Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Alverca. A crowd of 18,152 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Alverca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Sporting Lisbon and Alverca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alverca get the match underway!
2.14
0-0Fernando Mendes darts forward. Fernando Mendes threads the ball through to Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
3.12
0-0Luis Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Rodrigo Bento. Luis Ramos is shown the yellow card! Rodrigo Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.13
0-0Helder Jardim makes a probing pass to Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
14.53
0-0Sergio Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball towards David Thomson. David Thomson shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Spencer Priestley punches it away to safety.
20.18
0-0Fausto Maccarone clumsily knocks into Quim Pinheiro. The referee calls over Fausto Maccarone and warns him to calm down! Quim Pinheiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.20
Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Ribeiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Duarte Ribeiro shoots from outside the area but Spencer Priestley reads it well. Quality keeping!
24.37
0-1Helder Jardim flicks a high pass forward to Jon Dichio who brings the ball neatly under control. Jon Dichio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.11
Helder Jardim hits a low pass to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.18
Fernando Mendes makes a probing pass to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos threads a neat ball through to David Thomson. David Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Santos.
39.22
Lomano Cadamarteri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Mendes.
44.37
Ruben Rego takes it forward alone. Ruben Rego flicks a high pass forward. Duarte Ribeiro controls it well on his chest. Duarte Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards David Thomson. David Thomson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Alverca also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the second half underway!
47.18
Alberto Costa flicks a high pass forward. Jon Dichio collects the pass. Jon Dichio shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
51.58
Ruben Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Tavares. Jorge Tavares threads a neat ball through to Quim Pinheiro. Quim Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.23
Ruben Veloso sees Lomano Cadamarteri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lomano Cadamarteri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davi Alex who gathers it comfortably.
55.54
Syd Maddison flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Tavares collects the pass. Jorge Tavares sees Quim Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
57.42
Sergio Tavares makes a simple pass to David Thomson. David Thomson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
59.17
0-1Samuel Barbosa barges into Ruben Rego. Samuel Barbosa is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Rego runs off the knock.
60.46
0-1Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Mauricio Blanco replacing Lomano Cadamarteri and Raynald Dordevic replacing Quim Pinheiro .
66.21
With some swift thinking, Alberto Costa plays the ball forward to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio whips in a cross ball towards David Thomson. David Thomson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.41
Jorge Tavares barges into Helder Jardim. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Helder Jardim runs off the knock.
73.40
Sergio Tavares laces a weighted ball forward to Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Santos.
75.25
Ruben Rego plays the ball forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos sees a break and surges forward. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
79.55
0-2Mauricio Blanco sees Raynald Dordevic in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raynald Dordevic knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Samuel Barbosa is offside!
81.11
Rodrigo Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.08
Mauricio Blanco barges into Sergio Tavares. The referee calls over Mauricio Blanco and warns him to calm down! Sergio Tavares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.36
Mauricio Blanco threads a neat ball through to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Sergio Tavares passes the ball forward to Jon Dichio. Jon Dichio plays a scrappy one-two with Duarte Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Jon Dichio side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
0
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28.6%
47.1%
24.3%
Scorers
| Jon Dichio 24, 90 David Thomson 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jon Dichio of Alverca |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Spencer Priestley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Helder Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Maddison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duarte Fonseca (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lomano Cadamarteri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jorge Tavares (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Rodrigo Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rui Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Quim Pinheiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Raynald Dordevic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mauricio Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Quaresma (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Davi Alex (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fernando Mendes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fausto Maccarone (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Ruben Rego (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Luis Ramos (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Sergio Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Helder Jardim (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Dichio (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | David Thomson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Duarte Ribeiro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Fernando Jesus (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nunzio Rinaldi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Hugo Campos (MID) | 0 | |