Manuel Fernando Araújo / Lusa
Nulo leaves Sporting leadership of the League at risk. The “lions” were unable to break the Gilistas’ defensive organization, producing very little to justify the three points.
To a first part uninspiredpredictable and without creativity, a second half followed in which the entrances of Matheus Reis and Geny brought more dynamism to the “green and whites”.
However, it is insufficient to overcome the defensive block of the “roosters”, with the “boss” Gbane and the inspired Andrew to close all paths to the goal.
The first half between Gil Vicente and Sporting was marked by a slow pace and few scoring opportunities.
O Sporting dominated ball possessionduring most of the time (60%), but was unable to translate this control into highly dangerous offensive actions, as practically half (150) of the 310 passes made were executed by the three Leonine defenders, with Hjulmand very alone trying to catch the game .
Gyökeres was the most active in the Leonine attack, with three shots, including a header following one of Araújo’s many crosses (five), being the only occasion of real danger for visitors.
Bruno Pinheiro was responsible for Gyökeres’ individual marking in Gbane, with the Ivorian fitting between the central defenders and the stop the leonine attacks with seven defensive actions.
The gilistas, despite having less possession (40%), managed to make progress on the ground at times and tried a framed shot through Santi García.
In the second half, the “lions” increased income with the inflows by Matheus Reis and Geny Catamo.
The winger boosted the attackprogressing many meters with the ball (112) and looking for the cross (three), but Harder and Trincão bumped into the inspired opponent goalkeeper.
Until the end, the Sporting tried in a disorganized way to winbut Gil Vicente resisted and secured a precious point, maintaining the defensive organization and exploiting the opponent’s wear and tear. A draw in a game where Sporting never managed to overcome their offensive limitations.
The Game in 5 Facts
1. Explore Outdoor Play
Sporting reached its new maximum number of crosses in the League (26). With the gilistas’ central corridor well closed, this was the resource found by the “lions” in an attempt to create opportunities. Individual highlight for Maxi Araújo with seven attempts and Quenda with four.
2. Gil tries to get the ball
Despite the low blocking, Bruno Pinheiro’s team, after regaining possession of the ball, always tried to have positive football in possession, but ran into the excellent positioning of the Sporting players, allowing the “lions” to reach their new maximum number of interceptions in the League ( 13).
3. Roosters don’t bite
Gil Vicente recorded just three shots, with only Rio Ave’s zero against Porto and Gil Vicente’s… two also against the “dragons”. In this match, the miners accumulated just 0.08 xG.
4. “Lions” hold ball
Sporting set its new minimum number of tackles allowed (three), as a result of João Pereira’s team’s tendency to circulate the ball to the detriment of taking risks in 1-1.
5. No “crest” on the front
Despite ten attempted crosses, Barcelos’ team failed to complete any of them, which partly explains the team’s total offensive ineffectiveness.
Best of the Field
The seven defenses of Andrew They were all shots made inside their area, meaning they almost equaled the League’s maximum (eight) in terms of shots being stopped in the area. Highlight for the shot defenses of Harder and Trincão. The Brazilian finished the match with 1.3 goals avoided (save – xSaves).
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