Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 18,064 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Maia and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Maia and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon start the match!
3.43
0-0Mickael Darbelet flicks the ball to his team mate, Tomas Santos. Tomas Santos makes a simple pass to Samuel Nascimento. Samuel Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.55
0-0Sporting Lisbon are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Maia's defence.
8.37
0-0Francis Allman comes in with a late challenge on Bjarki Gudmundson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bjarki Gudmundson runs off the knock.
9.58
Maia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Lisbon's defence.
16.56
0-0Mikael Thurman knocks the ball to his team mate, Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo makes a probing pass to Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser whips in a cross ball towards Faryd Huerta. Faryd Huerta flicks the ball with his head but somehow Antoine Charvet manages to keep it out.
18.14
Francisco Fernandes clumsily knocks into Tobias Neuhauser. The referee calls over Francisco Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Tobias Neuhauser hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.52
0-0Yassine Mimouni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio knocks in a cross ball towards Faryd Huerta. Faryd Huerta powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.59
Mickael Darbelet kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Santos. Tomas Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nascimento. Samuel Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.09
Johan Scifo knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Antoine Charvet.
26.41
Spiros Zaropoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni surges forward with the ball. Yassine Mimouni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Antoine Charvet easily smothers it.
28.19
Francisco Fernandes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Allman. Francis Allman makes a probing pass to Samuel Nascimento. Samuel Nascimento shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
30.46
Tomas Santos takes it forward alone. Tomas Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Costa. Carlos Costa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Pedro Gainza easily smothers it.
32.28
Spiros Zaropoulos makes a simple pass to Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.55
0-1Mikael Thurman kicks a strong pass forward to Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo knocks the ball forward to Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tobias Neuhauser!
38.31
Johan Scifo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.48
Eduardo Pinto knocks the ball forward to Jose Soares. Jose Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Costa. Carlos Costa tries a spectacular strike. Pedro Gainza easily smothers it.
42.36
Johan Scifo advances with the ball. Johan Scifo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Antoine Charvet manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
0-1Spiros Zaropoulos comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Costa. Spiros Zaropoulos is shown the yellow card! Carlos Costa carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Maia kick off and get the second half underway!
48.03
Aloisio Rival kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Soares. Jose Soares shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
51.49
Spiros Zaropoulos flicks the ball to his team mate, Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Faryd Huerta. Faryd Huerta whips in a cross ball towards Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.23
Francis Allman sees space and advances. Francis Allman shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
59.11
Eduardo Pinto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jose Soares. Jose Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.51
Spiros Zaropoulos knocks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni kicks a strong pass forward to Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser lofts in a cross ball towards Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.21
Mickael Darbelet threads the ball through to Eduardo Pinto. Eduardo Pinto makes a simple pass to Carlos Costa. Carlos Costa plays a perfect one-two with Samuel Nascimento and rushes in on goal... Carlos Costa shoots from just inside the box. Pedro Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.27
Mickael Darbelet sees space and advances. Mickael Darbelet makes a simple pass to Jose Soares. Jose Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.06
Johan Scifo flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Antoine Charvet manages to gather it comfortably.
81.02
Tomas Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Costa. Carlos Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.55
Silvio Faria sees a break and surges forward. Silvio Faria makes a simple pass to Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser whips in a cross ball towards Faryd Huerta. Faryd Huerta heads the ball goalwards. Antoine Charvet easily picks it out of the air!
84.31
Silvio Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo passes the ball forward to Tobias Neuhauser. Tobias Neuhauser shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.54
1-2Yassine Mimouni makes a beautiful solo run. Yassine Mimouni makes a probing pass to Tobias Neuhauser but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.8%
52.2%
Play Area
32.2%
40%
27.8%
Scorers