Match report

Sporting CP Defeats Aves 2–0 in Primeira Liga

Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2–0
FT
Aves
Aves
Mar 8, 2020

Sporting CP secured a crucial 2–0 victory over Aves in the Primeira Liga, capitalizing on an early two-man advantage. The Lions' victory was marked by efficient goal-scoring from A. Šporar and L. Vietto, as Aves struggled to cope with the numerical disadvantage.

Key Facts

  • • Sporting CP defeated Aves 2–0
  • • A. Šporar scored the first goal in the 62nd minute
  • • L. Vietto scored a penalty in the 67th minute
  • • Aves received two red cards in the 11th and 20th minutes

Lineups

Sporting CP

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 81 Luís Maximiano (G)
  • 22 J. Mathieu (D)
  • 4 S. Coates (D)
  • 13 S. Ristovski (M)
  • 3 Tiago Ilori (D)
  • 16 R. Battaglia (M)
  • 9 M. Acuña (M)
  • 37 Wendel (M)
  • 90 A. Šporar (F)
  • 10 L. Vietto (F)
  • 20 G. Plata (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 Jovane Cabral
  • 17 Francisco Geraldes
  • 19 V. Rosier
  • 26 C. Borja
  • 7 Rafael Camacho
  • 98 I. Doumbia
  • 99 Diogo Sousa

Aves

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 24 Q. Beunardeau (G)
  • 32 Jonathan Buatu (D)
  • 77 M. Miloš (D)
  • 25 Afonso Figueiredo (D)
  • 15 O. Diakhité (D)
  • 19 Ricardo Mangas (D)
  • 7 Rúben Oliveira (M)
  • 55 Estrela (M)
  • 31 Luiz Fernando (M)
  • 71 Welinton Júnior (F)
  • 27 Rúben Macedo (M)

Substitutes

  • 20 Zidane Banjaqui
  • 96 K. Yamga
  • 26 A. Tshibola
  • 10 Pedro Delgado
  • 21 Reko Silva
  • 44 Bruno Morais
  • 1 Raphael Aflalo

Timeline

  1. Aves
    11' Aves Card · Red Card
    Rúben Macedo
  2. Aves
    12' Aves Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Fernando
  3. Aves
    20' Aves Card · Yellow Card
    Luiz Fernando
  4. Aves
    20' Aves Card · Red Card
    Luiz Fernando
  5. Sporting CP
    25' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ristovski · On: Jovane
  6. Sporting CP
    46' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Mathieu · On: Francisco Geraldes
  7. Aves
    54' Aves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Welinton Junior · On: Zidane Banjaqui
  8. Sporting CP
    62' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Šporar · Assist: Wendel
  9. Sporting CP
    67' Sporting CP Goal · Penalty
    L. Vietto
  10. Aves
    76' Aves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Afonso Figueiredo · On: A. Yamga
  11. Sporting CP
    78' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Acuña · On: V. Rosier
  12. Aves
    85' Aves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Estrela · On: A. Tshibola
  13. Sporting CP
    88' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    Francisco Geraldes

Match Stats

Stat Sporting CP Aves
Fouls 15 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 56%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 22 3
Corners 14 0
Total Passes 679 143
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 8 0
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 9 0
Possession 83% 17%
Accurate Passes 627 80
Shots Inside Box 11 1
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of Ruben Macedo and Luiz Fernando within the first 20 minutes significantly altered the match's dynamic, providing Sporting CP with a decisive advantage.
  • ▸ A. Šporar's goal in the 62nd minute and L. Vietto's penalty in the 67th minute cemented Sporting CP's lead and ensured their dominance over the rest of the match.