Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 14,994 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nuno Tavares.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.01
0-0Jose Moreira catches Alfons Lurling on the ankles. Jose Moreira is given a warning by the referee! Alfons Lurling stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.21
0-0Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Castro controls it well on his chest. Paulo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Andre Andrade. Excellent save.
8.20
Maurice Van De Wey catches Pedro Campos on the ankles. The referee calls over Maurice Van De Wey and warns him to calm down! Pedro Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.44
Jose Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Faria who brings the ball under control. Miguel Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Moreira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Miguel Faria takes a shot at goal but is denied by Andre Andrade. Excellent save.
15.18
0-0Ricardo Guardiola knocks the ball forward to Samuel Valente. Samuel Valente makes a pass forward but Paulo Antunes makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
26.40
0-0Pedro Campos flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Antunes who brings the ball under control. Paulo Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Lindemann who gathers it comfortably.
28.02
0-0Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Jose Moreira collects the pass. Jose Moreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
30.33
Paulo Castro threads the ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria threads a neat, attacking ball through to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.24
Jose Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
33.14
Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey collects the pass. Maurice Van De Wey shoots from long range. Solid save from Andre Andrade.
34.18
Maurice Van De Wey barges into Alfons Lurling. The referee brings Maurice Van De Wey to one side and gives him another warning! Alfons Lurling stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.15
Vitor Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Andre Andrade!
45.00
Cristiano Moutinho makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Cristiano Moutinho plays the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Frederico Marques.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
53.01
0-0Cristiano Moutinho catches Ricardo Guardiola on the ankles. Cristiano Moutinho is shown the yellow card! Ricardo Guardiola gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.53
1-0Paulo Castro knocks the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.40
1-0Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Mickael Panov replacing Pedro Campos .
66.33
Miguel Faria flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Semedo who takes it down. Vitor Semedo plays a quick one-two with Paulo Castro and rushes in on goal... Vitor Semedo takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Andrade easily smothers it!
67.18
Ricardo Guardiola makes a beautiful solo run. Ricardo Guardiola threads the ball through to Pedro Ramos but he's offside!
72.46
Jose Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Moutinho. Cristiano Moutinho brings the ball forward. Cristiano Moutinho plays a scrappy one-two with Fabrizio Rinaldini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cristiano Moutinho muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Andre Andrade manages to keep it out.
77.12
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Quim Loureiro replacing Jose Moreira .
78.17
Cristiano Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Loureiro. Quim Loureiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andre Andrade smothers it!
83.12
1-0Samuel Valente threads a neat ball through to Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes edges inside the box! Vitor Lopes clumsily knocks into Paulo Antunes. Paulo Antunes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
85.09
Ricardo Guardiola catches Cristiano Moutinho on the ankles. The referee warns Ricardo Guardiola to calm down! Cristiano Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.06
Paulo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Quim Loureiro. Quim Loureiro rushes past Neil Shaw! Quim Loureiro takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Andre Andrade of Desportivo Nacional |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hannes Lindemann (GK)
6
2. Vitor Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fonseca (DEF)
7
4. Cristiano Moutinho (DEF)
7
5. Jaime Marques (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Castro (MID)
7
7. Vitor Semedo (MID)
8
8. Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
6
9. Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Faria (ATT)
6
11. Jose Moreira (ATT)
8
12. Ruben Antunes (ATT)
0
13. Fernando Santos (DEF)
0
14. Quim Loureiro (ATT)
8
1. Andre Andrade (GK)
8
2. Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3. Alfons Lurling (DEF)
6
4. Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
5. Cesar Campos (DEF)
6
6. Pedro Campos (MID)
6
7. Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Samuel Valente (MID)
6
9. Tiago Santos (ATT)
6
10. Pedro Ramos (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Antunes (ATT)
6
12. Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
13. Mickael Panov (MID)
6
14. Jorge Monteiro (ATT)
0