Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 8,604 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Boavista Futebol Clube are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
4.01
Duncan Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Ruiz.
10.26
Edgar Almeida knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.26
Sporting Lisbon are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
15.15
Frederico Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, Duncan Cleland. Duncan Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen McNeill.
18.16
Edgar Almeida brings the ball forward. Edgar Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.43
Pedro Marques advances with the ball. Pedro Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.46
Ruben Barbosa barges into Fernando Ruiz. Ruben Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.46
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.32
Frederico Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Vasco Loureiro. Vasco Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Ruiz.
32.30
Edgar Almeida comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Loureiro. Edgar Almeida is given a warning by the referee! Vasco Loureiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.53
Edgar Almeida brings the ball forward. Edgar Almeida goes all the way! Edgar Almeida cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
40.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Abel Mendes takes it forward alone. Abel Mendes tries a spectacular long range effort but Pascal Bartsch is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube get the second half underway!
51.57
Fernando Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Ruiz sees a break and surges forward. Fernando Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Fonseca but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.18
Abel Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Booth.
55.06
Abel Mendes makes a probing pass to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.07
Luis Loureiro makes a probing pass to Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto plays a perfect one-two with Ruben Fonseca and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Soto rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.48
Edgar Almeida makes a simple pass to Ruben Fonseca. Ruben Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.30
Diogo Sousa passes the ball forward to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro sees space and advances. Luis Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Ribeiro.
89.16
Luis Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Soto of Boavista Futebol Clube
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.3%
60.7%
Play Area
32.1%
50%
17.9%

Scorers