Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 17,204 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both AD Ovarense and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with AD Ovarense kicking off!
2.28
Duncan Collins chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Soares. Pedro Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.30
AD Ovarense are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.22
Sergio Loureiro passes the ball forward to Nuno Jardim. Nuno Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Des Haynes.
10.52
Francisco Valente makes a simple pass to Duncan Collins. Duncan Collins deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Fonseca. Rui Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gaspar Loureiro manages to keep it out.
14.16
Duncan Collins threads the ball through to Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Viana.
20.19
Antonio Viana clumsily knocks into Rui Fonseca. The referee calls over Antonio Viana and warns him to calm down! Rui Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.20
Duncan Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Fonseca. Rui Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
24.44
Alberto Faria sees space and advances. Alberto Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Jardim. Nuno Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Des Haynes had no chance!! Goal for AD Ovarense!
36.22
Yuri Denilson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eugne Vrielynck. Eugne Vrielynck passes the ball forward to Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Soares. Pedro Soares heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
47.12
Duncan Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Viana.
49.47
Alcaly Fujen knocks the ball forward to Andre Postiga. Andre Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francisco Valente.
53.15
Antonio Viana threads the ball through to Benito Battaglia. Benito Battaglia threads the ball through to Andre Postiga. Andre Postiga finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.47
Hugo Barbosa sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Barbosa knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Soares. Pedro Soares flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.17
Benito Battaglia chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Bento. Artur Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Postiga. Andre Postiga connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Andre Postiga scores for AD Ovarense!!
61.16
Francisco Valente knocks the ball to his team mate, Eugne Vrielynck. Eugne Vrielynck passes the ball forward to Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Soares. Pedro Soares heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Gaspar Loureiro had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
67.08
Sergio Loureiro threads the ball through to Andre Postiga. Andre Postiga whips in a cross ball towards Artur Bento. Artur Bento heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
69.27
Alcaly Fujen makes a probing pass to Nuno Jardim. Nuno Jardim shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.14
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
72.49
Francisco Valente kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Faria. Francisco Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.20
Hugo Barbosa threads the ball through to Rui Fonseca. Rui Fonseca whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
79.45
Hugo Barbosa threads the ball through to Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graziano Ballotta.
85.06
Duncan Collins makes a probing pass to Pedro Soares. Pedro Soares shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Gaspar Loureiro easily smothers it!
87.55
Duncan Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leonardo Marazzina. Leonardo Marazzina knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gaspar Loureiro who gathers it comfortably.
89.13
Pedro Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Barbosa. Hugo Barbosa threads the ball through to Rui Fonseca. Rui Fonseca shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Soares of S.L. Benfica

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.5063291139241 vs 59.4936708860759
Play Area
Home team third: 29.11%, Midfield: 46.84%, Away team third: 24.05%