Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 20,529 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Costa.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora get the match underway!
2.08
0-0Roger Vonk threads the ball through to Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto knocks the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.52
0-0Jannes Doomernik barges into Sho Okamoto. Jannes Doomernik is given a warning by the referee! Sho Okamoto runs off the knock.
14.14
Without breaking stride, Igor Onopko plays the ball forward to Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini sees Bunji Takahashi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bunji Takahashi shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
16.34
Gianni Rimondini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
20.41
0-0Oscar Caminero flicks a high pass forward to Hugo Reis who brings the ball under control. Hugo Reis lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Vicente Cordoba picks it out of the air!
27.12
0-0Sho Okamoto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guilherme Fonseca.
32.51
Jannes Doomernik changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jannes Doomernik knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.25
0-0Sho Okamoto threads the ball through to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata makes a great pass forward. Bunji Takahashi runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.36
1-0Gianni Rimondini takes it forward alone. Gianni Rimondini whips in a cross ball towards Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.31
Oscar Caminero threads a neat ball through to Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
39.36
Sho Okamoto threads the ball through to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata plays a scrappy one-two with Regillio Alberda and advances towards the goal... Kyo Nakata tries a spectacular strike but somehow Kelvin Summerbell manages to keep it out.
40.15
Roger Vonk hacks Hugo Reis from behind! The referee warns Roger Vonk to calm down! Hugo Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.52
Lars Seifert knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini knocks the ball forward to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Kelvin Summerbell easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The C.F. Estrela da Amadora players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
48.28
Jannes Doomernik hacks Sho Okamoto from behind! The referee warns Jannes Doomernik again to calm down! Sho Okamoto stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.01
Igor Onopko knocks the ball forward to Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto knocks the ball forward to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kyo Nakata is offside!
54.17
Linus Janes flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Reis controls it well on his chest. Hugo Reis knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.25
Maarten Claessens plays the ball forward to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
59.15
Lars Seifert threads the ball through to Maarten Claessens. Maarten Claessens makes an attacking run forward. Maarten Claessens shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Kelvin Summerbell!
63.32
Oscar Caminero threads a neat ball through to Edgar Nascimento. Edgar Nascimento shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
66.48
Paul Bremner hits it upfield. Edgar Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
78.12
Guilherme Fonseca brings the ball forward. Guilherme Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Jardim. Edgar Jardim knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Cordoba who gathers it comfortably.
83.03
Jannes Doomernik barges into Sho Okamoto. Jannes Doomernik is given yet another warning by the referee! Sho Okamoto stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.26
Igor Onopko barges into Hugo Reis. Igor Onopko is warned by the referee! Hugo Reis runs off the knock.
87.12
1-0Paul Bremner hacks Regillio Alberda from behind! The referee brings Paul Bremner to one side and gives him a warning! Regillio Alberda grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 Gianni Rimondini of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Vicente Cordoba (GK)
7
2. Igor Onopko (DEF)
6
3. Roger Vonk (DEF)
6
4. Lars Seifert (DEF)
7
5. Samuel Romero (DEF)
6
6. Gianni Rimondini (MID)
9
7. Sho Okamoto (MID)
8
8. Maarten Claessens (MID)
7
9. Bunji Takahashi (ATT)
6
10. Kyo Nakata (ATT)
7
11. Regillio Alberda (ATT)
9
12. Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
0
13. Jan-Willem Krijgsman (MID)
0
14. Ricardo Varela (DEF)
0
1. Kelvin Summerbell (GK)
7
2. Guilherme Fonseca (DEF)
6
3. Paul Bremner (DEF)
6
4. Ashley Benali (DEF)
6
5. Ruben Veloso (DEF)
6
6. Oscar Caminero (MID)
7
7. Jannes Doomernik (MID)
5
8. Linus Janes (MID)
6
9. Edgar Nascimento (ATT)
6
10. Edgar Jardim (ATT)
6
11. Hugo Reis (ATT)
6
12. Edgar Andrade (MID)
0
13. Quim Rego (DEF)
0
14. Uwe Spengler (MID)
0