Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Ground Estádio da Madeira where Desportivo Nacional play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 20,073 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Alexio Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Desportivo Nacional and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Alexio Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the first half underway!
2.17
0-0With some swift thinking, Moreno Bianco plays the ball forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira makes a probing pass to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra cuts inside the box! Cataldo Ginestra cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Medhi Dujeux smothers it!
6.11
0-0Miguel Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Almeida who brings the ball under control. Pedro Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Quaresma but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.10
1-0Oscar De Angelis flicks a high pass forward to Eric Schacht who brings the ball under control. Eric Schacht passes the ball forward to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Artur Jesus!
14.30
Miguel Oliveira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Miguel Oliveira threads the ball through to Carlos Quaresma but he's offside!
15.40
1-0Miguel Soler hacks Cristiano Moreira from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.01
1-0Rodrigo Viana makes a simple pass to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Marques.
20.30
1-0Moreno Bianco knocks the ball forward to Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht passes the ball forward to Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.35
1-0Rodrigo Viana catches Carlo Cardinale on the ankles. The referee brings Rodrigo Viana to one side and gives him a warning! Carlo Cardinale runs off the knock.
22.29
Carlos Quaresma clumsily knocks into Oscar De Angelis. The referee calls over Carlos Quaresma and shows him a yellow card! Oscar De Angelis stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.55
Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Dujeux who gathers it comfortably.
27.01
Miguel Soler passes the ball forward to Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
28.25
Moreno Bianco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht passes the ball forward to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra whips in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.55
Rodrigo Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Carlo Cardinale who brings the ball under control. Carlo Cardinale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.45
Tiago Santos threads a neat ball through to Eric Schacht. Eric Schacht flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Loureiro controls it well on his chest. Hugo Loureiro plays a quick one-two with Cataldo Ginestra and rushes in on goal... Hugo Loureiro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.08
Eric Schacht flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Dujeux who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
2-0Nunzio Di Canio flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Moreira collects the pass. Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball forward to Hugo Loureiro. Hugo Loureiro knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Jose Tavares is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Desportivo Nacional appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional kick off!
47.57
Rodrigo Viana flicks a high pass forward. Artur Jesus collects the pass. Artur Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.55
Miguel Soler flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Almeida collects the pass. Pedro Almeida knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
66.54
Rodrigo Viana makes a probing pass to Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra knocks in a cross ball towards Artur Jesus. Artur Jesus directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.39
Jose Tavares flicks a high pass forward to Carlo Cardinale who brings the ball neatly under control. Carlo Cardinale flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Quaresma collects the pass. Carlos Quaresma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
77.57
3-0Desportivo Nacional have made 3 substitutions with Roberto Vieira replacing Artur Jesus, Joao Faria replacing Cristiano Moreira and Adel Djetou replacing Nunzio Di Canio .
79.14
Miguel Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida makes a probing pass to Carlos Quaresma but he's offside!
84.05
Joao Faria makes a simple pass to Roberto Vieira. Roberto Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Ginestra. Cataldo Ginestra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.08
3-0Miguel Oliveira sees space and advances. Miguel Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Quaresma. Tiago Santos clumsily knocks into Carlos Quaresma. Penalty not given!!
90.00
Joao Faria comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Soler. The referee brings Joao Faria to one side and gives him a warning! Miguel Soler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cataldo Ginestra of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Helder Neves (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nunzio Di Canio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moreno Bianco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oscar De Angelis (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tiago Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Cristiano Moreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rodrigo Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eric Schacht (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Hugo Loureiro (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Artur Jesus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Cataldo Ginestra (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Roberto Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joao Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adel Djetou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Medhi Dujeux (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodrigo Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Keane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Oliveira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Carlo Cardinale (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Miguel Soler (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Pedro Almeida (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jorge Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carlos Quaresma (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Riccardo Savino (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Humphrey Hamming (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joao Mendes (MID) | 0 | |