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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Sporting Braga. A crowd of 19,621 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Helder.
The pitch is in great condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sporting Braga appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulino N. Helder.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
3.57
0-0Diogo Nunes knocks the ball forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
6.57
0-0Gianni Rimondini comes in with a late challenge on Diogo Barbosa. Gianni Rimondini is shown the yellow card! Diogo Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.10
0-0Diogo Nunes clumsily knocks into Maarten Claessens. Diogo Nunes is warned by the referee! Maarten Claessens gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.57
0-0Youri Karpin receives the ball from a throw-in from Gianni Rimondini. Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Kyo Nakata provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Sergio Valente's outstretched leg.
14.58
Roger Vonk plays the ball forward to Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini hits a low pass to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata deftly passes the ball to Bunji Takahashi, releasing him through on goal. Bunji Takahashi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Steffen Eilts sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
20.45
0-0Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi shoots from outside the area. Marvin Kitson gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
21.18
0-0Ramón Abundis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini kicks a strong pass forward to Vegard Lundekvam. Vegard Lundekvam threads the ball through to Bunji Takahashi but he's offside!
26.27
Maarten Claessens knocks the ball to his team mate, Vegard Lundekvam. Vegard Lundekvam sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marvin Kitson!
27.11
Lars Seifert flicks a high pass forward. Maarten Claessens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maarten Claessens flicks a high pass forward. Kyo Nakata controls it well on his chest. Kyo Nakata deftly passes the ball to Bunji Takahashi, releasing him through on goal. Bunji Takahashi tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Marvin Kitson manages to gather it effortlessly.
32.20
1-0Maarten Claessens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks the ball forward, putting Vegard Lundekvam through on goal. Vegard Lundekvam muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.46
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
44.03
Gianni Rimondini advances with the ball. Gianni Rimondini plays a one-two with Vegard Lundekvam and advances towards the goal... Gianni Rimondini tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Marvin Kitson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Sporting Braga also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sporting Braga kick off!
47.16
Roger Vonk threads a neat ball through to Maarten Claessens. Maarten Claessens makes a simple pass to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata whips in a cross ball towards Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.32
Diogo Nunes makes a beautiful solo run. Diogo Nunes knocks the ball forward to Vitor Castro but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.01
Gianni Rimondini takes it forward alone. Gianni Rimondini shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.23
Thomas Heering chips the ball to his team mate, Diogo Nunes. Diogo Nunes picks a pass forward to Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Vicente Cordoba comfortably gets down and covers it.
67.31
Diogo Nunes brings the ball forward. Diogo Nunes edges inside the box! Diogo Nunes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.32
Diogo Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Pardo. Rafael Pardo shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
78.13
3-0Bruno Postiga runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Bruno Postiga knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Seifert.
79.50
Maarten Claessens makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks in a cross ball towards Vegard Lundekvam. Vegard Lundekvam heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.49
Youri Karpin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi plays a scrappy one-two with Kyo Nakata and advances towards the goal... Bunji Takahashi shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Marvin Kitson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Vegard Lundekvam 32, 80 Gianni Rimondini 44 Bunji Takahashi 47, 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Bunji Takahashi of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vicente Cordoba (GK)
6
2. Ramón Abundis (DEF)
6
3. Roger Vonk (DEF)
6
4. Lars Seifert (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Romero (DEF)
6
6. Gianni Rimondini (MID)
7
7. Maarten Claessens (MID)
6
8. Youri Karpin (MID)
6
9. Bunji Takahashi (ATT)
9
10. Kyo Nakata (ATT)
8
11. Vegard Lundekvam (ATT)
9
12. Shima Nakata (ATT)
0
13. Kewullay Semioli (DEF)
0
14. Andre Carvalho (DEF)
0
1. Marvin Kitson (GK)
6
2. Thomas Heering (DEF)
6
3. Sergio Valente (DEF)
6
4. Steffen Eilts (DEF)
6
5. Fernando Pinheiro (MID)
6
6. Bruno Postiga (MID)
6
7. Diogo Nunes (MID)
7
8. Diogo Barbosa (MID)
6
9. Rafael Pardo (ATT)
6
10. Vitor Castro (ATT)
6
11. Frederico Costa (ATT)
6
12. Frederico Vieira (DEF)
0
13. Paulo Alves (DEF)
0
14. Tomas Neves (GK)
0