Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     BelenensesBelenenses
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fernando JardimF. Jardim81
G
1
G
67Pedro MedinaP. Medina
Guilherme MartinsG. Martins74
D
2
D
77Ian RowettI. Rowett
Gian Paolo SalaG. Sala72
D
3captain
D
72Luis MoutinhoL. Moutinho
Roberto LimaR. Lima69
D
4
D
67Silvio AlvesS. Alves
Gaspar JesusG. Jesus65
D
5
D
65Nuno PinheiroN. Pinheiro
Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo81
M
6
M
70Francisco JardimF. Jardim
Roberto VianaR. Viana68
M
captain7
M
67Matt DickovM. Dickov
Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo65
M
8
M
62Daniel RibeiroD. Ribeiro
Ruel LawrenceR. Lawrence65
A
9
M
58Daniel CamposD. Campos
David AntunesD. Antunes60
A
10
A
66Manuel FernandesM. Fernandes
Duarte MarquesD. Marques58
A
11
A
64Roberto PinheiroR. Pinheiro
 
Duarte PinheiroD. Pinheiro77
G
12
G
66Antonio SoaresA. Soares
Garry McCoistG. McCoist63
M
13
G
64Melchior LurlingM. Lurling
Rodrigo RamosR. Ramos63
D
14
A
64Gennaro SmainoG. Smaino

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 16,118 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.


0.00
Belenenses kick off!
4.28
Matt Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Lima.
26.33
Jose Javier Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Medina who gathers it comfortably.
28.26
Roberto Lima receives the ball from a throw-in from Gaspar Jesus. Roberto Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo sees a break and surges forward. Vincenzo Palumbo tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.16
With some swift thinking, Daniel Ribeiro plays the ball forward to Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.41
Gaspar Jesus takes a short throw-in bringing Gian Paolo Sala into play. Gian Paolo Sala darts forward. Gian Paolo Sala threads the ball through to David Antunes. David Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
42.08
Luis Moutinho decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Moutinho plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Pinheiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luis Moutinho provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Fernando Jardim reads it well. Good keeping!
44.19
Gaspar Jesus receives the ball from a throw-in from Gian Paolo Sala. Gaspar Jesus sees David Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Antunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the second half underway!
60.44
Francisco Jardim changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Jardim whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
63.45
Francisco Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Manuel Fernandes scores for Belenenses!!
66.17
Roberto Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Roberto Viana. Luis Moutinho hacks Roberto Viana from behind! Roberto Viana appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
67.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Campos plays the ball forward to Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
69.17
Silvio Alves catches Vincenzo Palumbo on the ankles. Silvio Alves is warned by the referee! Vincenzo Palumbo runs off the knock.
69.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
71.17
Manuel Fernandes threads a neat ball through to Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Campos. Daniel Campos heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.47
Gian Paolo Sala controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence knocks the ball forward to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Alves.
87.52
Silvio Alves sees Francisco Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Belenenses
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
30.9%
44.1%
25%

Scorers
Vincenzo Palumbo 44
Manuel Fernandes 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vincenzo Palumbo of Sporting Lisbon

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

1.Pedro Medina (GK)
6
2.Ian Rowett (DEF)
6
3.Luis Moutinho (DEF)
7
4.Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Jardim (MID)
7
7.Matt Dickov (MID)
6
8.Daniel Ribeiro (MID)
7
9.Daniel Campos (MID)
6
10.Manuel Fernandes (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Roberto Pinheiro (ATT)
7
 
12.Antonio Soares (GK)
0
13.Melchior Lurling (GK)
0
14.Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
0