Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 9,410 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon start the match!
2.10
Vasco Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Neves. Helder Neves passes the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.52
Andres Vidal clumsily knocks into Alexandre Mendes. The referee calls over Andres Vidal and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.13
Cristiano Barros knocks the ball forward to Pedro Barros. Pedro Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.56
Luis-Clemente Marchand brings the ball forward. Luis-Clemente Marchand knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.10
Ruben Carvalho threads the ball through to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal plays a perfect one-two with Helder Alves and rushes in on goal... Andres Vidal makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.23
Pedro Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Alves. Helder Alves finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Pascal Bartsch had no chance!! Goal for Desportivo Nacional!
16.02
Cristiano Barros deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Costa. Andre Costa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Alves. Helder Alves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
18.34
Helder Neves clumsily knocks into Ruben Carvalho. Helder Neves is warned by the referee! Ruben Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.38
Cristiano Barros decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Barros knocks the ball forward to Helder Alves. Helder Alves kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.51
Helder Neves passes the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Moutinho. Carlos Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.18
Andre Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Andre Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Alves but the linesman indicates offside!
40.41
Andres Vidal comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Viana. Andres Vidal is warned by the referee again! Vasco Viana hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Vasco Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Moutinho. Carlos Moutinho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Helder Neves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
48.10
Vasco Valente knocks the ball forward to Ruben Carvalho. Ruben Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Alves. Helder Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.16
Cristiano Barros makes a beautiful solo run. Cristiano Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Alves. Helder Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.01
Helder Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Moutinho. Carlos Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Barros.
60.20
Vasco Loureiro takes it forward alone. Vasco Loureiro whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Moutinho. Carlos Moutinho directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Moutinho!
65.37
Duncan Cleland threads the ball through to Carlos Moutinho. Carlos Moutinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Valente.
66.24
Sporting Lisbon are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
73.20
Vasco Viana clumsily knocks into Helder Alves. Vasco Viana is warned by the referee! Helder Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.29
Luis-Clemente Marchand brings the ball forward. Luis-Clemente Marchand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.20
Carlos Moutinho barges into Vasco Valente. Carlos Moutinho is warned by the referee! Vasco Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.58
Vasco Valente controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Carvalho. Ruben Carvalho knocks the ball forward to Andres Vidal. Andres Vidal lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Alves. Helder Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
85.01
Andre Costa catches Edgar Barbosa on the ankles. The referee calls over Andre Costa and warns him to calm down! Edgar Barbosa stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Andres Vidal of Desportivo Nacional
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.9%
35.1%
Play Area
28.6%
44.2%
27.3%

Scorers