Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Vitória de Guimarães. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Rui Costa.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ribeiro Rui Costa.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.32
1-0Maarten Claessens decides to run forward with the ball. Maarten Claessens plays a scrappy one-two with Bunji Takahashi and advances towards the goal... Maarten Claessens cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.12
1-0Stanley Lee knocks the ball forward to Angelo Baills. Angelo Baills knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Cordoba who gathers it comfortably.
10.43
1-0Sho Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
12.26
Sho Okamoto threads the ball through to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda knocks in a cross ball towards Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi directs the ball goalwards with his head. Bunji Takahashi scores for S.L. Benfica!!
18.11
2-0Gianni Rimondini flicks a high pass forward. Bunji Takahashi collects the pass. Bunji Takahashi skips past Diego Donati! Bunji Takahashi shoots from just inside the box but Simo Schmidt is on top of his game. Excellent save!
21.31
2-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.36
Maarten Claessens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.35
Mario Valente passes the ball forward to Angelo Baills. Angelo Baills shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.41
Roger Vonk flicks a high ball forward to Gianni Rimondini who takes it down. Gianni Rimondini makes a simple pass to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda plays a one-two with Kyo Nakata and advances towards the goal... Regillio Alberda side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.09
Gianni Rimondini flicks a high pass forward. Bunji Takahashi controls it well on his chest. Bunji Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.31
Lars Seifert plays the ball forward to Maarten Claessens. Maarten Claessens flicks a high pass forward. Kyo Nakata collects the pass. Kyo Nakata chips the ball to his team mate, Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda takes a shot at goal but is denied by Simo Schmidt. Excellent save.
39.35
Maarten Claessens surges forward with the ball. Maarten Claessens plays a one-two with Regillio Alberda and rushes in on goal... Maarten Claessens cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Simo Schmidt!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
51.54
Emmanuel Oliseh chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
60.51
3-0S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Kewullay Semioli replacing Samuel Romero and Sherif Pedros replacing Sho Okamoto .
61.53
Showing composure, Zerbini Pirri plays the ball forward to Emmanuel Oliseh. Emmanuel Oliseh makes a simple pass to Ian Van Der Vaart. Ian Van Der Vaart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.13
Maarten Claessens knocks the ball forward to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata makes a probing pass between the defence to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Simo Schmidt.
64.08
3-0It's a corner kick. Maarten Claessens loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Diego Donati reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
65.32
Emmanuel Oliseh flicks a high pass forward. Ian Van Der Vaart collects the pass. Ian Van Der Vaart finds some space and shoots from distance but Vicente Cordoba reads it well. Nice save!
67.24
3-0Stanley Lee catches Maarten Claessens on the ankles. The referee brings Stanley Lee to one side and gives him a warning! Maarten Claessens gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
71.52
Stanley Lee makes a probing pass to Angelo Baills. Angelo Baills whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Brady. Kevin Brady is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Vicente Cordoba.
73.12
Mohammed Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emmanuel Oliseh. Emmanuel Oliseh flicks a high pass forward. Angelo Baills controls it well on his chest. Angelo Baills knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.50
Roger Vonk kicks a strong pass forward to Maarten Claessens. Maarten Claessens flicks a high pass forward. Bunji Takahashi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bunji Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.24
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
89.54
3-0Diego Donati catches Bunji Takahashi on the ankles. The referee calls over Diego Donati and shows him a yellow card! Bunji Takahashi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
3-0Ramón Abundis barges into Angelo Baills. The referee calls over Ramón Abundis and warns him to calm down! Angelo Baills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Maarten Claessens 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)
6
7. Sho Okamoto (MID)
6
8. Maarten Claessens (MID)
9
9. Bunji Takahashi (ATT)
9
10. Kyo Nakata (ATT)
6
11. Regillio Alberda (ATT)
8
12. Kewullay Semioli (DEF)
6
13. Sherif Pedros (MID)
6
14. Shima Nakata (ATT)
0
1. Simo Schmidt (GK)
7
2. Mohammed Gargo (DEF)
6
3. Zerbini Pirri (DEF)
6
4. Diego Donati (DEF)
5
5. Stanley Lee (MID)
6
6. Vitor Marques (MID)
6
7. Emmanuel Oliseh (MID)
6
8. Mario Valente (MID)
6
9. Kevin Brady (ATT)
6
10. Angelo Baills (ATT)
6
11. Ian Van Der Vaart (ATT)
6
12. Romarin Lambourde (DEF)
0
13. Hugo Campos (ATT)
0
14. Eddy Melosi (DEF)
0