Match Report
| Alverca | Alverca |  |  | Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon | ||||||||||||||||
| Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Harris Averdijk | H. Averdijk |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 76 |  | Duarte Pinheiro | D. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Steve Mckay | S. Mckay |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 73 | | Guilherme Martins | G. Martins | |||||||||
| Danijel Ripoll | D. Ripoll |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Abel Barros | A. Barros | |||||||||
| Duarte Moutinho | D. Moutinho | | 62 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Joao Oliveira | J. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Djimi Doumeng | D. Doumeng | | 70 | M | | 5 | | D | 69 | | Roberto Lima | R. Lima | |||||||||
| Filipe Costa | F. Costa | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 |  | Vincenzo Palumbo | V. Palumbo | |||||||||
| Arthur Hapgood | A. Hapgood | | 67 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 67 | | Roberto Viana | R. Viana | ||||||||
| Mustapha Huizingh | M. Huizingh | | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 61 |  | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Egbert Van Putten | E. Van Putten | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 | | Ruel Lawrence | R. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Eduardo Faria | E. Faria | | 70 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Gavin Lineker | G. Lineker | |||||||||
| Guilherme Fernandes | G. Fernandes | | 54 | A | | | 11 | | A | 60 | | David Antunes | D. Antunes | ||||||||
| Jorge Lopes | J. Lopes | | 44 | D | | 12 | | G | 66 | | Cesar Bento | C. Bento | |||||||||
| Edmundo Caballero | E. Caballero |  | 53 | M | | 13 | | D | 63 | | Rodrigo Ramos | R. Ramos | |||||||||
| Des Beckham | D. Beckham | | 49 | A | | 14 | | M | 60 | | Neil Hopkin | N. Hopkin | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 18,748 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
The pitch is in great condition.
Alverca are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Alverca kicking off!
6.37
0-0David Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Duarte Moutinho. The referee brings David Antunes to one side and gives him a warning! Duarte Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.37
0-1Garry McCoist pushes up the pitch. Garry McCoist sees Vincenzo Palumbo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's there!! Harris Averdijk has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.15
0-1Arthur Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.33
0-1Guilherme Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Hapgood but he's offside!
16.51
0-1Arthur Hapgood sees a break and surges forward. Arthur Hapgood lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Duarte Pinheiro picks it out of the air!
20.53
Danijel Ripoll knocks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Doumeng. Djimi Doumeng kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Pinheiro who gathers it comfortably.
21.30
0-1Arthur Hapgood runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arthur Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes powers a header at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.35
Mustapha Huizingh flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Djimi Doumeng. Djimi Doumeng makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Djimi Doumeng scores for Alverca!!
30.46
Garry McCoist sees Ruel Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.31
1-1Roberto Viana hacks Filipe Costa from behind! The referee calls over Roberto Viana and shows him a yellow card! Filipe Costa runs off the knock.
33.30
1-1Danijel Ripoll comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Viana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Viana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.02
Joao Oliveira clumsily knocks into Djimi Doumeng. The referee warns Joao Oliveira to calm down! Djimi Doumeng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.54
Arthur Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.53
Duarte Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Costa. Filipe Costa hits a low pass to Arthur Hapgood. Arthur Hapgood tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
44.29
Abel Barros takes it forward alone. Abel Barros flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Alverca appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
47.19
Filipe Costa runs straight at the opposition's defence. Filipe Costa plays the ball forward to Guilherme Fernandes who has made a great run into the box. Guilherme Fernandes takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.13
1-1Alverca are in full control of this game.
53.03
Abel Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Oliveira. Joao Oliveira hits a low pass to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sporting Lisbon are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
55.50
Roberto Viana surges forward with the ball. Roberto Viana makes a simple pass, allowing Gavin Lineker to run into the box. Gavin Lineker comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Harris Averdijk.
59.17
With great vision, Eduardo Faria plays the ball forward to Egbert Van Putten. Egbert Van Putten shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.46
Mustapha Huizingh knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.25
Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo connects with a diving header but Harris Averdijk reads it well. Fabulous stop!
71.26
Abel Barros passes the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
73.25
With a delightful solo run, Danijel Ripoll stretches the opposition's defence. Danijel Ripoll plays a quick one-two with Egbert Van Putten and rushes in on goal... Danijel Ripoll side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
75.34
Arthur Hapgood makes an attacking run forward. Arthur Hapgood shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
78.15
Roberto Viana takes it forward alone. Roberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruel Lawrence but the linesman indicates offside!
83.46
Guilherme Martins makes a strong solo run forward. Guilherme Martins flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Lawrence who takes it down. Ruel Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.00
Abel Barros clumsily knocks into Guilherme Fernandes. The referee brings Abel Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Guilherme Fernandes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
87.06
Steve Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Mustapha Huizingh collects the pass. Mustapha Huizingh threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Faria. Eduardo Faria makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Garry McCoist knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
24.7%
43.8%
31.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Djimi Doumeng of Alverca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harris Averdijk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Danijel Ripoll (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Duarte Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Djimi Doumeng (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Filipe Costa (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Arthur Hapgood (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mustapha Huizingh (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Egbert Van Putten (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Faria (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Guilherme Fernandes (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Jorge Lopes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Caballero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Des Beckham (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duarte Pinheiro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Martins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Abel Barros (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Joao Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Palumbo (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Roberto Viana (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Garry McCoist (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ruel Lawrence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Lineker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cesar Bento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 0 | |