Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio Municipal where Beira Mar play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Barros.
The pitch is in great condition.
Beira Mar are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Samuel Barros.
0.00
0-0Beira Mar kick off!
3.46
0-0Paulo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria finds some space and shoots from distance but Mauricio Kapo is on top of it.
4.38
Miguel Lopes pushes mid-way up the pitch. Miguel Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Hannes Lindemann. Excellent save.
6.50
Alex Gargo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Andres. Rodolfo Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
10.37
0-1Cristiano Moutinho makes a simple pass to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Maurice Van De Wey provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Maurice Van De Wey!
14.04
0-1Teddy Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gargo collects the pass. Alex Gargo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fernando Santos.
16.06
Shaun Mckay kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Lopes. Miguel Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Alex Gargo controls it well on his chest. Alex Gargo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.04
0-1Jose Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Miguel Lopes. The referee warns Jose Moreira to calm down! Miguel Lopes runs off the knock.
27.51
Fernando Santos sees space and advances. Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo controls it well on his chest. Vitor Semedo chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Mauricio Kapo manages to keep it out.
36.54
Miguel Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Dino Bazzani comfortably collects the pass. Dino Bazzani makes a simple pass to Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie deftly passes the ball to Jacob Davies, releasing him through on goal. Jacob Davies strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Hannes Lindemann has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
1-1Paulo Castro flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Semedo who takes it down. Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Faria collects the pass. Miguel Faria skips past Thomas Wallner! Miguel Faria shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Beira Mar appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
47.13
With imagination, Jose Fonseca laces a weighted ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini cuts inside the box! Fabrizio Rinaldini comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
53.40
Vitor Lopes brings the ball forward. Vitor Lopes sees Paulo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Castro advances inside the box! Paulo Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.27
Jose Fonseca controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Lopes. Vitor Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Mckay.
63.20
1-3Fernando Santos threads a neat ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro knocks the ball forward to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro heads the ball goalwards but it is deflected wide by Thomas Wallner.
65.23
Alex Gargo flicks a high pass forward to Rodolfo Andres who brings the ball under control. Rodolfo Andres plays a one-two with Jacob Davies and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Andres muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Hannes Lindemann.
66.19
1-3It's a corner kick which Alex Gargo takes quickly, playing the ball short to Jacob Davies. Jacob Davies heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Maurice Van De Wey reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
71.15
Miguel Lopes sees Thomas Wallner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Wallner flicks a high ball forward to Scott Beagrie who takes it down. Scott Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Stewart. Thierry Stewart gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.42
Paulo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
77.56
2-3S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Quim Loureiro replacing Jose Moreira .
83.54
2-3Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey controls it well on his chest. Maurice Van De Wey threads the ball through to Miguel Faria but he's offside!
84.43
Vitor Lopes knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Maurice Van De Wey who brings the ball under control. Maurice Van De Wey lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.45
Rodolfo Andres makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Bishop. Teddy Bishop finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
Dino Bazzani chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo flicks a high ball forward to Thierry Stewart who takes it down. Thierry Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Alex Gargo. Alex Gargo powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.7%
58.3%
Play Area
29.2%
43.1%
27.8%
Scorers
| Jacob Davies 37 Thierry Stewart 71 Alex Gargo 91 | Maurice Van De Wey 10 Fabrizio Rinaldini 47, 84 Paulo Castro 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Castro of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Mauricio Kapo (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Shaun Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dino Bazzani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Miguel Lopes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Thomas Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Rodolfo Andres (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alex Gargo (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Scott Beagrie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 9. | Jacob Davies (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Teddy Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thierry Stewart (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Adam Gallagher (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Neves (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steve Tolley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Hannes Lindemann (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Vitor Lopes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jose Fonseca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Fernando Santos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Cristiano Moutinho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paulo Castro (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Vitor Semedo (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Maurice Van De Wey (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Miguel Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruben Antunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carlos Lima (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Quim Loureiro (ATT) | 6 | |