Match Report
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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 18,380 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
The pitch is in good condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Neves.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
2.02
0-0With vision, Fernando Santos laces a through ball forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Klinsmann.
4.42
0-0Paulo Castro clumsily knocks into Rio Scales. The referee brings Paulo Castro to one side and gives him a warning! Rio Scales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.06
1-0Rui Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Hauke Hässler. Hauke Hässler shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AD Ovarense!
16.50
Rui Lopes makes a simple pass to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fonseca.
22.59
1-0Rui Lopes catches John Niven on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Niven stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.45
Fernando Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey surges forward with the ball. Maurice Van De Wey shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Carlos Moreira had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
33.34
1-1Jose Fonseca hits a low pass to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro sees Jose Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.37
With a delightful solo run, Diogo Campos stretches the opposition's defence. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.11
1-1Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a probing pass to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AD Ovarense kick off the second half!
49.56
Rio Scales passes the ball forward to Fausto Palmieri. Fausto Palmieri passes the ball forward to Diogo Campos. Diogo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Fonseca.
51.38
Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Castro controls it well on his chest. Paulo Castro makes a probing pass to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria plays a one-two with Fabrizio Rinaldini and rushes in on goal... Miguel Faria looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Carlos Moreira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.44
1-2S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Carlos Lima replacing Maurice Van De Wey .
63.52
1-2Andre Valente brings the ball forward. Andre Valente makes a simple pass to Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes shoots from long range. Solid save from Hannes Lindemann.
69.24
Andre Valente catches Carlos Lima on the ankles. The referee calls over Andre Valente and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Lima grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.23
1-2Rui Lopes decides to run forward with the ball. Rui Lopes makes a probing pass between the defence to Hauke Hässler. Hauke Hässler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Henry Midgley blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.41
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Quim Loureiro replacing Fabrizio Rinaldini .
83.32
Colin Laycock comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Lima. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlos Lima hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.28
Andre Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rui Lopes. Rui Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Diogo Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Diogo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Diogo Campos! That brings them level!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
32.2%
49.2%
18.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Faria of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Carlos Moreira (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Armin Klinsmann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andre Valente (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Rio Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cesar Nunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Laycock (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Fausto Palmieri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Rui Lopes (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ruddy Guiblesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hauke Hässler (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Diogo Campos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tiago Postiga (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abel Carvalho (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Roberto Pinheiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hannes Lindemann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Wayne Fenton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Santos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Henry Midgley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Maurice Van De Wey (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Faria (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Jose Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carlos Lima (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Samuel Lima (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Quim Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |