Match Report
| Sporting Covilha | Sporting Covilha |  |  | S.L. Benfica | S.L. Benfica | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Fred D Joechee | Fred D Joechee | |||||||||||||||||
| Paulo Fonseca | P. Fonseca |  | 74 | G |  | 1 | | G | 70 |  | Anton Netzer | A. Netzer | |||||||||
| Kevin Telfer | K. Telfer |  | 79 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 |  | Emerson Paganin | E. Paganin | |||||||||
| Ricardo Barbosa | R. Barbosa | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 |  | Davor Gorgone | D. Gorgone | |||||||||
| David Jentsch | D. Jentsch | | 65 | D | | 4 | | D | 74 |  | Abdelhadif Tasfaout | A. Tasfaout | |||||||||
| David Jesus | D. Jesus | | 60 | D | | 5 | | D | 75 |  | Tomás Ramírez | T. Ramírez | |||||||||
| Craig Morrison | C. Morrison | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Guilherme Oliveira | G. Oliveira | |||||||||
| Antonio Rego | A. Rego | | 71 | M | | 7 | | M | 74 | | Alex Brady | A. Brady | |||||||||
| Tiago Jardim | T. Jardim | | 68 | M | | 8 | | M | 74 |  | Clifford Anderson | C. Anderson | |||||||||
| Marc Seaman | M. Seaman |  | 65 | M | | 9 | | A | 73 |  | Florin Urzica | F. Urzica | |||||||||
| Gavin Murray | G. Murray | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 78 | | Edgar Teixeira | E. Teixeira | |||||||||
| Albrecht Buchwald | A. Buchwald | | 66 | A | | 11 | | A | 78 |  | Nelson Beckerman | N. Beckerman | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã where Sporting Covilha play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 19,777 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Sporting Covilha are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sporting Covilha get the match underway!
2.22
0-0David Jentsch sees a break and surges forward. David Jentsch makes a beautiful solo run. David Jentsch lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Anton Netzer manages to keep it out.
12.08
0-0Craig Morrison brings the ball forward. Craig Morrison passes the ball forward to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.35
0-0Craig Morrison threads the ball through to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.25
0-0Sporting Covilha are easily keeping S.L. Benfica at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
24.30
Marc Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emerson Paganin.
26.45
Guilherme Oliveira threads the ball through to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica whips in a cross ball towards Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.12
0-0Clifford Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Craig Morrison. Clifford Anderson is warned by the referee! Craig Morrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.57
Alex Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Paulo Fonseca.
34.45
Clifford Anderson makes a simple pass to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
39.11
Guilherme Oliveira sees space and advances. Guilherme Oliveira shoots from outside the area. Paulo Fonseca easily smothers it.
42.36
0-0Guilherme Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Teixeira but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
48.38
Antonio Rego makes a beautiful solo run. Antonio Rego shoots from distance. Anton Netzer easily smothers it.
49.07
Alex Brady hacks Tiago Jardim from behind! Alex Brady is warned by the referee! Tiago Jardim stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.45
Clifford Anderson barges into Craig Morrison. Clifford Anderson is given another warning by the referee! Craig Morrison runs off the knock.
59.50
0-0Abdelhadif Tasfaout barges into Antonio Rego. Abdelhadif Tasfaout is shown the yellow card! Antonio Rego stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.12
Alex Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Paulo Fonseca.
69.20
Davor Gorgone passes the ball forward to Alex Brady. Alex Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Paulo Fonseca easily smothers it!
73.45
Antonio Rego threads the ball through to Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abdelhadif Tasfaout.
78.34
David Jentsch makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Jardim. Tiago Jardim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Albrecht Buchwald. Albrecht Buchwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.16
1-0Craig Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Murray. Gavin Murray goes all the way! Gavin Murray shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Anton Netzer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.20
Alex Brady makes a simple pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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