Match Report


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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Paços de Ferreira. A crowd of 17,462 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.


0.00
The whistle blows and Paços de Ferreira get the match underway!
6.55
Lucas Riquelme flicks the ball to his team mate, Sami Barck. Sami Barck lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Hannes Lindemann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
10.06
Neil Bremner laces a through ball forward to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara makes a probing pass to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Hannes Lindemann.
14.28
Jose Fonseca darts forward. Jose Fonseca sees Fabrizio Rinaldini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabrizio Rinaldini knocks the ball forward, putting Miguel Faria through on goal. Miguel Faria cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.13
Dominic Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
26.36
Jose Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. With some swift thinking, Maurice Van De Wey plays the ball forward to Jose Moreira who has made a great run into the box. Jose Moreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.18
Denis Domi threads a neat ball through to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr whips in a cross ball towards Sami Barck. Sami Barck jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
38.43
Dominic Brady barges into Maurice Van De Wey. The referee calls over Dominic Brady and shows him a yellow card! Maurice Van De Wey gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.32
Denis Domi decides to run forward with the ball. Denis Domi knocks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira knocks in a cross ball towards Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
40.46
Neil Bremner sees Ricardo Guevara in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Vitor Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran makes a convincing header. Hannes Lindemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
45.00
Without breaking stride, Neil Bremner plays the ball forward to Ricardo Guevara. Ricardo Guevara makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sami Barck. Sami Barck knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Castro.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
49.25
Lucas Riquelme flicks a high pass forward. Rodrigo Beltran holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodrigo Beltran makes a probing pass to Sami Barck. Sami Barck knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.52
Neil Bremner threads a neat ball through to Jo Lanckohr. Jo Lanckohr chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran shoots from 25 yards but Hannes Lindemann is on top of his game. Good keeping!
55.36
Paulo Castro passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.24
Jose Moreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Bremner.
67.34
Fernando Santos sees Jose Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Moreira surges forward with the ball. Jose Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adrien Llacer who gathers it comfortably.
72.01
Ricardo Guevara flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Brady controls it well on his chest. Dominic Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira makes a convincing header but Cristiano Moutinho is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
73.15
Miguel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey controls it well on his chest. Maurice Van De Wey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.54
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Quim Loureiro replacing Jose Moreira .
78.59
Neil Bremner catches Vitor Semedo on the ankles. Neil Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Vitor Semedo runs off the knock.
81.57
Neil Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Sami Barck holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sami Barck chips the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Beltran. Rodrigo Beltran whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. Vitor Ferreira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.42
Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey controls it well on his chest. Maurice Van De Wey passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.32
With vision, Ricardo Guevara picks a pass forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Ferreira. With a superhuman jump, Vitor Ferreira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.3%
46.7%
Play Area
30.7%
41.3%
28%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Hannes Lindemann of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Hannes Lindemann (GK)
9
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)
6
8.Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
7
9.Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Faria (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jose Moreira (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Ruben Antunes (ATT)
0
13.Carlos Lima (MID)
0
14.Quim Loureiro (ATT)
6

1.Adrien Llacer (GK)
6
2.Daniel Valente (DEF)
6
3.Neil Bremner (DEF)
6
4.Lucas Riquelme (DEF)
6
5.Denis Domi (DEF)
6
6.Dominic Brady (MID)yellow card
6
7.Ricardo Guevara (MID)
7
8.Vitor Ferreira (ATT)
6
9.Rodrigo Beltran (ATT)
6
10.Jo Lanckohr (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Sami Barck (ATT)
7
 
12.Thomas Carvajal (DEF)
0
13.Neil Mcallister (MID)
0
14.Cesar Loureiro (ATT)
0