Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Sporting Lisbon in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Sporting Lisbon are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Fernandes.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica kick off and get the first half underway!
2.25
0-0Wayne Fenton threads a neat ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro advances with the ball. Paulo Castro shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Fernando Jardim.
3.39
It's a corner kick which Maurice Van De Wey takes quickly, playing the ball short to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fernando Jardim gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
9.21
0-0Vincenzo Palumbo threads a neat ball through to Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.33
Roberto Lima hits it upfield. David Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence powers a header at goal but is denied by Hannes Lindemann. Excellent save.
16.12
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Lima plays the ball forward to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Palumbo. With a superhuman jump, Vincenzo Palumbo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Hannes Lindemann had no chance!! Goal for Sporting Lisbon!
20.02
0-1Jose Javier Calvo sees Ruel Lawrence in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruel Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Marques. Duarte Marques connects with a diving header but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.13
Jose Fonseca punts the ball hopefully upfield. Miguel Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Vitor Semedo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Miguel Faria comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper, Fernando Jardim, sees it late!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
32.25
1-1Vincenzo Palumbo catches Maurice Van De Wey on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Maurice Van De Wey runs off the knock.
34.01
Roberto Lima passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo makes a probing pass to Ruel Lawrence. Ruel Lawrence lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Palumbo. Vincenzo Palumbo makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Hannes Lindemann!
39.44
Jose Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo knocks the ball forward to James Naylor. James Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria makes a convincing header. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Jardim!
40.17
Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Semedo who takes it down. Vitor Semedo advances inside the box! Vitor Semedo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.49
Alberto Viana plays the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Moreira rushes past Roberto Lima! Jose Moreira tries a spectacular strike. Fernando Jardim is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Lisbon also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Lisbon get the second half underway!
55.55
Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Castro who takes it down. Paulo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Fernando Jardim effortlessly picks it out of the air!
61.00
Jose Fonseca threads the ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.54
Paulo Castro threads a neat ball through to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira plays a one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and rushes in on goal... Jose Moreira comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
67.01
Wayne Fenton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wayne Fenton runs straight at the defence! Wayne Fenton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fernando Jardim gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
69.01
Jose Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.41
3-1S.L. Benfica are in full control of this game.
77.43
3-1S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Barbosa replacing Maurice Van De Wey and Frederico Antunes replacing Jose Moreira .
81.13
Jose Fonseca makes a probing pass to Bruno Barbosa. Bruno Barbosa flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Faria who takes it down. Miguel Faria shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
84.27
Bruno Barbosa passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of James Naylor. James Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
85.03
3-1Frederico Antunes hacks Roberto Viana from behind! The referee calls over Frederico Antunes and warns him to calm down! Roberto Viana gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hannes Lindemann (GK)
6
2. Wayne Fenton (DEF)
7
3. Jose Fonseca (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Moutinho (DEF)
6
5. Alberto Viana (DEF)
6
6. Paulo Castro (MID)
8
7. Vitor Semedo (MID)
9
8. Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
7
9. James Naylor (ATT)
6
10. Miguel Faria (ATT)
8
11. Jose Moreira (ATT)
8
12. Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
0
13. Bruno Barbosa (MID)
6
14. Frederico Antunes (ATT)
5
1. Fernando Jardim (GK)
8
2. Guilherme Martins (DEF)
6
3. Gian Paolo Sala (DEF)
6
4. Roberto Lima (DEF)
6
5. Gaspar Jesus (DEF)
6
6. Vincenzo Palumbo (MID)
7
7. Roberto Viana (MID)
6
8. Jose Javier Calvo (MID)
6
9. Ruel Lawrence (ATT)
7
10. David Antunes (ATT)
6
11. Duarte Marques (ATT)
6
12. Duarte Pinheiro (GK)
0
13. Garry McCoist (MID)
0
14. Rodrigo Ramos (DEF)
0