Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Santa Clara. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Santa Clara kick off!
2.49
0-0Yassine Mimouni passes the ball forward to Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios passes the ball forward but Niccol˜ Montervino is offside!
4.55
0-0Julian Farinos threads the ball through to Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Pedro Gainza!
6.34
0-0Shuji Kikuchi kicks a strong pass forward to Niccol˜ Montervino. Niccol˜ Montervino shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.21
0-0Bjarki Gudmundson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Montervino. Niccol˜ Montervino knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Borbiconi who gathers it comfortably.
26.01
0-0Santa Clara are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
28.36
Rigobert Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Bjarki Gudmundson. Bjarki Gudmundson passes the ball forward to Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios lofts in a cross ball towards Niccol˜ Montervino. Niccol˜ Montervino heads the ball goalwards. Yves-A. Borbiconi manages to gather it comfortably.
34.20
Ricardo Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
38.01
Tomas Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Veloso. Nuno Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca threads the ball through to Tomas Ramos but he's offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off the second half!
47.25
Yassine Mimouni makes a simple pass to Salvador Barrios. Salvador Barrios controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Yves-A. Borbiconi!
48.10
Julian Farinos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
53.31
Ricardo Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Bento. Tiago Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Gainza who gathers it comfortably.
54.22
Julian Farinos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos shoots from outside the area but Pedro Gainza is on top of it.
55.49
Yassine Mimouni knocks the ball forward to Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret shoots from 25 yards. Yves-A. Borbiconi easily smothers it.
57.13
0-0Ricardo Carvalho hacks Yassine Mimouni from behind! The referee calls over Ricardo Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Yassine Mimouni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.49
Nuno Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Pedro Gainza manages to gather it comfortably.
63.34
Ricardo Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Bento. Tiago Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
65.52
0-0Sergio Andrade catches Salvador Barrios on the ankles. The referee calls over Sergio Andrade and shows him a yellow card! Salvador Barrios grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.54
Aapo Arctopolitanus chips the ball to his team mate, Shuji Kikuchi. Shuji Kikuchi threads the ball through to Niccol˜ Montervino. Niccol˜ Montervino shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Yves-A. Borbiconi easily smothers it!
84.25
Julian Farinos makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Farinos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Pedro Gainza.
89.05
Tomas Ramos hacks Aapo Arctopolitanus from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aapo Arctopolitanus gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.3%
39.7%
Play Area
32.4%
48.5%
19.1%