Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio Marcolino de Castro where C.D. Feirense play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,524 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
C.D. Feirense start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.09
Guillermo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Carvalho. Nuno Carvalho knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Netzer who gathers it comfortably.
3.43
Attilio Ardigò knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Campos. Guillermo Campos threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danijel Sadane.
10.43
Fernando Ruiz makes a simple pass to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves goes all the way! Alberto Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.17
Martin Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.37
Martin Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Martins. The referee calls over Martin Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Ruben Martins gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.34
Martin Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Duarte Teixeira.
30.53
Sergio Nascimento makes a probing pass to Martin Taylor. Martin Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Duarte Teixeira.
34.58
Dominic Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.42
Max Richards surges forward with the ball. Max Richards makes a simple pass to Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.55
Guillermo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
47.33
Jaime Faria makes a probing pass to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves goes all the way! Alberto Neves makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
51.20
Dominic Hopkin takes it forward alone. Dominic Hopkin goes all the way! Dominic Hopkin takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Duarte Teixeira manages to gather it comfortably.
59.42
Martin Taylor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
66.33
Sergio Nascimento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin makes a probing pass to Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira passes the ball forward but Alberto Neves is offside!
69.39
Fernando Ruiz clumsily knocks into Max Richards. Fernando Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Max Richards hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.33
Jaime Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin advances with the ball. Dominic Hopkin shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.21
Ruben Martins kicks a strong pass forward to Nuno Carvalho. Nuno Carvalho whips in a cross ball towards Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar. Jean-Sebastien Ben Askar heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Anton Netzer had no chance!! Goal for C.D. Feirense!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dominic Hopkin of S.L. Benfica
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.1%
63.9%
Play Area
28.9%
48.2%
22.9%