Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Complexo Desportivo F.C. Alverca where Alverca play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Alverca and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Alverca and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Alverca kick off!
6.01
0-0Pedro Semedo makes a probing pass to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nacer Zerhouni.
10.17
0-0Decio Sotelo kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica whips in a cross ball towards Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.46
0-0Erik Van Der Weerden threads the ball through to Marcel Karembeu. Marcel Karembeu knocks the ball forward to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Anton Netzer easily smothers it!
14.48
Decio Sotelo flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.22
0-0Geoffrey Allach hacks Pedro Semedo from behind! Geoffrey Allach is warned by the referee! Pedro Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.16
Geoffrey Allach makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Brady. Alex Brady 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. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
18.31
Davor Gorgone kicks a strong pass forward to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.52
Marcel Karembeu knocks the ball forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.32
0-1Facundo Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman goes all the way! Nelson Beckerman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Stephen Strachan is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.02
Alex Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.04
Decio Sotelo clumsily knocks into Wayne Milburn. Decio Sotelo is given a warning by the referee! Wayne Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.34
Stefan Paulinus makes a probing pass to Marcel Karembeu. Marcel Karembeu passes the ball forward to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas goes all the way! Hector Barajas takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Anton Netzer manages to gather it comfortably.
36.41
0-1Bernard Ndiefi clumsily knocks into Hector Barajas. The referee calls over Bernard Ndiefi and shows him a yellow card! Hector Barajas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.11
Nacer Zerhouni knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Brady. Alex Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Stephen Strachan easily smothers it.
44.18
Facundo Miranda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman goes all the way! Nelson Beckerman takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
55.24
Davor Gorgone kicks a strong pass forward to Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Jon Dahl Petersen. Jon Dahl Petersen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Strachan who gathers it comfortably.
63.47
Francisco Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Karembeu. Marcel Karembeu knocks the ball to his team mate, Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.56
Wayne Milburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Anton Netzer!
66.07
Decio Sotelo comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Milburn. The referee calls over Decio Sotelo again and warns him to calm down! Wayne Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.38
Marcel Karembeu passes the ball forward to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.46
Marcel Karembeu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa whips in a cross ball towards Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
72.33
Marcel Karembeu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Anton Netzer!
77.28
Decio Sotelo comes in with a late challenge on Wayne Milburn. Decio Sotelo is warned by the referee yet again! Wayne Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.13
Alex Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.10
Marcel Karembeu makes a simple pass to Hector Barajas. Hector Barajas tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.17
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. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.28
Stefan Paulinus passes the ball forward to Pedro Semedo. Pedro Semedo surges forward with the ball. Pedro Semedo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Nappi. Walter Nappi rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
0-2Alverca are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers