Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Boa Morte.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Boa Morte.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica start the match!
2.08
0-0Sho Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Superb reactions from Nelson Emerton. What a save!
6.51
0-0Paul Arnold flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Romero.
10.43
0-0Rodolfo Annoni hits a low pass to Daniel J. Osmanowski. Daniel J. Osmanowski flicks a high pass forward. Marino Mondini controls it well on his chest. Marino Mondini tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.13
0-1Lars Seifert makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto knocks the ball forward to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda rushes past Sebastian Pascual! Regillio Alberda cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
16.07
Sebastian Pascual threads the ball through to Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto makes a probing pass to Carlo Zitolo. Carlo Zitolo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Vicente Cordoba is on top of his game. Great save!
20.20
Igor Onopko flicks a high ball forward to Gianni Rimondini who takes it down. Gianni Rimondini sees space and advances. Gianni Rimondini cuts inside the box! Gianni Rimondini makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
28.56
Gianni Rimondini kicks a strong pass forward to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata plays a quick one-two with Regillio Alberda and rushes in on goal... Kyo Nakata comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.48
Neil McStay threads a neat ball through to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele whips in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
32.42
Lars Seifert pushes mid-way up the pitch. Lars Seifert flicks a high pass forward. Regillio Alberda controls it well on his chest. Regillio Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
33.33
0-1Maarten Claessens clumsily knocks into Daniel J. Osmanowski. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel J. Osmanowski runs off the knock.
34.07
Neil McStay knocks the ball forward to Daniel Mayele. Daniel Mayele shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.54
Sho Okamoto flicks a high pass forward to Kyo Nakata who brings the ball under control. Kyo Nakata shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
38.32
Sho Okamoto receives the ball from a throw-in from Maarten Claessens. Sho Okamoto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nelson Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
39.10
Stijn Veldeman breaks forward. Stijn Veldeman passes the ball forward to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda flicks the ball with his head. Nelson Emerton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
44.02
Maarten Claessens makes a simple pass to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi makes a defence splitting pass to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira get the second half underway!
49.56
0-2Sho Okamoto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bunji Takahashi is offside!
51.12
With vision, Lars Seifert plays the ball forward to Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini flicks a high pass forward. Bunji Takahashi controls it well on his chest. Bunji Takahashi advances inside the box! Bunji Takahashi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
54.51
Gianni Rimondini flicks the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kyo Nakata!
60.47
0-4Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Hauke Eberle replacing Daniel Mayele .S.L. Benfica have made 3 substitutions with Edgar Fernandes replacing Bunji Takahashi, Pedro Viana replacing Gianni Rimondini and Cesar Gomes replacing Kyo Nakata .
69.54
Pedro Viana threads a neat ball through to Edgar Fernandes. Edgar Fernandes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Regillio Alberda is offside!
72.37
Daniel J. Osmanowski receives the ball from a throw-in from Neil McStay. Daniel J. Osmanowski threads a neat ball through to Hauke Eberle. Hauke Eberle shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.27
Daniel J. Osmanowski threads the ball through to Hauke Eberle. Hauke Eberle lofts in a cross ball towards Marino Mondini. Marino Mondini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.35
Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Pascal Rösler replacing Neil McStay and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.43
Sho Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Cesar Gomes. Cesar Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Fernandes but he's offside!
79.48
Maarten Claessens flicks a high pass forward to Regillio Alberda who brings the ball under control. Regillio Alberda runs straight at the defence! Regillio Alberda takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
85.27
Pedro Viana catches Paul Arnold on the ankles. Pedro Viana is shown the yellow card! Paul Arnold stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.03
Edgar Fernandes catches Sebastian Pascual on the ankles. The referee calls over Edgar Fernandes and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Pascual stretches but gets up unharmed.
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
| Marino Mondini 73 | Regillio Alberda 12, 44, 79 Bunji Takahashi 51 Kyo Nakata 55 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Regillio Alberda of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nelson Emerton (GK)
7
2. Sebastian Pascual (DEF)
6
3. Damiano Sotgia (DEF)
6
4. Rodolfo Annoni (DEF)
6
5. Jose Javier Nieto (MID)
6
6. Daniel J. Osmanowski (MID)
6
7. Paul Arnold (MID)
6
8. Neil McStay (MID)
6
9. Marino Mondini (ATT)
7
10. Daniel Mayele (ATT)
6
11. Carlo Zitolo (ATT)
6
12. Santi Carlbohm (DEF)
0
13. Hauke Eberle (ATT)
6
14. Pascal Rösler (ATT)
6
1. Vicente Cordoba (GK)
6
2. Igor Onopko (DEF)
6
3. Stijn Veldeman (DEF)
6
4. Lars Seifert (DEF)
6
5. Samuel Romero (DEF)
6
6. Gianni Rimondini (MID)
7
7. Sho Okamoto (MID)
7
8. Maarten Claessens (MID)
6
9. Bunji Takahashi (ATT)
8
10. Kyo Nakata (ATT)
7
11. Regillio Alberda (ATT)
9
12. Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
5
13. Pedro Viana (MID)
5
14. Cesar Gomes (ATT)
6