Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 20,283 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Boavista Futebol Clube kicking off!
2.34
0-0Luis Bérenguer makes a simple pass to Nuno Viana. Nuno Viana knocks the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.14
0-0Nuno Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho passes the ball forward but Sergio Lopes is offside!
14.53
0-0Sporting Lisbon are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
15.22
0-0Frederico Marques makes a probing pass to Andy Campbell. Andy Campbell goes all the way! Andy Campbell shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Nicolas Cruz easily smothers it!
16.23
0-0Nuno Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Lopes. Sergio Lopes tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.11
0-0Kevin Niven hacks Sebastiao Fernandes from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Niven and warns him to calm down! Sebastiao Fernandes runs off the knock.
26.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.56
Helder Fonseca surges forward with the ball. Helder Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Kevin Niven but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.33
Sebastiao Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Mendes. Gaspar Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
33.55
Dominic Ritchie takes it forward alone. Dominic Ritchie plays a perfect one-two with Gaspar Mendes and rushes in on goal... Dominic Ritchie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.42
Sebastiao Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Abel Pinheiro. Abel Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Gaspar Mendes. Gaspar Mendes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
40.49
1-0Nuno Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Lopes. Sergio Lopes flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Dominic Ritchie knocks the ball forward to Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Sporting Lisbon kicking off!
49.28
Francisco Gomes hacks Antonio Postiga from behind! Francisco Gomes is given a warning by the referee! Antonio Postiga stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.12
Nuno Viana passes the ball forward to Kevin Niven. Kevin Niven finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.55
Francisco Gomes sees a break and surges forward. Francisco Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Antonio Loureiro manages to gather it comfortably.
59.46
Dominic Ritchie passes the ball forward to Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga goes all the way! Antonio Postiga shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
63.36
Colin Mcallister clumsily knocks into Jorge Moutinho. The referee calls over Colin Mcallister and warns him to calm down! Jorge Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.43
Dominic Ritchie makes a simple pass to Andy Campbell. Andy Campbell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicolas Cruz who gathers it comfortably.
67.16
Sebastiao Fernandes hacks Kevin Niven from behind! The referee calls over Sebastiao Fernandes and warns him to calm down! Kevin Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
Dominic Ritchie threads the ball through to Andy Campbell. Andy Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.46
Frederico Marques advances with the ball. Frederico Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.06
Dominic Ritchie makes a probing pass to Antonio Postiga. Antonio Postiga controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Nicolas Cruz manages to keep it out.
75.50
1-1Nuno Viana barges into Abel Pinheiro. The referee calls over Nuno Viana and shows him a yellow card! Abel Pinheiro runs off the knock.
77.07
Luis Lima hoofs the ball up the pitch. Antonio Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Postiga!
87.34
Helder Fonseca makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Carvalho. Diogo Carvalho kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Niven but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
26.4%
45.8%
27.8%
Scorers
| Sergio Lopes 40 | Antonio Postiga 59, 77 |