Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Moreirense. A crowd of 17,962 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Moreirense are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Moreirense are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0Moreirense kick off and get the first half underway!
9.29
0-0Tony Carrick catches Jo Van Der Doelen on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jo Van Der Doelen runs off the knock.
10.46
0-0Jon Platt flicks a high pass forward to Nils Schramm who brings the ball under control. Nils Schramm knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Mendes.
12.04
0-0Eric Amoah darts forward. Eric Amoah changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eric Amoah finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.26
Vitor Pinheiro hits a low pass to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.58
1-0Quim Andrade passes the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.44
Showing composure, Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Jo Van Der Doelen. Jo Van Der Doelen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Elkin Maldonado with no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
22.58
2-0Jon Platt passes the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri puts a great ball through. Ruben Vieira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
24.20
Valerio Zauri kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
26.52
Jon Platt plays the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann hits a low pass to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel puts a great ball through. Bruno Pinheiro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.40
2-0Jo Van Der Doelen threads the ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Pinheiro. Bruno Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Elkin Maldonado reads it well. Nice keeping!
33.43
2-0Ruben Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Nuno Mendes. The referee warns Ruben Vieira to calm down! Nuno Mendes runs off the knock.
36.13
Quim Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri flicks a high pass forward. Nils Schramm holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nils Schramm plays a quick one-two with Valerio Zauri and rushes in on goal... Nils Schramm side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.29
Nuno Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower whips in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick directs the ball goalwards with his head. Cristiano Postiga didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.29
Quim Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Jo Van Der Doelen controls it well on his chest. Jo Van Der Doelen makes a probing pass to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Moreirense also appear unchanged since the first half. The S.L. Benfica players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
53.46
Callum Henderson flicks a high ball forward to Eric Amoah who takes it down. Eric Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
54.32
2-0Vitor Pinheiro makes a beautiful solo run. Vitor Pinheiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies towards the top corner but Jo Van Der Doelen is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
55.17
2-0Tommy Bower takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Callum Henderson. Callum Henderson deftly flicks the ball on. Eric Amoah tries a spectacular strike but it's a woeful effort!
57.21
Bruno Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Bruno Pinheiro. Bruno Pinheiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.01
3-0S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Guillermo Peiro replacing Valerio Zauri .
61.11
3-0Dion Wallwork hacks Guillermo Peiro from behind! The referee brings Dion Wallwork to one side and gives him a warning! Guillermo Peiro carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.40
Callum Henderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd shoots from outside the area but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
66.46
Nuno Mendes plays the ball forward to Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Cristiano Postiga had no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
71.21
Eric Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
73.21
Nils Schramm threads a neat ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.38
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Quim Andrade .
79.20
Vitor Pinheiro pushes up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Vitor Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.43
Jon Platt knocks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Pinheiro. Bruno Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to Colin McStay who takes it down. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.31
Cristiano Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann hits a low pass to Bruno Pinheiro. Bruno Pinheiro finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
87.46
Bruno Pinheiro barges into Tony Carrick. Bruno Pinheiro is shown the yellow card! Tony Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Cristiano Carvalho sees Guillermo Peiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Vieira collects the pass. Ruben Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Mendes.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Widmann of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
7
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
7
3. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
7
4. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Widmann (MID)
9
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
6
7. Bruno Pinheiro (MID)
8
8. Silvio Michel (MID)
7
9. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
9
10. Nils Schramm (ATT)
6
11. Colin McStay (ATT)
8
12. Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
6
14. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
0
1. Elkin Maldonado (GK)
6
2. Nuno Mendes (DEF)
6
3. Goran Andenas (DEF)
6
4. Vitor Pinheiro (DEF)
7
5. Tommy Bower (MID)
6
6. Eric Amoah (MID)
7
7. Gonçalo Ornelas (MID)
6
8. Callum Henderson (MID)
6
9. Tony Carrick (ATT)
8
10. Dion Wallwork (ATT)
6
11. Alun Boyd (ATT)
7
12. Jonas Prantl (DEF)
0
13. Pedro Mendes (MID)
0
14. Quim Reis (ATT)
0