Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Estádio Municipal where F.C. Arouca play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Helder Campos.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both F.C. Arouca and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Helder Campos.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and F.C. Arouca kick off!
3.19
0-0Valerio Zauri knocks the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay powers a header at goal but somehow Marc Beckerman manages to keep it out.
6.39
1-0Ivan Mazzei flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Sousa and advances towards the goal... Vasco Faria rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Vasco Faria! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
14.47
1-0Silvio Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Kubilay Türkyilmaz catches Ruben Vieira on the ankles. Ruben Vieira appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
16.11
Silvio Michel flicks a high pass forward. Jan Jensen controls it well on his chest. Jan Jensen shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.33
Fernando Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Cristiano Postiga reads it well. Superb keeping!
27.43
1-1Kubilay Türkyilmaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves passes the ball forward to Vasco Faria. Vasco Faria tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
30.37
1-1Silvio Michel knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Beckerman who gathers it comfortably.
33.53
Quim Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Colin McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
34.15
Bruno Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Ramos. Edmundo Ramos threads the ball through to Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
38.48
With vision, Bruno Moreira plays the ball forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves plays a scrappy one-two with Luis Sousa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fernando Alves looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.49
2-1Jon Platt catches Fernando Crucet on the ankles. Jon Platt is shown the yellow card! Fernando Crucet stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
48.53
Jo Van Der Doelen hits a low pass to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Valerio Zauri!
51.29
Bruno Moreira clumsily knocks into Jan Jensen. Bruno Moreira is shown the yellow card! Jan Jensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.13
With great vision, Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes sees Ruben Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
59.57
Bruno Moreira advances with the ball. Bruno Moreira lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
61.57
3-3S.L. Benfica have made 3 substitutions with Joe van der Hoek replacing Alexander Widmann, Brian Armstrong replacing Jan Jensen and Martin Pringle replacing Colin McStay .
63.53
Quim Andrade pushes mid-way up the pitch. Quim Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Vieira controls it well on his chest. Ruben Vieira runs straight at the defence! Ruben Vieira takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Marc Beckerman has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.02
Jon Platt makes a probing pass to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.16
Silvio Michel chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
83.06
Kubilay Türkyilmaz makes an attacking run forward. Kubilay Türkyilmaz cuts inside the box! Kubilay Türkyilmaz takes a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
84.07
Carlos Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Kubilay Türkyilmaz controls it well on his chest. Kubilay Türkyilmaz kicks a strong pass forward to Otávio Cardoso. Otávio Cardoso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.20
Without breaking stride, Luis Sousa plays the ball forward to Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Crucet. Fernando Crucet gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Superb reactions from Cristiano Postiga. What a save!
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
| Vasco Faria 6 Fernando Alves 38, 60 | Jan Jensen 16, 53 Valerio Zauri 49 Ruben Vieira 64 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marc Beckerman (GK)
6
2. Bruno Moreira (DEF)
6
3. Kubilay Türkyilmaz (DEF)
7
4. Carlos Garcia (DEF)
6
5. Ivan Mazzei (MID)
6
6. Edmundo Ramos (MID)
6
7. Luis Sousa (MID)
7
8. Otávio Cardoso (MID)
6
9. Vasco Faria (ATT)
7
10. Fernando Alves (ATT)
9
11. Fernando Crucet (ATT)
6
12. Marinus Hilgerink (DEF)
0
13. Mohammed Wapenaar (MID)
0
14. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
0
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
6
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
7
3. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
4. Jon Platt (DEF)
5
5. Alexander Widmann (MID)
6
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
8
7. Quim Nunes (MID)
6
8. Silvio Michel (MID)
7
9. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
8
10. Jan Jensen (ATT)
9
11. Colin McStay (ATT)
6
12. Joe van der Hoek (MID)
6
13. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
6
14. Martin Pringle (ATT)
6