Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 16,977 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Belenenses are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
6.47
0-0Vitor Semedo makes a simple pass to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro threads the ball through to Fabrizio Rinaldini but he's offside!
10.30
0-0Paulo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
12.23
0-0Abel Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fonseca.
14.36
Fernando Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo hits a low pass to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Moutinho.
15.11
0-1Fernando Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays a one-two with Paulo Castro and advances towards the goal... Vitor Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vitor Semedo!
22.39
Paulo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini who takes it down. Fabrizio Rinaldini threads the ball through to Miguel Faria but he's offside!
26.46
Daniel Ribeiro sees Nils Metzler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nils Metzler passes the ball forward but Alfredo Barkero is offside!
32.18
Fernando Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey runs straight at the opposition's defence. Maurice Van De Wey whips in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.21
Nuno Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Nunes. Abel Nunes threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.04
Cristiano Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Faria who gracefully takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Miguel Faria stretches the opposition's defence. Miguel Faria deftly passes the ball to Fabrizio Rinaldini, releasing him through on goal. Fabrizio Rinaldini shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Belenenses start the second half!
51.25
Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Melchior Lurling who gathers it comfortably.
54.52
0-2Alexandre Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Barkero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Barkero finds some space and shoots from distance but Hannes Lindemann is on top of it.
55.20
Jose Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro makes a probing pass to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Melchior Lurling.
60.55
Daniel Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.18
Alexandre Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Ribeiro. Daniel Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Nunes. Abel Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Barkero. Alfredo Barkero directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
65.03
Fernando Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria rushes past Nils Metzler! Miguel Faria comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.44
Maurice Van De Wey makes a simple pass to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
77.20
0-2S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Carlos Lima replacing Maurice Van De Wey and Quim Loureiro replacing Jose Moreira .
78.26
Daniel Ribeiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Pinto. Daniel Pinto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Moutinho.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Melchior Lurling (GK)
6
2. Luis Moutinho (DEF)
6
3. Alexandre Semedo (DEF)
6
4. Silvio Alves (DEF)
6
5. Nuno Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6. Abel Nunes (MID)
6
7. Nils Metzler (MID)
6
8. Daniel Ribeiro (MID)
7
9. Daniel Campos (MID)
6
10. Daniel Pinto (ATT)
6
11. Alfredo Barkero (ATT)
6
12. Alec Gallacher (DEF)
0
13. Francisco Ribeiro (DEF)
0
14. Gennaro Smaino (ATT)
0
1. Hannes Lindemann (GK)
6
2. Vitor Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Jose Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Santos (DEF)
7
5. Cristiano Moutinho (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Castro (MID)
8
7. Vitor Semedo (MID)
9
8. Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
8
9. Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
8
10. Miguel Faria (ATT)
7
11. Jose Moreira (ATT)
6
12. Ruben Antunes (ATT)
0
13. Carlos Lima (MID)
6
14. Quim Loureiro (ATT)
6