Match Report
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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 Belenenses. A crowd of 20,927 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Belenenses appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica kick off the first half!
3.01
0-0Vitor Andrade takes it forward alone. Vitor Andrade makes a simple pass to Michael Degn. Michael Degn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.45
0-0Vitor Andrade comes in with a late challenge on Nelson Beckerman. Vitor Andrade is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Beckerman runs off the knock.
14.16
0-0Facundo Miranda knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Beckerman and rushes in on goal... Florin Urzica makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnus Schwarz easily smothers it.
15.17
Facundo Miranda sees space and advances. Facundo Miranda shoots from long range but somehow Magnus Schwarz manages to keep it out.
20.37
Geoffrey Allach knocks the ball forward to Alex Brady. Alex Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michele Pantano.
21.06
1-0Facundo Miranda knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin whips in a cross ball towards Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnus Schwarz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.28
1-0Sebastian Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Degn. Michael Degn chips the ball to his team mate, Maksym Zhuravlov. Maksym Zhuravlov makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
27.56
Facundo Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Magnus Schwarz easily smothers it!
39.48
1-0Alex Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Beckerman but he's offside!
40.12
Davor Gorgone threads the ball through to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman goes all the way! Nelson Beckerman tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Magnus Schwarz.
42.53
Joao Gomes hacks Facundo Miranda from behind! The referee calls over Joao Gomes and warns him to calm down! Facundo Miranda stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.22
Bernard Ndiefi knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Brady. Alex Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman shoots from 25 yards 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!
45.00
Belenenses kick off!
47.18
Facundo Miranda surges forward with the ball. Facundo Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Magnus Schwarz manages to gather it comfortably.
49.32
Sebastian Scholz advances with the ball. Sebastian Scholz lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Degn. Michael Degn flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.09
Facundo Miranda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.18
Bernard Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Alex Brady. Alex Brady sees space and advances. Alex Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Magnus Schwarz had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
59.52
Bernard Ndiefi knocks the ball forward to Alex Brady. Alex Brady brings the ball forward. Alex Brady whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
61.11
Alex Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.58
Matt Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
65.12
2-0Alex Brady clumsily knocks into Sebastian Scholz. The referee calls over Alex Brady and shows him a yellow card! Sebastian Scholz runs off the knock.
67.37
Matt Gordon sees space and advances. Matt Gordon shoots from 20 yards but Anton Netzer is on top of it.
69.07
Valeriy Zgurovsky makes a probing pass to Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.06
Scott Greig sees a break and surges forward. Scott Greig finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Anton Netzer!
78.07
Joao Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Scholz. Sebastian Scholz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kostas Vangelis. Kostas Vangelis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Anton Netzer manages to keep it out.
79.17
Facundo Miranda clumsily knocks into Scott Greig. Facundo Miranda is given a warning by the referee! Scott Greig stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.34
Bernard Ndiefi hacks Michael Degn from behind! Bernard Ndiefi is warned by the referee! Michael Degn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.06
Facundo Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Oechslin but he's offside!
87.46
Facundo Miranda makes a simple pass to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman knocks the ball forward to Florin Urzica but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
24.7%
44.4%
30.9%
Scorers