Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional
Ben CouchBen Couch Computer Player Computer Player
Mads NielsenM. Nielsen77
G
1
G
66Muller BondelM. Bondel
Andy NichollsA. Nicholls80
D
2
D
74Pedro FonsecaP. Fonseca
Anton KolesnichenkoA. Kolesnichenko76
D
3
D
65Rui AlmeidaR. Almeida
Henry HamersH. Hamers78
D
4
D
63Filipe VarelaF. Varela
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah84
M
5
D
52Cesar VelosoC. Veloso
Niccolo PerryN. Perry82
M
6captain
M
65Alberto MoreiraA. Moreira
Guilherme PinheiroG. Pinheiro83
M
captain7
M
63Ruben VarelaR. Varela
Abdeliah FreyA. Frey77
M
8
M
61Hugo JardimH. Jardim
Vitor FariaV. Faria77
A
9
M
60Liam StockdaleL. Stockdale
Jason VieiraJ. Vieira78
A
10
A
73Bruno JardimB. Jardim
Ahmed TurpijnA. Turpijn77
A
11
A
72Sergio RibeiroS. Ribeiro
 
Darren CookeD. Cooke70
G
12
A
62Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa
Alejandro RossittoA. Rossitto75
A
13
M
57Jaime NunesJ. Nunes
Francisco NunesF. Nunes73
D
14
G
56Bruno CastroB. Castro

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Desportivo Nacional. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dani De Franceschi.


0.00
The whistle blows and Desportivo Nacional get the match underway!
2.25
Anton Kolesnichenko hits a low pass to Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
9.56
Abdeliah Frey hits a low pass to Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.56
Niccolo Perry takes a quick throw-in, which Guilherme Pinheiro takes on the chest. Guilherme Pinheiro knocks the ball forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Rui Almeida.
12.33
Rui Almeida plays the ball forward to Ruben Varela. Ruben Varela hits a low pass to Sergio Ribeiro. Sergio Ribeiro rushes past Henry Hamers! Sergio Ribeiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The ball dips but Anton Kolesnichenko blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.38
Hugo Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Bruno Jardim controls it well on his chest. Bruno Jardim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.29
Anton Kolesnichenko passes the ball forward to Abdeliah Frey. Abdeliah Frey makes a simple pass to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
40.28
Niccolo Perry knocks the ball forward to Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn whips in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
42.12
Ruben Varela catches Abdeliah Frey on the ankles. The referee warns Ruben Varela to calm down! Abdeliah Frey runs off the knock.
44.46
Ruben Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
47.27
Niccolo Perry flicks a high pass forward to Jason Vieira who brings the ball under control. Jason Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Muller Bondel.
48.33
It's a corner kick. Abdeliah Frey loops the ball over to the far post. Sergio Ribeiro reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
51.42
Anton Kolesnichenko comes in with a late challenge on Sergio Ribeiro. The referee brings Anton Kolesnichenko to one side and gives him a warning! Sergio Ribeiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.57
Henry Hamers kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah surges forward with the ball. Stephan Amoah shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.27
S.L. Benfica are in full control of this game.
60.31
Niccolo Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
63.35
Filipe Varela sees Liam Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jardim. Bruno Jardim shoots from distance but is denied by Mads Nielsen. Excellent save.
65.57
Anton Kolesnichenko knocks the ball forward to Abdeliah Frey. Abdeliah Frey chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
66.46
Hugo Jardim sees Bruno Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bruno Jardim sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Mads Nielsen manages to keep it out.
67.52
Anton Kolesnichenko flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephan Amoah changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephan Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Vieira. Jason Vieira makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Muller Bondel with no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
73.02
Hugo Jardim hacks Guilherme Pinheiro from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guilherme Pinheiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.18
Hugo Jardim makes a beautiful solo run. Hugo Jardim shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.37
Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Turpijn controls it well on his chest. Ahmed Turpijn shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.31
Niccolo Perry flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Faria who takes it down. Vitor Faria shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.26
Anton Kolesnichenko threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Turpijn collects the pass. Ahmed Turpijn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Varela.
85.50
Guilherme Pinheiro kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria makes a pass forward but Ahmed Turpijn makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Desportivo Nacional
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.5%

Scorers
Jason Vieira 68

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Vieira of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Mads Nielsen (GK)
7
2.Andy Nicholls (DEF)
7
3.Anton Kolesnichenko (DEF)
8
4.Henry Hamers (DEF)
6
5.Stephan Amoah (MID)
8
6.Niccolo Perry (MID)
7
7.Guilherme Pinheiro (MID)
7
8.Abdeliah Frey (MID)
7
9.Vitor Faria (ATT)
6
10.Jason Vieira (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Ahmed Turpijn (ATT)
6
 
12.Darren Cooke (GK)
0
13.Alejandro Rossitto (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Nunes (DEF)
0

1.Muller Bondel (GK)
7
2.Pedro Fonseca (DEF)
6
3.Rui Almeida (DEF)
7
4.Filipe Varela (DEF)
6
5.Cesar Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Moreira (MID)
6
7.Ruben Varela (MID)
6
8.Hugo Jardim (MID)yellow card
7
9.Liam Stockdale (MID)
6
10.Bruno Jardim (ATT)
6
11.Sergio Ribeiro (ATT)
7
 
12.Ruben Barbosa (ATT)
0
13.Jaime Nunes (MID)
0
14.Bruno Castro (GK)
0