Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses 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 Belenenses and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Fernandes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Belenenses and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Fernandes.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
2.27
0-0David Latuheru threads a neat ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.40
0-0David Latuheru sees a break and surges forward. David Latuheru threads the ball through into the box. Colin McStay rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.20
Sergio Veloso sees Simon Scheffler in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez makes a deft header but is denied by Cristiano Postiga. Excellent save.
10.55
1-0Simon Scheffler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Simon Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Menendez. With a superhuman jump, Pablo Menendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Belenenses!
16.45
With vision, Silvio Jesus plays the ball forward to Simon Scheffler. Simon Scheffler hits a low pass to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.09
Silvio Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Ramos controls it well on his chest. Miguel Ramos threads a neat ball through to Sergio Veloso. Sergio Veloso tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
20.45
David Latuheru flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Vieira who brings the ball under control. Ruben Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Don Ferguson easily picks it out of the air!
21.14
Edgar Jardim kicks a strong pass forward to Sergio Veloso. Sergio Veloso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria shoots from distance but it is miles over!
22.10
1-0Guillermo Peiro catches Boudewijn Van Der Meer on the ankles. The referee calls over Guillermo Peiro and shows him a yellow card! Boudewijn Van Der Meer runs off the knock.
26.30
Pablo Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Boudewijn Van Der Meer. Boudewijn Van Der Meer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
27.55
Without breaking stride, Sergio Veloso plays the ball forward to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira heads the ball goalwards but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
33.22
Jo Van Der Doelen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jo Van Der Doelen knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
34.03
Miguel Ramos comes in with a late challenge on Julian Neuhaus. Miguel Ramos is shown the yellow card! Julian Neuhaus runs off the knock.
39.38
Sergio Veloso threads a neat ball through to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.21
Jo Van Der Doelen kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann passes the ball forward to Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Don Ferguson had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Belenenses have changed their lineup with Artur Gomes replacing Sergio Veloso. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses kick off!
47.52
Julian Neuhaus chips the ball to his team mate, David Latuheru. David Latuheru tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
49.18
Ruben Vieira catches Edgar Jardim on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.35
Guillermo Peiro threads a neat ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer makes a looping header on goal. Don Ferguson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
55.11
2-1Alexander Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diego Nunez.
59.58
Guillermo Peiro makes a probing pass to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Jesus.
60.00
2-1Belenenses have made a substitution with Gaspar Vieira replacing Diego Nunez .S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Jaime Pinto replacing Julian Neuhaus and Frederico Jesus replacing Guillermo Peiro .
61.04
2-1Artur Gomes takes it forward alone. Artur Gomes makes a great pass forward. Miguel Ramos runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
67.52
Simon Scheffler flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Faria controls it well on his chest. Fernando Faria whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Cristiano Postiga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.20
Ruben Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Colin McStay collects the pass. Colin McStay shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Don Ferguson. Excellent save.
72.37
Gaspar Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Artur Gomes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.30
Gaspar Vieira takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Gaspar Vieira stretches the opposition's defence. Gaspar Vieira makes a probing pass to Francisco Ferreira but he's offside!
77.04
Belenenses have made a substitution with Helder Semedo replacing Fernando Faria .S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Brian Armstrong replacing Ruben Vieira .
79.40
Frederico Jesus barges into Edgar Jardim. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edgar Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.29
Richard Greig passes the ball forward to Gerhard Cziommer. Gerhard Cziommer flicks a high ball forward to Nils Schramm who takes it down. Nils Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong heads the ball goalwards. Don Ferguson punches it away to safety.
85.38
Silvio Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Richard Greig flicks a high pass forward. Nils Schramm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nils Schramm knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Don Ferguson who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final 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. Don Ferguson (GK)
9
2. Edgar Jardim (DEF)
6
3. Silvio Jesus (DEF)
6
4. Diego Nunez (DEF)
6
5. Boudewijn Van Der Meer (MID)
6
6. Sergio Veloso (MID)
7
7. Pablo Menendez (MID)
8
8. Simon Scheffler (MID)
8
9. Fernando Faria (ATT)
8
10. Miguel Ramos (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Ferreira (ATT)
8
12. Gaspar Vieira (DEF)
7
13. Artur Gomes (MID)
6
14. Helder Semedo (ATT)
6
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
7
2. Julian Neuhaus (DEF)
6
3. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
4. Richard Greig (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Widmann (MID)
6
6. David Latuheru (MID)
7
7. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
7
8. Gerhard Cziommer (MID)
6
9. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Nils Schramm (ATT)
7
11. Colin McStay (ATT)
6
12. Jaime Pinto (DEF)
6
13. Frederico Jesus (MID)
5
14. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
6