Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to U. Lamas. A crowd of 15,061 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
0.00
The first half starts with U. Lamas kicking off!
3.17
Gian Paolo Sala passes the ball forward to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist makes an attacking run forward. Garry McCoist lofts in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.14
Quim Nunes passes the ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta edges inside the box! Frederico Zubizarreta tries a spectacular strike but Fernando Jardim is on top of it.
9.41
Jose Javier Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Garry McCoist collects the pass. Garry McCoist finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.02
Jose Javier Calvo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adelmajid Pitau.
12.26
Victor Abidallah passes the ball forward to Danilo Rigoni. Danilo Rigoni rushes past Guilherme Martins! Danilo Rigoni looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Guilherme Martins is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.51
Adelmajid Pitau flicks a high pass forward. Victor Abidallah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Abidallah threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro runs straight at the defence! Ricardo Castro shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.07
David Antunes passes the ball forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.51
Jose Javier Calvo hits a low pass to Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Abel Moreira.
29.05
Corner kick to Sporting Lisbon. Gaspar Jesus plays it out to the edge of the box. Jose Javier Calvo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
30.50
Ricardo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Danilo Rigoni. Danilo Rigoni threads the ball through to Paulo Campos but he's offside!
32.26
Gian Paolo Sala makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Garry McCoist. Garry McCoist flicks the ball to his team mate, Duarte Marques. With great vision, Duarte Marques plays the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Ruel Lawrence provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Abel Moreira.
33.48
It's a corner kick. Gaspar Jesus loops the ball over to the far post. Abel Moreira drops low and scoops up the ball.
36.02
Vincenzo Palumbo kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo edges inside the box! Jose Javier Calvo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Abel Moreira.
38.39
Adelmajid Pitau sees space and advances. Adelmajid Pitau flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Campos controls it well on his chest. Paulo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Fernando Jardim manages to gather it.
40.50
Vincenzo Palumbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
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. U. Lamas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon start the second half!
48.32
Vincenzo Palumbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
51.46
Victor Abidallah sees Ricardo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Castro shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
53.29
Adelmajid Pitau catches Duarte Marques on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Duarte Marques runs off the knock.
55.02
Garry McCoist controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
57.09
David Antunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Abel Moreira who gathers it comfortably.
61.45
Victor Abidallah chips the ball to his team mate, Danilo Rigoni. Danilo Rigoni plays a one-two with Victor Abidallah and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danilo Rigoni provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but Vincenzo Palumbo is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
65.47
Garry McCoist receives the ball from a throw-in from Jose Javier Calvo. Without breaking stride, Garry McCoist plays the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is miles over!
69.19
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Helder Santos who brings the ball under control. Helder Santos advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Helder Santos provides some space. He shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.53
Garry McCoist hits a low pass to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.55
Vitor Castro sees Quim Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Helder Santos controls it well on his chest. Helder Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Fernando Jardim. Excellent save.
77.47
U. Lamas have made a substitution with Juan Gonzalez replacing Danilo Rigoni and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.26
Victor Abidallah advances with the ball. Victor Abidallah plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Castro and advances towards the goal... Victor Abidallah side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
81.23
Jose Javier Calvo sees Vincenzo Palumbo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. With a superhuman jump, Ruel Lawrence connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Abel Moreira. Excellent save.
84.46
Ricardo Castro threads a neat ball through to Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos cuts inside the box! Paulo Campos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.07
Guilherme Martins brings the ball forward. Guilherme Martins flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo whips in a cross ball towards David Antunes. David Antunes beats his man to it with a header but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
25%
44%
31%
Scorers
| Paulo Campos 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Campos of U. Lamas |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fernando Jardim (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Guilherme Martins (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Gian Paolo Sala (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Lima (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gaspar Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Vincenzo Palumbo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jose Javier Calvo (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Garry McCoist (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Ruel Lawrence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Antunes (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Duarte Marques (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Duarte Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodrigo Ramos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Hopkin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Abel Moreira (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Pedro Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Adelmajid Pitau (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Frederico Zubizarreta (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Quim Nunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Victor Abidallah (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Ricardo Castro (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Helder Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Danilo Rigoni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paulo Campos (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Eduardo Jimenez (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Lorenzo Sgrò (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Juan Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |












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