Match Report
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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Salgueiros 08. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Salgueiros 08 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Faisca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Salgueiros 08 are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Faisca.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
4.42
0-0Peter Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmitri Korneev. Dmitri Korneev knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastiao Antunes.
10.57
0-0Florian Lodi makes a simple pass to Gary Mason. Gary Mason advances inside the box! Gary Mason cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.43
Rafael Alves knocks the ball to his team mate, Toifilou Baticle. Toifilou Baticle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.43
0-0Sebastiao Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Alves controls it well on his chest. Roberto Alves flicks a high ball forward to Toifilou Baticle who takes it down. Toifilou Baticle shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Leonardo Pina.
21.30
0-0Andy Bruins takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Peter Cottee comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
22.46
Andre Carvalho decides to run forward with the ball. With imagination, Andre Carvalho laces a through ball forward to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal advances inside the box! Martin Vidal tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
26.11
Dmitri Korneev kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli directs the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Ruben Castro.
32.31
Dmitri Korneev makes a probing pass to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal skips past Andy Bruins! Martin Vidal shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
33.24
With imagination, Roberto Alves plays the ball forward to Rafael Alves. Rafael Alves finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Leonardo Pina. What a great pair of hands!
34.21
Andre Carvalho sees Neil Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Grantt shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.42
Fernando Costa threads the ball through to Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Ruben Castro!
44.01
Rafael Alves takes it forward alone. Rafael Alves whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Andrade. Roberto Andrade powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Salgueiros 08 kick off!
47.04
1-0Tiago Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Peter Cottee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Cottee runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ruben Castro with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
51.41
Peter Cottee flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Grantt. Neil Grantt shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ruben Castro smothers it!
54.54
1-0Andre Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Peter Cottee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Cottee flicks a high pass forward to Nico Minghelli who brings the ball under control. Nico Minghelli lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Roberto Alves.
56.23
Fernando Costa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Toifilou Baticle chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
57.27
Fernando Costa passes the ball forward to Martin Vidal. Martin Vidal knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Alves.
60.52
1-0Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Cesar Teixeira replacing Neil Grantt .
66.40
With great vision, Andre Carvalho plays the ball forward to Peter Cottee. Peter Cottee lofts in a cross ball towards Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira heads the ball goalwards. Ruben Castro manages to gather it easily.
69.33
1-0Fernando Costa flicks a high pass forward to Dmitri Korneev who brings the ball under control. Dmitri Korneev makes a pass forward but Cesar Teixeira makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
71.08
Peter Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Cottee. Peter Cottee jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Ruben Castro effortlessly picks it out of the air!
73.47
With some swift thinking, Andre Carvalho plays the ball forward to Fernando Costa. Fernando Costa finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Ruben Castro manages to keep it out.
75.43
Peter Cottee runs straight at the opposition's defence. Peter Cottee shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ruben Castro comfortably smothers it!
77.19
Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Manuel Ferreira replacing Florian Lodi and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.24
Illya Peklushenko flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Costa collects the pass. Fernando Costa sees space and advances. Fernando Costa whips in a cross ball towards Cesar Teixeira. Cesar Teixeira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
89.22
Sol Gilchrist flicks a high pass forward. Peter Cottee controls it well on his chest. Peter Cottee changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Cottee whips in a cross ball towards Nico Minghelli. Nico Minghelli connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
13
2
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
22.5%
46.5%
31%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Peter Cottee of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Leonardo Pina (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Illya Peklushenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Carvalho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tiago Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sol Gilchrist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Cottee (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Dmitri Korneev (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Fernando Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Martin Vidal (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Neil Grantt (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Nico Minghelli (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Alexandre Ferreira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Garrido (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cesar Teixeira (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Ruben Castro (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Bruno Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roberto Alves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastiao Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Andy Bruins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Toifilou Baticle (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Cristiano Valente (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rafael Alves (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Roberto Andrade (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Florian Lodi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Mason (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexandre Moutinho (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Costa (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Manuel Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |