Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     MoreirenseMoreirense
Matt SnapeMatt Snape Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann68
G
1
G
65Artur PintoA. Pinto
Vitor LopesV. Lopes70
D
2
D
75Eduardo JardimE. Jardim
Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca68
D
3
D
69Mario VieiraM. Vieira
Fernando SantosF. Santos61
D
4
D
67Miguel SantosM. Santos
Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho64
D
5
D
66Craig LawC. Law
Paulo CastroP. Castro92
M
captain6
M
80Gouki NakamuraG. Nakamura
Vitor SemedoV. Semedo72
M
7
M
71Duarte LopesD. Lopes
Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey82
M
8
M
68Craig PhilipsC. Philips
Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini66
A
9
A
66Eduardo BarbosaE. Barbosa
Miguel FariaM. Faria71
A
10
A
62Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes
Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira73
A
11captain
A
62Francisco CostaF. Costa
 
Ruben AntunesR. Antunes68
A
12
M
66Fernando MendesF. Mendes
Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa67
M
13
M
64Vitor AndradeV. Andrade
Quim LoureiroQ. Loureiro66
A
14
M
60Vitor CostaV. Costa

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Moreirense. A crowd of 16,650 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 Cesar Pinheiro.


0.00
The first half starts with Moreirense kicking off!
3.14
Craig Law breaks forward. Craig Law darts forward. Craig Law knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Hannes Lindemann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.06
Gouki Nakamura makes a probing pass to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes knocks the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
20.10
Gouki Nakamura threads a neat ball through to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes connects with a diving header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.11
Jose Fonseca makes a simple pass to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira plays a scrappy one-two with Miguel Faria and advances towards the goal... Jose Moreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Artur Pinto manages to keep it out.
26.06
Jose Fonseca runs forward with the ball. Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Faria shoots from 25 yards. Good keeping from Artur Pinto as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.50
Paulo Castro takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Francisco Costa reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
28.37
Vitor Semedo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vitor Semedo shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Artur Pinto.
29.10
It's a corner kick. Paulo Castro loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Mario Vieira reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.33
Maurice Van De Wey hits a low pass to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a convincing header. Artur Pinto gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
33.01
With some swift thinking, Vitor Semedo plays the ball forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.39
Maurice Van De Wey makes a simple pass to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Artur Pinto. Excellent save.
40.33
Vitor Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Craig Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura knocks in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Hannes Lindemann.
45.00
Gouki Nakamura takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Eduardo Jardim muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Moreirense also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
48.21
Craig Law catches Paulo Castro on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Law and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.15
Gouki Nakamura makes an attacking run forward. Gouki Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
60.49
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Ruben Antunes replacing Miguel Faria .
61.54
Francisco Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Barbosa. Eduardo Barbosa threads the ball through to Craig Philips but he's offside!
67.24
Gouki Nakamura controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes sees Eduardo Barbosa just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Lopes hacks Eduardo Barbosa from behind! Eduardo Barbosa appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
73.51
Vitor Semedo passes the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro plays a one-two with Vitor Semedo and rushes in on goal... Paulo Castro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
79.56
Duarte Lopes threads a neat ball through to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
84.31
Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Castro collects the pass. Paulo Castro whips in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini powers a header at goal. Miguel Santos clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Moreirense
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.1%
45.9%
Play Area
21.6%
52.7%
25.7%

Scorers
Francisco Costa 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Costa of Moreirense

Match Ratings
1.Hannes Lindemann (GK)
6
2.Vitor Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fonseca (DEF)
7
4.Fernando Santos (DEF)
6
5.Cristiano Moutinho (DEF)
6
6.Paulo Castro (MID)
6
7.Vitor Semedo (MID)
8
8.Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
7
9.Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Faria (ATT)
6
11.Jose Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Antunes (ATT)
6
13.Bruno Barbosa (MID)
0
14.Quim Loureiro (ATT)
0

1.Artur Pinto (GK)
9
2.Eduardo Jardim (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Miguel Santos (DEF)
7
5.Craig Law (DEF)yellow card
7
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
8
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)
7
8.Craig Philips (MID)
6
9.Eduardo Barbosa (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Fernando Mendes (MID)
0
13.Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14.Vitor Costa (MID)
0