Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Naval. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Naval appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Naval kicking off!
2.42
0-0Naval are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate S.L. Benfica's defence.
3.55
0-0Davor Gorgone chips the ball to his team mate, Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tomas Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
6.29
0-0Alex Brady makes a probing pass to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman goes all the way! Nelson Beckerman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.03
0-0Facundo Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin threads the ball through to Nelson Beckerman but he's offside!
15.04
0-0Alex Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tomas Jardim!
16.29
Guilherme Campos advances with the ball. Guilherme Campos plays a perfect one-two with Hugo Quaresma and rushes in on goal... Guilherme Campos tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Anton Netzer!
18.41
Geoffrey Allach makes a beautiful solo run. Geoffrey Allach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Tomas Jardim manages to gather it comfortably.
22.02
Bernard Ndiefi knocks the ball to his team mate, Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman flicks the ball with his head but somehow Tomas Jardim manages to keep it out.
24.39
Roberto Veloso makes a probing pass to Harris Veurink. Harris Veurink flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento shoots from distance but it flies wide!
26.28
Guilherme Campos decides to run forward with the ball. Guilherme Campos knocks in a cross ball towards Jaime Nascimento. Jaime Nascimento directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
28.17
0-0Cristiano Teixeira barges into Nelson Beckerman. Cristiano Teixeira is warned by the referee! Nelson Beckerman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.28
Geoffrey Allach knocks the ball forward to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Tomas Jardim manages to keep it out.
36.09
0-0Decio Sotelo barges into Eduardo Viana. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Viana grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
36.09
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
39.21
Geoffrey Allach knocks the ball to his team mate, Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
47.55
Paulo Teixeira catches Alex Brady on the ankles. Paulo Teixeira is given a warning by the referee! Alex Brady runs off the knock.
47.55
Naval are easily keeping S.L. Benfica at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
53.56
Facundo Miranda flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
61.12
Davor Gorgone sees a break and surges forward. Davor Gorgone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman whips in a cross ball towards Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
66.35
Paulo Teixeira clumsily knocks into Alex Brady. The referee calls over Paulo Teixeira again and warns him to calm down! Alex Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.46
Guilherme Campos knocks the ball forward to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.42
Geoffrey Allach controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda makes a probing pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.18
Facundo Miranda decides to run forward with the ball. Facundo Miranda plays a perfect one-two with Gabriel Oechslin and rushes in on goal... Facundo Miranda tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
89.31
Eduardo Viana threads the ball through to Hugo Quaresma. Hugo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Geoffrey Allach passes the ball forward to Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Tomas Jardim manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%