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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 19,550 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both S.L. Benfica and FC Porto are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
FC Porto get the match underway!
2.59
Denny Oosterhof flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro plays a perfect one-two with Paulo Castro and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Castro rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rui Alves manages to gather it comfortably.
8.18
Ruben Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
9.44
Helder Nunes advances with the ball. Helder Nunes passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.35
Tomas Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Nicholls. Niccolo Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Jose Lopez is on top of it.
12.04
Helder Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Nicholls. Niccolo Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
15.56
Niccolo Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby goes all the way! Spencer Barmby tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.03
Romain Eggimann passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.07
Leonardo Cubilier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.34
Romain Eggimann passes the ball forward to Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Rui Alves!
27.13
Tomas Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Gemmill. Callum Gemmill passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro plays a perfect one-two with Jose Gomez and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Castro shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Rui Alves!
30.18
Demlaba Padovani brings the ball forward. Demlaba Padovani takes it forward alone. Demlaba Padovani whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.27
Tomas Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romain Eggimann. Romain Eggimann makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro plays a perfect one-two with Jose Gomez and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Castro tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Rui Alves.
39.31
Niccolo Nicholls deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima plays a perfect one-two with Rodrigo Ramos and rushes in on goal... Rui Lima cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Jose Lopez manages to gather it comfortably.
44.39
Tomas Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Denny Oosterhof. Denny Oosterhof passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro makes a probing pass to Jose Gomez but he's offside!
45.00
Ole De Cler kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez plays a perfect one-two with Paulo Castro and rushes in on goal... Jose Gomez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Jose Gomez scores for S.L. Benfica!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
53.09
Niccolo Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Demlaba Padovani.
55.02
Jose Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Helder Nunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Helder Nunes stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.32
Niccolo Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Ramos. Rodrigo Ramos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Lopez!
63.36
Tomas Campos knocks the ball forward to Leonardo Cubilier. Leonardo Cubilier knocks the ball forward to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.34
Daniel Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby passes the ball forward but Rui Lima is offside!
67.51
Paulo Lopes passes the ball forward to Leonardo Cubilier. Leonardo Cubilier threads the ball through to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby shoots from distance but somehow Jose Lopez manages to keep it out.
69.35
Denny Oosterhof catches Niccolo Nicholls on the ankles. The referee calls over Denny Oosterhof and shows him a yellow card! Niccolo Nicholls runs off the knock.
73.11
Paulo Lopes knocks the ball forward to Don Sullivan. Don Sullivan knocks the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.50
Demlaba Padovani passes the ball forward to Ole De Cler. Ole De Cler kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.16
Tomas Campos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jesus. Daniel Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
83.34
Jose Gomez clumsily knocks into Tomas Campos. The referee calls over Jose Gomez and warns him to calm down! Tomas Campos runs off the knock.
84.52
Ole De Cler kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
FC Porto are easily keeping S.L. Benfica at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Castro of S.L. Benfica

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 45.2380952380952 vs 54.7619047619048
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 41.67%, Away team third: 29.76%