Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,478 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Académica de Coimbra are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
2.38
0-0Brian Armstrong clumsily knocks into Diogo Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diogo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.46
0-0Diogo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Campos collects the pass. Hugo Campos shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
4.51
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Colin McStay who brings the ball under control. Colin McStay plays a one-two with Brian Armstrong and rushes in on goal... Colin McStay takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
9.59
0-0Eugenio Redondo knocks the ball to his team mate, Msaddeck Carriére. Msaddeck Carriére knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
10.41
0-0Quim Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong makes a deft header. Jannes Heije gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
12.46
Eugenio Redondo flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Seaman controls it well on his chest. Dennis Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Msaddeck Carriére. Msaddeck Carriére is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
15.20
Diogo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
21.07
Manuele Del Prete decides to run forward with the ball. Manuele Del Prete finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
26.42
Manuele Del Prete flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Seaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dennis Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.40
Jan Jensen flicks a high ball forward to Manuele Del Prete who gracefully takes it down. Manuele Del Prete knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.09
Jose Javier Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Quim Nunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Zauri collects the pass. Valerio Zauri makes a probing pass between the defence to Ruben Vieira. Some good footwork from Ruben Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal but Jannes Heije is on top of it.
32.07
Sebastiao Lopes sees Msaddeck Carriére in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Msaddeck Carriére knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
33.00
Jose Javier Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Jon Platt. Jon Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.12
Manuele Del Prete receives the ball from a throw-in from Jan Jensen. Manuele Del Prete makes a probing pass to Alec Booth. Alec Booth knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
40.50
Luke Stockdale hits a low pass to Manuele Del Prete. With a delightful solo run, Manuele Del Prete stretches the opposition's defence. Manuele Del Prete shoots from distance. Cristiano Postiga gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Académica de Coimbra kicking off!
48.04
0-0Jan Jensen clumsily knocks into Quim Nunes. Jan Jensen is given a warning by the referee! Quim Nunes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.19
0-0Jose Javier Marquitos barges into Dennis Seaman. Jose Javier Marquitos is warned by the referee! Dennis Seaman stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.26
Manuele Del Prete catches Quim Andrade on the ankles. The referee calls over Manuele Del Prete and shows him a yellow card! Quim Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.28
0-0Académica de Coimbra have made 3 substitutions with Alessio Minotti replacing Jan Jensen, Steffen Dörner replacing Dennis Seaman and Francis Lestin replacing Hugo Campos .S.L. Benfica have made 3 substitutions with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jon Platt, Alexander Widmann replacing Quim Nunes and Martin Pringle replacing Colin McStay .
63.17
Alexander Widmann knocks the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
65.31
Alexander Widmann makes a simple pass to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jannes Heije manages to gather it easily.
66.54
Quim Andrade sees Alexander Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira cuts inside the box! Ruben Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.31
0-0Alexander Widmann runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alexander Widmann knocks the ball forward to Martin Pringle but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
71.55
Under pressure, Cristiano Carvalho clears the ball far upfield. Valerio Zauri controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Jannes Heije. Excellent save.
75.42
Diogo Castro decides to run forward with the ball. Diogo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Booth. Alec Booth finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
79.40
Valerio Zauri plays the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Heije who gathers it comfortably.
81.45
Msaddeck Carriére flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Redondo. Eugenio Redondo shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
83.41
Valerio Zauri threads a neat ball through to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.48
Sebastiao Lopes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Del Prete. Showing composure, Manuele Del Prete picks a pass forward to Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner finds some space and shoots from distance. Cristiano Postiga gets down and covers it.
89.02
0-0Alexander Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Sebastiao Lopes.
90.00
0-1It's a corner kick. Ruben Vieira loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Martin Pringle provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Jannes Heije had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
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. Jannes Heije (GK)
8
2. Sebastiao Lopes (DEF)
7
3. Luke Stockdale (DEF)
6
4. Diogo Castro (DEF)
7
5. Msaddeck Carriére (MID)
6
6. Jan Jensen (MID)
6
7. Manuele Del Prete (MID)
8
8. Eugenio Redondo (MID)
6
9. Alec Booth (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Campos (ATT)
6
11. Dennis Seaman (ATT)
6
12. Steffen Dörner (ATT)
6
13. Alessio Minotti (MID)
6
14. Francis Lestin (ATT)
6
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
8
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Jose Javier Marquitos (DEF)
6
4. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
5. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
7
7. Quim Nunes (MID)
6
8. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
5
9. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
8
10. Jan Jensen (ATT)
6
11. Colin McStay (ATT)
6
12. Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Alexander Widmann (MID)
8
14. Martin Pringle (ATT)
9