Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estadio do Bonfim where Vitoria Setúbal play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 9,827 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Vitoria Setúbal are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Vitoria Setúbal kicking off!
4.45
Matt Meiklejohn takes it forward alone. Matt Meiklejohn goes all the way! Matt Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Guilherme Martins had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
8.03
Jan Rommedahl passes the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.53
Matt Meiklejohn advances with the ball. Matt Meiklejohn tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Guilherme Martins had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
15.25
Francisco Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Teixeira. Vitor Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vitor Teixeira!
18.00
Jan Rommedahl chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Schouft. Miguel Schouft threads the ball through to Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Postiga.
27.29
Miguel Schouft chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson shoots from long range. Guilherme Martins easily smothers it.
30.08
Pedro Castro makes a simple pass to Jamie Mcleod. Jamie Mcleod shoots from 20 yards but Jeroen Wijnen is on top of it.
34.15
Ronan Marlet barges into Silvio Veloso. Ronan Marlet is given a warning by the referee! Silvio Veloso runs off the knock.
36.40
Matt Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson shoots from long range but it flies wide!
38.25
Max Garavelli makes a probing pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Manuel Lopes.
42.48
Miguel Schouft decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Schouft makes a probing pass to Jorge Davila but he's offside!
45.00
Pedro Castro threads the ball through to Jamie Mcleod. Jamie Mcleod goes all the way! Jamie Mcleod makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Jeroen Wijnen is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
49.41
Max Garavelli makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.55
Francisco Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, David Bento. David Bento threads the ball through to Jamie Mcleod but he's offside!
61.45
Ronan Marlet threads the ball through to Jamie Mcleod. Jamie Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
65.54
Jan Rommedahl threads the ball through to Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.00
Miguel Schouft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.59
Alberto Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Max Garavelli. Alberto Lopes is given a warning by the referee! Max Garavelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.01
Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful solo run. Matt Meiklejohn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Guilherme Martins manages to gather it comfortably.
77.44
Manuel Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Castro. Pedro Castro makes a simple pass to Vitor Teixeira. Vitor Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards David Bento. David Bento heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Jeroen Wijnen had no chance!! Goal for Vitoria Setúbal!
81.28
Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson finds some space and shoots from distance but Guilherme Martins is on top of it.
83.20
Ronan Marlet flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Teixeira. Vitor Teixeira goes all the way! Vitor Teixeira shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.28
Miguel Schouft threads the ball through to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
85.30
Pedro Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jamie Mcleod. Jamie Mcleod finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Jeroen Wijnen manages to keep it out.
89.24
Matt Meiklejohn makes a probing pass to Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Matt Meiklejohn of S.L. Benfica

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 28.7671232876712 vs 71.2328767123288
Play Area
Home team third: 28.77%, Midfield: 47.95%, Away team third: 23.29%