Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Felgueiras. A crowd of 9,263 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Felgueiras appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
4.23
Miguel Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Lima. Bruno Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.18
Sporting Lisbon are easily keeping Felgueiras at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.57
Duarte Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Flores. Juan Flores lofts in a cross ball towards Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.17
Konstantinos Xenakis passes the ball forward to Juan Flores. Juan Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Mendes.
15.42
Duarte Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer whips in a cross ball towards Juan Flores. Juan Flores flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Oleg Sheringham.
20.20
Vitor Moreira hacks Cristiano Mendes from behind! Vitor Moreira is given a warning by the referee! Cristiano Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.31
Miguel Lima makes a probing pass to Vasco Barros. Vasco Barros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
26.30
Bruno Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira passes the ball forward to Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.38
Bruno Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.14
Rafael Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Flores. Juan Flores powers a header at goal. It's there!! Oleg Sheringham has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.28
Konstantinos Xenakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Felgueiras kicking off!
49.02
Mario Santos hacks Rafael Varela from behind! Mario Santos is warned by the referee! Rafael Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.12
Konstantinos Xenakis makes a probing pass to Juan Flores. Juan Flores plays a perfect one-two with Tobias Strohmayer and rushes in on goal... Juan Flores makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Oleg Sheringham manages to keep it out.
53.07
Edgar Pinto catches Bruno Lima on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bruno Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.56
Jose Guardiola barges into Tobias Strohmayer. The referee calls over Jose Guardiola and warns him to calm down! Tobias Strohmayer stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.36
Duarte Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer whips in a cross ball towards Juan Flores. Juan Flores powers a header at goal. Oleg Sheringham easily smothers it.
59.51
Konstantinos Xenakis knocks the ball forward to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.24
Rafael Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.26
Bruno Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Moreira. Vitor Moreira powers a header at goal. Artur Veloso easily smothers it.
66.15
Cristiano Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Pinto. Edgar Pinto chips the ball to his team mate, Juan Flores. Juan Flores makes a simple pass to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Oleg Sheringham has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.21
Edgar Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Miguel Lima.
73.01
Alberto Minto comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Moreira. Alberto Minto is given a warning by the referee! Vitor Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.44
Rafael Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oleg Sheringham who gathers it comfortably.
77.37
Bruno Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Brighton. Robert Brighton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Minto.
78.23
Alberto Minto threads the ball through to Rafael Varela. Rafael Varela surges forward with the ball. Rafael Varela shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.12
Rafael Varela deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Flores. Juan Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Lima.
83.42
Andres Bonilla passes the ball forward to Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Flores. Juan Flores knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Lima.
89.34
Konstantinos Xenakis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Flores. Juan Flores shoots from 20 yards but somehow Oleg Sheringham manages to keep it out.
90.00
Edgar Pinto flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Oleg Sheringham.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Juan Flores of Sporting Lisbon
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
21%
50.6%
28.4%