Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa where União Desportiva de Leiria play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,393 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
União Desportiva de Leiria are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0União Desportiva de Leiria start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.19
0-1Tomás Ramírez chips the ball to his team mate, Alex Brady. Alex Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.36
0-1Davor Gorgone plays a long ball forward. Edgar Teixeira goes all the way! Edgar Teixeira shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
10.06
Ruben Nunes passes the ball forward to Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.40
0-1Emerson Paganin comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Bremner. The referee calls over Emerson Paganin and warns him to calm down! Kevin Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.02
0-1Alex Brady knocks the ball forward to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.13
0-1Alex Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Joao Faria.
21.54
Emerson Paganin makes a probing pass to Alex Brady. Alex Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira plays a perfect one-two with Florin Urzica and rushes in on goal... Edgar Teixeira rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.04
Abel Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaime Castro. Jaime Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Davor Gorgone.
27.51
Davor Gorgone sees space and advances. Davor Gorgone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira goes all the way! Edgar Teixeira tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.27
Clifford Anderson threads the ball through to Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.58
Tomás Ramírez barges into Ruben Moreira. Tomás Ramírez is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Moreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.59
0-3Davor Gorgone passes the ball forward to Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda brings the ball forward. Facundo Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beckerman but the referee indicates it's offside!
42.27
Jaime Castro threads the ball through to Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.34
Alex Brady sees a break and surges forward. Alex Brady threads the ball through to Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Abel Valente deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Tavares. Miguel Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Bremner. Kevin Bremner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.51
1-4Abel Valente catches Florin Urzica on the ankles. Abel Valente is shown the yellow card! Florin Urzica runs off the knock.
57.28
Emerson Paganin kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Brady. Alex Brady sees space and advances. Alex Brady plays a perfect one-two with Edgar Teixeira and rushes in on goal... Alex Brady takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Joao Faria had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
65.11
Clifford Anderson deftly passes 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 comes in low, but Joao Faria easily smothers it!
66.32
Alex Brady makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.56
Alex Brady passes the ball forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman knocks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.21
Tomás Ramírez knocks the ball forward to Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson makes a simple pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica goes all the way! Florin Urzica shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.13
Davor Gorgone knocks the ball to his team mate, Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson chips the ball to his team mate, Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira shoots from 25 yards. Joao Faria easily smothers it.
84.43
Clifford Anderson makes a simple pass to Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nelson Beckerman scores for S.L. Benfica!!
89.05
Rodrigo Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Tavares. Miguel Tavares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abassi Citony. Abassi Citony knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Clifford Anderson flicks the ball to his team mate, Florin Urzica. Florin Urzica controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
7
Shots on Target
1
10
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.1%
64.9%
Play Area
36.5%
41.9%
21.6%
Scorers
| Kevin Bremner 47 | Edgar Teixeira 2, 28, 44 Florin Urzica 33, 68 Alex Brady 57 Nelson Beckerman 84 |