Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Belenenses. A crowd of 19,421 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Belenenses are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Belenenses are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0Belenenses kick off and get the first half underway!
6.20
0-0With imagination, Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Nils Schramm who takes it down. Nils Schramm kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McStay but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.10
0-0Guillermo Peiro makes a beautiful solo run. Guillermo Peiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.19
0-0Guillermo Peiro plays the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.02
1-0Richard Greig controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Peiro. Guillermo Peiro knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.14
Helder Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.35
Boudewijn Van Der Meer kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
38.20
Artur Gomes knocks the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.41
1-1Pablo Menendez runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Pablo Menendez lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
44.32
Showing composure, Edgar Jardim laces a weighted ball forward to Pablo Menendez. Pablo Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Faria. Fernando Faria lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Belenenses also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
49.40
Richard Greig pushes up the pitch. Richard Greig flicks a high ball forward to Colin McStay who takes it down. Colin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.10
Gaspar Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Ferreira controls it well on his chest. Francisco Ferreira flicks a high pass forward to Artur Gomes who brings the ball under control. Artur Gomes skips past Quim Andrade! Artur Gomes shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.37
Pablo Menendez makes a probing pass to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes brings the ball forward. Artur Gomes whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
60.58
2-1S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Richard Greig .Belenenses have made a substitution with Frederico Reis replacing Boudewijn Van Der Meer .
63.13
Artur Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.56
Alexander Widmann makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Widmann finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Don Ferguson.
69.42
2-1Nils Schramm takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Silvio Jesus gets to the ball and clears it up field.
71.08
Quim Andrade chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri threads a neat ball through to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.19
Cristiano Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel threads the ball through to Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
73.05
Helder Semedo makes a probing pass to Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
75.27
Simon Scheffler sees space and advances. Simon Scheffler whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Ferreira. Francisco Ferreira powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Postiga with no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
77.27
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Frederico Jesus replacing Guillermo Peiro and Brian Armstrong replacing Ruben Vieira .Belenenses have made 2 substitutions with Daniel Jardim replacing Edgar Jardim and Jaime Gomes replacing Fernando Faria .
78.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Frederico Jesus laces a through ball forward to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.01
Cristiano Carvalho pushes up the pitch. Cristiano Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Brian Armstrong controls it well on his chest. Brian Armstrong whips in a cross ball towards Nils Schramm. Nils Schramm makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.46
Pablo Menendez hits a low pass to Jaime Gomes. Jaime Gomes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fantastic reaction save from Cristiano Postiga!
87.28
Gaspar Vieira hits a low pass to Artur Gomes. Artur Gomes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Artur Gomes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
3-2Daniel Jardim catches Brian Armstrong on the ankles. Daniel Jardim is warned by the referee! Brian Armstrong hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
29.7%
44.6%
25.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Artur Gomes of Belenenses |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Postiga (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Quim Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Greig (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alexander Widmann (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Valerio Zauri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guillermo Peiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Silvio Michel (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Ruben Vieira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Nils Schramm (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Colin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Frederico Jesus (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Brian Armstrong (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Don Ferguson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Edgar Jardim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Silvio Jesus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gaspar Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Boudewijn Van Der Meer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pablo Menendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Artur Gomes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Simon Scheffler (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Helder Semedo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Fernando Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Francisco Ferreira (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Daniel Jardim (DEF) | 5 | |
| 13. | Frederico Reis (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jaime Gomes (ATT) | 6 | |