Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     VarzimVarzim
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando JardimF. Jardim81
G
1
G
72Tomas MarquesT. Marques
Guilherme MartinsG. Martins74
D
2
D
73Jorge LimaJ. Lima
Gian Paolo SalaG. Sala72
D
3captain
D
64Mike PeckhamM. Peckham
Roberto LimaR. Lima69
D
4
D
57Edgar RamosE. Ramos
Gaspar JesusG. Jesus65
D
5
D
57Joao TeixeiraJ. Teixeira
Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo81
M
6
M
65Helder SemedoH. Semedo
Roberto VianaR. Viana68
M
captain7
M
61Samuel VianaS. Viana
Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo65
M
8
M
56Paulo JesusP. Jesus
Ruel LawrenceR. Lawrence65
A
9
M
53Fernando SousaF. Sousa
David AntunesD. Antunes60
A
10
A
68Antonio MendesA. Mendes
Duarte MarquesD. Marques58
A
11
A
57Artur QuaresmaA. Quaresma
 
Duarte PinheiroD. Pinheiro76
G
12
A
57Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro
Garry McCoistG. McCoist63
M
13
A
56Filipe TeixeiraF. Teixeira
Rodrigo RamosR. Ramos63
D
14
G
56Francisco RegoF. Rego

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Varzim. A crowd of 15,710 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.11
Duarte Marques hits a low pass to David Antunes. David Antunes shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
3.10
Joao Teixeira passes the ball forward to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus hits a low pass to Samuel Viana. Samuel Viana shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
4.49
Roberto Viana knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. With a superhuman jump, Ruel Lawrence connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Tomas Marques manages to gather it easily.
6.16
Roberto Lima flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Calvo controls it well on his chest. Jose Javier Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
12.15
Joao Teixeira hacks David Antunes from behind! The referee calls over Joao Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! David Antunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.43
Jose Javier Calvo makes an attacking run forward. Jose Javier Calvo shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
15.04
Guilherme Martins flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Palumbo who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Palumbo threads the ball through to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
16.30
Jose Javier Calvo makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
18.10
Roberto Lima makes a simple pass to David Antunes. David Antunes makes a simple pass to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mike Peckham.
21.32
Jose Javier Calvo sees Duarte Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Duarte Marques whips in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes beats his man to it with a header but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.51
Fernando Sousa catches Vincenzo Palumbo on the ankles. Fernando Sousa is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Palumbo stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.15
Showing composure, Gaspar Jesus picks a pass forward to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence connects with a diving header. Tomas Marques is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.44
Samuel Viana advances with the ball. Samuel Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma sees Antonio Mendes just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Mendes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.39
Vincenzo Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.56
Jose Javier Calvo threads a neat ball through to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes makes a deft header. Tomas Marques didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Artur Quaresma passes the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes advances inside the box! Antonio Mendes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Varzim also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Varzim kick off!
48.47
Gian Paolo Sala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Javier Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Lima.
59.04
Fernando Sousa catches Ruel Lawrence on the ankles. The referee calls over Fernando Sousa and warns him to calm down! Ruel Lawrence runs off the knock.
60.37
Jose Javier Calvo catches Samuel Viana on the ankles. The referee warns Jose Javier Calvo to calm down! Samuel Viana carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Viana plays the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Tomas Marques!
66.04
Jose Javier Calvo threads the ball through to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.34
Paulo Jesus comes in with a very late challenge on Roberto Viana. Paulo Jesus is shown the red card!! Roberto Viana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.49
Fernando Sousa threads a neat ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
75.43
Roberto Viana knocks the ball forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques whips in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
81.22
Vincenzo Palumbo passes the ball forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Peckham.
89.20
Jose Javier Calvo knocks the ball forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Marques who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Varzim
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
67.4%
32.6%
Play Area
22.1%
48.8%
29.1%

Scorers
Ruel Lawrence 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Javier Calvo of Sporting Lisbon

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Jardim (GK)
6
2.Guilherme Martins (DEF)
6
3.Gian Paolo Sala (DEF)
6
4.Roberto Lima (DEF)
7
5.Gaspar Jesus (DEF)
6
6.Vincenzo Palumbo (MID)
6
7.Roberto Viana (MID)
6
8.Jose Javier Calvo (MID)
8
9.Ruel Lawrence (ATT)goal scored
7
10.David Antunes (ATT)
6
11.Duarte Marques (ATT)
6
 
12.Duarte Pinheiro (GK)
0
13.Garry McCoist (MID)
0
14.Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
0

1.Tomas Marques (GK)
7
2.Jorge Lima (DEF)
6
3.Mike Peckham (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Joao Teixeira (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Helder Semedo (MID)
6
7.Samuel Viana (MID)
6
8.Paulo Jesus (MID)red card
3
9.Fernando Sousa (MID)yellow card
5
10.Antonio Mendes (ATT)
6
11.Artur Quaresma (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexandre Loureiro (ATT)
0
13.Filipe Teixeira (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Rego (GK)
0