Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to G.D. Estoril Praia. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while G.D. Estoril Praia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Quaresma.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while G.D. Estoril Praia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Quaresma.
0.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off the first half!
2.59
Max Atzeni kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Daniel Pinto.
4.33
Guilherme Bento takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gaspar Veloso jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
10.08
Juan-Carlos Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos flicks a high pass forward. Maurizio Madonna controls it well on his chest. Maurizio Madonna shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.30
Juan-Carlos Diaz passes the ball forward to Alistair Shearer. Alistair Shearer flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Bento collects the pass. Frederico Bento shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.47
Roberto Molina clumsily knocks into Juan-Carlos Diaz. The referee calls over Roberto Molina and shows him a yellow card! Juan-Carlos Diaz runs off the knock.
20.49
Alberto Nascimento knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos threads a neat ball through to Frederico Bento. Frederico Bento shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
21.12
Sebastiao Campos comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Teixeira. Sebastiao Campos is shown the yellow card! Roberto Teixeira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.50
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.35
Sebastiao Campos threads the ball through to Maurizio Madonna. Maurizio Madonna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.54
Gianpaolo Mignani flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Veloso who takes it down. Gaspar Veloso finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.40
Juan-Carlos Diaz chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.23
Frederico Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Gaspar Veloso collects the pass. Gaspar Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Madonna. Maurizio Madonna kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Bento but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.32
Showing composure, Antonio Fonseca picks a pass forward to Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.08
Sebastiao Fernandes flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Lopes.
44.45
Guilherme Bento makes a beautiful solo run. Guilherme Bento shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
Roberto Molina chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Carvalho. Mario Carvalho connects with a diving header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. G.D. Estoril Praia also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
G.D. Estoril Praia start the second half!
48.48
Frederico Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani makes a probing pass to Alistair Shearer. Alistair Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.31
Gianpaolo Mignani barges into Roberto Molina. Gianpaolo Mignani is given a warning by the referee! Roberto Molina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.24
David Nascimento barges into Juan-Carlos Diaz. The referee brings David Nascimento to one side and gives him a warning! Juan-Carlos Diaz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.15
Gianpaolo Mignani catches Max Atzeni on the ankles. The referee calls over Gianpaolo Mignani again and warns him to calm down! Max Atzeni runs off the knock.
72.45
Guilherme Bento picks a pass forward to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Juan-Carlos Diaz.
73.54
Sebastiao Campos receives the ball from a throw-in from Alberto Nascimento. Sebastiao Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Veloso. Gaspar Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
75.50
With some swift thinking, David Nascimento plays the ball forward to Roberto Teixeira. Roberto Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
79.15
Frederico Lopes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Madonna. Maurizio Madonna finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
81.34
Frederico Lopes flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Varela who takes it down. Gaspar Varela makes a simple pass to Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani plays a one-two with Gaspar Veloso and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gianpaolo Mignani provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow David Nascimento happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.20
Frederico Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani threads the ball through to Frederico Bento. Frederico Bento shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
87.55
Alberto Nascimento makes a probing pass to Sebastiao Campos. Sebastiao Campos flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Shearer who brings the ball under control. Alistair Shearer threads a neat ball through to Maurizio Madonna. Maurizio Madonna side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rafael Soares with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
90.00
Roberto Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Fonseca. Antonio Fonseca shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
30.7%
45.3%
24%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gaspar Veloso of Sporting Lisbon |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniel Pinto (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alberto Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan-Carlos Diaz (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Frederico Lopes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Gaspar Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sebastiao Campos (MID) | ![]() | 7 |
| 7. | Gianpaolo Mignani (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Maurizio Madonna (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
| 9. | Gaspar Veloso (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Frederico Bento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alistair Shearer (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Vitor Castro (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eduardo Gimenez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Samuel Tavares (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rafael Soares (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Pedro Varela (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Roberto Molina (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 5. | Max Atzeni (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mario Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sebastiao Fernandes (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Nascimento (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Bento (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Antonio Fonseca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tomas Bento (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Glass (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | David Jardim (ATT) | 0 | |









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