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 S.L. Benfica in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Aguas.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the match underway!
6.24
1-0Emile Greening takes it forward alone. Emile Greening makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen plays a quick one-two with Fatik Zonneveld and rushes in on goal... Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen rockets a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
9.49
1-0Leonardo Guerrero Lopez hacks Lee Mason from behind! Leonardo Guerrero Lopez is warned by the referee! Lee Mason hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.47
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Giampietro Schwoch picks a pass forward to Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen knocks in a cross ball towards Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Kai Eberle is on top of his game. Good save!
14.47
1-0Leonardo Guerrero Lopez threads a neat ball through to Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince flicks a high ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen who takes it down. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.45
Gary Campbell makes a probing pass to Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.36
Craig Sullivan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Some awkward footwork from Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but Kai Eberle is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
18.01
1-0Edmundo Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Edmundo Vega plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen threads the ball through into the box. Fatik Zonneveld tries a spectacular strike. Kai Eberle gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
26.19
From the throw-in, Manfa Deschamps picks out Lee Mason. Lee Mason flicks a high ball forward to Steve de Jong who takes it down. Steve de Jong knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Giampietro Schwoch.
27.03
Craig Sullivan makes a probing pass to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.20
Gary Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Romarin Ipoua who brings the ball under control. Romarin Ipoua knocks in a cross ball towards Jon May. With a superhuman jump, Jon May connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Romero P. Andres gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
38.42
Giampietro Schwoch flicks a high ball forward to Goran Madar who takes it down. Goran Madar darts forward. Goran Madar shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
39.12
With imagination, Kemal Ince picks a pass forward to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.52
Kemal Ince hits a low pass to Fatik Zonneveld. Fatik Zonneveld passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The S.L. Benfica players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
47.09
Manfa Deschamps barges into Goran Madar. The referee calls over Manfa Deschamps and warns him to calm down! Goran Madar runs off the knock.
51.42
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Sullivan. Craig Sullivan darts forward. Craig Sullivan shoots from distance but is denied by Kai Eberle. Excellent save.
53.14
2-0Giampietro Schwoch hits a low pass to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega passes the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen knocks the ball forward to Manuel Guardalben but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
55.24
Gaspar Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Campbell. Gary Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Steve de Jong comfortably collects the pass. Steve de Jong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.44
Emile Greening makes a probing pass to Edmundo Vega. Edmundo Vega darts forward. Edmundo Vega plays a one-two with Manuel Guardalben and rushes in on goal... Edmundo Vega strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
60.16
2-0Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Martin Averdijk replacing Leonardo Guerrero Lopez .
66.47
Steve de Jong barges into Emile Greening. The referee brings Steve de Jong to one side and gives him a warning! Emile Greening hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.06
Craig Sullivan changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Sullivan threads the ball through to Manuel Guardalben but he's offside!
69.36
Without breaking stride, Manfa Deschamps plays the ball forward to Jon May. Jon May skips past Martin Averdijk! Jon May comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.41
Goran Madar knocks the ball forward to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Manuel Guardalben provides some space. He shoots at goal but Kai Eberle is on top of it.
72.27
Kemal Ince threads a neat ball through to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Manuel Guardalben provides some space. He shoots at goal. Manuel Guardalben scores for Sporting Lisbon!!
75.28
Showing composure, Lee Mason laces a through ball forward to Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.58
Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Sergio Castro replacing Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen .
78.66
Manfa Deschamps chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua tries a spectacular long range effort but Romero P. Andres is on top of it.
79.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Kemal Ince plays the ball forward to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
84.54
Goran Madar makes a beautiful solo run. Goran Madar shoots from 20 yards. Kai Eberle is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.51
4-0Gaspar Carvalho hacks Goran Madar from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Goran Madar runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67%
33%
Play Area
23.1%
41.8%
35.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Romero P. Andres (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Giampietro Schwoch (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emile Greening (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edmundo Vega (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kemal Ince (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Goran Madar (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Craig Sullivan (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Fatik Zonneveld (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Manuel Guardalben (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Samuel Viana (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Martin Averdijk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sergio Castro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kai Eberle (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gaspar Carvalho (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Joao Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lee Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manfa Deschamps (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary Campbell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon May (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steve de Jong (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Romarin Ipoua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Rui Nunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gaspar Barros (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Soares (GK) | 0 | |