Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Paços de Ferreira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Xavier.


0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the match underway!
2.10
Jose Tavares knocks the ball forward to Miguel Soler. Miguel Soler threads a neat ball through to Carlos Quaresma. Carlos Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
3.38
Paul Arnold chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodrigo Quaresma.
4.06
Rodrigo Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Miguel Soler. Miguel Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
12.26
Jero Ramond chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini knocks in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
14.22
Marino Mondini hacks Jose Tavares from behind! Marino Mondini is given a warning by the referee! Jose Tavares runs off the knock.
15.04
Carlo Cardinale clumsily knocks into Jero Ramond. The referee calls over Carlo Cardinale and warns him to calm down! Jero Ramond stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.39
Carlo Zitolo barges into Jose Tavares. The referee warns Carlo Zitolo to calm down! Jose Tavares hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.42
Rodolfo Annoni plays the ball forward to Sieb Berendsen. Sieb Berendsen threads the ball through to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo lofts in a cross ball towards Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Rodrigo Quaresma's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
21.44
It's a corner kick. Sieb Berendsen loops the ball over to the far post. Rodolfo Annoni makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Fernando Marques.
22.40
Sieb Berendsen flicks a high pass forward. Carlo Zitolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlo Zitolo whips in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marino Mondini!
26.04
Carlo Cardinale barges into Jero Ramond. The referee brings Carlo Cardinale to one side and gives him another warning! Jero Ramond runs off the knock.
27.28
Carlo Cardinale flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Quaresma collects the pass. Carlos Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
30.50
Sieb Berendsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
33.29
Miguel Soler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Nelson Emerton manages to keep it out.
34.11
Jero Ramond makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Keane.
38.44
Rodolfo Annoni flicks a high pass forward. Sieb Berendsen collects the pass. Sieb Berendsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
44.52
Jero Ramond darts forward. Jero Ramond shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
45.00
Daniel J. Osmanowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half. The Paços de Ferreira players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Sporting Lisbon start the second half!
48.12
John Ripley plays the ball forward to Daniel J. Osmanowski. Daniel J. Osmanowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Dujeux who gathers it comfortably.
49.19
Paul Arnold chips the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Tavares.
51.07
Jero Ramond chips the ball to his team mate, Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler kicks a strong pass forward to Marino Mondini but the referee indicates it's offside!
60.54
Sieb Berendsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.25
Daniel J. Osmanowski plays the ball forward to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Rösler. Pascal Rösler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
63.26
Sieb Berendsen threads a neat ball through to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
66.30
Jero Ramond flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mondini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marino Mondini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
67.20
Miguel Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Antunes. Jorge Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
71.28
Carlo Cardinale chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Almeida. Pedro Almeida shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
75.10
Jorge Antunes barges into Rodolfo Annoni. The referee warns Jorge Antunes to calm down! Rodolfo Annoni gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
78.05
Rodrigo Quaresma pushes mid-way up the pitch. Rodrigo Quaresma sees Jorge Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Ripley.
83.53
John Ripley makes a simple pass to Jero Ramond. Jero Ramond threads a neat ball through to Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini whips in a cross ball towards Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
84.45
John Ripley hits a low pass to Sieb Berendsen. Sieb Berendsen flicks a high pass forward to Pascal Rösler who brings the ball under control. Pascal Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Dujeux who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41%
59%
Play Area
32.5%
44.6%
22.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marino Mondini of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings
1.Medhi Dujeux (GK)
8
2.Fernando Marques (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigo Quaresma (DEF)
7
4.Marc Keane (DEF)
6
5.Jose Tavares (DEF)
6
6.Miguel Oliveira (MID)
6
7.Carlo Cardinale (MID)
6
8.Miguel Soler (MID)
7
9.Pedro Almeida (ATT)
6
10.Jorge Antunes (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Quaresma (ATT)
6
 
12.Riccardo Savino (DEF)
0
13.Humphrey Hamming (DEF)
0
14.Joao Mendes (MID)
0

1.Nelson Emerton (GK)
6
2.John Ripley (DEF)
7
3.Spiros Hatzis (DEF)
6
4.Rodolfo Annoni (DEF)
6
5.Sieb Berendsen (MID)
8
6.Jero Ramond (MID)
8
7.Paul Arnold (MID)
6
8.Daniel J. Osmanowski (MID)
6
9.Marino Mondini (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Pascal Rösler (ATT)
6
11.Carlo Zitolo (ATT)
8
 
12.Richard Clarke (GK)
0
13.Hauke Eberle (ATT)
0
14.Jose Javier Nieto (MID)
0