Match Report


Beira MarBeira Mar     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Noel HenryNoel Henry Computer Player Computer Player
Dmitri BeschastnykhD. Beschastnykh81
G
1
G
72Kai EberleK. Eberle
Cristiano RegoC. Rego73
D
2
D
66Jose QuaresmaJ. Quaresma
Andri SigurjónssonA. Sigurjónsson78
D
3
D
57Gaspar CarvalhoG. Carvalho
Ricardo MoreiraR. Moreira76
D
4
D
57Joao NascimentoJ. Nascimento
Copain RigaC. Riga74
D
5
D
56Nuno MartinsN. Martins
Marc RöhligM. Röhlig74
M
6
M
67Lee MasonL. Mason
Samir FriedmannS. Friedmann76
M
7
M
65Manfa DeschampsM. Deschamps
Frank MarreroF. Marrero91
A
captain8
M
64Gary CampbellG. Campbell
Matthew DugbateyM. Dugbatey79
A
9
A
67Jon MayJ. May
Simion StingaS. Stinga87
A
10captain
A
66Steve de JongS. de Jong
Youri SalenkoY. Salenko84
A
11
A
62Romarin IpouaR. Ipoua
 
Nicola C. GottardiN. Gottardi71
D
12
G
66Rui NunesR. Nunes
Harris FabrieH. Fabrie82
M
13
G
64Gaspar BarrosG. Barros
Gavin JohnstoneG. Johnstone72
D
14
G
63Hugo SoaresH. Soares

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Beira Mar 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 Marco Rodrigues.


0.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
2.30
Samir Friedmann makes a simple pass to Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero shoots from long range but is denied by Kai Eberle. Excellent save.
4.22
Without breaking stride, Samir Friedmann plays the ball forward to Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero knocks the ball forward to Simion Stinga but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
6.29
Cristiano Rego threads a neat ball through to Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Frank Marrero. Frank Marrero advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Frank Marrero provides some space. He shoots at goal. Kai Eberle is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.13
Marc Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Frank Marrero holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Marrero sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.48
Samir Friedmann sees Youri Salenko in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Youri Salenko shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Kai Eberle. What a great pair of hands!
20.53
Cristiano Rego knocks the ball forward to Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann brings the ball forward. Samir Friedmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Kai Eberle!
21.28
Samir Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
24.32
Romarin Ipoua catches Ricardo Moreira on the ankles. The referee brings Romarin Ipoua to one side and gives him a warning! Ricardo Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.44
Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Manfa Deschamps collects the pass. Manfa Deschamps runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manfa Deschamps shoots from 25 yards. Dmitri Beschastnykh gets down and covers it.
27.05
Samir Friedmann sees space and advances. Samir Friedmann tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.42
Gary Campbell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon May. Jon May lofts in a cross ball towards Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Dmitri Beschastnykh is on top of his game. Excellent save!
32.19
Samir Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
33.49
Marc Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Dugbatey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
39.32
Samir Friedmann chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey plays a scrappy one-two with Simion Stinga and advances towards the goal... Matthew Dugbatey tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.30
Andri Sigurjónsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Röhlig. Marc Röhlig knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
42.31
Copain Riga plays the ball forward to Samir Friedmann. Samir Friedmann knocks the ball forward to Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga knocks in a cross ball towards Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko heads the ball goalwards. Youri Salenko scores for Beira Mar!!
45.00
Marc Röhlig flicks a high pass forward. Simion Stinga collects the pass. Simion Stinga shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Kai Eberle manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The S.L. Benfica players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Beira Mar kick off the second half!
48.22
Marc Röhlig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simion Stinga. Simion Stinga sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.36
Lee Mason flicks a high ball forward to Steve de Jong who takes it down. Steve de Jong finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Dmitri Beschastnykh as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
52.22
Lee Mason takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Dmitri Beschastnykh drops low and scoops up the ball.
54.32
Manfa Deschamps flicks a high pass forward to Jon May who brings the ball under control. Jon May knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.58
Copain Riga passes the ball forward to Marc Röhlig. Marc Röhlig makes a high pass forward. Youri Salenko shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Youri Salenko controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Kai Eberle manages to gather it effortlessly.
61.09
Joao Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Manfa Deschamps controls it well on his chest. Manfa Deschamps flicks a high ball forward to Steve de Jong who takes it down. Steve de Jong plays a one-two with Jon May and rushes in on goal... Steve de Jong makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.59
Samir Friedmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kai Eberle who gathers it comfortably.
66.29
Manfa Deschamps makes a simple pass to Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Copain Riga.
78.48
Gary Campbell barges into Marc Röhlig. The referee brings Gary Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Marc Röhlig stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.58
Marc Röhlig catches Gary Campbell on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.12
Samir Friedmann sees Matthew Dugbatey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
85.16
Andri Sigurjónsson flicks a high pass forward. Marc Röhlig holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Röhlig knocks the ball forward to Youri Salenko. Youri Salenko threads the ball through to Simion Stinga but he's offside!
90.00
Gary Campbell threads the ball through to Jon May. Jon May tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Beira Mar

S.L. Benfica
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
22.5%
46.1%
31.5%

Scorers
Frank Marrero 6
Samir Friedmann 27
Youri Salenko 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samir Friedmann of Beira Mar

Match Ratings
1.Dmitri Beschastnykh (GK)
7
2.Cristiano Rego (DEF)
6
3.Andri Sigurjónsson (DEF)
6
4.Ricardo Moreira (DEF)
6
5.Copain Riga (DEF)
6
6.Marc Röhlig (MID)yellow card
6
7.Samir Friedmann (MID)goal scored
9
8.Frank Marrero (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
6
10.Simion Stinga (ATT)
7
11.Youri Salenko (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Nicola C. Gottardi (DEF)
0
13.Harris Fabrie (MID)
0
14.Gavin Johnstone (DEF)
0

1.Kai Eberle (GK)
8
2.Jose Quaresma (DEF)
6
3.Gaspar Carvalho (DEF)
6
4.Joao Nascimento (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Martins (DEF)
6
6.Lee Mason (MID)
6
7.Manfa Deschamps (MID)
7
8.Gary Campbell (MID)
6
9.Jon May (ATT)
6
10.Steve de Jong (ATT)
6
11.Romarin Ipoua (ATT)
5
 
12.Rui Nunes (GK)
0
13.Gaspar Barros (GK)
0
14.Hugo Soares (GK)
0