Match Report


MaiaMaia     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Ben Couch Ben Couch
Dale BarrettD. Barrett60
G
1
G
77Mads NielsenM. Nielsen
Carlos SousaC. Sousa69
D
2
D
80Andy NichollsA. Nicholls
Sebastiao MoutinhoS. Moutinho66
D
3
D
77Anton KolesnichenkoA. Kolesnichenko
Filipe MarquesF. Marques64
D
4
D
76Romarin NdiefiR. Ndiefi
Paulo CarvalhoP. Carvalho63
D
5
D
72Joel GaddJ. Gadd
Sebastiao NevesS. Neves81
M
6
M
84Stephan AmoahS. Amoah
Carlos FerreiraC. Ferreira70
M
captain7captain
M
82Ugo WilcoxU. Wilcox
Carlos AlvesC. Alves67
A
8
M
84Guilherme PinheiroG. Pinheiro
John GreigJ. Greig66
A
9
A
75Reinder BroersR. Broers
Moritz HeiserM. Heiser63
A
10
A
74Tomek LatoT. Lato
Rodrigo AndradeR. Andrade57
A
11
A
74Elena BlancoE. Blanco
 
Leonardo DiazL. Diaz68
M
12
D
66Pedro MonteiroP. Monteiro
Diogo NascimentoD. Nascimento60
D
13
G
70Darren CookeD. Cooke
Pedro LoureiroP. Loureiro60
G
14
A
75Alejandro RossittoA. Rossitto

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia 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.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Massimo Pauleta.


0.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
2.34
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Ferreira stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
3.49
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
4.03
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Andrade collects the pass. Rodrigo Andrade tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Mads Nielsen.
6.19
Anton Kolesnichenko plays the ball forward to Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dale Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
10.01
Anton Kolesnichenko flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Amoah who brings the ball under control. Stephan Amoah makes a simple pass to Reinder Broers. Reinder Broers passes the ball forward to Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.57
Carlos Ferreira passes the ball forward to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser whips in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Greig!
24.08
Carlos Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Rodrigo Andrade who brings the ball under control. Rodrigo Andrade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
27.58
Ugo Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Reinder Broers. Reinder Broers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.45
Carlos Ferreira barges into Stephan Amoah. Carlos Ferreira is given a warning by the referee! Stephan Amoah runs off the knock.
30.04
Romarin Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah takes it forward alone. Stephan Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.51
Romarin Ndiefi knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro hits a low pass to Reinder Broers. Reinder Broers makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato takes a shot at goal but Dale Barrett reads it well. He makes it look easy!
39.16
With a delightful solo run, Guilherme Pinheiro stretches the opposition's defence. Guilherme Pinheiro threads the ball through to Reinder Broers but he's offside!
40.55
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to John Greig. John Greig rushes past Romarin Ndiefi! John Greig muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.09
Guilherme Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato plays a quick one-two with Reinder Broers and rushes in on goal... Tomek Lato side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Dale Barrett has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
Stephan Amoah hits a low pass to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dale Barrett with no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Maia kick off!
49.06
Carlos Ferreira threads the ball through to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser whips in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Mads Nielsen manages to keep it out.
53.29
Carlos Sousa hacks Elena Blanco from behind! Carlos Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Elena Blanco stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.10
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
57.44
Carlos Ferreira catches Guilherme Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee warns Carlos Ferreira again to calm down! Guilherme Pinheiro grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.21
Filipe Marques flicks a high ball forward to Sebastiao Neves who takes it down. Sebastiao Neves kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves plays a scrappy one-two with John Greig and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlos Alves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.19
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to John Greig. John Greig knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade connects with a diving header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
66.29
Sebastiao Moutinho threads the ball through to Sebastiao Neves. Sebastiao Neves chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
69.19
Sebastiao Neves flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Andrade collects the pass. Rodrigo Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mads Nielsen didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
71.38
Carlos Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Andrade. Rodrigo Andrade powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
81.18
Sebastiao Moutinho sweeps the ball long. Carlos Alves lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
87.42
Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Reinder Broers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Reinder Broers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Dale Barrett. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Maia

S.L. Benfica
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.6%
53.4%
Play Area
27.4%
43.8%
28.8%

Scorers
John Greig 21
Tomek Lato 10, 42
Elena Blanco 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomek Lato of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Dale Barrett (GK)
6
2.Carlos Sousa (DEF)
5
3.Sebastiao Moutinho (DEF)
6
4.Filipe Marques (DEF)
6
5.Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
6.Sebastiao Neves (MID)
6
7.Carlos Ferreira (MID)
7
8.Carlos Alves (ATT)
6
9.John Greig (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Moritz Heiser (ATT)
7
11.Rodrigo Andrade (ATT)
6
 
12.Leonardo Diaz (MID)
0
13.Diogo Nascimento (DEF)
0
14.Pedro Loureiro (GK)
0

1.Mads Nielsen (GK)
8
2.Andy Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Anton Kolesnichenko (DEF)
6
4.Romarin Ndiefi (DEF)
6
5.Joel Gadd (DEF)
6
6.Stephan Amoah (MID)
7
7.Ugo Wilcox (MID)
6
8.Guilherme Pinheiro (MID)
7
9.Reinder Broers (ATT)
7
10.Tomek Lato (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Elena Blanco (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Pedro Monteiro (DEF)
0
13.Darren Cooke (GK)
0
14.Alejandro Rossitto (ATT)
0