Match Report


BelenensesBelenenses     Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Melchior LurlingM. Lurling63
G
1
G
76Duarte PinheiroD. Pinheiro
Luis MoutinhoL. Moutinho71
D
2
D
73Guilherme MartinsG. Martins
Alexandre SemedoA. Semedo69
D
3
D
73Abel BarrosA. Barros
Silvio AlvesS. Alves66
D
4
D
71Joao OliveiraJ. Oliveira
Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro64
D
5
D
68Roberto LimaR. Lima
Abel NunesA. Nunes74
M
6
M
79Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Nils MetzlerN. Metzler73
M
7captain
M
67Roberto VianaR. Viana
Daniel RibeiroD. Ribeiro61
M
captain8
M
61Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Daniel CamposD. Campos57
M
9
A
65Ruel LawrenceR. Lawrence
Daniel PintoD. Pinto72
A
10
A
64Gavin LinekerG. Lineker
Alfredo BarkeroA. Barkero72
A
11
A
60David AntunesD. Antunes
 
Alec GallacherA. Gallacher63
D
12
G
66Cesar BentoC. Bento
Gennaro SmainoG. Smaino62
A
13
D
63Rodrigo RamosR. Ramos
Francisco RibeiroF. Ribeiro62
D
14
M
60Neil HopkinN. Hopkin

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 19,211 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.


0.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses get the match underway!
2.03
Daniel Campos comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Palumbo. The referee warns Daniel Campos to calm down! Vincenzo Palumbo runs off the knock.
4.34
Nuno Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
9.36
Roberto Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexandre Semedo.
14.12
Luis Moutinho hits a low pass to Alexandre Semedo. Alexandre Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Abel Nunes collects the pass. Abel Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alfredo Barkero scores for Belenenses!!
18.57
Nils Metzler makes a strong solo run forward. Nils Metzler threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
21.33
Alfredo Barkero clumsily knocks into Abel Barros. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Barros runs off the knock.
26.18
Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Moutinho.
30.36
Garry McCoist makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Melchior Lurling!
34.34
Daniel Campos comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Palumbo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Palumbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.38
Daniel Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Martins.
39.55
Vincenzo Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Lineker who brings the ball under control. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Lurling who gathers it comfortably.
44.09
Roberto Viana barges into Daniel Ribeiro. The referee calls over Roberto Viana and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Ribeiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the second half underway!
48.56
Roberto Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.41
Ruel Lawrence barges into Silvio Alves. The referee brings Ruel Lawrence to one side and gives him a warning! Silvio Alves runs off the knock.
61.45
Daniel Ribeiro hacks Roberto Viana from behind! The referee motions to Daniel Ribeiro to come over. It's a red card!! Roberto Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.38
Belenenses are in full control of this game.
73.20
Alfredo Barkero sees space and advances. Alfredo Barkero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Martins.
77.46
Joao Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
79.39
Ruel Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. David Antunes controls it well on his chest. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Lima plays the ball forward to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Luis Moutinho.
83.53
Joao Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. David Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.06
Garry McCoist knocks the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Alves.
87.27
Vincenzo Palumbo makes a simple pass to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Alves.
89.40
Daniel Pinto hacks Vincenzo Palumbo from behind! Daniel Pinto is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Palumbo runs off the knock.
90.00
Alfredo Barkero plays the ball forward to Abel Nunes. Abel Nunes makes a probing pass to Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Belenenses

Sporting Lisbon
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
35.2%
50.7%
14.1%

Scorers
Alfredo Barkero 14
Vincenzo Palumbo 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Palumbo of Sporting Lisbon

Match Ratings
1.Melchior Lurling (GK)
6
2.Luis Moutinho (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Abel Nunes (MID)
6
7.Nils Metzler (MID)
6
8.Daniel Ribeiro (MID)red card
3
9.Daniel Campos (MID)yellow card
5
10.Daniel Pinto (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Barkero (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Alec Gallacher (DEF)
0
13.Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Ribeiro (DEF)
0

1.Duarte Pinheiro (GK)
6
2.Guilherme Martins (DEF)
6
3.Abel Barros (DEF)
6
4.Joao Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Roberto Lima (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Palumbo (MID)goal scored
8
7.Roberto Viana (MID)yellow card
6
8.Garry McCoist (MID)
6
9.Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Lineker (ATT)
7
11.David Antunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Cesar Bento (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
0
14.Neil Hopkin (MID)
0