Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play Athletic Club Bilbao in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 20,736 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Athletic Club Bilbao are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gerhard Völler.


0.00
Athletic Club Bilbao start the match!
2.33
Matt Hendry sees Rafael Monteiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Ramos who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Ramos controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Manuel Loureiro through on goal. Manuel Loureiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Joaquín Medina!
4.17
Rafael Monteiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.44
Jose Javier Garrido deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.16
Oscar Montero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.34
Daniel Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Moya who takes it down. Mauricio Moya threads the ball through to Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.36
Mauricio Moya knocks the ball forward to Hugo Bravo. Hugo Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
28.57
Hugo Bravo kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Castro who gathers it comfortably.
32.10
Hugo Roman flicks a high pass forward to Jose Javier Garrido who brings the ball under control. Jose Javier Garrido knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
36.52
Sebastiao Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Garrido. The referee brings Sebastiao Moutinho to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Javier Garrido runs off the knock.
38.47
Jose Fortes Ramos catches Arturo Zamora on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Zamora hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.28
Mauricio Moya darts forward. Mauricio Moya whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Garrido. Jose Javier Garrido connects with a diving header. Matt Hendry steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
45.00
Marcos Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Athletic Club Bilbao also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
47.10
Sebastiao Moutinho makes a simple pass to Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
48.42
Arturo Zamora flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Moya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Mauricio Moya laces a through ball forward to Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Roman. Hugo Roman outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
55.38
Gabriel Andres sees Jose Javier Campos in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Javier Campos shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Alberto Castro.
57.51
Kevin Koning flicks a high ball forward to Cristiano Soares who gracefully takes it down. Cristiano Soares makes a probing pass to Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
59.21
Hugo Bravo flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Cortes collects the pass. Alejandro Cortes shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alberto Castro!
60.50
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Reis replacing Rafael Monteiro and Paulo Campos replacing Sebastiao Ferreira .
65.31
With imagination, Gabriel Andres laces a through ball forward to Mauricio Moya. Mauricio Moya flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Campos who takes it down. Jose Javier Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Cortes. Alejandro Cortes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
72.39
Arturo Zamora flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Bravo who takes it down. Hugo Bravo sees a break and surges forward. Hugo Bravo plays a one-two with Alejandro Cortes and advances towards the goal... Hugo Bravo strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
73.33
Gabriel Andres surges forward with the ball. Gabriel Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Campos. Jose Javier Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Castro who gathers it comfortably.
77.14
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Ricardo Soares replacing Felipe Blanco .
81.08
Oscar Montero knocks the ball forward to Mauricio Moya. Mauricio Moya whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Bravo. Matt Hendry barges into Hugo Bravo. Hugo Bravo appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.26
Matt Hendry breaks forward. Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Campos who brings the ball under control. Paulo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Reis. Silvio Reis beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
89.32
Daniel Peiro flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Moya who takes it down. Mauricio Moya passes the ball forward to Oscar Montero. Oscar Montero edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Oscar Montero provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oscar Montero!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 11
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 31.4285714285714 vs 68.5714285714286
Play Area
Home team third: 31.43%, Midfield: 42.86%, Away team third: 25.71%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Cortes of Athletic Club Bilbao

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Matt Hendry (DEF)
6
4. Kevin Koning (DEF)
6
6
6
6
9. Felipe Blanco (ATT)
6

12. Silvio Reis (GK)
6
13. Paulo Campos (MID)
6
14. Ricardo Soares (ATT)
6

7
3. Arturo Zamora (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Peiro (DEF)
6
6. Mauricio Moya (MID)
7
7. Oscar Montero (MID)
7
8. Hugo Bravo (MID)
6
9. Hugo Roman (ATT)
7
9

12. Jaime Viana (MID)
0
13. Elena Castro (DEF)
0