Martins beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
38.22
Edgar Pinto takes it forward alone. Edgar Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.45
John Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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 Samir Zimmermann replacing Samuel Fonseca. Imortal 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 and get the second half underway!
51.38
Francisco Moreira catches Sebastiao Monteiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiao Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.12
Sieb Fortes clumsily knocks into Stephen Ball. Sieb Fortes is warned by the referee! Stephen Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.30
Cristiano Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Silvio Martins who brings the ball under control. Silvio Martins shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
67.16
Silvio Martins clumsily knocks into Ross Wilson. Silvio Martins is warned by the referee! Ross Wilson runs off the knock.
71.11
Carlos Santos makes a beautiful solo run. Carlos Santos threads a neat ball through to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Samuel Castro effortlessly picks it out of the air!
72.36
Francisco Moreira barges into Cristiano Veloso. The referee warns Francisco Moreira to calm down! Cristiano Veloso stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.58
Carlos Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Carlos Santos flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Martins controls it well on his chest. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.44
Silvio Martins hacks Sergio Ramos from behind! The referee brings Silvio Martins to one side and gives him another warning! Sergio Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.57
Carlos Soares threads a neat ball through to Vitor Castro. Vitor Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.49
Ross Wilson sees a break and surges forward. Ross Wilson flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Martins who gracefully takes it down. Vasco Martins finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by David Soares.
90.00
Francisco Moreira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Carlos Santos reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Imortal
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
27.8%
44.3%
27.8%

Scorers
Paulo Lopes 18
Stephen Ball 21

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Lopes of Sporting Lisbon

Match Ratings
1.David Soares (GK)
7
2.Manuel Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Santos (DEF)
8
4.Edgar Pinto (DEF)
7
5.Sebastiao Monteiro (MID)
6
6.Paulo Lopes (MID)goal scored
9
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.Cristiano Veloso (GK)
6
13.Silvio Carvalho (MID)
6
14.Samir Zimmermann (MID)
6

1.Samuel Castro (GK)
6
2.Sieb Fortes (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ross Wilson (DEF)
6
4.Carlos Pinheiro (DEF)
6
5.Sergio Ramos (DEF)
6
6.Carlos Soares (MID)
7
7.John Taylor (MID)
6
8.Francisco Moreira (MID)yellow card
5
9.Vasco Martins (ATT)
6
10.Alex Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Vitor Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Valente (GK)
0
13.Carlos Moutinho (GK)
0
14.Tiago Varela (MID)
0