Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Santa Clara. A crowd of 17,462 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Santa Clara appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Vitor Nunes.
0.00
0-0Santa Clara kick off and get the first half underway!
3.45
0-0Sebastian Galadames knocks the ball forward to Filipe Andrade. Filipe Andrade darts forward. Filipe Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.03
0-0Rainer Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Nascimento controls it well on his chest. Fernando Nascimento makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Adolfo Vazquez. Adolfo Vazquez comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jose Fonseca.
16.13
Maurice Van De Wey passes the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria plays a quick one-two with Quim Loureiro and rushes in on goal... Miguel Faria comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.52
Vitor Semedo threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini runs straight at the defence! Fabrizio Rinaldini shows great control and tries a shot on goal. 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.
20.41
0-0Bernardo Venturin sees space and advances. Bernardo Venturin flicks a high pass forward to Rainer Scheffler who brings the ball under control. Rainer Scheffler edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rainer Scheffler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Hannes Lindemann. Excellent save.
22.48
0-1Bernardo Venturin sees space and advances. Bernardo Venturin chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball towards Adolfo Vazquez. Adolfo Vazquez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.45
0-1Adolfo Vazquez catches Wayne Fenton on the ankles. Adolfo Vazquez is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Fenton runs off the knock.
27.29
Fabrizio Rinaldini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Loureiro. Quim Loureiro edges inside the box! Quim Loureiro takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.41
Alexandre Vieira makes a simple pass to Adolfo Vazquez. Adolfo Vazquez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Hannes Lindemann. Excellent save.
36.24
Samuel Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini plays a scrappy one-two with Quim Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Fabrizio Rinaldini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Nicolas Jahn's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
37.41
0-1Paulo Castro takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo deftly flicks the ball on. Some silky footwork from Henry Midgley provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.42
Jose Fonseca sees a break and surges forward. Jose Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey plays a scrappy one-two with Quim Loureiro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Maurice Van De Wey comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
39.43
0-1Rainer Scheffler hits a low pass to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.10
Rainer Scheffler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Hoeness. Lars Hoeness knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Mcgreal. Wes Mcgreal strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!
44.19
Showing composure, Quim Loureiro plays the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini rockets a shot on goal but somehow Sebastian Galadames happens to be in the right place to block it.
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. Santa Clara also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
49.33
Nicolas Jahn hacks Miguel Faria from behind! Nicolas Jahn is warned by the referee! Miguel Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.39
0-1Filipe Andrade threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Vazquez. Adolfo Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Andrade but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.10
Bernardo Venturin flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Andrade collects the pass. Filipe Andrade hits a low pass to Fernando Nascimento. Fernando Nascimento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
60.51
0-1S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with John Niven replacing Maurice Van De Wey .Santa Clara have made a substitution with Dominic Ritchie replacing Fernando Nascimento .
72.01
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Fonseca laces a through ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a probing pass to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro threads a neat ball through to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Ghislain Castets manages to gather it comfortably.
78.15
John Niven flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Castro who brings the ball under control. Paulo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
81.41
Miguel Faria threads a neat ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro threads the ball through into the box. Quim Loureiro takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.24
1-1Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
85.29
Sebastian Galadames comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Faria. Sebastian Galadames is warned by the referee! Miguel Faria stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.37
Henry Midgley hits a low pass to John Niven. John Niven flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Faria plays a one-two with Quim Loureiro and advances towards the goal... Miguel Faria takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hannes Lindemann (GK)
7
2. Wayne Fenton (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fonseca (DEF)
7
4. Samuel Lima (DEF)
6
5. Henry Midgley (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Castro (MID)
8
7. Vitor Semedo (MID)
7
8. Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
6
9. Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
7
10. Miguel Faria (ATT)
7
11. Quim Loureiro (ATT)
9
12. John Niven (MID)
6
13. Fernando Santos (DEF)
0
14. Jose Moreira (ATT)
0
1. Ghislain Castets (GK)
8
2. Bernardo Venturin (DEF)
8
3. Nicolas Jahn (DEF)
7
4. Sebastian Galadames (DEF)
6
5. Lars Hoeness (MID)
6
6. Filipe Andrade (MID)
7
7. Rainer Scheffler (MID)
8
8. Alexandre Vieira (MID)
6
9. Adolfo Vazquez (ATT)
8
10. Fernando Nascimento (ATT)
6
11. Wes Mcgreal (ATT)
7
12. Frederico Gomes (ATT)
0
13. Ernesto Flores (ATT)
0
14. Dominic Ritchie (GK)
6