Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Belenenses. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica kick off the first half!
3.02
0-0Sergio Montervino knocks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duarte Eriberto who gathers it comfortably.
4.40
1-0Oliver Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Ricci. Tijani Ricci passes the ball forward to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Duarte Eriberto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.05
1-0Stephen Jones sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Jones plays a perfect one-two with Andre Veloso and rushes in on goal... Stephen Jones rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.26
Stephen Jones controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yassine Boukhari. Yassine Boukhari plays a perfect one-two with Andre Veloso and rushes in on goal... Yassine Boukhari takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.56
Helder Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Bento. Abel Bento makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso flicks the ball with his head. Martin Hernandez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.41
Carlos Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Bierhoff. Hauke Bierhoff makes a probing pass to Eduardo Hernandez. Eduardo Hernandez goes all the way! Eduardo Hernandez shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.20
1-2Carlos Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Bierhoff. Hauke Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yassine Boukhari. Yassine Boukhari shoots from distance but somehow Martin Hernandez manages to keep it out.
34.11
Ruben Bento knocks the ball forward to Sergio Montervino. Sergio Montervino knocks the ball forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.50
Ricardo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Yassine Boukhari. Yassine Boukhari is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.04
Ruben Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Guillaume Olivier Sié. Guillaume Olivier Sié makes a probing pass to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Belenenses get the second half underway!
53.13
1-2Abel Bento hacks Sergio Montervino from behind! Abel Bento is warned by the referee! Sergio Montervino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.32
Rodrigo Moreira passes the ball forward to Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Boukhari. Yassine Boukhari plays a perfect one-two with Andre Veloso and rushes in on goal... Yassine Boukhari shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Martin Hernandez had no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
57.42
Alexei Bondel makes a simple pass to Sergio Montervino. Sergio Montervino chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis whips in a cross ball towards Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.15
Ruben Bento kicks a strong pass forward to Tijani Ricci. Tijani Ricci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna whips in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Duarte Eriberto manages to keep it out.
61.05
1-3Belenenses are easily keeping S.L. Benfica at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.33
Guillaume Olivier Sié brings the ball forward. Guillaume Olivier Sié controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.29
Oliver Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tijani Ricci. Tijani Ricci threads the ball through to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.32
Tijani Ricci makes a probing pass to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.06
Ricardo Castro takes it forward alone. Ricardo Castro tries a spectacular long range effort. Martin Hernandez easily smothers it.
84.42
Hauke Bierhoff passes the ball forward to Andre Veloso. Andre Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Nuno Sousa 4 Gaspar Reis 73 | Yassine Boukhari 16, 54 Andre Veloso 28 |