Match Report
| S.L. Benfica | S.L. Benfica |  |  | Maia | Maia | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Kai Eberle | K. Eberle |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Artur Gomes | A. Gomes | |||||||||
| Jose Quaresma | J. Quaresma | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 | | Vasco Viana | V. Viana | |||||||||
| Gaspar Carvalho | G. Carvalho | | 57 | D | | 3 | | D | 64 | | Sergio Pinheiro | S. Pinheiro | |||||||||
| Nuno Martins | N. Martins | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Jorge Andrade | J. Andrade | |||||||||
| Joao Nascimento | J. Nascimento | | 56 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Hugo Barros | H. Barros | |||||||||
| Lee Mason | L. Mason |  | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Cesar Valente | C. Valente | |||||||||
| Manfa Deschamps | M. Deschamps |  | 65 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 |  | Ronald Evers | R. Evers | |||||||||
| Gary Campbell | G. Campbell |  | 64 | M | | 8 | | A | 68 | | Wilfred Pothuizen | W. Pothuizen | |||||||||
| Jon May | J. May | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Hannes Sparwasser | H. Sparwasser | |||||||||
| Steve de Jong | S. de Jong | | 66 | A |  | | 10 | | | A | 65 | | Moritz Breitner | M. Breitner | |||||||
| Romarin Ipoua | R. Ipoua |  | 61 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Gaspar Santos | G. Santos | |||||||||
| Rui Nunes | R. Nunes | | 66 | G | | 12 | | G | 65 | | Helder Carvalho | H. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Gaspar Barros | G. Barros | | 64 | G | | 13 | | G | 64 | | Luis Santos | L. Santos | |||||||||
| Hugo Soares | H. Soares | | 63 | G | | 14 | | G | 64 | | David Lima | D. Lima | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Maia. A crowd of 18,180 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Maia appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Maia kick off!
3.21
0-0Jorge Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Evers. Ronald Evers flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Santos who takes it down. Gaspar Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Carvalho.
8.38
0-0Manfa Deschamps flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong makes a simple pass, allowing Jon May to run into the box. Jon May rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Artur Gomes. Excellent save.
14.04
0-0Cesar Valente plays the ball forward to Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen deftly passes the ball to Moritz Breitner, releasing him through on goal. Moritz Breitner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
18.01
Gaspar Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Gary Campbell controls it well on his chest. Gary Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon May. Jon May controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
20.07
Jorge Andrade threads the ball through to Cesar Valente. Cesar Valente sees a break and surges forward. Cesar Valente whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kai Eberle manages to keep it out.
22.07
Gary Campbell kicks a strong pass forward to Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
24.43
1-0Gary Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Steve de Jong who brings the ball under control. Steve de Jong plays a one-two with Jon May and rushes in on goal... Steve de Jong shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.36
With some swift thinking, Jorge Andrade plays the ball forward to Cesar Valente. Cesar Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen plays a quick one-two with Hannes Sparwasser and rushes in on goal... Some world-class footwork from Wilfred Pothuizen provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies wide!
34.38
1-0Lee Mason comes in with a late challenge on Cesar Valente. Lee Mason is warned by the referee! Cesar Valente hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.09
Lee Mason makes an attacking run forward. Lee Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
42.11
Ronald Evers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Breitner. Moritz Breitner shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kai Eberle smothers it!
45.00
1-0Hugo Barros clumsily knocks into Romarin Ipoua. Hugo Barros is shown the yellow card! Romarin Ipoua carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Maia have changed their lineup with Helder Carvalho replacing Ronald Evers. The Maia players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
47.24
Steve de Jong clumsily knocks into Hugo Barros. The referee calls over Steve de Jong and warns him to calm down! Hugo Barros hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.20
Gary Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gary Campbell shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
51.56
1-0Lee Mason threads the ball through to Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve de Jong but the linesman indicates offside!
54.31
1-0S.L. Benfica are in full control of this game.
59.28
Helder Carvalho hits a low pass to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Wilfred Pothuizen. Wilfred Pothuizen flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Kai Eberle!
60.27
1-0Maia have made a substitution with Luis Santos replacing Gaspar Santos .
61.33
Manfa Deschamps kicks a strong pass forward to Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jon May. Jon May cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Artur Gomes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
66.47
Gary Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.27
Jose Quaresma sees space and advances. Jose Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Jon May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon May plays a scrappy one-two with Romarin Ipoua and stumbles forward towards the goal... Jon May cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
72.57
Jorge Andrade threads a neat ball through to Helder Carvalho. Helder Carvalho threads the ball through to Hannes Sparwasser. Hannes Sparwasser knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Santos. Luis Santos makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.31
Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward to Lee Mason who brings the ball under control. Lee Mason makes an attacking run forward. Lee Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Jon May. Jon May connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.58
Sergio Pinheiro makes a strong solo run forward. Sergio Pinheiro threads the ball through to Luis Santos. Luis Santos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kai Eberle!
85.27
Helder Carvalho sees Wilfred Pothuizen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wilfred Pothuizen lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Santos. Luis Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Kai Eberle had no chance!! Goal for Maia!
90.00
Vasco Viana hits a low pass to Helder Carvalho. Helder Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Sparwasser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Sparwasser finds some space and shoots from distance. Kai Eberle gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steve de Jong 24 Jon May 61 | Luis Santos 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kai Eberle (GK)
8
2. Jose Quaresma (DEF)
6
3. Gaspar Carvalho (DEF)
6
4. Nuno Martins (DEF)
6
5. Joao Nascimento (DEF)
6
6. Lee Mason (MID)
7
7. Manfa Deschamps (MID)
6
8. Gary Campbell (MID)
7
9. Jon May (ATT)
9
10. Steve de Jong (ATT)
9
11. Romarin Ipoua (ATT)
6
12. Rui Nunes (GK)
0
13. Gaspar Barros (GK)
0
14. Hugo Soares (GK)
0
1. Artur Gomes (GK)
6
2. Vasco Viana (DEF)
6
3. Sergio Pinheiro (DEF)
6
4. Jorge Andrade (DEF)
6
5. Hugo Barros (DEF)
5
6. Cesar Valente (MID)
7
7. Ronald Evers (MID)
6
8. Wilfred Pothuizen (ATT)
7
9. Hannes Sparwasser (ATT)
6
10. Moritz Breitner (ATT)
6
11. Gaspar Santos (ATT)
6
12. Helder Carvalho (GK)
7
13. Luis Santos (GK)
8
14. David Lima (GK)
0