Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Veeniti TV |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Vitória de Guimarães. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both S.L. Benfica and Vitória de Guimarães are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both S.L. Benfica and Vitória de Guimarães are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
3.09
0-0Clifford Anderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albrecht Turek who gathers it comfortably.
4.20
0-0Jon Dahl Petersen barges into Vincenzo Schwarzer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vincenzo Schwarzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.22
0-0Alex Brady makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Brady knocks the ball forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
9.16
0-0Decio Sotelo surges forward with the ball. Decio Sotelo plays a perfect one-two with Jon Dahl Petersen and rushes in on goal... Decio Sotelo takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Albrecht Turek manages to gather it comfortably.
14.30
Clifford Anderson comes in with a late challenge on Youssef Van Der Ree. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Youssef Van Der Ree hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.46
1-0Alex Brady sees space and advances. Alex Brady plays a perfect one-two with Florin Urzica and rushes in on goal... Alex Brady shoots from just inside the box. Alex Brady scores for S.L. Benfica!!
18.48
Bernard Ndiefi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman plays a perfect one-two with Florin Urzica and rushes in on goal... Nelson Beckerman cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Albrecht Turek easily smothers it.
20.45
1-0Clifford Anderson 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!
21.04
Bernard Ndiefi makes a simple pass to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo advances with the ball. Decio Sotelo threads the ball through to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.19
Emerson Paganin passes the ball forward to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo passes the ball forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.14
Clifford Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
38.06
Nacer Zerhouni makes a beautiful solo run. Nacer Zerhouni flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman plays a perfect one-two with Jon Dahl Petersen and rushes in on goal... Nelson Beckerman takes a shot at goal. Nelson Beckerman scores for S.L. Benfica!!
42.11
Nacer Zerhouni passes the ball forward to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo threads the ball through to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off the second half!
47.07
Youssef Van Der Ree takes it forward alone. Youssef Van Der Ree knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Geis. Julian Geis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
53.02
Alex Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
54.15
Adrien Zidane passes the ball forward to Elias Müller. Elias Müller knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nacer Zerhouni.
55.00
Clifford Anderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica but the linesman indicates offside!
57.07
Nacer Zerhouni makes a simple pass to Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen finds some space and shoots from distance. Jon Dahl Petersen scores for S.L. Benfica!!
65.19
Bernard Ndiefi comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Arnold. The referee calls over Bernard Ndiefi and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Arnold stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.51
De Jesus S. Cardoso threads the ball through to Elias Müller. Elias Müller threads the ball through to Julian Geis. Julian Geis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Arnold. Marcel Arnold shoots from just inside the box but somehow Anton Netzer manages to keep it out.
75.17
Alex Brady decides to run forward with the ball. Alex Brady plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Beckerman and rushes in on goal... Alex Brady makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Albrecht Turek!
77.14
Jon Dahl Degn knocks the ball forward to Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernard Ndiefi.
79.01
5-0Kubilay Izzet hacks Davor Gorgone from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Davor Gorgone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
79.01
5-0S.L. Benfica are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.35
Jon Dahl Degn barges into Alex Brady. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alex Brady runs off the knock.
85.35
Elias Müller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kubilay Izzet. Kubilay Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Geis. Julian Geis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.52
Alex Brady makes a simple pass to Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen knocks the ball forward to Florin Urzica but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.02
Decio Sotelo surges forward with the ball. Decio Sotelo goes all the way! Decio Sotelo tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
9
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
22.4%
44.7%
32.9%
Scorers
| Alex Brady 15 Nelson Beckerman 21, 38 Florin Urzica 26 Jon Dahl Petersen 57 Decio Sotelo 89 |