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 Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 18,318 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salgueiros 08 get the match underway!
15.33
Takis Kouris flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Robson. Ralph Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Smit. Robin Smit flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.56
David Oliveira advances with the ball. David Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.05
Yyvind Halle passes the ball forward to Emile Mbamba. Emile Mbamba passes the ball forward to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho plays a perfect one-two with Abel Lopes and rushes in on goal... Paulo Carvalho makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.35
Andre Reis hacks Emile Mbamba from behind! Andre Reis is warned by the referee! Emile Mbamba grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.32
Andre Reis passes the ball forward to Ralph Robson. Ralph Robson whips in a cross ball towards Robin Smit. Robin Smit powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
27.04
David Oliveira threads the ball through to Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quim Antunes.
28.24
Emile Mbamba threads the ball through to Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.18
Dragan Boksic knocks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yashin. Youri Yashin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gian Paolo Ferrante. Gian Paolo Ferrante shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.16
Martin Prosinecki makes a simple pass to Takis Kouris. Takis Kouris passes the ball forward to Gian Paolo Ferrante. Gian Paolo Ferrante lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Smit. Robin Smit directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.50
Sporting Lisbon are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Salgueiros 08's defence.
40.34
David Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Marco Cvitanovic easily picks it out of the air!
42.13
Youri Yashin kicks a strong pass forward to Robin Smit. Robin Smit knocks in a cross ball towards Gian Paolo Ferrante. Gian Paolo Ferrante heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.14
Takis Kouris makes a beautiful solo run. Takis Kouris finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
47.03
Daniel Ribeiro chips the ball to his team mate, David Oliveira. David Oliveira makes a beautiful solo run. David Oliveira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marco Cvitanovic who gathers it comfortably.
49.42
Emile Mbamba passes the ball forward to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho makes a simple pass to Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Marco Cvitanovic manages to gather it comfortably.
51.04
Youri Yashin kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Robson. Ralph Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.53
Daniel Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Emile Mbamba. Emile Mbamba sees a break and surges forward. Emile Mbamba chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Lopes. Abel Lopes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.05
Yyvind Halle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Mbamba. Emile Mbamba threads the ball through to Paulo Carvalho. Paulo Carvalho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.48
Daniel Ribeiro comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Robson. Daniel Ribeiro is warned by the referee! Ralph Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.39
Daniel Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Mbamba. Emile Mbamba advances with the ball. Emile Mbamba shoots from long range but it is miles over!
87.20
Daniel Ribeiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Martins. Roberto Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes shoots from long range but Marco Cvitanovic is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Carvalho of Sporting Lisbon
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58%
42%
Play Area
26.1%
44.9%
29%