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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,324 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the match underway!
4.30
Frederico Lopes hits a low pass to Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.18
Vincenzo Palumbo makes a simple pass to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.32
Abel Barros barges into Steve Tolley. The referee brings Abel Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Tolley runs off the knock.
16.41
Abel Barros sees Vincenzo Palumbo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Showing composure, Vincenzo Palumbo plays the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
18.14
Jose Fortes Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt tries a spectacular long range effort. Duarte Pinheiro gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
21.04
David Antunes darts forward. David Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. With a superhuman jump, Garry McCoist connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.10
Garry McCoist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.37
Roberto Viana hits a low pass to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Viana.
33.50
Brandon Lopez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
44.56
Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Miguel Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Vieira. Hugo Vieira runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Hugo Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Beira Mar kick off!
47.07
Vincenzo Palumbo advances with the ball. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Lopes.
48.10
Joao Oliveira plays the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mauricio Kapo who gathers it comfortably.
53.54
Miguel Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Diez who takes it down. Francisco Diez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Grantt. Dean Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Abel Barros. Excellent block.
59.13
Vincenzo Palumbo threads the ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Diez.
60.02
Frederico Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez flicks a high ball forward to Dean Grantt who takes it down. Dean Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.57
Frederico Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Lopes. Miguel Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.14
Roberto Lima flicks a high pass forward to Garry McCoist who brings the ball under control. Garry McCoist chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Lawrence and advances towards the goal... Hugo Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Lineker. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
72.58
Francisco Diez flicks a high pass forward. Brandon Lopez collects the pass. Brandon Lopez cuts inside the box! Brandon Lopez shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
73.45
Abel Barros flicks a high pass forward. David Antunes collects the pass. David Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.29
Vincenzo Palumbo receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Viana. Vincenzo Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. David Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.41
Frederico Viana sees Francisco Diez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Diez flicks a high ball forward to Dean Grantt who takes it down. Dean Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Diez. Francisco Diez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.28
Joao Oliveira receives the ball from a throw-in from Abel Barros. Joao Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Lima collects the pass. Roberto Lima flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Palumbo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Lopes.
87.34
Frederico Lopes plays the ball forward to Miguel Lopes. Miguel Lopes makes a probing pass to Jose Fortes Lorenzo. Jose Fortes Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Abel Barros plays the ball forward to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
28.9%
43.4%
27.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Diez of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Mauricio Kapo (GK)
6
2.Frederico Viana (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Vieira (DEF)
7
4.Miguel Lopes (DEF)
6
5.Frederico Lopes (DEF)
6
6.Brandon Lopez (MID)
6
7.Francisco Diez (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Teddy Bishop (ATT)
6
9.Dean Grantt (ATT)
7
10.Steve Tolley (ATT)
6
11.Jose Fortes Lorenzo (ATT)
6
 
12.Dino Bazzani (DEF)
0
13.Rodolfo Andres (MID)
0
14.Thierry Stewart (ATT)
0

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