Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 19,485 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off!
10.30
0-0Salvatore Allegri kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga rushes past Guilherme Martins! Some silky footwork from Eduardo Postiga provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.44
0-0Michael Okon comes in with a late challenge on Liam Cardinale. The referee warns Michael Okon to calm down! Liam Cardinale carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.21
0-1Nwankwo Walker knocks the ball forward to Liam Cardinale. Liam Cardinale rushes past Donny Wiekens! Some good footwork from Liam Cardinale provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.34
Craig Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
28.17
0-1Pablo Ruiz threads the ball through to Michael Okon. Michael Okon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Barros.
34.09
Vitor Barbosa makes a simple pass to Ole Gunnar Bakke. Ole Gunnar Bakke shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.01
Pablo Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Barbosa. Vitor Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Geoffrey de Wit. Geoffrey de Wit shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.50
1-1Joao Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Cardinale. Liam Cardinale flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Lawrence collects the pass. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon makes a looping header on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Lucian Nanu!
40.02
Salvatore Allegri makes a simple pass to Vitor Barbosa. Vitor Barbosa shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Gil Vicente kick off!
49.16
Abel Barros pushes mid-way up the pitch. Abel Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
53.11
Craig Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Barros.
57.46
Joao Oliveira comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Postiga. The referee warns Joao Oliveira to calm down! Eduardo Postiga gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.25
Liam Cardinale threads a neat ball through to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Charles.
65.49
Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward to Nwankwo Walker who brings the ball under control. Nwankwo Walker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Donny Wiekens.
66.10
1-1Pablo Ruiz makes a probing pass to Salvatore Allegri. Salvatore Allegri threads a neat ball through to Michael Okon. Michael Okon knocks the ball forward to Ole Gunnar Bakke but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.06
Joao Oliveira barges into Eduardo Postiga. The referee brings Joao Oliveira to one side and gives him another warning! Eduardo Postiga is taking some rough treatment out there!
73.55
Guilherme Martins hacks Craig Fletcher from behind! The referee warns Guilherme Martins to calm down! Craig Fletcher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.38
Jaime Santos sees a break and surges forward. Jaime Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.07
Abel Barros flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Leon comfortably collects the pass. Carlos Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
27.9%
44.1%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Liam Cardinale of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Lucian Nanu (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Donny Wiekens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pablo Ruiz (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Ledley Charles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Geoffrey de Wit (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Salvatore Allegri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vitor Barbosa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Craig Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ole Gunnar Bakke (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Michael Okon (ATT) | 5 | |
| 11. | Eduardo Postiga (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jose Gomes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eugenio Molowny (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Silvio Viana (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cesar Bento (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Barros (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joao Oliveira (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Ramos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Liam Cardinale (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Nwankwo Walker (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jaime Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Leon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Ruel Lawrence (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gavin Lineker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Antunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Granville (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Silvio Monteiro (DEF) | 0 | |