Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional
Computer Player Computer Player Ben Biancardi Ben Biancardi
Cesar PintoC. Pinto64
G
1
G
64Daniel FariaD. Faria
Filipe FonsecaF. Fonseca66
D
2
D
84Vasco GomesV. Gomes
Alex CaldwellA. Caldwell64
D
3
D
71Manuel SousaM. Sousa
Alberto LimaA. Lima57
D
captain4
D
71Hugo FonsecaH. Fonseca
Henk DavidsH. Davids76
M
5
M
81Vasco MonteiroV. Monteiro
Gabriele BonadeiG. Bonadei72
M
6
M
78Artur SoaresA. Soares
Frederico SemedoF. Semedo69
M
7
M
76Samuel FariaS. Faria
Stefano BoutaharS. Boutahar57
M
8captain
M
72Vasco PinheiroV. Pinheiro
Jan-Willem LeeJ. Lee73
A
9
A
77Arthur IzzetA. Izzet
Francisco MonteiroF. Monteiro66
A
10
A
77Sebastiao CostaS. Costa
Marcel HelmerM. Helmer65
A
11
A
75Edgar MendesE. Mendes
 
Syd McgrealS. Mcgreal63
A
12
A
71Pablo PrietoP. Prieto
Tomas FariaT. Faria62
A
13
D
70Eduardo NunesE. Nunes
Tomas VianaT. Viana61
A
14
A
68Oberdan PisanuO. Pisanu

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Match Report
It's a clear 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.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Fernandes.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon get the match underway!
2.50
Alberto Lima sees Francisco Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Monteiro. Francisco Monteiro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.48
Vasco Gomes sees Edgar Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Mendes passes the ball forward to Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Artur Soares through on goal. Artur Soares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
9.38
Without breaking stride, Stefano Boutahar plays the ball forward to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Gomes.
16.16
Hugo Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Vasco Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Vasco Monteiro advances with the ball. Vasco Monteiro shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
22.43
Filipe Fonseca comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Costa. Filipe Fonseca is shown the yellow card! Sebastiao Costa runs off the knock.
24.43
Samuel Faria makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa plays a one-two with Edgar Mendes and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Sebastiao Costa provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sebastiao Costa!
27.55
Marcel Helmer catches Vasco Gomes on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcel Helmer and warns him to calm down! Vasco Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.36
Frederico Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Helmer controls it well on his chest. Marcel Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.44
Frederico Semedo threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Faria who gathers it comfortably.
33.10
Vasco Gomes threads a neat ball through to Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Soares. Artur Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.01
Samuel Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Faria. With a superhuman jump, Samuel Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.04
Alex Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Semedo controls it well on his chest. Frederico Semedo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Frederico Semedo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Faria.
39.38
It's a corner kick which Henk Davids takes quickly, playing the ball short to Alex Caldwell. Alex Caldwell cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.11
Artur Soares passes the ball forward to Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet powers a header at goal but Cesar Pinto reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half. The Desportivo Nacional players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the second half underway!
49.36
Francisco Monteiro clumsily knocks into Hugo Fonseca. Francisco Monteiro is warned by the referee! Hugo Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.47
Gabriele Bonadei threads the ball through to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.32
Manuel Sousa pushes mid-way up the pitch. Manuel Sousa advances with the ball. Manuel Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Soares. Artur Soares fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
63.16
Desportivo Nacional are dictating the run of play here today.
65.22
Vasco Pinheiro advances with the ball. Vasco Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Filipe Fonseca.
67.40
Hugo Fonseca flicks a high ball forward to Samuel Faria who takes it down. Samuel Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.33
Artur Soares changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Artur Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Cesar Pinto. Excellent save.
72.56
Vasco Monteiro passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Costa. Sebastiao Costa advances inside the box! Sebastiao Costa shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.49
Edgar Mendes catches Filipe Fonseca on the ankles. Edgar Mendes is shown the yellow card! Filipe Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.19
Hugo Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Vasco Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Mendes. Edgar Mendes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
81.23
Samuel Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.32
Hugo Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Soares. Artur Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.29
Artur Soares makes a simple pass to Arthur Izzet. Arthur Izzet whips in a cross ball towards Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria connects with a diving header. It's there!! Cesar Pinto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.14
Vasco Monteiro makes a probing pass to Vasco Pinheiro. Vasco Pinheiro lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Faria. Samuel Faria directs the ball goalwards with his head but Cesar Pinto reads it well. Fabulous stop!
89.54
Gabriele Bonadei receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Semedo. Gabriele Bonadei deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Samuel Faria sees Artur Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Caldwell.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Desportivo Nacional
Goals
2
5
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
28.2%
71.8%
Play Area
36.6%
39.4%
23.9%

Scorers
Francisco Monteiro 3
Jan-Willem Lee 28
Sebastiao Costa 24, 73
Samuel Faria 34, 84
Edgar Mendes 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samuel Faria of Desportivo Nacional

Match Ratings
1.Cesar Pinto (GK)
7
2.Filipe Fonseca (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Alex Caldwell (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Lima (DEF)
6
5.Henk Davids (MID)
6
6.Gabriele Bonadei (MID)
6
7.Frederico Semedo (MID)
6
8.Stefano Boutahar (MID)
6
9.Jan-Willem Lee (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Francisco Monteiro (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Marcel Helmer (ATT)
6
 
12.Syd Mcgreal (ATT)
0
13.Tomas Faria (ATT)
0
14.Tomas Viana (ATT)
0

1.Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2.Vasco Gomes (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Fonseca (DEF)
6
5.Vasco Monteiro (MID)
7
6.Artur Soares (MID)
6
7.Samuel Faria (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Vasco Pinheiro (MID)
7
9.Arthur Izzet (ATT)
7
10.Sebastiao Costa (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Edgar Mendes (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Pablo Prieto (ATT)
0
13.Eduardo Nunes (DEF)
0
14.Oberdan Pisanu (ATT)
0