Match Report
| Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon |  |  | Santa Clara | Santa Clara | ||||||||||||||||
| Andy Cranston | Andy Cranston | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Pedro Gainza | P. Gainza |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 65 |  | Yves-A. Borbiconi | Y. Borbiconi | |||||||||
| Aron Björgvinsson | A. Björgvinsson |  | 81 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Rafael Moreira | R. Moreira | |||||||||
| Mohammed Amoah | M. Amoah |  | 77 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Joao Tavares | J. Tavares | |||||||||
| Silvio Faria | S. Faria | | 81 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Tomas Ferreira | T. Ferreira | |||||||||
| João Pedro Pele | J. Pele |  | 80 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Andre Monteiro | A. Monteiro | |||||||||
| Vernon Bell | V. Bell |  | 80 | M | | 6 | | M | 67 | | Julian Farinos | J. Farinos | |||||||||
| Johan Scifo | J. Scifo |  | 81 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 | | Guilherme Fernandes | G. Fernandes | |||||||||
| Byron Howard | B. Howard | | 77 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Edgar Viana | E. Viana | |||||||||
| Alexandre Cortez | A. Cortez |  | 73 | A | | 9 | | A | 72 | | Carlos Fonseca | C. Fonseca | |||||||||
| Salvatore Boksic | S. Boksic |  | 84 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Tomas Ramos | T. Ramos | |||||||||
| Pedro Guillen | P. Guillen |  | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | Daniel Mendes | D. Mendes | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 18,840 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Santa Clara get the match underway!
3.03
0-0Vernon Bell passes the ball forward to Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Ferreira.
6.46
0-0Vernon Bell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Cortez but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.09
0-1Andre Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Andre Monteiro makes a probing pass to Daniel Mendes. Daniel Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pedro Gainza is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.59
Byron Howard deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Tavares.
21.37
0-1Joao Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos passes the ball forward to Daniel Mendes. Daniel Mendes shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Pedro Gainza.
24.28
Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball forward to Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.22
Silvio Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell passes the ball forward to Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Ferreira.
27.23
Johan Scifo knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen knocks in a cross ball towards Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic heads the ball goalwards. Yves-A. Borbiconi easily picks it out of the air!
32.18
Aron Björgvinsson advances with the ball. Aron Björgvinsson knocks the ball forward to Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.25
0-1Joao Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Farinos. Julian Farinos passes the ball forward to Daniel Mendes. Daniel Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
38.08
Tomas Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Fernandes. Guilherme Fernandes makes a simple pass to Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca goes all the way! Carlos Fonseca shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.20
Johan Scifo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.06
Julian Farinos flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mendes. Daniel Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Guilherme Fernandes makes a probing pass to Daniel Mendes. Daniel Mendes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
47.07
Johan Scifo knocks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic goes all the way! Salvatore Boksic makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Yves-A. Borbiconi easily smothers it.
48.31
Tomas Ferreira threads the ball through to Edgar Viana. Edgar Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca goes all the way! Carlos Fonseca shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.22
Vernon Bell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rafael Moreira.
51.05
Vernon Bell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez whips in a cross ball towards Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Yves-A. Borbiconi.
54.38
Edgar Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Pedro Gainza!
57.27
0-1Julian Farinos catches Byron Howard on the ankles. The referee calls over Julian Farinos and shows him a yellow card! Byron Howard gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.02
Mohammed Amoah makes a probing pass to João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele kicks a strong pass forward to Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
61.05
0-1Mohammed Amoah barges into Carlos Fonseca. Mohammed Amoah is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Fonseca runs off the knock.
65.37
Joao Tavares passes the ball forward to Edgar Viana. Edgar Viana makes a probing pass to Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Tomas Ramos but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.40
0-1Johan Scifo catches Julian Farinos on the ankles. Johan Scifo is shown the yellow card! Julian Farinos runs off the knock.
78.08
Silvio Faria makes a simple pass to Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez threads the ball through to Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Yves-A. Borbiconi.
79.14
Mohammed Amoah makes a simple pass to Vernon Bell. Vernon Bell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yves-A. Borbiconi who gathers it comfortably.
81.27
Julian Farinos knocks the ball forward to Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.01
Aron Björgvinsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Byron Howard. Byron Howard takes it forward alone. Byron Howard whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Guillen. Pedro Guillen directs the ball goalwards with his head. Yves-A. Borbiconi easily picks it out of the air!
84.08
Julian Farinos knocks the ball forward to Carlos Fonseca. Carlos Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Tomas Ramos. Tomas Ramos powers a header at goal. Pedro Gainza easily smothers it.
85.30
João Pedro Pele controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
87.33
Julian Farinos catches Byron Howard on the ankles. Julian Farinos is warned by the referee! Byron Howard runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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