Match Report
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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 Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Académica de Coimbra appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off!
2.35
1-0Johan Scifo kicks a strong pass forward to Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret plays a perfect one-two with Alexandre Cortez and rushes in on goal... Yannick Barret makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.42
1-0Mohammed Amoah knocks the ball forward to Johan Scifo. Johan Scifo sees a break and surges forward. Johan Scifo plays a perfect one-two with Salvatore Boksic and rushes in on goal... Johan Scifo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Tiago Moutinho is on top of it.
8.49
Yassine Mimouni flicks the ball to his team mate, Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret knocks in a cross ball towards Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.12
1-0Abel Loureiro catches Yannick Barret on the ankles. The referee calls over Abel Loureiro and warns him to calm down! Yannick Barret stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.43
1-0Yassine Mimouni advances with the ball. Yassine Mimouni whips in a cross ball towards Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.52
Johan Scifo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tiago Moutinho manages to gather it comfortably.
20.23
1-0Aron Björgvinsson knocks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni chips the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.17
Johan Scifo chips the ball to his team mate, Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.11
Mohammed Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bjarki Gudmundson. Bjarki Gudmundson kicks a strong pass forward to Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.34
Miguel Antunes threads the ball through to Alfredo Suarez. Alfredo Suarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
32.45
Silvio Faria makes a simple pass to João Pedro Pele. João Pedro Pele flicks the ball to his team mate, Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
34.52
Bruno Martins makes a simple pass to Mario Campos. Mario Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.36
Mohammed Amoah brings the ball forward. Mohammed Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
Mario Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Roberto Barros. Roberto Barros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off!
53.56
Yassine Mimouni kicks a strong pass forward to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez lofts in a cross ball towards Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Tiago Moutinho.
54.49
Yassine Mimouni deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tiago Moutinho manages to gather it comfortably.
55.53
Johan Scifo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
57.14
João Pedro Pele makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Pinto.
59.53
Mario Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Mario Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Pedro Gainza easily smothers it!
63.56
Silvio Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yassine Mimouni. Yassine Mimouni makes a probing pass to Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret goes all the way! Yannick Barret tries a spectacular strike. Tiago Moutinho is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.03
2-0Académica de Coimbra are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sporting Lisbon's defence.
67.41
Duarte Soares flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Lima. Cristiano Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Faria.
69.39
Johan Scifo surges forward with the ball. Johan Scifo lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.14
Yassine Mimouni brings the ball forward. Yassine Mimouni controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.57
Yassine Mimouni makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez whips in a cross ball towards Yannick Barret. Yannick Barret directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.09
João Pedro Pele makes a probing pass to Salvatore Boksic. Salvatore Boksic makes a probing pass to Alexandre Cortez. Alexandre Cortez shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.17
Mario Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Mario Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Björgvinsson.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Yannick Barret 2, 64, 74 Alexandre Cortez 79 |