Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Hope CBD Stadium where Hamilton Academical play S.L. Benfica in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hamilton Academical are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
0-0Bruno Varela threads the ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria puts a great ball through. Bruno Nascimento races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
9.50
0-0Richard Naysmith catches Vitor Ramos on the ankles. Richard Naysmith is given a warning by the referee! Vitor Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.50
0-0Free kick to S.L. Benfica just outside the area...
11.24
Bruno Nascimento steps up but the ball clips the wall and is cleared by the defence.
12.05
0-0Glenn Hendriks passes the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill darts forward. Gary McNeill finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.25
Richard Naysmith takes it forward alone. Richard Naysmith cuts inside the box! Richard Naysmith side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.21
Vitor Ramos threads a neat ball through to Quim Loureiro. Quim Loureiro shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
18.59
0-0Pedro Pinto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pedro Pinto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Hannes Lindemann manages to keep it out.
20.37
0-1Quim Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Ramos who takes it down. Vitor Ramos makes a probing pass between the defence to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.08
Andy Booth takes it forward alone. Andy Booth shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.18
0-1Carlos Dijkstra sees a break and surges forward. Carlos Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fonseca.
30.51
Glenn Hendriks threads a neat ball through to Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.55
Richard Naysmith hits a low pass to Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto darts forward. Pedro Pinto plays a one-two with Gavin Davidson and rushes in on goal... Pedro Pinto cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.07
Bruno Varela sees space and advances. Bruno Varela tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
34.39
Gary McNeill makes a simple pass to Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Lindemann who gathers it comfortably.
36.38
Cristiano Moutinho clumsily knocks into Rafael Caminero. The referee brings Cristiano Moutinho to one side and gives him a warning! Rafael Caminero stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.20
Bruno Varela makes an attacking run forward. Bruno Varela knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.24
Bruno Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Bruno Varela. Bruno Varela shoots from outside the area. Victor Ruiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
0-1Cristiano Moutinho catches Stuart Peckham on the ankles. The referee calls over Cristiano Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Peckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hamilton Academical have changed their lineup with Ricardo Carvalho replacing Richard Naysmith. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. The Hamilton Academical players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
Ricardo Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.57
Pedro Pinto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Peckham. Stuart Peckham shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.27
Pedro Pinto hits a low pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Hannes Lindemann!
55.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Pinto laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Caminero. Rafael Caminero lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.34
Pedro Pinto flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Caminero. Rafael Caminero knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.10
1-1S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with John Niven replacing Bruno Varela .
61.14
1-1Garry Rae hacks Miguel Faria from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Miguel Faria runs off the knock.
61.14
Free kick to S.L. Benfica just outside the area...
62.25
Bruno Nascimento takes a cautious run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
65.57
Glenn Hendriks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Pinto. Pedro Pinto passes the ball forward to Gary McNeill. Gary McNeill whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Caminero. Rafael Caminero directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.53
With some swift thinking, Vitor Ramos plays the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria shoots from distance but Victor Ruiz is on top of it.
72.33
Showing composure, Bruno Nascimento plays the ball forward to John Niven. John Niven picks a pass forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.48
Carlos Dijkstra hits a low pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Andy Booth. Andy Booth directs the ball goalwards with his head. Hannes Lindemann manages to gather it.
79.08
Fabrizio Rinaldini threads a neat ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria plays a one-two with John Niven and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Miguel Faria provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
81.25
Pedro Pinto comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Ramos. The referee calls over Pedro Pinto and shows him a yellow card! Vitor Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.12
John Niven kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria threads a neat ball through to Vitor Ramos. Vitor Ramos tries a spectacular strike. 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.
84.59
Jose Fonseca laces a through ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a probing pass to Quim Loureiro. Quim Loureiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Faria but he's offside!
85.35
Bruno Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.19
2-1John Niven chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria makes a simple pass, allowing Quim Loureiro to run into the box. Garry Rae clumsily knocks into Quim Loureiro. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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 Rafael Caminero of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Victor Ruiz (GK)
7
2. Garry Rae (DEF)
5
3. Richard Naysmith (DEF)
6
4. Glenn Hendriks (DEF)
6
5. Andy Booth (MID)
7
6. Gary McNeill (MID)
7
7. Pedro Pinto (MID)
8
8. Carlos Dijkstra (MID)
6
9. Gavin Davidson (ATT)
8
10. Stuart Peckham (ATT)
6
11. Rafael Caminero (ATT)
9
12. Ricardo Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Alex Rae (MID)
0
14. Greg Parker (ATT)
0
1. Hannes Lindemann (GK)
7
2. Wayne Fenton (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Santos (DEF)
6
5. Cristiano Moutinho (DEF)
5
6. Bruno Nascimento (MID)
6
7. Vitor Ramos (MID)
7
8. Bruno Varela (MID)
7
9. Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
8
10. Miguel Faria (ATT)
7
11. Quim Loureiro (ATT)
6
12. John Niven (MID)
6
13. Samuel Lima (DEF)
0
14. Jose Moreira (ATT)
0