Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play Académica de Coimbra in this league cup game. A crowd of 16,179 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
2.58
0-0Danny Joseph threads a neat ball through to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.51
0-0Filipe Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Romero P. Andres easily smothers it!
9.45
Nwankwo Evans makes a beautiful solo run. Nwankwo Evans edges inside the box! Nwankwo Evans comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.47
Without breaking stride, Nwankwo Evans plays the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
12.36
Kemal Ince sees a break and surges forward. Kemal Ince sees Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.24
0-0Nwankwo Evans threads a neat ball through to Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben knocks the ball forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.25
Kemal Ince makes a simple pass to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro plays a one-two with Manuel Guardalben and rushes in on goal... Sergio Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Solid save from Andre Viana.
22.24
Giampietro Schwoch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Ince. Kemal Ince makes a probing pass to Sergio Castro. Sergio Castro rushes past Luis Veloso! Sergio Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Andre Viana. Excellent save.
24.51
Jeremy Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.28
Filipe Antunes knocks the ball forward to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.49
0-1Luis Veloso threads a neat ball through to Jeremy Schulpen. Jeremy Schulpen makes a simple pass to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Romero P. Andres with no chance!! Goal for Académica de Coimbra!
39.19
Giampietro Schwoch flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Evans who takes it down. Nwankwo Evans flicks a high pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen who brings the ball under control. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Sergio Castro through on goal. Some world-class footwork from Sergio Castro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
44.42
Filipe Antunes surges forward with the ball. Filipe Antunes threads the ball through to Ronald Neeskens but he's offside!
45.00
Pedro Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeremy Schulpen. Jeremy Schulpen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
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. Académica de Coimbra 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
The whistle blows and Académica de Coimbra get the second half underway!
47.13
Leonardo Guerrero Lopez sees space and advances. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez sees a break and surges forward. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez deftly passes the ball to Manuel Guardalben, releasing him through on goal. Manuel Guardalben muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Andre Viana!
48.28
0-2Jaime Loureiro hacks Manuel Guardalben from behind! The referee warns Jaime Loureiro to calm down! Manuel Guardalben runs off the knock.
51.34
Kemal Ince flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Guardalben collects the pass. Manuel Guardalben rushes past Luis Veloso! Manuel Guardalben makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Viana easily smothers it!
57.14
Kemal Ince flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Castro controls it well on his chest. Sergio Castro whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.39
Jeremy Schulpen threads a neat ball through to Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.14
Pedro Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Filipe Antunes. Filipe Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Jose Andrade who brings the ball under control. Jose Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
67.08
Jeremy Schulpen hits a low pass to Ronald Neeskens. Ronald Neeskens lofts in a cross ball towards Demetrio Cardinale. Demetrio Cardinale gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
69.54
Nwankwo Evans runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nwankwo Evans shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
75.51
Jeremy Schulpen makes an attacking run forward. Jeremy Schulpen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Romero P. Andres!
77.32
0-2Sporting Lisbon have made a substitution with Martin Averdijk replacing Leonardo Guerrero Lopez .
78.32
Emile Greening makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Evans. Nwankwo Evans flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Guardalben. Manuel Guardalben flicks a high pass forward. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
79.16
Jeremy Schulpen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Andrade. Jose Andrade shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Académica de Coimbra are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.37
Kemal Ince decides to run forward with the ball. Kemal Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Andre Viana of Académica de Coimbra |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Romero P. Andres (GK)
7
2. Giampietro Schwoch (DEF)
6
3. Emile Greening (DEF)
6
4. Leonardo Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
7
5. Danny Joseph (MID)
6
6. Nwankwo Evans (MID)
8
7. Kemal Ince (MID)
8
8. Craig Sullivan (MID)
6
9. Jan Vennegoor Pothuizen (ATT)
8
10. Sergio Castro (ATT)
7
11. Manuel Guardalben (ATT)
6
12. Samuel Viana (GK)
0
13. Martin Averdijk (DEF)
6
14. Fatik Zonneveld (ATT)
0
1. Andre Viana (GK)
8
2. Luis Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Loureiro (DEF)
5
4. Hugo Sousa (DEF)
6
5. Pedro Teixeira (DEF)
6
6. Filipe Antunes (MID)
7
7. Jeremy Schulpen (MID)
8
8. Silvio Faria (ATT)
6
9. Demetrio Cardinale (ATT)
8
10. Jose Andrade (ATT)
7
11. Ronald Neeskens (ATT)
7
12. Martin Scholz (MID)
0
13. Fernando Jesus (MID)
0
14. Joao Veloso (GK)
0