Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Naval. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Faisca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Faisca.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off!
6.58
0-1Artur Valente threads a neat ball through to Ruben Ramos. Ruben Ramos advances inside the box! Ruben Ramos shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Ramos!
9.43
Tiago Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Peter Cottee. Peter Cottee flicks a high pass forward. Dmitri Korneev controls it well on his chest. Dmitri Korneev threads a neat ball through to Fernando Costa. Some good footwork from Fernando Costa provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.14
1-1Ruben Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Valente. Artur Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.31
1-1Fabio Strada sees Dmitri Korneev in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dmitri Korneev makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Arias!
40.25
Sol Gilchrist takes a short throw-in bringing Fernando Costa into play. Fernando Costa makes a strong solo run forward. Fernando Costa flicks a high pass forward. Peter Cottee collects the pass. Peter Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
42.28
Tiago Fonseca hits a low pass to Peter Cottee. Peter Cottee advances with the ball. Peter Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Javier Arias is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Fabio Strada kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa threads a neat ball through to Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli finds some space and shoots from distance but Jose Javier Arias reads it well. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Naval get the second half underway!
47.59
Peter Cottee makes a simple pass to Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.44
3-1Fernando Costa hacks Ruben Ramos from behind! Fernando Costa is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.31
3-1Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Joakim Forsstrom replacing Illya Peklushenko and Scott Ferguson replacing Fernando Costa .
63.13
Tiago Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Cesar Teixeira collects the pass. Cesar Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jose Javier Arias manages to gather it comfortably.
66.08
Dmitri Korneev brings the ball forward. Dmitri Korneev shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Jose Javier Arias smothers it!
67.59
Peter Cottee knocks the ball forward to Richard Seaman. Richard Seaman shoots from distance but Jose Javier Arias reads it well. Superb keeping!
81.33
Artur Valente hacks Fabio Strada from behind! The referee calls over Artur Valente and warns him to calm down! Fabio Strada stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.41
Fabio Strada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev makes a probing pass to Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.19
Cesar Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Nico Minghelli who takes it down. Nico Minghelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan McNeill.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
0
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
22.2%
46%
31.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dmitri Korneev of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Pina (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Illya Peklushenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fabio Strada (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tiago Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sol Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Cottee (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Dmitri Korneev (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Fernando Costa (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Cesar Teixeira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Seaman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nico Minghelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Joakim Forsstrom (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Scott Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Martin Vidal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jose Javier Arias (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Luis Costa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Quim Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vitor Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Artur Loureiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cesar Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ruben Ramos (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Duncan McNeill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Helder Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diogo Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Artur Valente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Vasco Nunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Antonio Castro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |