Match Report
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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 Moreirense. A crowd of 17,210 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Moreirense are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Caneira.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Moreirense are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Manuel Caneira.
0.00
0-0Moreirense get the match underway!
9.11
0-021.35
0-0Lee Mason catches Rodrigo Nascimento on the ankles. Lee Mason is warned by the referee! Rodrigo Nascimento hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.53
0-0Rodrigo Nascimento flicks a high ball forward to Cataldo Ricchiuti who takes it down. Cataldo Ricchiuti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Quaresma.
24.23
Duncan James knocks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Martins. Sergio Martins runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sergio Martins knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Martins.
26.37
0-0With a delightful solo run, Sergio Martins stretches the opposition's defence. Sergio Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Martins. Gaspar Martins jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
28.56
0-1Sergio Martins flicks a high pass forward to Cesar Semedo who brings the ball neatly under control. Cesar Semedo shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cesar Semedo!
34.18
Jose Quaresma catches Rodrigo Nascimento on the ankles. The referee brings Jose Quaresma to one side and gives him a warning! Rodrigo Nascimento runs off the knock.
36.07
Sergio Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Martins. Gaspar Martins cuts inside the box! Gaspar Martins makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.59
Sebastiao Marques kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Semedo. Cesar Semedo shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
40.23
Rodrigo Nascimento threads a neat ball through to Cesar Semedo. Cesar Semedo advances inside the box! Cesar Semedo tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kai Eberle with no chance!! Goal for Moreirense!
45.00
0-2Gary Campbell catches Sergio Martins on the ankles. The referee calls over Gary Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Moreirense 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
S.L. Benfica kick off!
54.22
Sebastiao Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gaspar Martins. Gaspar Martins threads a neat, attacking ball through to Cataldo Ricchiuti. Cataldo Ricchiuti side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Good keeping from Kai Eberle as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
60.51
0-2Moreirense have made a substitution with Andre Barbosa replacing Duncan James .
63.06
Sergio Martins takes a quick throw-in. Sebastiao Marques advances with the ball. Sebastiao Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.43
Samuel Gomes darts forward. Samuel Gomes sees Cesar Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Semedo plays a quick one-two with Gaspar Martins and rushes in on goal... Cesar Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Kai Eberle manages to keep it out.
75.29
Joao Nascimento comes in with a late challenge on Cataldo Ricchiuti. The referee calls over Joao Nascimento and warns him to calm down! Cataldo Ricchiuti stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.37
Nuno Martins flicks a high ball forward to Manfa Deschamps who takes it down. Manfa Deschamps makes a probing pass to Jon May. Jon May knocks in a cross ball towards Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Alberto Cabrera.
79.20
0-2Corner kick to S.L. Benfica. Lee Mason chips it out wide. Cesar Semedo jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
83.34
Joao Nascimento sweeps the ball up the wings. Steve de Jong finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
85.29
0-2Moreirense are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
35.4%
44.3%
20.3%
Scorers
| Cesar Semedo 29, 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Semedo of Moreirense |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kai Eberle (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jose Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gaspar Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Joao Nascimento (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Nuno Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lee Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manfa Deschamps (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gary Campbell (MID) |  | 5 |
| 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. | Alberto Cabrera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Sebastiao Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carlos Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Duncan James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sergio Martins (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Sebastiao Marques (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rodrigo Nascimento (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cesar Semedo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Cataldo Ricchiuti (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gaspar Martins (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pim Dekker (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andre Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Arnauld Ferrara (GK) | 0 | |