Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Moreirense are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
2.48
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
3.04
0-0Alex Brady catches Jan Vennegoor Kluivert on the ankles. Alex Brady is given a warning by the referee! Jan Vennegoor Kluivert stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.28
0-0Facundo Miranda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
6.21
0-1Facundo Miranda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin plays a perfect one-two with Florin Urzica and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Oechslin rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.34
0-1Facundo Miranda makes a probing pass to Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Urzica but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.40
Nuno Vieira takes it forward alone. Nuno Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher threads the ball through to Anton Nordwald but he's offside!
27.38
Facundo Miranda knocks the ball forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Oechslin but he's offside!
36.40
Alex Brady sees a break and surges forward. Alex Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman but the linesman indicates offside!
38.05
Alex Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gabriel Oechslin!
44.33
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
0-2Decio Sotelo makes a probing pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Moreirense kicking off!
49.33
Alex Brady clumsily knocks into Rodrigo Andrade. The referee calls over Alex Brady again and warns him to calm down! Rodrigo Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.44
Facundo Miranda makes a simple pass to Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from distance but it is miles over!
60.42
Davor Gorgone brings the ball forward. Davor Gorgone makes a probing pass to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman goes all the way! Nelson Beckerman tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.29
Decio Sotelo makes a probing pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Beckerman and rushes in on goal... Florin Urzica takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
69.57
Paolo Giorgetti hacks Decio Sotelo from behind! Paolo Giorgetti is warned by the referee! Decio Sotelo runs off the knock.
75.41
Rodrigo Andrade flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Nordwald. Anton Nordwald shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
83.55
Rodrigo Andrade makes a probing pass to Anton Nordwald. Anton Nordwald whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.42
Ruben Lopes kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Vennegoor Kluivert. Jan Vennegoor Kluivert flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Thatcher. Brendan Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
34.3%
47.8%
17.9%
Scorers
| Brendan Thatcher 84 | Gabriel Oechslin 6, 38 Nelson Beckerman 60 |