Match Report


Clube Desportivo das AvesClube Desportivo das Aves     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Matt Snape Matt Snape
Albrecht WidmannA. Widmann67
G
1
G
68Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann
Edgar RamosE. Ramos74
D
2
D
70Vitor LopesV. Lopes
Regi BuffelR. Buffel73
D
3
D
68Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca
Leonardo CabreraL. Cabrera71
D
4
D
61Fernando SantosF. Santos
Nuno MartinsN. Martins67
D
captain5
D
64Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho
Djimi MeriemD. Meriem78
M
6captain
M
92Paulo CastroP. Castro
Tiago RegoT. Rego71
M
7
M
72Vitor SemedoV. Semedo
Paolo Den TurkP. Den Turk69
M
8
M
82Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey
Eugenio StorariE. Storari80
A
9
A
66Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini
Neil BoertienN. Boertien66
A
10
A
71Miguel FariaM. Faria
Gaspar SantosG. Santos66
A
11
A
73Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira
 
Dominique de HaanD. de Haan66
M
12
A
68Ruben AntunesR. Antunes
David AndradeD. Andrade65
D
13
M
68Carlos LimaC. Lima
Stefan BartschS. Bartsch65
A
14
A
66Quim LoureiroQ. Loureiro

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,759 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sergio Fonseca.


0.00
The whistle blows and Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off!
3.06
Paulo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Jose Moreira who takes it down. Jose Moreira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regi Buffel.
4.27
Tiago Rego takes it forward alone. Tiago Rego threads the ball through to Eugenio Storari but he's offside!
6.56
Paulo Castro catches Gaspar Santos on the ankles. The referee calls over Paulo Castro and warns him to calm down! Gaspar Santos runs off the knock.
10.42
Fernando Santos hits a low pass to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo makes a pass forward but Miguel Faria makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
12.58
Leonardo Cabrera flicks a high ball forward to Tiago Rego who takes it down. Tiago Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien plays a quick one-two with Gaspar Santos and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Boertien provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it flies well off target!
14.44
Maurice Van De Wey chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
20.01
Gaspar Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Lindemann who gathers it comfortably.
30.54
Paolo Den Turk darts forward. Paolo Den Turk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.22
Nuno Martins brings the ball forward. Without breaking stride, Nuno Martins plays the ball forward to Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
34.43
Nuno Martins threads a neat ball through to Tiago Rego. Tiago Rego plays the ball forward to Neil Boertien. Neil Boertien advances inside the box! Neil Boertien rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Hannes Lindemann. Excellent save.
38.17
Nuno Martins comes in with a late challenge on Jose Moreira. Nuno Martins is warned by the referee! Jose Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.30
Gaspar Santos comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fonseca. The referee calls over Gaspar Santos and shows him a yellow card! Jose Fonseca hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.46
Vitor Semedo threads a neat ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Albrecht Widmann!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
47.56
Paolo Den Turk flicks the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Boertien and advances towards the goal... Eugenio Storari looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Hannes Lindemann is on top of his game. Well saved!
51.20
Nuno Martins makes a strong solo run forward. Nuno Martins runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nuno Martins threads a neat, attacking ball through to Gaspar Santos. Gaspar Santos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Vitor Lopes's outstretched leg.
54.35
Vitor Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
60.14
Clube Desportivo das Aves have made a substitution with Stefan Bartsch replacing Gaspar Santos .S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Ruben Antunes replacing Miguel Faria .
61.21
Vitor Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Antunes. Ruben Antunes plays a scrappy one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and advances towards the goal... Ruben Antunes side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Antunes!
65.38
Djimi Meriem takes it forward alone. Djimi Meriem controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.43
Tiago Rego sees Neil Boertien in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Boertien edges inside the box! Neil Boertien takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.20
Nuno Martins pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nuno Martins runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nuno Martins lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Storari. Eugenio Storari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Hannes Lindemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
73.20
Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Maurice Van De Wey. Some awkward footwork from Maurice Van De Wey provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.35
Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Fabrizio Rinaldini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabrizio Rinaldini shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.47
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Quim Loureiro replacing Jose Moreira .
89.01
Vitor Semedo hits a low pass to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Clube Desportivo das Aves

S.L. Benfica
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.3%
48.1%
24.7%

Scorers
Ruben Antunes 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nuno Martins of Clube Desportivo das Aves

Match Ratings
1.Albrecht Widmann (GK)
6
2.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
3.Regi Buffel (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Cabrera (DEF)
6
5.Nuno Martins (DEF)
9
6.Djimi Meriem (MID)
6
7.Tiago Rego (MID)
7
8.Paolo Den Turk (MID)
7
9.Eugenio Storari (ATT)
7
10.Neil Boertien (ATT)
7
11.Gaspar Santos (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Dominique de Haan (MID)
0
13.David Andrade (DEF)
0
14.Stefan Bartsch (ATT)
6

1.Hannes Lindemann (GK)
7
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)goal scored
8
13.Carlos Lima (MID)
0
14.Quim Loureiro (ATT)
6