Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 19,345 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.
0.00
0-0Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the match underway!
2.57
0-0Stephen Dyer chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.05
0-0Erik Riga knocks the ball forward to Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca makes a great pass forward. Erik Riga sprints clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside! That was very close!
10.55
0-1Quim Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.07
0-1Samuel Neves threads a neat ball through to Quim Ferreira. With some swift thinking, Quim Ferreira plays the ball forward to Erik Riga. Erik Riga knocks in a cross ball towards Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari directs the ball goalwards with his head but Cristiano Oliveira is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
15.44
0-1Alex Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
20.40
Neil Hopkin flicks a high pass forward. Gabriele Bonadei controls it well on his chest. Gabriele Bonadei knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kamal Francois.
21.29
Stephen Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Moutinho who takes it down. Jaime Moutinho shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Cristiano Oliveira manages to gather it.
24.02
Rafael Varela sees Billy Telfer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Telfer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Law who gathers it comfortably.
27.59
Jorge Ferreira makes a simple pass to Stephen Dyer. Stephen Dyer lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
28.12
Seeing a gap ahead, Erik Riga plays the ball forward to Luciano Di Bari. Luciano Di Bari finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Oliveira smothers it!
30.34
Antonio Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Erik Riga. Erik Riga plays a one-two with Jorge Ferreira and advances towards the goal... Erik Riga strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
32.34
Stefano Boutahar makes a simple pass to Gabriele Bonadei. Gabriele Bonadei hits a low pass to Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer deftly passes the ball to Marcel Helmer, releasing him through on goal. Marcel Helmer tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.44
Gabriele Bonadei makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee shoots from distance. Andy Law gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
38.10
0-1Rafael Varela comes in with a late challenge on Luciano Di Bari. The referee calls over Rafael Varela and warns him to calm down! Luciano Di Bari hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.50
With great vision, Kamal Francois plays the ball forward to Stephen Dyer. Stephen Dyer chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.30
Jaime Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Fonseca. Nuno Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Samuel Neves sees Stephen Dyer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Dyer advances with the ball. Stephen Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and FC Porto kick off!
51.45
0-2Erik Riga flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Fonseca collects the pass. Nuno Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Ferreira. Jorge Ferreira flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Alex Caldwell.
52.58
Jorge Ferreira takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Quim Ferreira shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.05
Rafael Varela changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Rafael Varela knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Quim Ferreira. Excellent block.
54.19
Jorge Ferreira makes a probing pass to Jaime Moutinho. Jaime Moutinho shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
57.48
0-3Erik Riga catches Gabriele Bonadei on the ankles. Erik Riga is shown the yellow card! Gabriele Bonadei hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.41
Stefano Boutahar threads the ball through to Gabriele Bonadei. Gabriele Bonadei threads the ball through to Marcel Helmer. Marcel Helmer shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
72.03
Stefano Boutahar barges into Stephen Dyer. The referee brings Stefano Boutahar to one side and gives him a warning! Stephen Dyer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.04
Marcel Helmer barges into Antonio Moutinho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.10
Filipe Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee rushes past Stephen Dyer! Jan-Willem Lee shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Andy Law has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.24
Filipe Oliveira makes a probing pass to Jan-Willem Lee. Jan-Willem Lee lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Telfer. Billy Telfer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
Stephen Dyer clumsily knocks into Neil Hopkin. The referee calls over Stephen Dyer and shows him a yellow card! Neil Hopkin runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
29.3%
46.7%
24%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Ferreira of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Oliveira (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alex Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nuno Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Hopkin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriele Bonadei (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Oliveira (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Rafael Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stefano Boutahar (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan-Willem Lee (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Billy Telfer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcel Helmer (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Alioune Mansouri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Antunes (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Antonio Costa (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Law (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Ferreira (DEF) | | 8 |
| 3. | Samuel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kamal Francois (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Antonio Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Dyer (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Jorge Ferreira (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Erik Riga (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Jaime Moutinho (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Luciano Di Bari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Nuno Fonseca (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Guilherme Rego (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil McGrory (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eddy Subiat (DEF) | 0 | |