Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off the first half!
3.55
Nwankwo Walker decides to run forward with the ball. Nwankwo Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
30.06
Lamine Hammadou chips the ball to his team mate, Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rodrigo Ramos.
33.28
Hauke Frieser kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon finds some space and shoots from distance. Fernando Costa easily gets down and covers it.
34.40
Guilherme Martins threads the ball through to Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.14
Tomas Fonseca barges into Hauke Frieser. The referee calls over Tomas Fonseca and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Frieser grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.55
Jaime Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
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. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
48.41
Carlos Postiga makes a probing pass to Lamine Hammadou. Lamine Hammadou edges inside the box! Lamine Hammadou makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
55.05
Nwankwo Walker comes in with a late challenge on Rio Kirkland. The referee brings Nwankwo Walker to one side and gives him a warning! Rio Kirkland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.41
Abel Barros runs forward with the ball. Showing composure, Abel Barros laces a through ball forward to Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.07
Nwankwo Walker hits a low pass to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Leon. Carlos Leon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
66.15
Roberto Flores threads a neat ball through to Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly lofts in a cross ball towards Lamine Hammadou. With a superhuman jump, Lamine Hammadou connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. C.F. Estrela da Amadora are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
78.28
Rio Kirkland comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Leon. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Leon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.50
Nwankwo Walker threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Ivar Van Wonderen sees Rio Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Roberto Flores. Roberto Flores controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.1%
33.9%
Play Area
22%
50.8%
27.1%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Lawrence of Sporting Lisbon

Match Ratings
1.Cesar Bento (GK)
6
2.Guilherme Martins (DEF)
7
3.Abel Barros (DEF)
7
4.Joao Oliveira (DEF)
7
5.Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
6
6.Nwankwo Walker (MID)
7
7.Jaime Santos (MID)
7
8.Hauke Frieser (MID)
6
9.Carlos Leon (ATT)
8
10.Ruel Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gavin Lineker (ATT)
6
 
12.David Antunes (ATT)
0
13.Neil Granville (GK)
0
14.Silvio Monteiro (DEF)
0