Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     NavalNaval
Ben CouchBen Couch Computer Player Computer Player
Mads NielsenM. Nielsen77
G
1
G
64Filipe MoutinhoF. Moutinho
Andy NichollsA. Nicholls80
D
2
D
74Gaspar BarrosG. Barros
Anton KolesnichenkoA. Kolesnichenko77
D
3
D
67David FonsecaD. Fonseca
Francisco NunesF. Nunes73
D
4captain
D
65Edoardo PadalinoE. Padalino
Joel GaddJ. Gadd72
D
5
M
73Francisco FonsecaF. Fonseca
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah84
M
6
M
66Francisco MendesF. Mendes
Niccolo PerryN. Perry83
M
captain7
M
66Ricardo MoutinhoR. Moutinho
Guilherme PinheiroG. Pinheiro84
M
8
M
60Rodrigo CastroR. Castro
Jorge ScaroneJ. Scarone74
A
9
A
66Diogo MendesD. Mendes
Tomek LatoT. Lato74
A
10
A
65Jonas RöslerJ. Rösler
Elena BlancoE. Blanco74
A
11
A
55Cristiano RibeiroC. Ribeiro
 
Alejandro RossittoA. Rossitto75
A
12
D
62Rafael NunesR. Nunes
Darren CookeD. Cooke70
G
13
D
58David NevesD. Neves
Abdeliah FreyA. Frey78
M
14
G
57Eduardo CamposE. Campos

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Naval. A crowd of 16,130 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo Pinho.


0.00
The first half starts with Naval kicking off!
2.46
With great vision, Gaspar Barros plays the ball forward to Francisco Fonseca. Francisco Fonseca makes a probing pass to Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Nunes.
3.53
Ricardo Moutinho passes the ball forward to Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes plays a one-two with Cristiano Ribeiro and advances towards the goal... Diogo Mendes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
8.51
Niccolo Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gaspar Barros.
9.47
Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Ribeiro. Cristiano Ribeiro shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.36
Rodrigo Castro hacks Stephan Amoah from behind! Rodrigo Castro is given a warning by the referee! Stephan Amoah runs off the knock.
18.59
Anton Kolesnichenko flicks a high pass forward to Stephan Amoah who brings the ball under control. Stephan Amoah threads a neat ball through to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
20.33
Anton Kolesnichenko threads the ball through to Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone whips in a cross ball towards Tomek Lato. With a superhuman jump, Tomek Lato connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.15
Andy Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Perry. Niccolo Perry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.36
Anton Kolesnichenko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Perry. Niccolo Perry sees Elena Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Elena Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.35
Ricardo Moutinho flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Ribeiro who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Ribeiro shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.10
Joel Gadd flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah plays the ball forward to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.19
Francisco Nunes threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro threads the ball through to Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Filipe Moutinho manages to gather it.
39.36
Ricardo Moutinho brings the ball forward. Ricardo Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Kolesnichenko.
44.08
Joel Gadd takes it forward alone. Joel Gadd knocks the ball to his team mate, Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Filipe Moutinho!
45.00
Anton Kolesnichenko deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Elena Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
47.31
Francisco Nunes sees Guilherme Pinheiro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Scarone. Jorge Scarone shoots from distance. The ball takes a deflection leaving Filipe Moutinho with no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
54.03
Francisco Fonseca takes a quick throw-in, which Rodrigo Castro takes on the chest. Rodrigo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Jonas Rösler who takes it down. Jonas Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mads Nielsen who gathers it comfortably.
59.27
With some swift thinking, David Fonseca plays the ball forward to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro knocks the ball forward to Diogo Mendes. Diogo Mendes lofts in a cross ball towards Jonas Rösler. Jonas Rösler whips the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.46
Naval have made 3 substitutions with Rafael Nunes replacing Filipe Moutinho, David Neves replacing Ricardo Moutinho and Eduardo Campos replacing Jonas Rösler .
61.46
Francisco Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Campos who takes it down. Eduardo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francisco Nunes.
63.44
Anton Kolesnichenko kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Tomek Lato controls it well on his chest. Tomek Lato shoots from 25 yards but somehow Rafael Nunes manages to keep it out.
73.05
Niccolo Perry makes a simple pass to Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.33
Elena Blanco hacks Edoardo Padalino from behind! Elena Blanco is warned by the referee! Edoardo Padalino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.36
Anton Kolesnichenko flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Perry who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Perry sees a break and surges forward. Niccolo Perry shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.16
Niccolo Perry threads a neat ball through to Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edoardo Padalino.
89.35
Guilherme Pinheiro sees Tomek Lato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomek Lato shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Rafael Nunes manages to gather it.
90.00
Andy Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Naval
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
26.9%
42.3%
30.8%

Scorers
Tomek Lato 20
Jorge Scarone 47
Niccolo Perry 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Perry of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Mads Nielsen (GK)
6
2.Andy Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Anton Kolesnichenko (DEF)
7
4.Francisco Nunes (DEF)
6
5.Joel Gadd (DEF)
6
6.Stephan Amoah (MID)
7
7.Niccolo Perry (MID)goal scored
9
8.Guilherme Pinheiro (MID)
7
9.Jorge Scarone (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Tomek Lato (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Elena Blanco (ATT)
6
 
12.Alejandro Rossitto (ATT)
0
13.Darren Cooke (GK)
0
14.Abdeliah Frey (MID)
0

1.Filipe Moutinho (GK)
7
2.Gaspar Barros (DEF)
6
3.David Fonseca (DEF)
6
4.Edoardo Padalino (DEF)
6
5.Francisco Fonseca (MID)
6
6.Francisco Mendes (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Moutinho (MID)
6
8.Rodrigo Castro (MID)
6
9.Diogo Mendes (ATT)
6
10.Jonas Rösler (ATT)
6
11.Cristiano Ribeiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Rafael Nunes (DEF)
6
13.David Neves (DEF)
6
14.Eduardo Campos (GK)
6