Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Naval. A crowd of 17,194 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Teixeira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jose Teixeira.
0.00
0-0Naval get the match underway!
3.06
0-0Syd Maddison threads a neat ball through to Lomano Cadamarteri. Lomano Cadamarteri threads a neat ball through to Raynald Dordevic. Raynald Dordevic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ruben Rego.
8.50
0-0Ruben Veloso flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Lomano Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rui Ramos!
10.29
Rodrigo Almeida hits a low pass to Alberto Nunes. Alberto Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Helder Santos.
12.02
0-0Syd Maddison clumsily knocks into Paolo Milligan. Syd Maddison is shown the yellow card! Paolo Milligan stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.02
Lomano Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward to Raynald Dordevic who brings the ball under control. Raynald Dordevic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Merson.
24.20
Syd Maddison flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Cadamarteri who brings the ball under control. Lomano Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Raynald Dordevic collects the pass. Raynald Dordevic knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Rui Ramos picks it out of the air!
33.31
Syd Maddison threads a neat ball through to Lomano Cadamarteri. Lomano Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
Jonas Metzger plays the ball forward to Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Sporting Lisbon appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sporting Lisbon players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off and get the second half underway!
48.30
0-0Lomano Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward. Raynald Dordevic comfortably collects the pass. Raynald Dordevic controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.48
Lomano Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa flicks the ball with his head but it's a woeful effort!
54.20
1-0Ruben Veloso passes the ball forward to Cristiano Almeida. Cristiano Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Barbosa. Samuel Barbosa shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
57.42
Rodrigo Almeida flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan advances inside the box! Paolo Milligan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.39
1-1Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Jose Quaresma replacing Lomano Cadamarteri and Mauricio Blanco replacing Raynald Dordevic .
69.39
Eugenio Santos flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Almeida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Without breaking stride, Rodrigo Almeida plays the ball forward to Edgar Marques. Edgar Marques cuts inside the box! Edgar Marques cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Spencer Priestley. Excellent save.
72.12
Syd Maddison threads a neat ball through to Jose Quaresma. With a delightful solo run, Jose Quaresma stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
75.01
1-1Ruben Rego knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernardo César. Bernardo César flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Milligan collects the pass. Paolo Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Marques but he's offside!
85.19
Rodrigo Almeida sees Edgar Marques in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edgar Marques lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Milligan. Paolo Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
87.29
Syd Maddison threads a neat ball through to Jorge Tavares. Jorge Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.33
Cristiano Almeida picks a pass forward to Mauricio Blanco. Mauricio Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Tavares. Rui Tavares heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Rui Ramos.
90.00
1-1Jose Quaresma takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Jose Pascual reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.3%
34.7%
Play Area
31.9%
43.1%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodrigo Almeida of Naval |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Spencer Priestley (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Helder Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Veloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Syd Maddison (DEF) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Cristiano Almeida (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Lomano Cadamarteri (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Jonas Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jorge Tavares (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Samuel Barbosa (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Rui Tavares (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Raynald Dordevic (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mauricio Blanco (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Quaresma (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Tomas Faria (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rui Ramos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Ruben Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eugenio Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Merson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Pascual (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Campos (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bernardo César (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Almeida (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Alberto Nunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paolo Milligan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Edgar Marques (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicky Rodgers (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Jardim (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Yacine Pedros (DEF) | 0 | |