Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     Gil VicenteGil Vicente
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alberto CastroA. Castro71
G
1
G
72Rodrigo CostaR. Costa
Matt HendryM. Hendry65
D
2
D
69William CastelliniW. Castellini
Cristiano SoaresC. Soares64
D
3captain
D
60Daniel AlvesD. Alves
Kevin KoningK. Koning62
D
4
D
59Eduardo RegoE. Rego
Rafael MonteiroR. Monteiro71
M
5
D
49Ivan VazquezI. Vazquez
Marcos LorenzoM. Lorenzo68
M
6
M
78Pedro FariaP. Faria
Manuel LoureiroM. Loureiro67
M
captain7
M
76Ernesto DominguezE. Dominguez
Sebastiao MoutinhoS. Moutinho61
M
8
A
73Mario BarbosaM. Barbosa
Felipe BlancoF. Blanco73
A
9
A
71Silvio FerreiraS. Ferreira
Sebastiao FerreiraS. Ferreira73
A
10
A
69Mario VieiraM. Vieira
Jose Fortes RamosJ. Ramos73
A
11
A
68Silvio LoureiroS. Loureiro
 
Silvio ReisS. Reis70
G
12
M
63Francisco SousaF. Sousa
Ricardo SoaresR. Soares59
A
13
A
62Alberto ReisA. Reis
Helder BentoH. Bento59
G
14
M
62Hugo CastroH. Castro

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Gil Vicente. A crowd of 17,510 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gil Vicente appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paulo De Franceschi.


0.00
The first half starts with Gil Vicente kicking off!
4.56
Manuel Loureiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Manuel Loureiro plays a one-two with Rafael Monteiro and advances towards the goal... Manuel Loureiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Rodrigo Costa is on top of his game. Nice save!
6.19
Eduardo Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Dominguez. Ernesto Dominguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.48
Ernesto Dominguez makes a probing pass to Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria shoots from 25 yards. Alberto Castro easily gets down and covers it.
10.23
Ernesto Dominguez makes a simple pass to Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Silvio Loureiro takes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.55
Manuel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Fortes Ramos controls it well on his chest. Jose Fortes Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Costa who gathers it comfortably.
18.32
Ivan Vazquez makes a simple pass to Silvio Ferreira. Silvio Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
22.02
Jose Fortes Ramos knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Vazquez.
26.52
Ernesto Dominguez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ernesto Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Loureiro. Silvio Loureiro connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.03
Sebastiao Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo whips in a cross ball towards Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rodrigo Costa punches it away to safety.
28.14
Jose Fortes Ramos catches Ernesto Dominguez on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Fortes Ramos and shows him a yellow card! Ernesto Dominguez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
30.19
Cristiano Soares flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Moutinho passes the ball forward to Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
32.06
Cristiano Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
36.26
Marcos Lorenzo threads the ball through to Jose Fortes Ramos. Jose Fortes Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Costa who gathers it comfortably.
38.05
Ivan Vazquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Dominguez. Ernesto Dominguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Mario Vieira. Mario Vieira makes a deft header. Alberto Castro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.31
Sebastiao Ferreira comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Faria. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pedro Faria gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Eduardo Rego threads a neat ball through to Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria threads a neat ball through to Mario Barbosa. Mario Barbosa shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
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. Gil Vicente also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
47.16
Ernesto Dominguez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ernesto Dominguez shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
48.55
Marcos Lorenzo threads the ball through to Felipe Blanco. Felipe Blanco shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
51.56
Cristiano Soares threads a neat ball through to Manuel Loureiro. Manuel Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho collects the pass. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
55.41
Ivan Vazquez threads a neat ball through to Daniel Alves. Daniel Alves flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Dominguez. Ernesto Dominguez shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
57.55
Kevin Koning deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo flicks a high pass forward to Jose Fortes Ramos who brings the ball under control. Jose Fortes Ramos edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jose Fortes Ramos provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.31
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Silvio Reis replacing Rafael Monteiro and Ricardo Soares replacing Sebastiao Ferreira .Gil Vicente have made a substitution with Alberto Reis replacing Ernesto Dominguez .
69.29
Eduardo Rego pushes mid-way up the pitch. With vision, Eduardo Rego laces a weighted ball forward to Mario Barbosa. Mario Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Ferreira. Silvio Ferreira whips the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
71.44
With imagination, Manuel Loureiro laces a through ball forward to Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Soares. Ricardo Soares flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Costa had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
77.28
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Helder Bento replacing Felipe Blanco .
78.34
Manuel Loureiro flicks a high ball forward to Helder Bento who takes it down. Helder Bento knocks in a cross ball towards Marcos Lorenzo. Marcos Lorenzo finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
81.06
Matt Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Marcos Lorenzo collects the pass. Marcos Lorenzo flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Ramos who takes it down. Jose Fortes Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Alves.
90.00
Alberto Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Faria. Pedro Faria knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Hendry.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Gil Vicente
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
25%
45%
30%

Scorers
Ricardo Soares 71
Mario Vieira 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Manuel Loureiro of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Alberto Castro (GK)
8
2.Matt Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Soares (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Koning (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Monteiro (MID)
6
6.Marcos Lorenzo (MID)
8
7.Manuel Loureiro (MID)
8
8.Sebastiao Moutinho (MID)
6
9.Felipe Blanco (ATT)
6
10.Sebastiao Ferreira (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Jose Fortes Ramos (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Silvio Reis (GK)
6
13.Ricardo Soares (ATT)goal scored
8
14.Helder Bento (GK)
6

1.Rodrigo Costa (GK)
8
2.William Castellini (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Alves (DEF)
6
4.Eduardo Rego (DEF)
7
5.Ivan Vazquez (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Faria (MID)
7
7.Ernesto Dominguez (MID)
8
8.Mario Barbosa (ATT)
6
9.Silvio Ferreira (ATT)
6
10.Mario Vieira (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Silvio Loureiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Francisco Sousa (MID)
0
13.Alberto Reis (ATT)
6
14.Hugo Castro (MID)
0