Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora
Computer Player Computer Player Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Kai EberleK. Eberle72
G
1
G
79Stefan IsakssonS. Isaksson
Jose QuaresmaJ. Quaresma66
D
2
D
78Yurtcan SükürY. Sükür
Gaspar CarvalhoG. Carvalho57
D
3
D
72Marc HaynesM. Haynes
Joao NascimentoJ. Nascimento57
D
4
D
73Lari MatinpoikaL. Matinpoika
Nuno MartinsN. Martins56
D
5
D
75Daniel FernandesD. Fernandes
Lee MasonL. Mason67
M
6
M
79Sergio NunesS. Nunes
Manfa DeschampsM. Deschamps65
M
7captain
M
85Alexandre FernandesA. Fernandes
Gary CampbellG. Campbell64
M
8
M
70Andy SullivanA. Sullivan
Jon MayJ. May67
A
9
A
73Callum GemmellC. Gemmell
Steve de JongS. de Jong66
A
captain10
A
73Stephen LawS. Law
Romarin IpouaR. Ipoua62
A
11
A
81Elias NikolaidisE. Nikolaidis
 
Rui NunesR. Nunes66
G
12
D
81Peter GravesenP. Gravesen
Gaspar BarrosG. Barros64
G
13
M
76Kieron GodberK. Godber
Hugo SoaresH. Soares63
G
14
A
84Patrick BeutlerP. Beutler

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 19,767 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Rodrigues.


0.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the first half underway!
9.49
Yurtcan Sükür flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. Andy Sullivan chips the ball to his team mate, Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Kai Eberle reads it well. Nice keeping!
10.39
Andy Sullivan flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Law who takes it down. Stephen Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.53
Callum Gemmell barges into Joao Nascimento. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Nascimento carries on, but is struggling a bit.
18.04
Gaspar Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Lee Mason. Lee Mason changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lee Mason tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
26.53
With a delightful solo run, Lee Mason stretches the opposition's defence. Lee Mason shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.41
Andy Sullivan darts forward. Andy Sullivan knocks in a cross ball towards Elias Nikolaidis. With a superhuman jump, Elias Nikolaidis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Elias Nikolaidis!
30.33
Sergio Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Elias Nikolaidis who takes it down. Elias Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.24
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Callum Gemmell collects the pass. Callum Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Law but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.42
Gaspar Carvalho catches Callum Gemmell on the ankles. The referee calls over Gaspar Carvalho and shows him a yellow card! Callum Gemmell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.09
Alexandre Fernandes knocks the ball forward to Stephen Law. Stephen Law tries a spectacular long range effort but Kai Eberle is on top of his game. Excellent keeping!
45.00
Marc Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Nunes. Sergio Nunes sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Nunes shoots from distance. Kai Eberle gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half. The S.L. Benfica players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
47.26
Sergio Nunes makes a probing pass to Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
48.33
Andy Sullivan threads the ball through to Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Law. Stephen Law heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Kai Eberle had no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
54.25
Jose Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Manfa Deschamps. Manfa Deschamps passes the ball forward to Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Stefan Isaksson.
57.33
Andy Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. Elias Nikolaidis holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elias Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Kai Eberle had no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
60.57
C.F. Estrela da Amadora have made a substitution with Kieron Godber replacing Alexandre Fernandes .
66.11
Kieron Godber threads a neat ball through to Stephen Law. Stephen Law whips in a cross ball towards Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
71.19
Daniel Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Sullivan. With a delightful solo run, Andy Sullivan stretches the opposition's defence. Andy Sullivan lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Kai Eberle reads it well. Great save!
73.20
Manfa Deschamps flicks a high ball forward to Romarin Ipoua who takes it down. Romarin Ipoua knocks in a cross ball towards Jon May. Jon May heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.38
Kieron Godber threads the ball through to Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis whips in a cross ball towards Callum Gemmell. Callum Gemmell outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.15
Sergio Nunes knocks the ball forward to Elias Nikolaidis. Elias Nikolaidis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joao Nascimento.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
1
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.6%
63.4%
Play Area
40.8%
46.5%
12.7%

Scorers
Elias Nikolaidis 27, 66
Callum Gemmell 30, 57
Stephen Law 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elias Nikolaidis of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

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

1.Stefan Isaksson (GK)
6
2.Yurtcan Sükür (DEF)
6
3.Marc Haynes (DEF)
6
4.Lari Matinpoika (DEF)
6
5.Daniel Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Sergio Nunes (MID)
6
7.Alexandre Fernandes (MID)
6
8.Andy Sullivan (MID)
8
9.Callum Gemmell (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
8
10.Stephen Law (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Elias Nikolaidis (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Peter Gravesen (DEF)
0
13.Kieron Godber (MID)
6
14.Patrick Beutler (ATT)
0