Levski just scored right before the end of the first half. Coelho beat badly, then ball crossed in front of goal as Evaldo couldn't get back in time to prevent the tap-in. Sporting have had several chances, but the final ball has been terrible the entire game thus far. Djalo running hard down the right flank, but his crosses are very unpredictable. Maniche and Valdes giving the ball away too cheaply, stopping counter attacks in their tracks. Postiga looking very frustrated for lack of quality service. ----------Tiago------------- Abel--Coelho--Tosiglieri--Evaldo ------Santos---Zapater------- ----------Maniche------------- -Djalo-----------------Valdes--- ----------Postiga-------------- Liedson, Carrico, and Vukcevic out with injury.
Sporting actually deserved a draw at worst. The team played pretty well, with the exception of some TERRIBLE decisions and execution in the final third. No one could finish off a move, and no one looked like the one who could score. Salomao looked pretty good when he came in, but the rust was evident when he had to decide where to play the ball. Maniche was guilty of many bad passes, and Santos was very subdued. Coelho got toasted for that goal, but otherwise the CB partnership looked ok. Djalo is all pace, and Valdes went off with what looked like a minor injury. The pitch looked damp, cold and the play reflected the ugly conditions.