Match Report


Beira MarBeira Mar     Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon
Dan RodwellDan Rodwell Computer Player Computer Player
Eirik HaalandE. Haaland74
G
1
G
81Fernando JardimF. Jardim
Hugo VieiraH. Vieira76
D
2
D
74Guilherme MartinsG. Martins
Neil WetherallN. Wetherall76
D
3
D
72Gian Paolo SalaG. Sala
Tomislav RukavinaT. Rukavina81
D
4
D
69Roberto LimaR. Lima
Francisco DiezF. Diez78
M
5
D
65Gaspar JesusG. Jesus
Jose CamposJ. Campos84
M
6
M
81Vincenzo PalumboV. Palumbo
Carlos NevesC. Neves88
M
captain7captain
M
68Roberto VianaR. Viana
Jose CarrascoJ. Carrasco78
M
8
M
65Jose Javier CalvoJ. Calvo
Dave BallD. Ball72
A
9
A
65Ruel LawrenceR. Lawrence
Steve TolleyS. Tolley79
A
10
A
60David AntunesD. Antunes
Paul HendryP. Hendry75
A
11
A
58Duarte MarquesD. Marques
 
Miguel LopesM. Lopes73
D
12
G
77Duarte PinheiroD. Pinheiro
Alex GargoA. Gargo79
M
13
M
63Garry McCoistG. McCoist
Thierry StewartT. Stewart73
A
14
D
63Rodrigo RamosR. Ramos

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 18,461 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.


0.00
Sporting Lisbon start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.13
Steve Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Lima. The referee brings Steve Tolley to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Lima carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.03
Vincenzo Palumbo sees David Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.36
Guilherme Martins sees space and advances. Guilherme Martins shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.15
Roberto Viana catches Carlos Neves on the ankles. Roberto Viana is shown the yellow card! Carlos Neves gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
22.07
Vincenzo Palumbo clumsily knocks into Jose Carrasco. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Carrasco grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.08
Jose Javier Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eirik Haaland who gathers it comfortably.
26.37
Jose Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Steve Tolley controls it well on his chest. Steve Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Diez but he's offside!
30.23
Hugo Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Jose Campos who brings the ball under control. Jose Campos makes a simple pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.18
Gaspar Jesus flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo makes a probing pass to Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Francisco Diez makes a probing pass to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley knocks the ball forward to Dave Ball but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half. The Beira Mar players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Carlos Neves makes an attacking run forward. Carlos Neves shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Fernando Jardim manages to gather it.
49.59
Francisco Diez knocks the ball forward to Steve Tolley. Steve Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Dave Ball. Dave Ball makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
53.28
Neil Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomislav Rukavina. Tomislav Rukavina passes the ball forward to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Paolo Sala.
57.55
Vincenzo Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eirik Haaland with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
60.46
Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques shoots from long range but somehow Eirik Haaland manages to keep it out.
63.14
Roberto Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hugo Vieira.
66.16
Hugo Vieira hacks Jose Javier Calvo from behind! Hugo Vieira is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Calvo runs off the knock.
67.53
Jose Carrasco sees Jose Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Campos shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Fernando Jardim. What a save!
78.27
Vincenzo Palumbo flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.38
Roberto Lima threads a neat ball through to David Antunes. David Antunes controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ruel Lawrence through on goal. Ruel Lawrence shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.18
Carlos Neves flicks a high pass forward to Jose Carrasco who brings the ball under control. Jose Carrasco shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
85.12
Gaspar Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques passes the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence makes a probing pass to Duarte Marques but he's offside!
89.10
Jose Carrasco catches Vincenzo Palumbo on the ankles. Jose Carrasco is shown the yellow card! Vincenzo Palumbo runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Beira Mar

Sporting Lisbon
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
22.2%
50%
27.8%

Scorers
Dave Ball 50
Ruel Lawrence 58

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Ball of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Eirik Haaland (GK)
6
2.Hugo Vieira (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Neil Wetherall (DEF)
6
4.Tomislav Rukavina (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Diez (MID)
6
6.Jose Campos (MID)
7
7.Carlos Neves (MID)
7
8.Jose Carrasco (MID)yellow card
5
9.Dave Ball (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Steve Tolley (ATT)
7
11.Paul Hendry (ATT)
6
 
12.Miguel Lopes (DEF)
0
13.Alex Gargo (MID)
0
14.Thierry Stewart (ATT)
0

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