Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,123 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Moreirense and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Moreirense and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Monteiro.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
2.21
0-0Stefano Boutahar hits a low pass to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
3.52
0-0Quim Reis comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Lima. The referee calls over Quim Reis and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.40
0-1Alex Caldwell flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Monteiro who takes it down. Francisco Monteiro shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.33
0-1Goran Andenas makes a beautiful solo run. Goran Andenas threads the ball through to Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd makes a simple pass, allowing Quim Reis to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Quim Reis provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
16.27
0-1Alex Caldwell surges forward with the ball. Alex Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Monteiro. Francisco Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.06
Goran Andenas flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
34.06
Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Semedo who brings the ball under control. Frederico Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Goran Andenas.
38.25
Vitor Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Vitor Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis flicks the ball with his head. Cesar Pinto punches it away to safety.
44.18
Quim Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Cesar Pinto gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
45.00
Stefano Boutahar flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Lee holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan-Willem Lee shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Moreirense appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Moreirense players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Moreirense start the second half!
47.32
Quim Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Barbosa. Quim Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Reis. Quim Reis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.23
Frederico Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Lee controls it well on his chest. Jan-Willem Lee makes a simple pass, allowing Frederico Semedo to run into the box. Frederico Semedo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.21
0-2Alex Sommeil flicks a high pass forward. Alun Boyd collects the pass. Alun Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Filipe Fonseca happens to be in the right place to block it.
61.53
Vitor Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Goran Andenas. Goran Andenas knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.52
Jonas Prantl flicks a high ball forward to Gonçalo Ornelas who takes it down. Gonçalo Ornelas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil whips in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cesar Pinto with no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
72.16
Vitor Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gonçalo Ornelas. Gonçalo Ornelas controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cesar Pinto smothers it!
75.06
Goran Andenas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Teixeira. Frederico Teixeira makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Barbosa. Quim Barbosa heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Cesar Pinto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.45
Quim Barbosa catches Gabriele Bonadei on the ankles. The referee calls over Quim Barbosa and shows him a yellow card! Gabriele Bonadei runs off the knock.
84.51
Goran Andenas makes a strong solo run forward. Goran Andenas flicks a high pass forward. Tony Carrick collects the pass. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.12
2-2Gonçalo Ornelas chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Reis. Quim Reis makes a great pass forward. Alun Boyd runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
89.45
Vitor Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cesar Pinto with no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
25.4%
41.8%
32.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Carrick of Moreirense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marcos Ortiz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Goran Andenas (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Jonas Prantl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Vitor Pinheiro (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alex Sommeil (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Gonçalo Ornelas (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Quim Barbosa (MID) |   | 7 |
| 8. | Frederico Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Tony Carrick (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Quim Reis (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Alun Boyd (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Murray (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan-Willem Dos Santos (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duarte Soares (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Cesar Pinto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Filipe Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Caldwell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alberto Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Henk Davids (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gabriele Bonadei (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Frederico Semedo (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Stefano Boutahar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan-Willem Lee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Monteiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Marcel Helmer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Syd Mcgreal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tomas Faria (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tomas Viana (ATT) | 0 | |