Match Report


Boavista Futebol ClubeBoavista Futebol Clube     Sporting LisbonSporting Lisbon
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carlos LimaC. Lima54
G
1
G
60Daniel PintoD. Pinto
Carlos AntunesC. Antunes62
D
2
D
59Alberto NascimentoA. Nascimento
Nuno VieiraN. Vieira60
D
3
D
57Juan-Carlos DiazJ. Diaz
Pasquale PirloP. Pirlo56
D
4
D
56Frederico LopesF. Lopes
Rodrigo QuaresmaR. Quaresma51
D
5
D
54Gaspar VarelaG. Varela
Martin MillsM. Mills63
M
6captain
M
60Sebastiao CamposS. Campos
Tomas CamposT. Campos56
M
7
M
54Gianpaolo MignaniG. Mignani
Alexandre QuaresmaA. Quaresma54
M
8
A
55Maurizio MadonnaM. Madonna
Neil McStayN. McStay51
M
9
A
50Gaspar VelosoG. Veloso
Mario LimaM. Lima59
A
10
A
46Frederico BentoF. Bento
Pedro RamosP. Ramos58
A
captain11
A
43Alistair ShearerA. Shearer
 
Rodrigo MoutinhoR. Moutinho51
G
12
M
54Vitor CastroV. Castro
Armin SchneiderA. Schneider50
G
13
G
53Eduardo GimenezE. Gimenez
Carlos RibeiroC. Ribeiro50
D
14
D
53Samuel TavaresS. Tavares

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 12,739 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Boavista Futebol Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Tavares.


0.00
The first half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
4.46
Carlos Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Campos. Tomas Campos takes it forward alone. Tomas Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Daniel Pinto. What a save!
14.51
Juan-Carlos Diaz passes the ball forward to Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Campos who takes it down. Sebastiao Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but Carlos Lima is on top of it.
20.39
Pedro Ramos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Mills. Martin Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.57
Gianpaolo Mignani threads the ball through to Gaspar Veloso. Gaspar Veloso sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Carlos Lima smothers it!
30.31
Gaspar Varela brings the ball forward. Gaspar Varela flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Madonna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maurizio Madonna passes the ball forward to Alistair Shearer. Some good footwork from Alistair Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Carlos Lima keeps it out!
33.03
Sebastiao Campos flicks a high pass forward to Maurizio Madonna who brings the ball under control. Maurizio Madonna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
34.57
Pasquale Pirlo flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil McStay. Neil McStay runs straight at the opposition's defence. Neil McStay whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.58
Alexandre Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Quaresma but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.37
Gianpaolo Mignani plays the ball forward to Frederico Bento. Frederico Bento tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Boavista Futebol Clube appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube kick off!
47.34
Alberto Nascimento hits a low pass to Frederico Lopes. Frederico Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Shearer. Alistair Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
48.41
Alistair Shearer comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Antunes. The referee brings Alistair Shearer to one side and gives him a warning! Carlos Antunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.53
Rodrigo Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Mills. Martin Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Lopes.
60.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Neil McStay plays the ball forward to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos puts a great ball through. Martin Mills runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
72.45
Neil McStay runs forward with the ball. Neil McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mario Lima. Mario Lima shoots from distance. Mario Lima scores for Boavista Futebol Clube!!
78.08
Alexandre Quaresma surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Quaresma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
79.33
Frederico Lopes sees space and advances. Frederico Lopes sees Frederico Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frederico Bento plays a scrappy one-two with Maurizio Madonna and advances towards the goal... Frederico Bento shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
89.15
Alexandre Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Tomas Campos. Tomas Campos makes a probing pass to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Boavista Futebol Clube

Sporting Lisbon
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48%
52%
Play Area
21.3%
45.3%
33.3%

Scorers
Pedro Ramos 20, 35
Mario Lima 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Ramos of Boavista Futebol Clube

Match Ratings