Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 20,819 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Desportivo Nacional appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Desportivo Nacional kick off and get the first half underway!
4.52
0-0Decio Sotelo threads the ball through to Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edgar Reis.
9.37
0-0Luis-Clemente Marchand chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Veloso. Cristiano Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Veloso but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.44
0-0Davor Gorgone kicks a strong pass forward to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.27
0-0Desportivo Nacional are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.48
1-0Decio Sotelo sees a break and surges forward. Decio Sotelo knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin heads the ball goalwards. Lars Basler is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
28.47
S.L. Benfica are easily keeping Desportivo Nacional at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.20
1-0Edgar Teixeira clumsily knocks into Younès Ghazi. Edgar Teixeira is given a warning by the referee! Younès Ghazi runs off the knock.
33.37
Bernard Ndiefi kicks a strong pass forward to Alex Brady. Alex Brady passes the ball forward to Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.10
1-0Emerson Paganin threads the ball through to Alex Brady. Alex Brady makes a simple pass to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Lars Basler is on top of it.
42.56
Decio Sotelo kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Beckerman and rushes in on goal... Edgar Teixeira rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Lars Basler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the second half underway!
47.22
Decio Sotelo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.40
Davor Gorgone knocks the ball to his team mate, Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.14
Luis-Clemente Marchand comes in with a late challenge on Alex Brady. The referee calls over Luis-Clemente Marchand and warns him to calm down! Alex Brady stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.28
2-0Nacer Zerhouni catches Cristiano Veloso on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cristiano Veloso runs off the knock.
59.48
David Hendry comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Oechslin. The referee calls over David Hendry and warns him to calm down! Gabriel Oechslin stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.20
Davor Gorgone sees space and advances. Davor Gorgone passes the ball forward to Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Lars Basler manages to keep it out.
67.32
Clifford Anderson knocks the ball forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman plays a perfect one-two with Gabriel Oechslin and rushes in on goal... Nelson Beckerman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Lars Basler manages to gather it comfortably.
71.31
Bernard Ndiefi makes a probing pass to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo makes a simple pass to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.19
Luis-Clemente Marchand comes in with a late challenge on Decio Sotelo. The referee calls over Luis-Clemente Marchand again and warns him to calm down! Decio Sotelo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.12
Alex Brady deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin makes a probing pass to Nelson Beckerman but he's offside!
83.26
Antonio Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Veloso. Cristiano Veloso shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.24
Desportivo Nacional are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.15
Clifford Anderson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira threads the ball through to Gabriel Oechslin. Gabriel Oechslin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
82.9%
17.1%
Play Area
24.3%
44.3%
31.4%
Scorers