Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio do Bessa where Boavista Futebol Clube play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 18,546 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Boavista Futebol Clube and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Boavista Futebol Clube get the match underway!
3.18
0-0Bruno Ramos makes a simple pass to Albrecht Gleisenstein. Albrecht Gleisenstein knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
8.20
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.31
0-0Daniel Ferreira clumsily knocks into Alberto Loureiro. Daniel Ferreira is shown the yellow card! Alberto Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.25
0-0Vitor Monteiro takes it forward alone. Vitor Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.20
Nuno Reis decides to run forward with the ball. Nuno Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.58
0-0Markus Metzger knocks the ball forward to Sergio Antunes. Sergio Antunes threads the ball through to Albrecht Gleisenstein. Albrecht Gleisenstein knocks the ball forward to Cristiano Jardim but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
34.39
0-0Markus Köller knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Artur Teixeira!
36.48
Gary Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Artur Teixeira manages to gather it comfortably.
38.05
Jerome Kok makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Köller. Markus Köller surges forward with the ball. Markus Köller makes a probing pass to Carlos Almeida but he's offside!
40.55
1-0Jack Kantelberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sergio Antunes. Sergio Antunes knocks the ball forward to Daniel Martinez. Daniel Martinez goes all the way! Daniel Martinez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.29
Jack Kantelberg takes it forward alone. Jack Kantelberg passes the ball forward to Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
47.36
Albrecht Gleisenstein comes in with a late challenge on Jerome Kok. The referee calls over Albrecht Gleisenstein and shows him a yellow card! Jerome Kok stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.35
Vitor Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Jardim. Cristiano Jardim threads the ball through to Daniel Martinez but he's offside!
54.34
1-0Vitor Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Gary Strachan. Vitor Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Gary Strachan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.22
Nuno Reis clumsily knocks into Bruno Ramos. The referee calls over Nuno Reis and shows him a yellow card! Bruno Ramos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.58
Vitor Monteiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Martinez. Daniel Martinez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
67.14
1-0Gary Strachan barges into Vitor Monteiro. The referee calls over Gary Strachan and warns him to calm down! Vitor Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.40
Nuno Reis passes the ball forward to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Artur Teixeira had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
84.21
Gary Strachan knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida goes all the way! Carlos Almeida takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Artur Teixeira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.7%
42.3%
Play Area
28.2%
50.7%
21.1%
Scorers