Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play PSV Eindhoven in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,705 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and PSV Eindhoven are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
PSV Eindhoven start the match!
2.39
Jo Van Der Doelen threads the ball through to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Joris Koning is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
9.50
Alexander Widmann takes it forward alone. Alexander Widmann plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Pringle and advances towards the goal... Alexander Widmann tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.24
Quim Nunes sees space and advances. Quim Nunes plays a one-two with Ruben Vieira and rushes in on goal... Quim Nunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.48
Jon Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes makes a simple pass to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
20.44
Max Steijn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli runs straight at the defence! Simone Zironelli looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.10
Quim Nunes threads a neat ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle beats his man to it with a header. Chris Van Der Meyde steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
27.50
Martin Shew A Tjon catches Jon Platt on the ankles. The referee warns Martin Shew A Tjon to calm down! Jon Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.03
Quim Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Valerio Zauri who brings the ball under control. Valerio Zauri sees a break and surges forward. Valerio Zauri finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
36.49
Jo Van Der Doelen slams into Martin Shew A Tjon with his studs up. The referee motions to Jo Van Der Doelen to come over. It's a red card!! Martin Shew A Tjon stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.31
Quim Andrade breaks forward. Quim Andrade threads a neat ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri hits a low pass to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
42.56
Remco Waterreus threads the ball through to Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer deftly passes the ball to Simone Zironelli, releasing him through on goal. Simone Zironelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
45.00
Ruben Vieira threads a neat ball through to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle skips past Oliver Streich! Martin Pringle takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Joris Koning manages to gather it effortlessly.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica have changed their lineup with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Colin McStay. PSV Eindhoven 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 whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
48.14
Quim Nunes sees a break and surges forward. Quim Nunes advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Quim Nunes provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Joris Koning!
51.49
Remco Waterreus makes a beautiful solo run. Remco Waterreus lofts in a cross ball towards Simone Zironelli. Simone Zironelli connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
53.52
With vision, Jon Platt picks a pass forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann chips the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann powers a header at goal. The keeper, Joris Koning, sees it late!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
60.13
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Jan Jensen replacing Martin Pringle .
61.15
Martin Shew A Tjon comes in with a late challenge on Jon Platt. The referee warns Martin Shew A Tjon again to calm down! Jon Platt stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.46
Chris Van Der Meyde threads a neat ball through to Cor Van Dinteren. Cor Van Dinteren makes a probing pass to Joost Timmer. Joost Timmer shoots from outside the area but Cristiano Postiga is on top of it.
67.30
Martin Shew A Tjon catches Cristiano Carvalho on the ankles. Martin Shew A Tjon is given yet another warning by the referee! Cristiano Carvalho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.06
Alexander Widmann knocks the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Joris Koning.
71.19
Niccolo Kerr threads a neat ball through to Arno Janes. Arno Janes flicks a high pass forward. Martin Shew A Tjon collects the pass. Martin Shew A Tjon knocks in a cross ball towards Cor Van Dinteren. Cor Van Dinteren finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
72.22
Quim Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann threads a neat ball through to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! He really seems to have settled well at the club.
77.49
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Brian Armstrong replacing Ruben Vieira .
85.26
Silvio Michel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.33
Cor Van Dinteren makes a simple pass to Remco Waterreus. Remco Waterreus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Andrade.
90.00
Chris Van Der Meyde controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Max Steijn. Max Steijn advances with the ball. Max Steijn shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
68.2%
31.8%
Play Area
27.3%
45.5%
27.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Widmann of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Cristiano Postiga (GK)
6
2.Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3.Colin McStay (ATT)
6
4.Jon Platt (DEF)
6
5.Alexander Widmann (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
6.Valerio Zauri (MID)
7
7.Quim Nunes (MID)goal scored
8
8.Silvio Michel (MID)
6
9.Ruben Vieira (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Martin Pringle (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)
6
 
12.Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)red card
3
13.Brian Armstrong (ATT)
6
14.Jan Jensen (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Joris Koning (GK)
6
2.Niccolo Kerr (DEF)
6
3.Chris Van Der Meyde (DEF)
6
4.Oliver Streich (DEF)
6
5.Cor Van Dinteren (MID)
6
6.Max Steijn (MID)
6
7.Remco Waterreus (MID)
6
8.Arno Janes (MID)
6
9.Martin Shew A Tjon (ATT)
5
10.Joost Timmer (ATT)
6
11.Simone Zironelli (ATT)
6
 
12.Jose Marques (ATT)
0
13.Wouter Buffel (DEF)
0
14.John Fellahi (GK)
0