Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     C.D. FeirenseC.D. Feirense
Lee FarrowLee Farrow Dan Rodwell Dan Rodwell
Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga75
G
captain1
G
71Eduardo SousaE. Sousa
Quim AndradeQ. Andrade71
D
2
D
72Ronnie WatsonR. Watson
Jo Van Der DoelenJ. Van Der Doelen73
D
3
D
75Carl CampbellC. Campbell
Cristiano CarvalhoC. Carvalho66
D
4
D
75Alpay AbdullahA. Abdullah
Richard GreigR. Greig70
D
5
M
70Kwame JongsmaK. Jongsma
Alexander WidmannA. Widmann72
M
6
M
75Quim NunesQ. Nunes
Valerio ZauriV. Zauri71
M
7captain
M
68Jose MendesJ. Mendes
Brian ArmstrongB. Armstrong68
A
8
M
71Samir RothS. Roth
Ruben VieiraR. Vieira70
A
9
A
75Rafael VredeR. Vrede
Nils SchrammN. Schramm71
A
10
A
79Colin EdghillC. Edghill
Colin McStayC. McStay71
A
11
A
77Alfons PiquéA. Piqué
 
Julian NeuhausJ. Neuhaus67
D
12
D
68Tommy MasonT. Mason
Guillermo PeiroG. Peiro64
M
13
M
73Leon FrieserL. Frieser
Silvio MichelS. Michel69
M
14
A
69Luis AntunesL. Antunes

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to C.D. Feirense. A crowd of 20,422 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while C.D. Feirense appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.


0.00
C.D. Feirense get the match underway!
2.17
Alpay Abdullah kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Watson. Ronnie Watson decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Watson whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rafael Vrede!
8.09
Cristiano Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri hits a low pass to Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Sousa gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
9.22
Cristiano Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. With a superhuman jump, Ruben Vieira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.47
Nils Schramm changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nils Schramm whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Alpay Abdullah comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira appeals for a penalty! Given!!
10.47
The referee points to the spot..
11.19
Ruben Vieira slowly runs up. Ruben Vieira slots the ball into the top right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
14.54
Kwame Jongsma hits a low pass to Samir Roth. Samir Roth knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Postiga with no chance!! Goal for C.D. Feirense!
18.28
Valerio Zauri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong shoots from distance. Solid save from Eduardo Sousa.
20.25
Valerio Zauri passes the ball forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
22.47
Valerio Zauri flicks a high pass forward. Brian Armstrong holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Armstrong plays a scrappy one-two with Colin McStay and advances towards the goal... Brian Armstrong shoots from just inside the box. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. S.L. Benfica are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.03
Kwame Jongsma knocks the ball forward to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.55
Quim Nunes clumsily knocks into Valerio Zauri. Quim Nunes is shown the yellow card! Valerio Zauri stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.35
Ronnie Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill advances with the ball. Colin Edghill shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
30.04
Cristiano Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
32.31
Ronnie Watson sees Jose Mendes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Mendes deftly passes the ball to Samir Roth, releasing him through on goal. Samir Roth makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.10
Alexander Widmann threads a neat ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
38.32
Ruben Vieira hacks Alpay Abdullah from behind! Ruben Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Alpay Abdullah stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.40
Valerio Zauri threads a neat ball through to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Eduardo Sousa punches it away to safety.
45.00
Quim Nunes flicks a high ball forward to Alfons Piqué who takes it down. Alfons Piqué knocks in a cross ball towards Samir Roth. Samir Roth makes a looping header on goal but Cristiano Postiga is on top of it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. C.D. Feirense also appear unchanged since the first half. The S.L. Benfica players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
48.04
Valerio Zauri flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Widmann who takes it down. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.52
Brian Armstrong passes the ball forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.55
Ronnie Watson flicks a high pass forward. Quim Nunes collects the pass. Quim Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Edghill. Colin Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Cristiano Postiga is on top of it.
60.30
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Julian Neuhaus replacing Richard Greig and Silvio Michel replacing Valerio Zauri .
77.35
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Guillermo Peiro replacing Alexander Widmann .
78.40
Ronnie Watson darts forward. Ronnie Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Samir Roth. Samir Roth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.45
Samir Roth decides to run forward with the ball. Samir Roth knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
83.27
Jo Van Der Doelen sees a break and surges forward. Jo Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Vieira collects the pass. Ruben Vieira plays a one-two with Silvio Michel and advances towards the goal... Ruben Vieira shoots from just inside the box but Eduardo Sousa is on top of it.
87.50
Alpay Abdullah chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Mendes. Jose Mendes makes a probing pass to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Vrede. Rafael Vrede connects with a diving header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
Jo Van Der Doelen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Eduardo Sousa!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

C.D. Feirense
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.3%
48.7%
Play Area
27.6%
44.7%
27.6%

Scorers
Ruben Vieira 11 (p), 50
Rafael Vrede 2
Colin Edghill 15
Samir Roth 32

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Samir Roth of C.D. Feirense

Match Ratings
1.Cristiano Postiga (GK)
6
2.Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3.Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)
6
5.Richard Greig (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Widmann (MID)
6
7.Valerio Zauri (MID)
7
8.Brian Armstrong (ATT)
7
9.Ruben Vieira (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Nils Schramm (ATT)
6
11.Colin McStay (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Neuhaus (DEF)
6
13.Guillermo Peiro (MID)
6
14.Silvio Michel (MID)
6

1.Eduardo Sousa (GK)
8
2.Ronnie Watson (DEF)
8
3.Carl Campbell (DEF)
6
4.Alpay Abdullah (DEF)
6
5.Kwame Jongsma (MID)
6
6.Quim Nunes (MID)yellow card
6
7.Jose Mendes (MID)
7
8.Samir Roth (MID)goal scored
9
9.Rafael Vrede (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Colin Edghill (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Alfons Piqué (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Mason (DEF)
0
13.Leon Frieser (MID)
0
14.Luis Antunes (ATT)
0