Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio António Coimbra da Mota where G.D. Estoril Praia play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,492 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
G.D. Estoril Praia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
G.D. Estoril Praia are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0G.D. Estoril Praia kick off and get the first half underway!
2.24
0-0Sporting Lisbon are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
3.17
0-0Aziz Chaveyriat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares plays a perfect one-two with Mitica Cuza and rushes in on goal... Manuel Tavares cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Pedro Gainza is on top of it.
6.26
0-0Bruno Tavares takes it forward alone. Bruno Tavares knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.51
0-0Bjarki Gudmundson kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.46
G.D. Estoril Praia are easily keeping Sporting Lisbon at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
20.44
Tiago Veloso surges forward with the ball. Tiago Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mitica Cuza. Mitica Cuza cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Pedro Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
22.12
Bruno Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Neves. Rafael Neves decides to run forward with the ball. Rafael Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aapo Arctopolitanus.
27.48
0-0Mauricio Rubio hacks Bruno Tavares from behind! Mauricio Rubio is shown the yellow card! Bruno Tavares runs off the knock.
28.01
Yassine Mimouni knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
33.43
Vernon Bell passes the ball forward to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Roberto Jimenez!
38.21
Ger Drent knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Veloso. Tiago Veloso makes a probing pass to Mitica Cuza. Mitica Cuza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
40.55
Aapo Arctopolitanus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.17
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off the second half!
47.03
Aziz Chaveyriat threads the ball through to Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pedro Gainza easily smothers it.
48.29
0-1Bjarki Gudmundson passes the ball forward to Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios threads the ball through to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Roberto Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.34
Bjarki Gudmundson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios makes a simple pass to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Roberto Jimenez manages to keep it out.
54.35
Yassine Mimouni makes a probing pass to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Roberto Jimenez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.42
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.19
Duncan Booth flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Neves. Rafael Neves surges forward with the ball. Rafael Neves shoots from outside the area but Pedro Gainza is on top of it.
67.57
Vernon Bell surges forward with the ball. Vernon Bell whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios flicks the ball with his head. Roberto Jimenez manages to gather it comfortably.
71.36
Aapo Arctopolitanus makes a probing pass to Bjarki Gudmundson. Bjarki Gudmundson knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.24
Bjarki Gudmundson kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Roberto Jimenez.
73.07
Aapo Arctopolitanus knocks the ball forward to Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.09
Tiago Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Tavares. Manuel Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
78.39
Silvio Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni kicks a strong pass forward to Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios knocks in a cross ball towards Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
79.13
Yassine Mimouni kicks a strong pass forward to Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.31
Aziz Chaveyriat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mitica Cuza. Mitica Cuza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
33.3%
43.1%
23.6%
Scorers
| Mauricio Rubio 48, 54 |