Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     Sp. EspinhoSp. Espinho
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
David SoaresD. Soares73
G
1
G
63Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell
Manuel RamosM. Ramos80
D
2
D
71Andre OliveiraA. Oliveira
Jonas KneisslJ. Kneissl70
D
captain3
D
64Marcus BenaliM. Benali
Carlos SantosC. Santos67
D
4
D
62Rodrigo MoreiraR. Moreira
Sebastiao MonteiroS. Monteiro73
M
5
D
57Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira
Paulo LopesP. Lopes66
M
6
M
70Samuel ReisS. Reis
Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca63
M
7
M
62Cristiano MoreiraC. Moreira
David VelosoD. Veloso58
M
8
M
60Nuno MartinsN. Martins
Rodrigo RibeiroR. Ribeiro70
A
9
A
77Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes
Silvio MartinsS. Martins64
A
10captain
A
67Gaspar ReisG. Reis
Stephen BallS. Ball55
A
11
A
59Tomas CarvalhoT. Carvalho
 
Cristiano VelosoC. Veloso62
G
12
M
60Abel AntunesA. Antunes
Edgar PintoE. Pinto58
D
13
G
58David TurekD. Turek
Silvio CarvalhoS. Carvalho57
M
14
G
55Frederico VarelaF. Varela

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Sp. Espinho. A crowd of 9,353 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sp. Espinho appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Warren Rufus.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the first half underway!
3.51
Samuel Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro makes a simple pass, allowing Silvio Martins to run into the box. Silvio Martins looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but Matt Caldwell manages to gather it comfortably.
9.17
Sebastiao Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.45
Nuno Martins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nuno Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Ramos.
12.51
Samuel Fonseca hits a low pass to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins plays a quick one-two with Stephen Ball and rushes in on goal... Silvio Martins comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but is blocked by Rodrigo Moreira.
18.14
Carlos Santos catches Gaspar Reis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gaspar Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.01
Carlos Santos makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Monteiro. Sebastiao Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Ribeiro collects the pass. Rodrigo Ribeiro plays a scrappy one-two with Silvio Martins and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodrigo Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.07
Cristiano Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Reis controls it well on his chest. Gaspar Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Ramos.
32.08
Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Veloso replacing Paulo Lopes and Edgar Pinto replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
33.17
Carlos Santos catches Gaspar Reis on the ankles. The referee brings Carlos Santos to one side and gives him a warning! Gaspar Reis runs off the knock.
34.40
Samuel Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis but the linesman indicates offside!
36.32
Cristiano Moreira flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Fuentes controls it well on his chest. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Soares who gathers it comfortably.
38.47
Rodrigo Moreira passes the ball forward to Nuno Martins. Nuno Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.17
Nuno Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.45
Sebastiao Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins heads the ball goalwards. Matt Caldwell manages to gather it easily.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon have changed their lineup with Silvio Carvalho replacing Samuel Fonseca. Sp. Espinho 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 Sp. Espinho get the second half underway!
49.54
Nuno Martins sees Fernando Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Fuentes lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. With a superhuman jump, Gaspar Reis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but David Soares is on top of it.
55.12
Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.10
With vision, Nuno Martins plays the ball forward to Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
61.40
Manuel Ramos hits a low pass to Silvio Carvalho. Silvio Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Ball passes the ball forward but Silvio Martins is offside!
67.33
Andre Oliveira threads the ball through to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cristiano Moreira shoots from outside the area but is denied by David Soares. Excellent save.
71.08
Samuel Reis sees Fernando Fuentes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Tomas Carvalho. Tomas Carvalho is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
72.11
Stephen Ball comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Benali. The referee warns Stephen Ball to calm down! Marcus Benali hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.32
Sebastiao Monteiro hacks Nuno Martins from behind! Sebastiao Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Nuno Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.01
Samuel Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Stephen Ball catches Marcus Benali on the ankles. The referee brings Stephen Ball to one side and gives him another warning! Marcus Benali stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Sp. Espinho
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30%
70%
Play Area
27.1%
47.1%
25.7%

Scorers
Rodrigo Ribeiro 20

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Ribeiro of Sporting Lisbon

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

1.Matt Caldwell (GK)
7
2.Andre Oliveira (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Benali (DEF)
6
4.Rodrigo Moreira (DEF)
6
5.Guilherme Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Samuel Reis (MID)
7
7.Cristiano Moreira (MID)
8
8.Nuno Martins (MID)
7
9.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
6
10.Gaspar Reis (ATT)
6
11.Tomas Carvalho (ATT)
6
 
12.Abel Antunes (MID)
0
13.David Turek (GK)
0
14.Frederico Varela (GK)
0