Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to G.D. Estoril Praia. A crowd of 18,107 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while G.D. Estoril Praia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while G.D. Estoril Praia appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
2.20
0-0Danny Brooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego goes all the way! Frederico Rego shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.36
0-0G.D. Estoril Praia are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Lisbon's defence.
9.06
Goran Lachuer knocks the ball to his team mate, Anton Leitner. Anton Leitner makes a simple pass to Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
10.22
Michael Okon makes a beautiful solo run. Michael Okon takes it forward alone. Michael Okon shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.11
Sporting Lisbon are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
16.43
0-0Pedro Castro barges into Pedro Valente. Pedro Castro is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Valente stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.34
0-0Martin Andersson makes a probing pass to Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego makes a probing pass to Gaspar Marques but he's offside!
27.38
0-0Gian Matteo Giacobbo threads the ball through to Danny Brooks. Danny Brooks threads the ball through to Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.34
Martin Andersson knocks the ball forward to Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy passes the ball forward to Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.11
Gian Matteo Giacobbo sees space and advances. Gian Matteo Giacobbo advances with the ball. Gian Matteo Giacobbo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Marques but the linesman indicates offside!
38.08
1-0Martin Andersson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Brooks. Danny Brooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego plays a perfect one-two with Gaspar Marques and rushes in on goal... Frederico Rego tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.13
Guilherme Valente decides to run forward with the ball. Guilherme Valente knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Teixeira.
44.09
1-0Mario Valente advances with the ball. Mario Valente goes all the way! Mario Valente shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Fernando Veloso.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
G.D. Estoril Praia kick off!
48.53
Pedro Castro makes a simple pass to Anton Leitner. Anton Leitner knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Andersson.
51.12
Danny Brooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego makes a probing pass to Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente rockets a shot on goal. Pedro Valente scores for Sporting Lisbon!!
54.03
Gian Matteo Giacobbo kicks a strong pass forward to Tarik El-Karkouri. Tarik El-Karkouri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Valente. Pedro Valente goes all the way! Pedro Valente rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.03
Guilherme Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.40
Martin Andersson knocks the ball forward to Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Marques. Gaspar Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.39
Danny Brooks chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Marques. Gaspar Marques knocks the ball forward to Frederico Rego. Frederico Rego shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
66.06
Mario Rego makes a simple pass to Francisco Tavares. Francisco Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Rego but the referee indicates it's offside!
69.17
Sporting Lisbon are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate G.D. Estoril Praia's defence.
72.45
Guilherme Valente knocks the ball forward to Rui Rego. Rui Rego knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.34
2-0Rui Rego hacks Gian Matteo Giacobbo from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gian Matteo Giacobbo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.24
G.D. Estoril Praia are easily keeping Sporting Lisbon at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
77.40
Ruel Guppy sees space and advances. Ruel Guppy threads the ball through to Pedro Valente but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
5
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
25.9%
46.9%
27.2%
Scorers