Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Campo do Adelino Rodrigues where U Madeira play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
U Madeira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
U Madeira are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
3.36
0-0Clifford Anderson threads the ball through to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jon Dahl Petersen but the linesman indicates offside!
6.25
0-0Emerson Paganin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica plays a perfect one-two with Diogo Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Florin Urzica shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Filipe Vieira manages to gather it comfortably.
10.13
0-0Rodrigo Jesus barges into Emerson Paganin. Rodrigo Jesus is given a warning by the referee! Emerson Paganin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
12.51
Alfred Bloomer passes the ball forward to Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso heads the ball goalwards but somehow Anton Netzer manages to keep it out.
15.59
0-1Decio Sotelo passes the ball forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen rockets a shot on goal. Filipe Vieira is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.27
Decio Sotelo knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica plays a perfect one-two with Jon Dahl Petersen and rushes in on goal... Florin Urzica shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Filipe Vieira manages to keep it out.
21.45
Clifford Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! Filipe Vieira had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
26.08
0-2Breno Jeda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of José Renteria. José Renteria shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.44
0-2Jon Dahl Petersen comes in with a late challenge on Michel Flachez. The referee calls over Jon Dahl Petersen and shows him a yellow card! Michel Flachez stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.33
0-2Sergio Nascimento threads the ball through to Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson makes a probing pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.54
Nacer Zerhouni makes a simple pass to Mohammed Babayaro. Mohammed Babayaro advances with the ball. Mohammed Babayaro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Filipe Vieira who gathers it comfortably.
33.13
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.26
0-2Mohammed Babayaro comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Bloomer. The referee calls over Mohammed Babayaro and warns him to calm down! Alfred Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.29
Alexandre Santos brings the ball forward. Alexandre Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards José Renteria. José Renteria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.48
Francisco Varela makes a simple pass to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.58
Alfred Bloomer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, José Renteria. José Renteria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.05
Alexandre Santos makes a probing pass to Breno Jeda. Breno Jeda takes it forward alone. Breno Jeda knocks in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Anton Netzer.
44.50
Sergio Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
U Madeira start the second half!
53.21
Alfred Bloomer makes a probing pass to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso goes all the way! Bruno Veloso rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
54.23
Sergio Nascimento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.23
Clifford Anderson passes the ball forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.54
Gaspar Postiga makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Jardim. Sebastiao Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Jesus. Rodrigo Jesus shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
66.13
Michel Flachez makes a simple pass to Alfred Bloomer. Alfred Bloomer makes a simple pass to Bruno Veloso. Bruno Veloso knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nacer Zerhouni.
67.23
Mohammed Babayaro knocks the ball forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Filipe Vieira.
69.03
Francisco Varela sees space and advances. Francisco Varela lofts in a cross ball towards José Renteria. José Renteria is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Anton Netzer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.26
Mohammed Babayaro flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.04
Emerson Paganin comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Varela. Emerson Paganin is warned by the referee! Francisco Varela runs off the knock.
87.05
Emerson Paganin chips the ball to his team mate, Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson threads the ball through to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica lofts in a cross ball towards Diogo Teixeira. Diogo Teixeira heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
32.1%
43.2%
24.7%
Scorers