Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     Gil VicenteGil Vicente
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Duarte PinheiroD. Pinheiro76
G
1
G
77Lucian NanuL. Nanu
Guilherme MartinsG. Martins73
D
2
D
71Pablo RuizP. Ruiz
Abel BarrosA. Barros73
D
3
D
70Jose GomesJ. Gomes
Joao OliveiraJ. Oliveira71
D
4
D
69Eugenio MolownyE. Molowny
Roberto LimaR. Lima68
D
5
M
70Vitor BarbosaV. Barbosa
Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo79
M
6
M
64Abel MarquesA. Marques
Roberto VianaR. Viana67
M
captain7
M
60Vasco PostigaV. Postiga
Garry McCoistG. McCoist61
M
8
M
56Silvio VianaS. Viana
Ruel LawrenceR. Lawrence65
A
9captain
A
73Tiago ValenteT. Valente
Gavin LinekerG. Lineker64
A
10
A
60Jaime LoureiroJ. Loureiro
David AntunesD. Antunes60
A
11
A
58Eduardo PostigaE. Postiga
 
Cesar BentoC. Bento66
G
12
D
69Duarte FernandesD. Fernandes
Rodrigo RamosR. Ramos63
D
13
D
67Billy KasperB. Kasper
Neil HopkinN. Hopkin60
M
14
G
64Vasco AntunesV. Antunes

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 15,479 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mario Jardim.


0.00
The whistle blows and Gil Vicente kick off!
6.51
Guilherme Martins threads a neat ball through to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana threads the ball through to David Antunes. David Antunes shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
8.59
Garry McCoist plays the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Lucian Nanu comfortably smothers it!
21.39
Roberto Lima flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Palumbo collects the pass. Showing composure, Vincenzo Palumbo plays the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
28.03
Abel Marques makes a probing pass to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
30.21
Pablo Ruiz catches Ruel Lawrence on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruel Lawrence carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.21
Free kick to Sporting Lisbon just outside the area...
31.58
Gavin Lineker takes a stuttering run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
32.38
Vasco Postiga makes a simple pass to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Martins.
34.36
Abel Barros flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Palumbo collects the pass. Vincenzo Palumbo passes the ball forward to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Roberto Viana provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
38.29
Roberto Viana threads the ball through to David Antunes. David Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.36
Abel Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Guilherme Martins sees a break and surges forward. Guilherme Martins knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half. The Gil Vicente players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off the second half!
47.51
Abel Marques flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Postiga who takes it down. Eduardo Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
51.22
Vasco Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Postiga. Eduardo Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joao Oliveira.
53.18
Garry McCoist threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lucian Nanu who gathers it comfortably.
55.07
Garry McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.44
Pablo Ruiz flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Postiga collects the pass. Vasco Postiga threads the ball through to Tiago Valente. Tiago Valente tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Duarte Pinheiro smothers it!
61.45
Garry McCoist flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Lineker who brings the ball under control. Gavin Lineker rushes past Jose Gomes! Gavin Lineker tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.41
Vincenzo Palumbo sees space and advances. Vincenzo Palumbo skips past Pablo Ruiz! Vincenzo Palumbo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Lucian Nanu had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
69.16
Pablo Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Martins.
75.25
Eugenio Molowny takes it forward alone. Eugenio Molowny flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Marques. Abel Marques shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.00
Eugenio Molowny threads a neat ball through to Vasco Postiga. With vision, Vasco Postiga picks a pass forward to Jaime Loureiro. Jaime Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Abel Marques. Abel Marques knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Duarte Pinheiro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
78.40
Garry McCoist makes a beautiful solo run. Garry McCoist kicks a strong pass forward to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
83.39
Abel Marques flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Postiga holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vasco Postiga shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
84.44
Jose Gomes flicks a high pass forward to Abel Marques who brings the ball under control. Abel Marques darts forward. Abel Marques plays a one-two with Tiago Valente and advances towards the goal... Abel Marques shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
85.18
Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Lucian Nanu effortlessly punches it away to safety.
87.30
Garry McCoist threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker lofts in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.18
Vincenzo Palumbo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Molowny.
90.00
Eugenio Molowny plays the ball forward to Vasco Postiga. Vasco Postiga changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vasco Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Gil Vicente
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
25.3%
45.6%
29.1%

Scorers
David Antunes 21
Roberto Viana 34
Vincenzo Palumbo 65
Tiago Valente 48

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

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

1.Lucian Nanu (GK)
6
2.Pablo Ruiz (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Jose Gomes (DEF)
6
4.Eugenio Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Vitor Barbosa (MID)
6
6.Abel Marques (MID)
7
7.Vasco Postiga (MID)
7
8.Silvio Viana (MID)
6
9.Tiago Valente (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Jaime Loureiro (ATT)
6
11.Eduardo Postiga (ATT)
6
 
12.Duarte Fernandes (DEF)
0
13.Billy Kasper (DEF)
0
14.Vasco Antunes (GK)
0