Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 8,595 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.13
Quim Semedo passes the ball forward to Joao Lima. Joao Lima advances with the ball. Joao Lima threads the ball through to Jose Rego. Jose Rego cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
6.19
Rafael Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Flores. Juan Flores is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.40
Andres Bonilla knocks the ball forward to Duarte Barros. Duarte Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer whips in a cross ball towards Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Hugo Barros!
10.09
Andres Bonilla decides to run forward with the ball. Andres Bonilla passes the ball forward to Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.51
Konstantinos Xenakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Viana. Frederico Viana knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Semedo.
16.13
Joao Lima brings the ball forward. Joao Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Rego. Jose Rego flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.21
Cristiano Mendes slams into Jose Rego with his studs up. Cristiano Mendes is shown the red card!! Jose Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.34
Rodrigo Antunes deftly passes 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. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.16
Duarte Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer whips in a cross ball towards Juan Flores. Juan Flores powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Juan Flores!
27.11
Rodrigo Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.53
Joao Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.37
Alberto Minto knocks the ball forward to Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Hugo Barros.
38.36
Konstantinos Xenakis makes a beautiful solo run. Konstantinos Xenakis lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Flores. Juan Flores directs the ball goalwards with his head but Hugo Barros is on top of it.
39.32
Joao Lima clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Antunes. The referee calls over Joao Lima and shows him a yellow card! Rodrigo Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.43
Quim Semedo makes a probing pass to Joao Lima. Joao Lima passes the ball forward to Jonas Streich. Jonas Streich knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andres Bonilla.
45.00
Quim Semedo knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes passes the ball forward to Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonas Streich but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Gil Vicente get the second half underway!
47.49
Rafael Varela passes the ball forward to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.12
Rafael Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Flores. Juan Flores knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hugo Barros who gathers it comfortably.
53.45
Cristiano Mendes knocks the ball to his team mate, Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari plays a perfect one-two with Jose Rego and rushes in on goal... Massimo Benfari makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Artur Veloso has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.50
Juan Flores hacks Lennart Arndt from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lennart Arndt runs off the knock.
59.16
Rafael Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.22
Rafael Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Juan Flores. Juan Flores shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.46
Frederico Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Frederico Viana passes the ball forward to Tobias Strohmayer. Tobias Strohmayer shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
69.11
Cristiano Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Konstantinos Xenakis. The referee calls over Cristiano Mendes and shows him a yellow card! Konstantinos Xenakis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.30
Joao Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Rego. Jose Rego plays a perfect one-two with Jonas Streich and rushes in on goal... Jose Rego makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Artur Veloso is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.05
Lennart Arndt knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes decides to run forward with the ball. Cristiano Mendes goes all the way! Cristiano Mendes shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Artur Veloso easily smothers it!
85.55
Quim Semedo takes it forward alone. Quim Semedo threads the ball through to Massimo Benfari. Massimo Benfari passes the ball forward to Jose Rego. Jose Rego rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.56
Joao Lima kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Rego. Jose Rego kicks a strong pass forward to Massimo Benfari but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.03
Rafael Varela comes in with a late challenge on Joao Lima. Rafael Varela is given a warning by the referee! Joao Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Antonio Loureiro threads the ball through to Cristiano Mendes. Cristiano Mendes makes a probing pass to Jonas Streich. Jonas Streich knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Juan Flores of Sporting Lisbon
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
51.7%
48.3%
Play Area
23%
46%
31%