Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Naval. A crowd of 18,449 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Naval are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Sousa.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Naval are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Sousa.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Naval kicking off!
2.03
0-0Jo Van Der Doelen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
3.57
1-0Ruben Vieira makes a simple pass to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
8.45
1-0Jo Van Der Doelen chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira powers a header at goal but is denied by Tomas Moreira. Excellent save.
9.36
1-0Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Martin Pringle who takes it down. Martin Pringle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.58
Sebastiao Lopes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Hughes. Mark Hughes passes the ball forward to Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.48
Samir Roth knocks the ball forward to Rosario Balli. Rosario Balli sees a break and surges forward. Rosario Balli shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.22
Jose Javier Marquitos passes the ball forward to Jo Van Der Doelen. Jo Van Der Doelen knocks the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tomas Moreira manages to gather it.
26.11
Rosario Balli hits a low pass to Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho shoots from distance but Cristiano Postiga is on top of it.
28.21
Jo Van Der Doelen kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Marquitos. Jose Javier Marquitos flicks a high pass forward. Quim Nunes collects the pass. Quim Nunes edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Quim Nunes provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Tomas Moreira reads it well. Good keeping!
32.15
1-0Duarte Carvalho barges into Jo Van Der Doelen. The referee calls over Duarte Carvalho and warns him to calm down! Jo Van Der Doelen runs off the knock.
40.37
Alexander Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Michel controls it well on his chest. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
42.05
Valerio Zauri knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
44.56
Cristiano Valente makes a probing pass to Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica have changed their lineup with Jon Platt replacing Alexander Widmann and Brian Armstrong replacing Silvio Michel and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Naval appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
53.12
Rosario Balli flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Duarte Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dietmar Vogel. Dietmar Vogel shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
54.31
1-0Quim Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes makes a simple pass to Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Vieira but he's offside!
57.21
1-0Brian Armstrong hacks Julian Hackworth from behind! The referee calls over Brian Armstrong and shows him a yellow card! Julian Hackworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
1-0Cristiano Valente flicks a high pass forward to Samir Roth who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Samir Roth stretches the opposition's defence. Samir Roth whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho makes a deft header. The shot is on target but blocked by Jon Platt. That should have been a goal!
61.26
Quim Nunes hits a low pass to Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.38
Jose Javier Marquitos plays the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri flicks a high pass forward. Brian Armstrong controls it well on his chest. Brian Armstrong whips in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Tomas Moreira. Excellent save.
69.39
Samir Roth plays the ball forward to Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Jan Vennegoor Schut. Jan Vennegoor Schut whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
71.12
Jo Van Der Doelen pushes up the pitch. Jo Van Der Doelen flicks a high ball forward to Jan Jensen who takes it down. Jan Jensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Valente.
72.03
Quim Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Samir Roth's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.02
1-0It's a corner kick. Valerio Zauri kicks a low ball out wide. Jan Jensen is dispossessed by a tackle from Sebastiao Lopes.
77.37
1-0Naval have made 2 substitutions with Norman Boyd replacing Cristiano Valente and Arthur Scales replacing Rosario Balli .
79.50
1-0Quim Andrade barges into Mark Hughes. Quim Andrade is shown the yellow card! Mark Hughes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.05
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Zauri controls it well on his chest. Valerio Zauri lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
7
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
5
3. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
8
4. Jose Javier Marquitos (DEF)
7
5. Alexander Widmann (MID)
7
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
7
7. Quim Nunes (MID)
8
8. Silvio Michel (MID)
6
9. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Jan Jensen (ATT)
7
11. Martin Pringle (ATT)
8
12. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
13. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
5
14. Colin McStay (ATT)
0
1. Tomas Moreira (GK)
8
2. Sebastiao Lopes (DEF)
6
3. Julian Hackworth (DEF)
6
4. Cristiano Valente (DEF)
6
5. Jaouad Eloi (MID)
6
6. Rosario Balli (MID)
7
7. Mark Hughes (MID)
6
8. Samir Roth (MID)
8
9. Duarte Carvalho (ATT)
6
10. Jan Vennegoor Schut (ATT)
6
11. Dietmar Vogel (ATT)
6
12. Norman Boyd (DEF)
6
13. Matteo Baiocchi (ATT)
0
14. Arthur Scales (ATT)
6