Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio do Marítimo where C.S Maritimo play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 18,577 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both C.S Maritimo and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Nuno Gomes.


0.00
C.S Maritimo kick off!
2.12
Felipe Blanco knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Costa. Cristiano Costa shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
4.01
Marcos Lorenzo barges into Alberto Kiko. The referee calls over Marcos Lorenzo and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Kiko runs off the knock.
9.09
Manuel Loureiro makes a simple pass to Alain Karwatt. Alain Karwatt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ricardo Moutinho.
12.56
Alberto Kiko makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
14.28
Paulo Campos comes in with a late challenge on Fernando Lima. Paulo Campos is shown the yellow card! Fernando Lima runs off the knock.
16.21
Paulo Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro shoots from long range but Sven Augstein reads it well. Well saved!
18.05
Manuel Loureiro makes a probing pass to Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
20.46
Fernando Lima threads a neat ball through to Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Johnstone. Some silky footwork from Alex Johnstone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
24.19
Matt Hendry knocks the ball forward to Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco knocks the ball forward, putting Manuel Loureiro through on goal. Manuel Loureiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
27.39
Marcos Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.25
Roberto Lima advances with the ball. Roberto Lima flicks a high pass forward to Richard Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Richard Gallacher plays a scrappy one-two with Alberto Kiko and stumbles forward towards the goal... Richard Gallacher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent block by Matt Hendry!
33.17
Frederico Reis makes a simple pass to Roberto Antunes. Roberto Antunes kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.40
Without breaking stride, Kevin Koning plays the ball forward to Cristiano Soares. Cristiano Soares threads the ball through to Cristiano Costa. Cristiano Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Roberto Lima.
38.49
Kevin Koning sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Koning flicks a high pass forward to Alain Karwatt who brings the ball under control. Alain Karwatt knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira heads the ball goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.08
Richard Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone plays a one-two with Richard Gallacher and rushes in on goal... Alex Johnstone rockets a shot on goal. Alberto Castro gets down and covers it.
42.51
Kevin Koning flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Costa controls it well on his chest. Cristiano Costa kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Campos. Paulo Campos whips in a cross ball towards Alain Karwatt. Alain Karwatt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. C.S Maritimo appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
48.56
Roberto Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Nuno Faria who takes it down. Nuno Faria shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
49.08
Ricardo Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Reis controls it well on his chest. Frederico Reis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone makes a probing pass between the defence to Nuno Faria. Some silky footwork from Nuno Faria provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
51.44
Roberto Lima knocks the ball forward to Fernando Lima. Fernando Lima makes an attacking run forward. Fernando Lima makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Johnstone!
54.01
Nuno Faria flicks a high pass forward to Alex Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Alex Johnstone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcos Lorenzo.
59.31
Fernando Lima hits a low pass to Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
60.10
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Jose Fortes Ramos replacing Cristiano Costa and Rodrigo Tavares replacing Sebastiao Ferreira .
63.37
Ricardo Moutinho passes the ball forward to Roberto Antunes. Roberto Antunes brings the ball forward. Roberto Antunes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
65.47
Manuel Loureiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alain Karwatt. Alain Karwatt shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
71.58
Silvio Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Alex Johnstone and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nuno Faria rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.45
Marcos Lorenzo sees a break and surges forward. Marcos Lorenzo lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. S.L. Benfica are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.25
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Sebastiao Moutinho replacing Felipe Blanco .
78.27
Manuel Loureiro knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos flicks a high pass forward. Alain Karwatt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alain Karwatt lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Tavares. Rodrigo Tavares makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
83.56
Roberto Lima flicks a high pass forward to Richard Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Richard Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Johnstone. Alex Johnstone knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alberto Castro!
85.42
Marcos Lorenzo sees Manuel Loureiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Loureiro shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.22
Roberto Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. C.S Maritimo are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 54.8780487804878 vs 45.1219512195122
Play Area
Home team third: 26.83%, Midfield: 43.90%, Away team third: 29.27%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alain Karwatt of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
3. Fernando Lima (DEF)
8
4. Roberto Lima (DEF)
7
5. Silvio Lopes (MID)
6
6
7. Alberto Kiko (MID)
6
7
9. Nuno Faria (ATT)
7
10. Alex Johnstone (ATT)
9

12. Rui Tavares (MID)
0
13. Eduardo Nunes (GK)
0
14. Cosimo Grieco (MID)
0

3. Matt Hendry (DEF)
8
4. Kevin Koning (DEF)
7
6
7
7
8. Paulo Campos (MID)
6
9. Felipe Blanco (ATT)
6
11. Alain Karwatt (ATT)
9

6