Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Marcolino de Castro where C.D. Feirense play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,932 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.30
1-0Nicholas Jones sees Pascal Polheim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pascal Polheim makes a probing pass to Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace knocks the ball forward, putting Arek Radomski through on goal. Arek Radomski side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
8.03
1-0Ruben Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Watson. Ruben Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Watson runs off the knock.
9.21
Quim Nunes surges forward with the ball. Quim Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nils Schramm! That brings them level!
12.27
1-1Kubilay Abdullah brings the ball forward. Kubilay Abdullah passes the ball forward to Pascal Polheim. Pascal Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Cristiano Postiga. Excellent save.
14.29
1-1Alun Eustace barges into Quim Nunes. The referee brings Alun Eustace to one side and gives him a warning! Quim Nunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.50
Nicholas Jones drives a long ball upfield. Alfons Piqué knocks in a cross ball towards Kwame Jongsma. Kwame Jongsma rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Cristiano Postiga. Excellent save.
20.27
Pascal Polheim flicks a high ball forward to Alfons Piqué who takes it down. Alfons Piqué whips in a cross ball towards Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Arek Radomski!
24.11
2-1Kubilay Abdullah knocks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Venema. Thijs Venema makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski whips in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.31
Ruben Vieira hacks Nicholas Jones from behind! Ruben Vieira is warned by the referee again! Nicholas Jones stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.39
Jo Van Der Doelen flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Michel who takes it down. Silvio Michel threads the ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
32.52
2-1Arek Radomski flicks a high pass forward. Alun Eustace controls it well on his chest. Alun Eustace knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Platt.
34.48
Carl Campbell runs forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Carl Campbell stretches the opposition's defence. Carl Campbell shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. C.D. Feirense are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.28
Nicholas Jones flicks the ball to his team mate, Kubilay Abdullah. Kubilay Abdullah flicks a high pass forward. Alun Eustace collects the pass. Alun Eustace finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
42.55
Thijs Venema threads a neat ball through to Arek Radomski. Arek Radomski shoots from distance but Cristiano Postiga is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. C.D. Feirense appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and C.D. Feirense get the second half underway!
48.15
2-1Nils Schramm chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm flicks the ball with his head. Thijs Venema sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
53.42
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Valerio Zauri who brings the ball under control. Valerio Zauri kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Sousa who gathers it comfortably.
55.21
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Vieira who brings the ball under control. Ruben Vieira shoots from outside the area. Superb reactions from Eduardo Sousa. What a save!
60.22
2-1S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Pinheiro replacing Quim Nunes and Guillermo Peiro replacing Silvio Michel .
61.24
Jo Van Der Doelen makes a probing pass to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri flicks a high ball forward to Colin McStay who takes it down. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.01
Guillermo Peiro threads a neat ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
69.00
Thijs Venema flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Polheim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pascal Polheim whips in a cross ball towards Alfons Piqué. Alfons Piqué fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Cristiano Postiga.
70.11
Corner kick to C.D. Feirense. Thijs Venema plays it to the far post. Cristiano Postiga drops low and scoops up the ball.
72.48
Quim Andrade threads a neat ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri takes it forward alone. Valerio Zauri shoots from long range but Eduardo Sousa is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
73.46
Pascal Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Kwame Jongsma. Kwame Jongsma knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Cristiano Postiga had no chance!! Goal for C.D. Feirense! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
77.43
C.D. Feirense have made 2 substitutions with Mike Waters replacing Pascal Polheim and Bruno Monteiro replacing Alun Eustace .S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jo Van Der Doelen .
81.06
Alexander Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Vieira collects the pass. Ruben Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
83.26
3-1Alexander Widmann clumsily knocks into Bruno Monteiro. The referee calls over Alexander Widmann and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Monteiro runs off the knock.
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
| Arek Radomski 4, 20 Alun Eustace 73 | Nils Schramm 9 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Eduardo Sousa (GK)
6
2. Ronnie Watson (DEF)
6
3. Nicholas Jones (DEF)
6
4. Kubilay Abdullah (DEF)
7
5. Carl Campbell (DEF)
6
6. Kwame Jongsma (MID)
7
7. Pascal Polheim (MID)
7
8. Thijs Venema (MID)
6
9. Arek Radomski (ATT)
9
10. Alun Eustace (ATT)
8
11. Alfons Piqué (ATT)
7
12. Alistair Middleton (DEF)
0
13. Mike Waters (MID)
6
14. Bruno Monteiro (ATT)
6
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
7
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
4. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Widmann (MID)
5
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
7
7. Quim Nunes (MID)
7
8. Silvio Michel (MID)
6
9. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Nils Schramm (ATT)
8
11. Colin McStay (ATT)
6
12. Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Bruno Pinheiro (MID)
6
14. Guillermo Peiro (MID)
6