Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to C.S Maritimo. A crowd of 19,015 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Marques.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Andre Marques.
0.00
C.S Maritimo kick off and get the first half underway!
4.06
Samuel Quaresma decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Quaresma makes a simple pass to Roberto Vieira. Roberto Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Lima.
6.06
Antonio Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Sergio Valente who takes it down. Sergio Valente shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for C.S Maritimo!
9.46
Ruel Lawrence runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruel Lawrence shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.58
Vincenzo Palumbo flicks a high pass forward. David Antunes collects the pass. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.06
Garry McCoist surges forward with the ball. Garry McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Superb reactions from Manuel Jesus. What a save!
15.18
Miguael Flauto clumsily knocks into Ruel Lawrence. Miguael Flauto is shown the yellow card! Ruel Lawrence runs off the knock.
16.52
Antonio Jardim sees Sergio Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sergio Valente knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.59
Joao Oliveira passes the ball forward to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.59
Antonio Jardim makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Roberto Viana.
21.54
Abel Barros hits it upfield. Roberto Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Quaresma.
22.19
Antonio Jardim chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos hits a low pass to Manuel Teixeira. Manuel Teixeira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.09
Jaime Santos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jaime Santos finds some space and shoots from distance. Jaime Santos scores for C.S Maritimo!!
30.47
Vincenzo Palumbo makes an attacking run forward. Vincenzo Palumbo whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. With a superhuman jump, Ruel Lawrence connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.20
Abel Barros flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Ruel Lawrence sees Gavin Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Lineker plays a one-two with Ruel Lawrence and rushes in on goal... Gavin Lineker shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Alexander Vogel.
36.33
Miguael Flauto knocks the ball forward to Manuel Teixeira. Manuel Teixeira surges forward with the ball. Manuel Teixeira plays a one-two with Antonio Jardim and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Manuel Teixeira provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Joao Oliveira's outstretched leg.
38.37
Miguael Flauto threads the ball through to Manuel Teixeira. Manuel Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Vieira who brings the ball under control. Roberto Vieira plays a one-two with Antonio Jardim and rushes in on goal... Roberto Vieira rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Duarte Pinheiro.
40.29
Manuel Teixeira makes a simple pass to Nicolas Moreno. Nicolas Moreno shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.53
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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.S Maritimo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
49.05
Antonio Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Jaime Santos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jaime Santos knocks the ball forward, putting Roberto Vieira through on goal. Roberto Vieira takes a shot at goal but is denied by Duarte Pinheiro. Excellent save.
57.04
Joao Oliveira takes it forward alone. Joao Oliveira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Joao Oliveira shoots from 25 yards but Manuel Jesus reads it well. Nice save!
59.37
Miguael Flauto hacks Ruel Lawrence from behind! The referee calls over Miguael Flauto and warns him to calm down! Ruel Lawrence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.41
Vincenzo Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
63.04
Guilherme Martins knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo plays a one-two with Roberto Viana and advances towards the goal... Vincenzo Palumbo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
65.03
Roberto Viana passes the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but Manuel Jesus is on top of his game. Good save!
69.07
Abel Barros takes a quick throw-in, which Joao Oliveira takes on the chest. Joao Oliveira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo makes a simple pass to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguael Flauto.
72.44
Garry McCoist darts forward. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.54
Miguael Flauto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos hits a low pass to Antonio Jardim. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.22
Jaime Santos flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Jardim who brings the ball under control. Antonio Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Valente. Sergio Valente outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.51
Manuel Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vieira who takes it down. Roberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
87.03
Jaime Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Teixeira. Manuel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Moreno. Nicolas Moreno beats his man to it with a header. Duarte Pinheiro manages to gather it effortlessly.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
29.1%
45.3%
25.6%
Scorers
| Ruel Lawrence 30 | Sergio Valente 6, 81 Jaime Santos 24 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Sergio Valente of C.S Maritimo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Duarte Pinheiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Barros (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Oliveira (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Roberto Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Palumbo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Roberto Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Garry McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ruel Lawrence (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Gavin Lineker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Bento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Manuel Jesus (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexander Vogel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguael Flauto (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Jaime Santos (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 6. | Manuel Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Antonio Jardim (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Angelo Kossingou (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicolas Moreno (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Roberto Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Sergio Valente (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Ruel Gardner (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ricardo Rubio (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gianluca Sculli (DEF) | 0 | |











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