Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos where Gil Vicente play host to Sporting Lisbon. A crowd of 9,382 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Gil Vicente are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Nuno Gomes.


0.00
The first half starts with Gil Vicente kicking off!
3.53
Showing composure, Alexandre Marques laces a weighted ball forward to Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca makes a probing pass to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.43
Paul Morrison changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paul Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
10.33
Paulo Lopes threads a neat ball through to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jaime Veloso who gathers it comfortably.
12.42
Filipe Barros chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Cristiano Veloso. Excellent save.
21.54
Alexandre Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Barros. Filipe Barros sees Paulo Soares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Soares finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.03
Manuel Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Monteiro. Sebastiao Monteiro hits a low pass to Stephen Ball. Stephen Ball edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Stephen Ball provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.20
Carlos Santos decides to run forward with the ball. Showing composure, Carlos Santos laces a through ball forward to Rodrigo Ribeiro. Rodrigo Ribeiro rushes past Fernando Valente! Rodrigo Ribeiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Jaime Veloso keeps it out!
30.02
Filipe Barros makes a simple pass to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
32.40
Sporting Lisbon have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Carvalho replacing Paulo Lopes and Samir Zimmermann replacing Rodrigo Ribeiro .
40.08
Eddie Serrant barges into Paulo Soares. Eddie Serrant is warned by the referee! Paulo Soares runs off the knock.
42.38
Eddie Serrant hits a low pass to Samuel Fonseca. Samuel Fonseca plays the ball forward to Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins passes the ball forward but Samir Zimmermann is offside!
44.23
Filipe Barros passes the ball forward to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Ramos.
45.00
Filipe Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Veloso with no chance!! Goal for Gil Vicente!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Gil Vicente appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon have changed their lineup with Antonio Carvalho replacing Samuel Fonseca. The Sporting Lisbon players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the second half underway!
48.23
Paulo Soares hacks Carlos Santos from behind! The referee calls over Paulo Soares and warns him to calm down! Carlos Santos runs off the knock.
49.22
Filipe Barros catches Silvio Carvalho on the ankles. The referee brings Filipe Barros to one side and gives him a warning! Silvio Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.05
Gil Vicente have made 2 substitutions with Rodrigo Teixeira replacing Francisco Fonseca and Mario Semedo replacing Neil Mason .
67.30
Alexandre Marques makes a probing pass to Filipe Barros. Filipe Barros knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira shoots from 20 yards. Rui Oliveira scores for Gil Vicente!!
73.04
Alexandre Marques pushes up the pitch. Alexandre Marques makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paulo Soares. Paulo Soares shoots from long range. Good keeping from Cristiano Veloso as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
74.15
It's a corner kick. Paul Morrison loops the ball over to the far post. Fernando Valente looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.25
Fernando Valente flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Antunes makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
79.43
Filipe Barros threads the ball through to Rui Oliveira. Rui Oliveira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Sebastiao Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Martins. Silvio Martins knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
20.8%
47.2%
31.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Soares of Gil Vicente

Match Ratings
1.Jaime Veloso (GK)
6
2.Neil Mason (DEF)
6
3.Alexandre Marques (DEF)
7
4.Fernando Valente (DEF)
6
5.Luis Soares (DEF)
6
6.Francisco Fonseca (MID)
6
7.Filipe Barros (MID)
8
8.Paul Morrison (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Antunes (MID)
6
10.Paulo Soares (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Rui Oliveira (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Bruno Moutinho (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Teixeira (ATT)
6
14.Mario Semedo (DEF)
6

1.Cristiano Veloso (GK)
6
2.Manuel Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Serrant (DEF)
6
5.Sebastiao Monteiro (MID)
6
6.Paulo Lopes (MID)
6
7.Samuel Fonseca (MID)
6
8.David Veloso (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Ribeiro (ATT)
6
10.Silvio Martins (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Ball (ATT)
6
 
12.Silvio Carvalho (MID)
6
13.Samir Zimmermann (MID)
6
14.Antonio Carvalho (MID)
6