Match Report
| Paços de Ferreira | Paços de Ferreira |  |  | Sporting Lisbon | Sporting Lisbon | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Frederico Ribeiro | F. Ribeiro |  | 66 | G |  | 1 | | G | 81 | | Fernando Jardim | F. Jardim | |||||||||
| Daniel Valente | D. Valente | | 80 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 74 | | Guilherme Martins | G. Martins | |||||||||
| Neil Bremner | N. Bremner |  | 81 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 72 |  | Gian Paolo Sala | G. Sala | ||||||||
| Lucas Riquelme | L. Riquelme |  | 86 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 | | Roberto Lima | R. Lima | |||||||||
| Paolo Dionisi | P. Dionisi | | 88 | D | | 5 | | D | 65 | | Gaspar Jesus | G. Jesus | |||||||||
| Ricardo Guevara | R. Guevara |  | 84 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 |  | Vincenzo Palumbo | V. Palumbo | |||||||||
| Davide Solimeno | D. Solimeno | | 84 | M | | 7 | | | M | 68 | | Roberto Viana | R. Viana | ||||||||
| Ruben Marques | R. Marques | | 77 | A | | 8 | | M | 65 |  | Jose Javier Calvo | J. Calvo | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Beltran | R. Beltran | | 82 | A | | 9 | | A | 65 |  | Ruel Lawrence | R. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Franceco Bonacina | F. Bonacina | | 81 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | David Antunes | D. Antunes | |||||||||
| Sami Barck | S. Barck |  | 84 | A | | 11 | | A | 58 | | Duarte Marques | D. Marques | |||||||||
| Denis Domi | D. Domi |  | 83 | D | | 12 | | G | 76 | | Duarte Pinheiro | D. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Duncan Mason | D. Mason | | 80 | M | | 13 | | M | 63 | | Garry McCoist | G. McCoist | |||||||||
| Eduardo Faria | E. Faria | | 75 | A | | 14 | | D | 63 | | Rodrigo Ramos | R. Ramos | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to Sporting Lisbon. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sporting Lisbon appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Silvio Barbosa.
0.00
0-0Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
0-0Daniel Valente comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Calvo. Daniel Valente is shown the yellow card! Jose Javier Calvo runs off the knock.
3.18
0-0Daniel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Franceco Bonacina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Franceco Bonacina sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Fernando Jardim.
4.55
0-0David Antunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.40
Gian Paolo Sala flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Lima threads a neat ball through to David Antunes. David Antunes threads the ball through into the box. Duarte Marques rockets a shot on goal but somehow Frederico Ribeiro manages to keep it out.
8.24
1-0Davide Solimeno kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Franceco Bonacina!
14.16
Ricardo Guevara makes an attacking run forward. Ricardo Guevara lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques powers a header at goal. Fernando Jardim gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
15.30
1-0Ruel Lawrence hacks Neil Bremner from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Bremner gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.14
Ricardo Guevara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Fernando Jardim didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.34
Vincenzo Palumbo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Frederico Ribeiro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.29
Roberto Viana flicks a high pass forward to David Antunes who brings the ball under control. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
30.45
1-1Ricardo Guevara kicks a strong pass forward to Sami Barck. Sami Barck sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.33
Ricardo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Marques collects the pass. Ruben Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fernando Jardim picks it out of the air!
34.10
1-1Daniel Valente sweeps the ball up the wings. Sami Barck whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is deflected wide by Gian Paolo Sala.
36.19
Ricardo Guevara flicks the ball to his team mate, Sami Barck. Sami Barck whips in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.53
2-1Ricardo Guevara surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Guevara passes the ball forward but Franceco Bonacina is offside!
45.00
Neil Bremner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno sees space and advances. Davide Solimeno whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Paços de Ferreira are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon kick off!
55.30
Gian Paolo Sala sees Roberto Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes finds some space and shoots from distance. Frederico Ribeiro gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
57.50
Gian Paolo Sala makes a probing pass to Jose Javier Calvo. Jose Javier Calvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Viana. Roberto Viana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.32
Ricardo Guevara surges forward with the ball. Ricardo Guevara lofts in a cross ball towards Franceco Bonacina. Franceco Bonacina powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
69.46
Jose Javier Calvo makes a probing pass to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frederico Ribeiro who gathers it comfortably.
72.53
Vincenzo Palumbo knocks the ball forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.15
Jose Javier Calvo threads a neat ball through to David Antunes. David Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.44
Lucas Riquelme threads a neat ball through to Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Marques. Ruben Marques knocks in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck heads the ball goalwards. Fernando Jardim manages to gather it effortlessly.
81.24
Paolo Dionisi threads a neat ball through to Sami Barck. Sami Barck whips in a cross ball towards Davide Solimeno. Davide Solimeno whips the ball goalwards with his head. Fernando Jardim is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.30
Gian Paolo Sala knocks the ball to his team mate, David Antunes. David Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence connects with a diving header. Ruel Lawrence scores for Sporting Lisbon!!
89.25
Neil Bremner flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Guevara who takes it down. Ricardo Guevara brings the ball forward. Ricardo Guevara lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran beats his man to it with a header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Guilherme Martins flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Viana collects the pass. Roberto Viana passes the ball forward to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques 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
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Franceco Bonacina 8, 36, 60 Davide Solimeno 81 | Roberto Viana 20 Ruel Lawrence 85 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Franceco Bonacina of Paços de Ferreira |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Frederico Ribeiro (GK)
6
2. Daniel Valente (DEF)
5
3. Neil Bremner (DEF)
6
4. Lucas Riquelme (DEF)
6
5. Paolo Dionisi (DEF)
6
6. Ricardo Guevara (MID)
8
7. Davide Solimeno (MID)
8
8. Ruben Marques (ATT)
6
9. Rodrigo Beltran (ATT)
6
10. Franceco Bonacina (ATT)
9
11. Sami Barck (ATT)
7
12. Denis Domi (DEF)
0
13. Duncan Mason (MID)
0
14. Eduardo Faria (ATT)
0
1. Fernando Jardim (GK)
7
2. Guilherme Martins (DEF)
6
3. Gian Paolo Sala (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Lima (DEF)
6
5. Gaspar Jesus (DEF)
6
6. Vincenzo Palumbo (MID)
6
7. Roberto Viana (MID)
7
8. Jose Javier Calvo (MID)
6
9. Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
6
10. David Antunes (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Marques (ATT)
6
12. Duarte Pinheiro (GK)
0
13. Garry McCoist (MID)
0
14. Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
0