Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to C.S Maritimo. A crowd of 20,756 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and C.S Maritimo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and C.S Maritimo are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0C.S Maritimo get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Silvio Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.48
0-0Valerio Zauri passes the ball forward to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Edwin de Haan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
4.38
Alexander Widmann flicks a high pass forward to Valerio Zauri who brings the ball under control. Valerio Zauri shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.38
0-0Ottavio Orlandini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benedetto Tacchi.
8.46
1-0Alexander Widmann threads the ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
12.09
Jo Van Der Doelen kicks a strong pass forward to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oswaldo Jonquet.
14.02
1-0Valerio Zauri comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Faria. The referee calls over Valerio Zauri and shows him a yellow card! Nuno Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.53
Silvio Michel passes the ball forward to Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.34
1-0With vision, Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini threads a neat ball through to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann makes a defence splitting pass to Nils Schramm. Sergio Barbosa barges into Nils Schramm. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.41
Diogo Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Andy Andrews controls it well on his chest. Andy Andrews edges inside the box! Andy Andrews makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Cristiano Postiga gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
32.30
Sergio Barbosa flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Mendes controls it well on his chest. Tomas Mendes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.10
Ottavio Orlandini comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Thatcher. The referee calls over Ottavio Orlandini and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Thatcher runs off the knock.
36.45
Quim Andrade launches a long ball forward. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sergio Barbosa.
38.44
Ottavio Orlandini runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ottavio Orlandini whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
39.53
1-0Jo Van Der Doelen comes in with a late challenge on Ivan Thatcher. Jo Van Der Doelen is shown the yellow card! Ivan Thatcher gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.56
Quim Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann threads a neat ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.37
Ottavio Orlandini knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. C.S Maritimo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the second half underway!
48.54
Valerio Zauri knocks the ball forward to Colin McStay. Colin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Silvio Michel scores for S.L. Benfica!!
51.09
Quim Andrade threads the ball through to Jo Van Der Doelen. Jo Van Der Doelen knocks the ball to his team mate, Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini shoots from 20 yards but Edwin de Haan reads it well. Superb keeping!
54.58
Andy Andrews clumsily knocks into Jo Van Der Doelen. Andy Andrews is shown the yellow card! Jo Van Der Doelen stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.27
Silvio Neves threads the ball through to Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Cristiano Postiga!
57.58
Sergio Barbosa surges forward with the ball. Sergio Barbosa skips past Jon Platt! Sergio Barbosa cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Cristiano Postiga.
59.53
2-0Diogo Lopes takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Nuno Varela provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.16
2-0S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Bruno Pinheiro replacing Valerio Zauri .C.S Maritimo have made a substitution with Adilson Hamers replacing Diogo Lopes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.15
Alexander Widmann clumsily knocks into Ivan Thatcher. Alexander Widmann is shown the yellow card! Ivan Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.28
Silvio Michel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
72.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Silvio Michel plays the ball forward to Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Ottavio Orlandini. Ottavio Orlandini makes a convincing header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
75.00
Bruno Pinheiro makes a probing pass to Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Benedetto Tacchi.
77.22
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jon Platt and Brian Armstrong replacing Nils Schramm .
79.23
Cristiano Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Pinheiro. Bruno Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Edwin de Haan. Excellent save.
85.32
Nuno Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Thatcher. Ivan Thatcher cuts inside the box! Ivan Thatcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
87.33
Nuno Varela brings the ball forward. Nuno Varela advances inside the box! Nuno Varela rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Cristiano Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Ottavio Orlandini who brings the ball under control. Ottavio Orlandini makes a simple pass to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay powers a header at goal but Edwin de Haan is on top of his game. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows for 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 Ottavio Orlandini of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
7
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
5
4. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Widmann (MID)
8
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
5
7. Ottavio Orlandini (MID)
9
8. Silvio Michel (MID)
8
9. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Nils Schramm (ATT)
6
11. Colin McStay (ATT)
8
12. Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Bruno Pinheiro (MID)
6
14. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
6
1. Edwin de Haan (GK)
8
2. Benedetto Tacchi (DEF)
6
3. Sergio Barbosa (DEF)
7
4. Oswaldo Jonquet (DEF)
6
5. Diogo Lopes (MID)
6
6. Ivan Thatcher (MID)
7
7. Nuno Varela (MID)
7
8. Silvio Neves (MID)
6
9. Nuno Faria (ATT)
6
10. Andy Andrews (ATT)
6
11. Tomas Mendes (ATT)
6
12. Diogo Nunes (ATT)
0
13. Nuno Teixeira (ATT)
0
14. Adilson Hamers (ATT)
6