Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 19,438 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Paços de Ferreira and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off!
2.36
John Mcallister clumsily knocks into Sergio Castro. The referee brings John Mcallister to one side and gives him a warning! Sergio Castro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.13
Nwankwo Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro plays a quick one-two with Fatik Zonneveld and rushes in on goal... Sergio Castro comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
4.49
Giampietro Schwoch makes a simple pass to Edmundo Vega. With a delightful solo run, Edmundo Vega stretches the opposition's defence. Edmundo Vega knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.39
Edmundo Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.43
Without breaking stride, Goran Madar plays the ball forward to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emanuele Passoni with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
20.08
Abraham Montano comes in with a very late challenge on Leonardo Guerrero Lopez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Leonardo Guerrero Lopez runs off the knock.
21.05
Anton Schumacher chips the ball to his team mate, Filipe Alfaro. Filipe Alfaro decides to run forward with the ball. Filipe Alfaro tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.34
Sergio Castro comes in with a late challenge on John Mcallister. The referee warns Sergio Castro to calm down! John Mcallister runs off the knock.
27.36
Showing composure, Edmundo Vega laces a weighted ball forward to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben makes a probing pass to Sergio Castro but he's offside!
32.25
Malte Thiele hits a low pass to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
33.55
Edmundo Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
38.49
Filipe Alfaro hacks Goran Madar from behind! The referee warns Filipe Alfaro to calm down! Goran Madar runs off the knock.
39.04
Richard Mckinlay takes it forward alone. Richard Mckinlay finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Romero P. Andres. What a great pair of hands!
44.19
Goran Madar makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paços de Ferreira players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the second half underway!
51.15
Goran Madar passes the ball forward to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Schumacher.
53.22
Anton Schumacher threads the ball through to Malte Thiele. Malte Thiele threads a neat ball through to Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards cuts inside the box! Danny Edwards muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Paços de Ferreira!
60.19
Malte Thiele chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Soares. Rui Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.28
Manuel Guardalben clumsily knocks into Artur Quaresma. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Artur Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.36
Goran Madar changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Goran Madar threads the ball through to Fatik Zonneveld but he's offside!
69.04
Giampietro Schwoch flicks a high pass forward to Edmundo Vega who brings the ball under control. Edmundo Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro makes a probing pass to Manuel Guardalben but he's offside!
71.21
Artur Quaresma hits a low pass to Richard Mckinlay. Richard Mckinlay flicks a high ball forward to Danny Edwards who takes it down. Danny Edwards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Romero P. Andres who gathers it comfortably.
75.35
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez threads the ball through to Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince sees Sergio Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Castro plays a one-two with Manuel Guardalben and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Sergio Castro provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Good keeping from Emanuele Passoni as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
76.56
Corner kick to Sporting Lisbon. Goran Madar chips it to the near post. Emanuele Passoni scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
84.30
Malte Thiele flicks a high pass forward. Rui Soares controls it well on his chest. Rui Soares shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
38.8%
61.3%
Play Area
33.8%
40%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Castro of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
1. | Emanuele Passoni (GK) | 6 | |
2. | John Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Artur Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Anton Schumacher (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Filipe Alfaro (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Malte Thiele (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Richard Mckinlay (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Fernando Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Danny Edwards (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
10. | Rui Soares (ATT) | 6 | |
11. | Abraham Montano (ATT) | ![]() | 3 |
12. | Marc Meyer (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Cristiano Ribeiro (MID) | 0 | |
14. | Uwe Knapp (ATT) | 0 |
1. | Romero P. Andres (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Giampietro Schwoch (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Emile Greening (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Nwankwo Evans (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 7 | |
7. | Goran Madar (MID) | 7 | |
8. | Kemal Ince (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Fatik Zonneveld (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Sergio Castro (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Manuel Guardalben (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
12. | Samuel Viana (GK) | 0 | |
13. | Martin Averdijk (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen (ATT) | 0 |