Match Report


Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon     Paços de FerreiraPaços de Ferreira
Computer Player Computer Player Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Fernando JardimF. Jardim81
G
1
G
79Adrien LlacerA. Llacer
Guilherme MartinsG. Martins74
D
2
D
80Daniel ValenteD. Valente
Gian Paolo SalaG. Sala72
D
3captain
D
88Paolo DionisiP. Dionisi
Roberto LimaR. Lima69
D
4
D
83Denis DomiD. Domi
Gaspar JesusG. Jesus65
D
5
D
86Lucas RiquelmeL. Riquelme
Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo81
M
6
M
84Ricardo GuevaraR. Guevara
Roberto VianaR. Viana68
M
captain7
M
84Davide SolimenoD. Solimeno
Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo65
M
8
A
77Ruben MarquesR. Marques
Ruel LawrenceR. Lawrence65
A
9
A
82Rodrigo BeltranR. Beltran
David AntunesD. Antunes60
A
10
A
81Franceco BonacinaF. Bonacina
Duarte MarquesD. Marques58
A
11
A
75Abel MarquesA. Marques
 
Duarte PinheiroD. Pinheiro77
G
12
D
81Cesar RamosC. Ramos
Garry McCoistG. McCoist63
M
13
M
79Tiago OliveiraT. Oliveira
Rodrigo RamosR. Ramos63
D
14
A
75Eduardo FariaE. Faria

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 20,405 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.36
David Antunes hacks Davide Solimeno from behind! The referee calls over David Antunes and warns him to calm down! Davide Solimeno stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.02
Lucas Riquelme threads a neat ball through to Denis Domi. Denis Domi makes a simple pass to Abel Marques. Abel Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Fernando Jardim. What a save!
9.20
With great vision, Jose Javier Calvo plays the ball forward to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrien Llacer who gathers it comfortably.
14.28
Daniel Valente plays the ball forward to Abel Marques. Abel Marques threads the ball through to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
15.14
Jose Javier Calvo kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucas Riquelme.
16.21
Gaspar Jesus receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Lima. Gaspar Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Ruel Lawrence finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
18.27
Roberto Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Roberto Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Adrien Llacer is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
20.18
Davide Solimeno comes in with a late challenge on Vincenzo Palumbo. Davide Solimeno is given a warning by the referee! Vincenzo Palumbo stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.01
Gaspar Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Lawrence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Lawrence knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Denis Domi.
22.34
Davide Solimeno clumsily knocks into Vincenzo Palumbo. The referee calls over Davide Solimeno and shows him a yellow card! Vincenzo Palumbo runs off the knock.
26.09
Roberto Viana flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Palumbo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paolo Dionisi.
30.10
Denis Domi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Denis Domi lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Marques. Abel Marques beats his man to it with a header but it flies wide!
33.02
Roberto Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.45
Lucas Riquelme threads the ball through to Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Fernando Jardim. What a save!
45.00
Roberto Lima threads the ball through to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Denis Domi.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira kick off!
49.46
Roberto Lima flicks a high pass forward to David Antunes who brings the ball under control. David Antunes chips the ball to his team mate, Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.36
Abel Marques knocks the ball to his team mate, Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
54.41
Vincenzo Palumbo makes a simple pass to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques whips in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes powers a header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.11
Guilherme Martins decides to run forward with the ball. Guilherme Martins sees a break and surges forward. Guilherme Martins cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Guilherme Martins provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies wide!
57.35
Daniel Valente punts the ball hopefully upfield. Davide Solimeno passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.31
With great vision, Vincenzo Palumbo plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
65.41
Davide Solimeno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Marques. Abel Marques 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!!
69.50
Gian Paolo Sala makes a simple pass to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.52
Denis Domi threads the ball through to Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.13
Gaspar Jesus knocks the ball forward to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana plays the ball forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.13
Davide Solimeno makes a probing pass to Abel Marques. Abel Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno beats his man to it with a header but Fernando Jardim is on top of it.
81.29
Davide Solimeno makes a beautiful solo run. Davide Solimeno knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.26
Paolo Dionisi kicks a strong pass forward to Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno chips the ball to his team mate, Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina lofts in a cross ball towards Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sporting Lisbon

Paços de Ferreira
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%

Scorers
Rodrigo Beltran 57
Abel Marques 65
Davide Solimeno 87

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Davide Solimeno of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings
1.Fernando Jardim (GK)
7
2.Guilherme Martins (DEF)
7
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)
7
8.Jose Javier Calvo (MID)
6
9.Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
6
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.Adrien Llacer (GK)
6
2.Daniel Valente (DEF)
6
3.Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
4.Denis Domi (DEF)
7
5.Lucas Riquelme (DEF)
6
6.Ricardo Guevara (MID)
6
7.Davide Solimeno (MID)goal scoredyellow card
9
8.Ruben Marques (ATT)
6
9.Rodrigo Beltran (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Franceco Bonacina (ATT)
7
11.Abel Marques (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cesar Ramos (DEF)
0
13.Tiago Oliveira (MID)
0
14.Eduardo Faria (ATT)
0