Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rui PintoR. Pinto70
G
1
G
65Gijs KokG. Kok
Alexandre ReisA. Reis69
D
2
D
71Andre SoaresA. Soares
Daniel MendesD. Mendes68
D
3
D
69Quim FernandesQ. Fernandes
Jerome KokJ. Kok61
D
4
D
67Rui ValenteR. Valente
Helder SousaH. Sousa59
D
5
M
79Moritz JungM. Jung
Gary StrachanG. Strachan74
M
6
M
75Alberto VelosoA. Veloso
Markus KöllerM. Köller74
M
7
M
70Jose Javier PerezJ. Perez
Nuno ReisN. Reis69
M
8
M
65Abel ReisA. Reis
Carlos AlmeidaC. Almeida67
A
9
A
70Ashley AndertonA. Anderton
Alberto LoureiroA. Loureiro65
A
10
A
65Paulo LopesP. Lopes
Jannick PeléJ. Pelé60
A
11
A
62Gregorio SolerG. Soler

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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 C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 20,275 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the first half underway!
6.34
Jose Javier Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton goes all the way! Ashley Anderton tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.23
Markus Köller threads the ball through to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida goes all the way! Carlos Almeida makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.17
Abel Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton makes a probing pass to Gregorio Soler but he's offside!
20.00
Moritz Jung takes it forward alone. Moritz Jung knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jerome Kok.
28.40
Nuno Reis kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro makes a simple pass to Jannick Pelé. Jannick Pelé shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Gijs Kok easily smothers it!
34.31
Markus Köller threads the ball through to Jannick Pelé. Jannick Pelé goes all the way! Jannick Pelé takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
39.48
Helder Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Köller. Markus Köller decides to run forward with the ball. Markus Köller kicks a strong pass forward to Jannick Pelé. Jannick Pelé makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.34
Alberto Veloso threads the ball through to Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton lofts in a cross ball towards Gregorio Soler. Gregorio Soler powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.10
Quim Fernandes brings the ball forward. Quim Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Pinto who gathers it comfortably.
44.57
Andre Soares knocks the ball forward to Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards Gregorio Soler. Gregorio Soler heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Alexandre Reis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Markus Köller. Markus Köller makes a probing pass to Jannick Pelé. Jannick Pelé knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the second half!
49.48
Gary Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.59
Alexandre Reis knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Strachan. Gary Strachan makes a simple pass to Jannick Pelé. Jannick Pelé chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.06
Daniel Mendes barges into Paulo Lopes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paulo Lopes runs off the knock.
65.34
Andre Soares knocks the ball forward to Abel Reis. Abel Reis knocks the ball forward to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton powers a header at goal. Rui Pinto easily smothers it.
72.16
Rui Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Veloso. Alberto Veloso makes a simple pass to Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton goes all the way! Ashley Anderton rockets a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.59
Quim Fernandes makes a simple pass to Abel Reis. Abel Reis chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton shoots from long range. Rui Pinto easily smothers it.
78.53
Nuno Reis makes a simple pass to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Loureiro. Alberto Loureiro heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.08
Moritz Jung deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Anderton. Ashley Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.08
Abel Reis makes a beautiful solo run. Abel Reis shoots from outside the area but somehow Rui Pinto manages to keep it out.
87.44
Gary Strachan hacks Abel Reis from behind! Gary Strachan is given a warning by the referee! Abel Reis stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.54
Alberto Veloso threads the ball through to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ashley Anderton of C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.3%