Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the match underway!
4.35
0-0Bjarki Gudmundson chips the ball to his team mate, Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret goes all the way! Yannick Barret shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
6.06
Johan Scifo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
8.33
0-0Rigobert Ndiefi threads the ball through to Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo knocks the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Jorge Oliveira is on top of it.
9.14
0-0Johan Scifo clumsily knocks into Azziz Lemasson. The referee calls over Johan Scifo and shows him a yellow card! Azziz Lemasson runs off the knock.
10.22
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.19
Silvio Faria makes a probing pass to Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.10
Silvio Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo takes it forward alone. Johan Scifo knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
15.48
0-0David Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.15
David Semedo surges forward with the ball. David Semedo shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Pedro Gainza!
20.10
0-1Sergio Tavares passes the ball forward to Azziz Lemasson. Azziz Lemasson threads the ball through to Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Cristiano Semedo scores for Desportivo Nacional!!
24.25
Yassine Mimouni passes the ball forward to Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios plays a perfect one-two with Yannick Barret and rushes in on goal... Salvador Barrios shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.01
David Semedo threads the ball through to Samuel Santos. Samuel Santos whips in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
28.06
Gennaro Ivan Innocenti knocks the ball forward to David Semedo. David Semedo makes a simple pass to Jan Witte. Jan Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.07
Aron Björgvinsson kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo knocks the ball forward to Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.17
Sporting Lisbon are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Desportivo Nacional's defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off the second half!
48.50
Sebastiao Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Jan Witte. Jan Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
49.55
Aron Björgvinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo knocks the ball forward to Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret knocks in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.45
David Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Witte. Jan Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Björgvinsson.
57.42
Moustapha Bezzai flicks the ball to his team mate, Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret lofts in a cross ball towards Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.17
Silvio Faria takes it forward alone. Silvio Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.40
Aron Björgvinsson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo passes the ball forward to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio whips in a cross ball towards Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.33
Aron Björgvinsson chips the ball to his team mate, Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni makes a simple pass to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
71.54
Azziz Lemasson knocks the ball forward to Jan Witte. Jan Witte knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Santos. Samuel Santos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Pedro Gainza manages to keep it out.
72.15
Salvador Barrios barges into Gennaro Ivan Innocenti. Salvador Barrios is shown the yellow card! Gennaro Ivan Innocenti hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.27
Sebastiao Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Witte. Jan Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.32
Gennaro Ivan Innocenti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Semedo. David Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Witte. Jan Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Semedo. Cristiano Semedo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pedro Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.19
Moustapha Bezzai sees space and advances. Moustapha Bezzai whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Ruben Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Azziz Lemasson. Azziz Lemasson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Witte. Jan Witte knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
10
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
30.5%
40.2%
29.3%
Scorers
| Salvador Barrios 57 Mauricio Rubio 87 | Cristiano Semedo 20, 81 |