F. Pardo has scored a goal for Olympiakos! Assist by Diogo Figueiras.
GOAL! Pardo gets another and Olympiacos all of a sudden make this match look slightly respectable. A deep cross is reached at the back post by the Colombian who manages to tuck it inside the near post past Rui Patricio.
A deep cross from Diogo is met by Pardo at the back post as an overload of red and white shirts were sitting at the back of the box.
90' +2
Bruno César gets yellow.
Bruno Cesar collects a yellow.
90' +1
A free-kick in a dangerous position for Olympiacos allowed the home side to get some players in the Sporting box. However, the delivery into the middle was headed away amongst a sea of black shirts.
89'
F. Pardo has scored a goal for Olympiakos!
GOAL! Olympiacos get their consolation thanks to Pardo, whose great work inside the box seeing the Colombian cut inside onto his left foot before driving beneath Rui Patrico in the Sporting net.
87'
S. Ristovski enters the game and replaces Bruno Fernandes.
Bruno Fernandes gets yellow.
Yellow for Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes comes off for Ristovski.
86'
Some fans are starting to leave the stadium now. Whilst there may be five minutes left in the match, this contest was over at half time with Sporting in cruise control now.
84'
O. Elabdellaoui gets yellow.
Elabdellaou gets a yellow for taking Piccini to the ground.
83'
One thing that must be said, regarding Sporting, is their defence in this fixture. Despite Olympiacos providing nothing awfully dangerous, they've been organised exceptionally well heading into this match.
81'
We're just entering the final ten minutes and it's looking bleak for Olympiacos. The Greek side, aside from brief flashes, have severely struggled to challenge Sporting at all in this fixture.
78'
F. Pardo enters the game and replaces M. Carcela-González.
Olympiacos are pressing a few more red and white shirts forward again, but Sporting have dropped deeper and Marin was reduced to shooting from range as the winger cut inside from the left flank.
Pardo comes on for Carcela.
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77'
R. Battaglia gets yellow.
Battagia gets Sporting's first yellow card.
76'
CHANCE! Olympiacos manage to craft an opportunity as Odjidja-Ofoe slides a cross into the path of Emenike, but the Nigerian was unable to get a clean connection and turn his shot goal-bound.
74'
A stoppage in play as Acuna receives treatment following a clash in midfield. It appears as if the winger will be able to continue, despite the lengthy stay on the ground.
72'
Bruno César enters the game and replaces Gelson Martins.
Bruno Cesar comes on for Gelson Martins, which may signal the end of the attacking intent from Sporting.
71'
Remarkably, the possession stats read in favour for Olympiacos throughout the match, with a 54% favour. However, it's fair to suggest the Greek side have been nothing but wasteful with it.
69'
This match is really dull now. Although credit where it's due, the home support have been very vocal throughout this match to create a good atmosphere inside the stadium.
67'
Brute strength from Acuna managed to push off Gillet in the middle of the park, but the winger was judged to have fouled the midfielder in the process despite working shooting opportunity.
64'
CHANCE! Emenike has the opportinity to make an instant impact as Rui Patrico passed him the ball in the box! However, the Nigerian seemed to be stunned by the opportunity and Mathieu got back to block the effort for a corner.
63'
B. Dost enters the game and replaces S. Doumbia.
Dost comes on for Doumbia, as Sporting look to slow up the play.
62'
E. Emenike enters the game and replaces U. Đurđević.
CHANCE! Olympiacos get thier first real chance as Durdevic pokes a shot towards goal and an interception from Mathieu takes it over Rui Patrico, but Coates was there to sweep up and maintain the clean sheet.
Emenike comes up to freshen up the Olympiacos front line for Durdevic.
61'
Emenike appears to be warming up for the hosts on the side of the pitch as Olympiacos are looking to get something from this match, even if it's just a goal.
59'
Some great footwork in the middle of the pitch from Carcela allows Olympiacos a short spell on the ball around the Sporting box, but the Greek side are unable to make anything of it with their blunt attack.
57'
STAT: Olympiacos have won just won of their last four home matches in the Champions League.
55'
Little to report on in front of goal in this half, with Sporting attempting to knock the ball around in midfield to find holes in the Greek defence, but Hasi has his side set-up much more compact.
52'
It's been a slow tempo in this half so far, but it's still Sporting with the greater share of the ball. Olympiacos aren't pressing as high, therefore the visitors are finding it harder to break the Greek side down.
50'
Sporting are still pressing on into the Olympiacos box, with good work from Battaglia and Bruno Fernandes on the edge of the box almost creating an opportunity for the Portuguese side.
48'
It seems as if Hasi is looking to change it up this half, but in truth he has little choice but to after the display the Greek side put on for their supporters in the first half.
47'
Diogo Figueiras gets yellow.
Diogo gets the second yellow of the match.
46'
S. Zdjelar enters the game and replaces K. Fortounis.
Olympiacos get the second half underway!
Zdjelar comes on in place of Fortounis.
43'
Bruno Fernandes has scored a goal for Sporting Lisbon! Assist by S. Coates.
A fantastic spot from the South American defender picks out Bruno Fernandes, whose runs breaks the Greek defence brilliantly.
GOAL! Sporting kill the fixture as Bruno Fernandes breaks the Olympiacos defence and a through ball from Sporting's half finds the attacking midfielder behind the red and white shirts to flick over Kapino.
41'
CROSSBAR! Sporting almost kill off the game with another counter-attack as Doumbia squares the ball to Gelson Martins, with Kapino out of his goal mouth, but pressure from Romao was enough to make the winger strike the upright.
