Match Report


Paços de FerreiraPaços de Ferreira     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
David JacobsDavid Jacobs Computer Player Computer Player
Henry ElenioH. Elenio75
G
1
G
72Kai EberleK. Eberle
Artur QuaresmaA. Quaresma74
D
2
D
66Jose QuaresmaJ. Quaresma
Albrecht BartschA. Bartsch70
D
captain3
D
59Mauricio CarrascoM. Carrasco
Anton SchumacherA. Schumacher69
D
4
D
58Gaspar CarvalhoG. Carvalho
James CroftJ. Croft80
M
5
D
57Scott YoungS. Young
Filipe AlfaroF. Alfaro83
M
6
M
67Lee MasonL. Mason
Malte ThieleM. Thiele82
M
7
M
67Manfa DeschampsM. Deschamps
Fernando TeixeiraF. Teixeira77
M
8
M
64Gary CampbellG. Campbell
Danny EdwardsD. Edwards74
A
9
A
67Steve de JongS. de Jong
Uwe KnappU. Knapp67
A
10captain
A
67Jon MayJ. May
Abraham MontanoA. Montano79
A
11
A
62Romarin IpouaR. Ipoua
 
John McallisterJ. Mcallister68
D
12
G
66Rui NunesR. Nunes
Richard MckinlayR. Mckinlay72
M
13
G
64Gaspar BarrosG. Barros
Manuel RegoM. Rego66
A
14
G
63Hugo SoaresH. Soares

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio da Mata Real where Paços de Ferreira play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 17,779 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Paços de Ferreira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Boa Morte.


0.00
Paços de Ferreira kick off and get the match underway!
4.29
Filipe Alfaro threads a neat ball through to Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.43
Scott Young chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Mason. With a delightful solo run, Lee Mason stretches the opposition's defence. Lee Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Jon May. Some silky footwork from Jon May provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Henry Elenio.
15.27
Malte Thiele runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Malte Thiele tries a spectacular long range effort. Kai Eberle comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.13
Filipe Alfaro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filipe Alfaro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gaspar Carvalho.
22.05
Malte Thiele passes the ball forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.11
Manfa Deschamps deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua lofts in a cross ball towards Jon May. Jon May heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.53
Filipe Alfaro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Filipe Alfaro whips in a cross ball towards Danny Edwards. With a superhuman jump, Danny Edwards connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.18
Malte Thiele sees Danny Edwards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Edwards knocks in a cross ball towards Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kai Eberle manages to gather it easily.
40.30
Filipe Alfaro flicks a high pass forward to Danny Edwards who brings the ball under control. Danny Edwards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Kai Eberle manages to keep it out.
42.53
Mauricio Carrasco knocks the ball forward to Lee Mason. Lee Mason flicks a high pass forward. Jon May collects the pass. Jon May lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Ipoua. Romarin Ipoua connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Paços de Ferreira 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
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
51.20
Filipe Alfaro flicks a high pass forward. Danny Edwards collects the pass. Danny Edwards shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
53.23
James Croft darts forward. James Croft shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
54.45
Artur Quaresma chips the ball to his team mate, James Croft. James Croft makes a probing pass to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp lofts in a cross ball towards Abraham Montano. Abraham Montano flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.28
Lee Mason barges into Fernando Teixeira. Lee Mason is given a warning by the referee! Fernando Teixeira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
60.59
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with John Mcallister replacing Artur Quaresma and Manuel Rego replacing Abraham Montano .
61.60
Filipe Alfaro makes a simple pass to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
63.57
Malte Thiele flicks a high pass forward. Danny Edwards collects the pass. Danny Edwards puts a great ball through. Manuel Rego runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
65.37
Lee Mason flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve de Jong. Steve de Jong controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
66.44
Gary Campbell flicks a high pass forward to Steve de Jong who brings the ball under control. Steve de Jong sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
67.22
Anton Schumacher comes in with a late challenge on Steve de Jong. The referee warns Anton Schumacher to calm down! Steve de Jong grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.48
Albrecht Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Alfaro. Filipe Alfaro chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Kai Eberle!
77.38
Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Richard Mckinlay replacing Malte Thiele .
84.01
Anton Schumacher knocks the ball forward to James Croft. James Croft makes a probing pass to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Quaresma.
85.34
Fernando Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Edwards. Danny Edwards shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Kai Eberle!
87.47
James Croft threads the ball through to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego shoots from outside the area but somehow Kai Eberle manages to keep it out.
90.00
Anton Schumacher makes a strong solo run forward. Anton Schumacher makes a probing pass to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego shoots from long range but Kai Eberle reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Paços de Ferreira

S.L. Benfica
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.7%
29.3%
Play Area
20%
49.3%
30.7%

Scorers
Abraham Montano 4, 22
Danny Edwards 34
Jon May 26
Romarin Ipoua 43

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Abraham Montano of Paços de Ferreira

Match Ratings
1.Henry Elenio (GK)
6
2.Artur Quaresma (DEF)
6
3.Albrecht Bartsch (DEF)
6
4.Anton Schumacher (DEF)
6
5.James Croft (MID)
7
6.Filipe Alfaro (MID)
8
7.Malte Thiele (MID)
7
8.Fernando Teixeira (MID)
6
9.Danny Edwards (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Uwe Knapp (ATT)
7
11.Abraham Montano (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.John Mcallister (DEF)
6
13.Richard Mckinlay (MID)
6
14.Manuel Rego (ATT)
6

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