Match Report
| Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon |  |  | AD Ovarense | AD Ovarense | ||||||||||||||||
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| Duarte Pinheiro | D. Pinheiro |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Duarte Rego | D. Rego | |||||||||
| Guilherme Martins | G. Martins | | 73 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 |  | Armin Klinsmann | A. Klinsmann | |||||||||
| Abel Barros | A. Barros | | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 | | Andre Valente | A. Valente | |||||||||
| Joao Oliveira | J. Oliveira | | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Rio Scales | R. Scales | |||||||||
| Roberto Lima | R. Lima | | 68 | D | | 5 | | D | 63 | | Cesar Nunes | C. Nunes | |||||||||
| Vincenzo Palumbo | V. Palumbo | | 79 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Jose Sousa | J. Sousa | |||||||||
| Roberto Viana | R. Viana | | 67 | M |  | | 7 | | M | 64 |  | Fausto Palmieri | F. Palmieri | ||||||||
| Garry McCoist | G. McCoist |  | 61 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Glynn Vickers | G. Vickers | |||||||||
| Ruel Lawrence | R. Lawrence | | 65 | A | | 9 | | M | 58 | | Rui Lopes | R. Lopes | |||||||||
| Gavin Lineker | G. Lineker | | 64 | A | | 10 | | | A | 75 | | Diogo Campos | D. Campos | ||||||||
| David Antunes | D. Antunes | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Vasco Jardim | V. Jardim | |||||||||
| Cesar Bento | C. Bento | | 66 | G | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Jermaine Woodcock | J. Woodcock | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Ramos | R. Ramos | | 63 | D | | 13 | | D | 60 | | Florian Rahn | F. Rahn | |||||||||
| Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | | 60 | M | | 14 | | D | 59 | | Cristiano Reis | C. Reis | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to AD Ovarense. A crowd of 17,523 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AD Ovarense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AD Ovarense appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
4.29
0-0Vincenzo Palumbo threads the ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.04
Jose Sousa flicks a high ball forward to Vasco Jardim who takes it down. Vasco Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.37
0-0Abel Barros plays the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Duarte Rego reads it well. Fabulous stop!
10.47
Garry McCoist flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Viana controls it well on his chest. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.43
Rui Lopes threads a neat ball through to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos shoots from long range but Duarte Pinheiro is on top of it.
20.19
0-0Fausto Palmieri threads the ball through to Vasco Jardim. Vasco Jardim shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
26.46
Joao Oliveira hits a low pass to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Viana who brings the ball under control. Roberto Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.16
Fausto Palmieri flicks a high ball forward to Diogo Campos who takes it down. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.49
0-0Garry McCoist passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Lawrence but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.20
0-0Andre Valente clumsily knocks into Garry McCoist. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Garry McCoist runs off the knock.
40.09
Abel Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.36
Roberto Lima takes a quick throw-in. Joao Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana advances with the ball. Roberto Viana shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
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. AD Ovarense also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AD Ovarense kick off!
47.49
Roberto Lima sees a break and surges forward. Without breaking stride, Roberto Lima plays the ball forward to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
48.02
Joao Oliveira makes a strong solo run forward. With a delightful solo run, Joao Oliveira stretches the opposition's defence. Joao Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.01
Joao Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Lineker collects the pass. Gavin Lineker sees Garry McCoist in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Rego who gathers it comfortably.
61.55
Fausto Palmieri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Jardim. Vasco Jardim makes a pass forward but Diogo Campos makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
63.50
Roberto Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker passes the ball forward but Garry McCoist is offside!
65.39
Andre Valente flicks a high ball forward to Jose Sousa who takes it down. Jose Sousa plays the ball forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.52
Fausto Palmieri changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fausto Palmieri lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Jardim. Vasco Jardim powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Duarte Pinheiro!
72.33
Roberto Viana makes a probing pass to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.20
0-0Abel Barros hacks Vasco Jardim from behind! Abel Barros is given a warning by the referee! Vasco Jardim gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.28
0-0Abel Barros barges into Glynn Vickers. The referee calls over Abel Barros again and warns him to calm down! Glynn Vickers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.24
0-0Vincenzo Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Viana. Andre Valente clumsily knocks into Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
81.00
From the throw-in, Roberto Viana picks out Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Rego who gathers it comfortably.
84.31
Andre Valente knocks the ball forward to Vasco Jardim. Vasco Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.17
Glynn Vickers passes the ball forward to Fausto Palmieri. Fausto Palmieri whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Jardim. Vasco Jardim rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
87.30
1-0Garry McCoist threads the ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Antunes!
90.00
Roberto Viana passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Duarte Rego!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Antunes of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Pinheiro (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Barros (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joao Oliveira (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Roberto Lima (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Palumbo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Viana (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Garry McCoist (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ruel Lawrence (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gavin Lineker (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | David Antunes (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Cesar Bento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duarte Rego (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Armin Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Valente (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Rio Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Sousa (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fausto Palmieri (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Glynn Vickers (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Rui Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diogo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Vasco Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jermaine Woodcock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Florian Rahn (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Cristiano Reis (DEF) | 0 | |