39'
Elabdelloui almost creates a great opportunity for Olympiacos as the full-back pinches the ball from Mathieu on the byline, but the linesman ruled the play to have been dead and give Sporting a goal kick
36'
A deep cross from Diogo is met by Carcela at the back post, but the winger is unable to make a clean connection with his header and could only turn it into Rui Patrico's side netting.
34'
This match has lost the element of excitement at the moment, but Hasi will be seeing that as a massive improvement on the performance from the home side inside the opening 20 minutes.
32'
Rui Patrico is tested from range by Fortounis, just to test that the Portuguese goalkeeper is still awake. The effort was tame and was easy for the Sporting shot-stopped to gather.
30'
Olympiacos are starting to get a hold in this match now. Whilst they're not creating many chances, but at least Doumbia and co aren't parting the Greek defence like the Red Sea now.
28'
Great work from Odjidja-Ofoe on the edge of the box allowed the midfielder to skip past Battaglia, but the Belgian was unable to strike cleanly and his shot was dragged wide of the mark.
26'
Olympiacos register their first attempt of the match as a free-kick is awarded to the Greek side appoximately 25 yards from goal, but the effort from Fortounis is poor and goes well over the crossbar.
24'
SAVE! Bruno Fernandes picks up the ball in midfield and drives through the gap in the Greek defence to get and opportunity to shoot, but Kapino comes out to keep the score at 2-0 - the goalkeeper is keeping the home side in this match!
23'
A. Romao gets yellow.
Romao gets the first yellow of the match for a foul on Bruno Fernandes.
22'
SAVE! Doumbia finds himself one-on-one with Kapino, but the Greek goalkeeper made himself big to pounce on the African striker and reduce the chance of him scoring before.
20'
Hasi must instruct his back line to play deeper, as they're unable to prevent the Sporting attack from racing away as The Reds commit players forward in their search for a hold in this match.
18'
POST! Yet another counter-attack from Sporting Lisbon is almost greated with another goal as Doumbia pivoted to feed Acuna on the edge of the box, whose effort rebounded off Kapino's woodwork.
16'
STAT: Sporting have one just one of their last 11 Champions League games away from home.
13'
Gelson Martins has scored a goal for Sporting Lisbon! Assist by S. Doumbia.
The Greek side are starting to apply some pressure now as they push bodies forward, but they must be careful with the numbers they commit due to the pace of Doumbia, Acuna and Gelson Martins on the attack for Jesus' side.
GOAL! The counter-attack strikes for Sporting! Doumbia and Gelson Martins race away from the Olympiacos defence with ease as the winger slots between the legs of Kapino without any pressure from the defenders.
Doumbia turns provider as the Ivory Coast forward drops into his own half to play a through ball behind the defence for Gelson Martins to race on to.
12'
A great drive up the middle from Fortounis almost gave Marin a fantastic opportunity to deliver into the box towards Durdevic. However, the pass down the line to the German was poor and the winger was unable to put a good cross in.
10'
It looks as if Sporting are happy to use the big pitch to knock the ball around without the heavy pressure from Olympiacos. The visitors' game plan would have changed because of the early goal from Doumbia.
8'
Olmpiacos make their away up to the Sporting box for the first time in the match as the ball broke to Carcela on the right, but the winger was losing his footing as he attempted to cross and only found the hands of Rui Patricio.
6'
Sporting find themselves charging up the pitch on the counter-attack with Acuna and Doumbia, with the duo playing a one-two, but the pass from the former is over hit on the return and Kapino was able to sweep up.
4'
The dream start for Sporting at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskaki! The game had barely got moving and clearly the Olmpiacos defenders weren't awake as their marking for the goal was nothing short of shambolic.
2'
S. Doumbia has scored a goal for Sporting Lisbon! Assist by M. Acuña.
GOAL! Sporting start off in fantastic fashion as Doumbia, one of the smallest players on the pitch, heads home from inside the six yard box as he's left completely unmarked from a cross into the middle
A free-kick is headed clear to Acuna, who delivers a cross back into the middle and manages to find Doumbia, who is free.
1'
We're underway!
Besnik Hasi has opted for two changes to his side from their last fixture, with Elabdellaoui and Carcela coming into the starting eleven. Meanwhile, it's just one change for Jorge Jesus who introduces Doumbia up front for Dost, which implies the Portuguese side will be playing on the counter.
Subs: Ruiz, Bruno Cesar, Ristovski, Slin, Petrovic, Dost, Tobias Figueriredo.
Sporting (4-2-3-1): Rui Patricio; Silva, Mathieu, Coates, Piccini; William Carvalho, Battaglia; Acuna, Bruno Fernandes, Gelson Martins; Doumbia.
Subs: Proto, Koutris, Emenike, Nikolaou, Zdjelar, Pardo, Seba.
Meanwhile, Sporting come into this match on high spirits following an exhilarating win away at Feirense. A Bas Dost penalty in the 98th minute awarded a 3-2 victory to Jorge Jesus’ side to keep their perfect record intact after five matches.
Olympiacos head into their Champions League fixture coming off the back of a disappointed 1-1 draw away from home with Xanthi. However, if the Greek side wish to make it into the Europa League in this tough group, they must make home advantage count this evening.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary between Olympiacos of Greece and Sporting CP of Portugal as the Champions League gets underway!
Just five minutes until kick-off! The fans are in their seats, the atmosphere is building and the players are in the tunnel. Not long now!
HALF TIME! Half time in Piraeus as Sporting run away with a 3-0 lead, and could be good for more! The Greek side have looked simply awful in the first 45 minutes with a completely disjointed defence leading to chaos.
FULL TIME! A crazy end to a dull second half with two goals from Pardo. However, Sporting come away from Greece with a vital victory in the Champions League.
That's all from us this evening! Thanks for joining throughout this Champions League clash between Olympiacos and Sportling Club de Portugal.
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