Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     U. LamasU. Lamas
Matt SnapeMatt Snape Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann68
G
1
G
69Abel MoreiraA. Moreira
Vitor LopesV. Lopes70
D
2
D
57Juan GonzalezJ. Gonzalez
Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca68
D
3
D
56Manuel NunesM. Nunes
Fernando SantosF. Santos62
D
4
D
55Gregorio RodriquezG. Rodriquez
Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho64
D
5
M
65Frederico ZubizarretaF. Zubizarreta
Paulo CastroP. Castro92
M
captain6captain
M
64Sebastiao FonsecaS. Fonseca
Vitor SemedoV. Semedo73
M
7
M
61Ricardo CastroR. Castro
Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey82
M
8
M
60Arturo LeonA. Leon
Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini66
A
9
A
68Stephen DickovS. Dickov
Miguel FariaM. Faria71
A
10
A
68Helder SantosH. Santos
Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira73
A
11
A
66Paul WelterP. Welter
 
Ruben AntunesR. Antunes69
A
12
G
66Eduardo JimenezE. Jimenez
Carlos LimaC. Lima68
M
13
A
63Pedro LopesP. Lopes
Quim LoureiroQ. Loureiro66
A
14
A
60Andy CaldwellA. Caldwell

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to U. Lamas. A crowd of 15,162 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.


0.00
U. Lamas kick off and get the first half underway!
3.37
Manuel Nunes runs forward with the ball. Manuel Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.41
Vitor Semedo takes it forward alone. Vitor Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.41
Paul Welter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov plays a one-two with Ricardo Castro and advances towards the goal... Some awkward footwork from Stephen Dickov provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Hannes Lindemann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.26
Jose Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira plays a quick one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Jose Moreira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Abel Moreira easily smothers it!
15.54
Stephen Dickov passes the ball forward to Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta whips in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.48
Maurice Van De Wey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Manuel Nunes.
21.28
Jose Moreira hacks Juan Gonzalez from behind! The referee warns Jose Moreira to calm down! Juan Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.23
Sebastiao Fonseca sees Stephen Dickov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Dickov tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.02
Juan Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Sebastiao Fonseca finds some space and shoots from distance but Hannes Lindemann is on top of it.
33.57
Juan Gonzalez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Castro. Ricardo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Fonseca holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Fonseca tries a spectacular long range effort. Hannes Lindemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
34.14
Gregorio Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Fonseca collects the pass. Sebastiao Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Santos. Helder Santos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.44
Helder Santos clumsily knocks into Vitor Semedo. Helder Santos is shown the yellow card! Vitor Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.26
With imagination, Jose Fonseca plays the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays a one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and advances towards the goal... Vitor Semedo tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.43
Manuel Nunes knocks the ball forward to Helder Santos. Helder Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Welter. Paul Welter shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
40.41
Jose Fonseca makes a simple pass to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Maurice Van De Wey kicks a strong pass forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.53
Gregorio Rodriquez flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Castro who takes it down. With vision, Ricardo Castro plays the ball forward to Paul Welter. Paul Welter tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. U. Lamas also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
47.29
Ricardo Castro advances with the ball. Ricardo Castro makes a simple pass, allowing Stephen Dickov to run into the box. Stephen Dickov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.19
Sebastiao Fonseca makes a probing pass to Stephen Dickov. Stephen Dickov knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Lindemann who gathers it comfortably.
54.58
Manuel Nunes decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Nunes plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca runs straight at the defence! Sebastiao Fonseca shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
60.50
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Ruben Antunes replacing Miguel Faria .
61.58
Vitor Semedo hits a low pass to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Antunes but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.48
Gregorio Rodriquez hacks Fabrizio Rinaldini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fabrizio Rinaldini gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.48
Free kick to S.L. Benfica just outside the area...
64.48
Paulo Castro takes a stuttering run up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
66.11
Seeing a gap ahead, Manuel Nunes plays the ball forward to Arturo Leon. Arturo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Fonseca but he's offside!
71.29
Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo controls it well on his chest. Vitor Semedo makes a pass forward but Ruben Antunes is yards offside!
77.49
U. Lamas have made a substitution with Andy Caldwell replacing Helder Santos and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
79.14
Manuel Nunes threads a neat ball through to Gregorio Rodriquez. Gregorio Rodriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Frederico Zubizarreta. Frederico Zubizarreta threads the ball through to Paul Welter but he's offside!
81.29
Without breaking stride, Stephen Dickov plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Fonseca. Sebastiao Fonseca plays a one-two with Paul Welter and advances towards the goal... Sebastiao Fonseca strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
84.03
Without breaking stride, Fernando Santos plays the ball forward to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. Jose Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jose Moreira shoots from outside the area but Abel Moreira is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
85.32
Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward to Ruben Antunes who brings the ball under control. Ruben Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Semedo but he's offside!
87.37
Fernando Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

U. Lamas
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
4
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
27.3%
42.9%
29.9%

Scorers
Stephen Dickov 9
Sebastiao Fonseca 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Sebastiao Fonseca of U. Lamas

Match Ratings
1.Hannes Lindemann (GK)
7
2.Vitor Lopes (DEF)
6
3.Jose Fonseca (DEF)
6
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)
6
11.Jose Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Antunes (ATT)
6
13.Carlos Lima (MID)
0
14.Quim Loureiro (ATT)
0

1.Abel Moreira (GK)
7
2.Juan Gonzalez (DEF)
6
3.Manuel Nunes (DEF)
8
4.Gregorio Rodriquez (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Frederico Zubizarreta (MID)
6
6.Sebastiao Fonseca (MID)goal scored
9
7.Ricardo Castro (MID)
7
8.Arturo Leon (MID)
6
9.Stephen Dickov (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Helder Santos (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Paul Welter (ATT)
6
 
12.Eduardo Jimenez (GK)
0
13.Pedro Lopes (ATT)
0
14.Andy Caldwell (ATT)
6