Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Gil Vicente. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Frederico Veloso.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the match underway!
15.17
Des Terry knocks the ball forward to Marcel Roy. Marcel Roy hits a low pass to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
18.34
Des Terry makes a simple pass to Marcel Roy. Marcel Roy flicks a high pass forward to William Pédron who brings the ball under control. William Pédron lofts in a cross ball towards Max Bakkati. Max Bakkati flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.11
Leonardo Schemmel runs forward with the ball. Leonardo Schemmel kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Roy. Amedeo Solimeno comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Roy. Penalty not given!!
24.18
Max Bakkati makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro plays a one-two with William Pédron and advances towards the goal... Duarte Ribeiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.38
Mario Santos knocks the ball forward to Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan deftly passes the ball to Jose Antunes, releasing him through on goal. Jose Antunes strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
34.15
Francisco Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
36.46
Des Terry threads a neat ball through to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Mendez whips in a cross ball towards William Pédron. William Pédron knocks the ball goalwards with his head. James Priestley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
38.13
William Pédron barges into Vitor Barros. The referee calls over William Pédron and warns him to calm down! Vitor Barros gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.10
Des Terry passes the ball forward to Kevin Schnoor. Kevin Schnoor kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, William Pédron but the linesman indicates offside!
40.40
Sebastiao Semedo sees a break and surges forward. Sebastiao Semedo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Schnoor.
44.01
Martin Medina knocks the ball forward to Jose Antunes. Jose Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Schnoor.
45.00
Des Terry sees Francisco Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Francisco Mendez flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Roy who takes it down. Marcel Roy finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
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. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gil Vicente kick off and get the second half underway!
48.24
Aziz Perez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro skips past Cristiano Pinto! Eduardo Viana barges into Duarte Ribeiro. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
48.24
The referee points to the spot..
49.25
Tomas Viana takes a cautious run up. The ball slams so fast inside the left post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
51.40
Amedeo Solimeno deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Antunes. Jose Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Medina. Martin Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maurits Cas who gathers it comfortably.
53.53
Max Bakkati flicks a high ball forward to Aziz Perez who takes it down. Aziz Perez knocks in a cross ball towards William Pédron. William Pédron shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.38
Leonardo Schemmel pushes up the pitch. Leonardo Schemmel passes the ball forward to Francisco Mendez. Francisco Mendez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.01
Des Terry knocks the ball forward to Aziz Perez. Aziz Perez darts forward. Aziz Perez shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
63.58
Vitor Barros flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Marques who brings the ball under control. Daniel Marques changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Daniel Marques whips in a cross ball towards Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.13
Francisco Mendez makes a probing pass to Max Bakkati. Max Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Ribeiro. Duarte Ribeiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but James Priestley reads it well. Fabulous stop!
73.23
Duarte Ribeiro makes an attacking run forward. Duarte Ribeiro shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
75.58
Max Bakkati darts forward. Max Bakkati shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
85.38
Mario Santos surges forward with the ball. Mario Santos cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mario Santos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.22
Mario Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Antunes. Jose Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Maurits Cas is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.5 vs 37.5
Play Area
Home team third: 26.25%, Midfield: 46.25%, Away team third: 27.50%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jose Antunes of Gil Vicente

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Maurits Cas (GK)
6
2. Des Terry (DEF)
8
4. Kevin Schnoor (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Roy (MID)
6
7. Max Bakkati (MID)
7
8. Aziz Perez (MID)
8
7
10. William Pédron (ATT)
6
11. Tomas Viana (ATT)
6

12. Marcos Sanchez (MID)
0

6
3. Vitor Barros (DEF)
6
6
5. Eduardo Viana (DEF)
6
7. Martin Medina (MID)
6
8. Mario Santos (MID)
7
6
10. Jose Antunes (ATT)
9
11. Andy Sullivan (ATT)
8

12. Joao Soares (ATT)
0
13. Jaime Campos (GK)
0
14. Tiago Campos (ATT)
0