Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 18,324 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Nuno Gomes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dani Nuno Gomes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
3.37
0-0Rafael Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Monteiro who brings the ball neatly under control. Vasco Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicola Carlo Misso.
4.29
0-0Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Cristiano Soares holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cristiano Soares flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro beats his man to it with a header. Filipe Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
10.48
Jose Neves surges forward with the ball. Jose Neves makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
12.19
Kevin Koning flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Ambrosino controls it well on his chest. Gianfranco Ambrosino threads the ball through to Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.13
Ernesto Jimenez plays a long ball forward. Alexandre Ramos knocks the ball forward, putting Alex McNeill through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alex McNeill provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. Alberto Castro easily gets down and covers it.
16.58
0-0Marcos Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Ambrosino. With a superhuman jump, Gianfranco Ambrosino connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.04
Cristiano Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Ambrosino. Gianfranco Ambrosino rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Superb reactions from Filipe Barbosa. What a save!
20.38
Cristiano Soares flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Ambrosino who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Ambrosino threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Ferreira. Sebastiao Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.18
Ralph Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill plays a one-two with Amdy Coulot and advances towards the goal... Alex McNeill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
22.11
0-0Nicola Carlo Misso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luis Costa. Luis Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Prior. Ralph Prior puts a great ball through. Luis Costa races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
24.54
0-1Rafael Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Vasco Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Vasco Monteiro finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.21
Manuel Loureiro makes a strong solo run forward. Manuel Loureiro sees Sebastiao Ferreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Ferreira advances inside the box! Sebastiao Ferreira comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
34.34
Gianfranco Ambrosino flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.27
Manuel Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
38.15
Kevin Koning controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo knocks the ball forward to Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.21
Nicola Carlo Misso flicks a high pass forward. Ernesto Jimenez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ernesto Jimenez makes a simple pass to Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Alberto Castro. What a save!
40.24
Kevin Koning gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Gianfranco Ambrosino lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Filipe Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
42.35
Ralph Prior runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ralph Prior knocks in a cross ball towards Amdy Coulot. Amdy Coulot shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Clube Desportivo das Aves get the second half underway!
47.42
Rafael Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vasco Monteiro. Vasco Monteiro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Filipe Barbosa reads it well. Great save!
49.16
Kevin Koning chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Matt Hendry threads a neat ball through to Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.15
With some swift thinking, Kevin Koning plays the ball forward to Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo flicks a high ball forward to Gianfranco Ambrosino who takes it down. Gianfranco Ambrosino makes a pass forward but Vasco Monteiro makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
57.36
Marcos Lorenzo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcos Lorenzo shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Filipe Barbosa.
60.02
0-2S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Reis replacing Rafael Monteiro and Paulo Campos replacing Sebastiao Ferreira .
61.03
Ernesto Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Costa. Luis Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Amdy Coulot. Amdy Coulot knocks the ball forward, putting Alex McNeill through on goal. Alex McNeill side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
66.53
1-2Amdy Coulot knocks the ball forward to Alex McNeill. Alex McNeill plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Prior and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex McNeill comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Cristiano Soares steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
69.02
Cristiano Soares flicks a high ball forward to Marcos Lorenzo who takes it down. Marcos Lorenzo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.44
Nicola Carlo Misso makes a simple pass to Tiago Monteiro. Tiago Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Alex McNeill collects the pass. Alex McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Prior. Ralph Prior jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
73.11
Ralph Prior flicks a high ball forward to Alex McNeill who takes it down. Alex McNeill runs straight at the defence! Alex McNeill comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Alberto Castro gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
75.00
Kevin Koning chips the ball to his team mate, Matt Hendry. Matt Hendry flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Campos who takes it down. Paulo Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
77.48
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Sebastiao Moutinho replacing Jose Fortes Ramos .
81.54
1-2Silvio Reis catches Ralph Prior on the ankles. The referee calls over Silvio Reis and shows him a yellow card! Ralph Prior carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.54
Ralph Prior flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos makes a simple pass, allowing Jose Neves to run into the box. Some superb footwork from Jose Neves provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Alberto Castro manages to keep it out.
87.54
1-2Gianfranco Ambrosino hacks Alexandre Ramos from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexandre Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Luis Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexandre Ramos. Alexandre Ramos plays the ball forward to Ralph Prior who has made a great run into the box. Ralph Prior comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Alberto Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alex McNeill of Clube Desportivo das Aves |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Filipe Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Ernesto Jimenez (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Monteiro (DEF)
6
4. Nicola Carlo Misso (DEF)
6
5. Jose Neves (MID)
6
6. Luis Costa (MID)
6
7. Ralph Prior (MID)
9
8. Paulo Lopes (MID)
6
9. Alex McNeill (ATT)
9
10. Alexandre Ramos (ATT)
7
11. Amdy Coulot (ATT)
6
12. Ferdinand Suarez (GK)
0
13. Patrick Soumah (DEF)
0
14. Andre Pinheiro (GK)
0
1. Alberto Castro (GK)
7
2. Matt Hendry (DEF)
7
3. Cristiano Soares (DEF)
7
4. Kevin Koning (DEF)
7
5. Rafael Monteiro (MID)
7
6. Gianfranco Ambrosino (MID)
6
7. Marcos Lorenzo (MID)
7
8. Manuel Loureiro (MID)
6
9. Jose Fortes Ramos (ATT)
8
10. Sebastiao Ferreira (ATT)
6
11. Vasco Monteiro (ATT)
8
12. Silvio Reis (GK)
5
13. Paulo Campos (MID)
6
14. Sebastiao Moutinho (MID)
6