Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio José Alvalade where Sporting Lisbon play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sporting Lisbon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Artur Andrade.


0.00
Futebol Clube do Marco start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.47
Garry Gemmill barges into John Booth. The referee calls over Garry Gemmill and shows him a yellow card! John Booth stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.09
Alex Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Blanco. Carlos Blanco kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Moncur. Titus Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Monteiro. Francisco Monteiro powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
9.01
Alex Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Roy. Marcel Roy sees space and advances. Marcel Roy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Martins.
10.01
Titus Moncur sees space and advances. Titus Moncur plays a scrappy one-two with Muller Dailly and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Titus Moncur provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jaime Campos with no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
16.57
Andre Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Garry Gemmill. Garry Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Roberto Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Garry Gemmill but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
27.29
Marcel Roy flicks a high pass forward to Francois Senoussi who brings the ball under control. Francois Senoussi finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
30.44
Willem Doomernik flicks a high ball forward to John Booth who takes it down. John Booth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muller Dailly. Muller Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Monteiro. Francisco Monteiro is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jaime Campos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.21
Francois Senoussi clumsily knocks into Andre Martins. The referee calls over Francois Senoussi and warns him to calm down! Andre Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.01
Max Bakkati makes a simple pass to Titus Moncur. Titus Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to John Booth. John Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Muller Dailly. Muller Dailly jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.32
Willem Doomernik sees Max Bakkati in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Bakkati sees space and advances. Max Bakkati whips in a cross ball towards Muller Dailly. Muller Dailly rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jaime Campos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
39.23
Marcel Roy flicks the ball to his team mate, Muller Dailly. Muller Dailly lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Senoussi. Francois Senoussi makes a deft header. 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. Futebol Clube do Marco also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sporting Lisbon kick off the second half!
48.20
Silvio Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Abel Soares who brings the ball under control. Abel Soares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Maurits Cas who gathers it comfortably.
59.35
Carlos Blanco plays the ball forward to Muller Dailly. Without breaking stride, Muller Dailly plays the ball forward to Francisco Monteiro. Francisco Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Muller Dailly. With a superhuman jump, Muller Dailly connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
63.33
Francisco Monteiro clumsily knocks into Silvio Pinheiro. Francisco Monteiro is warned by the referee! Silvio Pinheiro runs off the knock.
67.21
Willem Doomernik passes the ball forward to Max Bakkati. Max Bakkati advances with the ball. Max Bakkati knocks in a cross ball towards Muller Dailly. Muller Dailly is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just wide!
72.50
Vasco Santos flicks a high pass forward. Brian Brown holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Brown lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Soares. Abel Soares powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
78.49
Silvio Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Vitor Teixeira. Vitor Teixeira flicks a high pass forward to Abel Soares who brings the ball under control. Abel Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlos Blanco.
79.09
Marcel Roy laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Monteiro. Francisco Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Francois Senoussi. Francois Senoussi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Jaime Campos is on top of it.
81.51
Garry Gemmill receives the ball from a throw-in from Diogo Lopes. Garry Gemmill hits a low pass to Brian Brown. Brian Brown plays a scrappy one-two with Abel Soares and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Brian Brown provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.24
Titus Moncur flicks a high pass forward. Muller Dailly collects the pass. Muller Dailly shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.6666666666667 vs 41.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 44.00%, Away team third: 30.67%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Muller Dailly of Sporting Lisbon

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Maurits Cas (GK)
6
3. Alex Caldwell (DEF)
6
4. Carlos Blanco (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Roy (MID)
7
6. Titus Moncur (MID)
9
7. John Booth (MID)
6
8. Max Bakkati (MID)
7
10. Muller Dailly (ATT)
9

12. Jacek Rzasa (DEF)
0
13. Tomas Viana (ATT)
0

1. Jaime Campos (GK)
7
2. Abel Rego (DEF)
6
6
4. Andre Martins (DEF)
6
5. Vasco Santos (DEF)
6
6
7. Garry Gemmill (MID)
6
8. Diogo Lopes (MID)
6
10. Brian Brown (ATT)
6
11. Abel Soares (ATT)
6

12. Edgar Valente (DEF)
0
13. David Moutinho (MID)
0
14. Hugo Reis (GK)
0