Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio Marcolino de Castro where C.D. Feirense play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
C.D. Feirense are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0C.D. Feirense get the match underway!
2.11
0-0C.D. Feirense are easily keeping S.L. Benfica at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
4.55
0-0Gavin Telfer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Armin Witte. Armin Witte takes it forward alone. Armin Witte shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Anton Netzer.
9.58
0-0Cleto Califano passes the ball forward to Aladino Firmani. Aladino Firmani shoots from distance but it flies wide!
10.03
0-0Emerson Paganin clumsily knocks into Cleto Califano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cleto Califano stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.30
Davor Gorgone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson knocks the ball forward to Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen goes all the way! Jon Dahl Petersen shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Alvaro Navarro is on top of it.
14.39
Bernard Ndiefi barges into Pedro Espinoza. Bernard Ndiefi is shown the yellow card! Pedro Espinoza runs off the knock.
15.35
Armin Witte chips the ball to his team mate, Aladino Firmani. Aladino Firmani shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Anton Netzer easily smothers it!
18.11
Bernard Ndiefi takes it forward alone. Bernard Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.20
0-0Jon Dahl Petersen barges into Pablo Sanhueza. Jon Dahl Petersen is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Sanhueza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.01
Pablo Sanhueza knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Addo. Mark Addo makes a simple pass to Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Anton Netzer.
27.55
1-0Mark Addo passes the ball forward to Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa shoots from outside the area which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.38
Decio Sotelo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Beckerman and rushes in on goal... Jon Dahl Petersen rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
33.26
Armin Witte knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.53
Pablo Sanhueza knocks the ball forward to Cleto Califano. Cleto Califano decides to run forward with the ball. Cleto Califano finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Anton Netzer manages to gather it comfortably.
38.21
Tomas Nordahl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Espinoza. Pedro Espinoza shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Anton Netzer easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
51.59
Nacer Zerhouni passes the ball forward to Alex Brady. Alex Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.47
1-0Nelson Beckerman hacks Pablo Sanhueza from behind! Nelson Beckerman is shown the yellow card! Pablo Sanhueza carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.44
Decio Sotelo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen goes all the way! Jon Dahl Petersen shoots from just inside the box but somehow Alvaro Navarro manages to keep it out.
66.47
1-0Armin Witte makes a probing pass to Aladino Firmani. Aladino Firmani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Davor Gorgone.
67.58
Armin Witte brings the ball forward. Armin Witte lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa directs the ball goalwards with his head. Anton Netzer easily picks it out of the air!
72.14
1-0Decio Sotelo sees space and advances. Decio Sotelo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman but the linesman indicates offside!
77.15
Gavin Telfer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cleto Califano. Cleto Califano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
79.01
Gavin Telfer makes a simple pass to Cleto Califano. Cleto Califano makes a simple pass to Aladino Firmani. Aladino Firmani shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.52
Gavin Telfer makes a simple pass to Tomas Nordahl. Tomas Nordahl threads the ball through to Ruben Sousa. Ruben Sousa shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
30%
41.2%
28.7%
Scorers
| Ruben Sousa 28 |