Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha kick off!

8.32 0-0

Alistair Shearer makes a probing pass to Gaspar Veloso. Gaspar Veloso puts a great ball through. Sebastiao Campos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!

12.26 0-1

Gaspar Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Gaspar Varela brings the ball forward. Gaspar Varela plays a scrappy one-two with Alistair Shearer and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gaspar Varela comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!

22.27 0-1

Frederico Varela flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Hamann who brings the ball under control. Marcel Hamann shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!

26.56 0-1

Alberto Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani sees Alistair Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Maurizio Madonna. Maurizio Madonna is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!

28.30 0-1

Francisco Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry Jongen. Ferry Jongen rushes past Gaspar Varela! Ferry Jongen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!

33.33 0-1

Juan-Carlos Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani makes a probing pass between the defence to Gaspar Veloso. Gaspar Veloso takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!

36.30 0-1

Frederico Varela knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Götz. Nicolas Götz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Nascimento.

38.56 0-1

Fernando Sousa threads a neat ball through to Francisco Mendes. Francisco Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ferry Jongen. Ferry Jongen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

42.08 0-1

Francisco Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Götz. Nicolas Götz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!

45.00 0-1

The referee blows for the end of the first half

45.00 0-1

The second half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!

47.14 0-1

Sebastiao Campos changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sebastiao Campos plays a one-two with Maurizio Madonna and advances towards the goal... Sebastiao Campos looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!

54.58 0-1

Frederico Varela flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Götz controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Götz runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas Götz finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!

55.03 0-1

Edgar Santos knocks the ball forward to Roberto Pinheiro. Roberto Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!

59.11 0-1

Frederico Varela threads the ball through to Nicolas Götz. Nicolas Götz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

67.44 0-1

Sebastiao Campos passes the ball forward to Alistair Shearer. Alistair Shearer plays a one-two with Gaspar Veloso and advances towards the goal... Alistair Shearer tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!

69.03 0-1

Frederico Bento hacks Jose Barros from behind! The referee warns Frederico Bento to calm down! Jose Barros stretches but gets up unharmed.

75.25 0-1

Frederico Bento barges into Edgar Santos. The referee warns Frederico Bento again to calm down! Edgar Santos runs off the knock.

79.55 0-1

Gaspar Varela pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gaspar Varela threads the ball through to Maurizio Madonna. Maurizio Madonna tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

84.14 0-1

Jose Barros comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Campos. Jose Barros is given a warning by the referee! Sebastiao Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.

87.52 0-1

Ferry Jongen flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Mendes who brings the ball under control. Francisco Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Götz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicolas Götz knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Hamann. Marcel Hamann makes a looping header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.

89.53 0-1

Gianpaolo Mignani sees space and advances. Gianpaolo Mignani plays a one-two with Alistair Shearer and rushes in on goal... Gianpaolo Mignani comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!

90.00 0-1

Juan-Carlos Diaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianpaolo Mignani. Gianpaolo Mignani plays a scrappy one-two with Maurizio Madonna and stumbles forward towards the goal... Francisco Mendes comes in with a late challenge on Gianpaolo Mignani. Penalty not given!!

90.00 0-1

The whistle blows full-time!