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 Boavista Futebol Clube. A crowd of 19,060 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Boavista Futebol Clube kick off and get the match underway!
3.35
0-0Decio Sotelo passes the ball forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman goes all the way! Nelson Beckerman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
6.57
Luis Loureiro passes the ball forward to Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.41
0-0Tomás Ramírez chips the ball to his team mate, Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman shoots from long range. Vincenzo Witte easily smothers it.
12.14
0-0Facundo Miranda threads the ball through to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez kicks a strong pass forward to Edgar Teixeira but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.54
1-0Tomás Ramírez makes a probing pass to Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda flicks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman goes all the way! Nelson Beckerman tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.58
Facundo Miranda decides to run forward with the ball. Facundo Miranda shoots from 20 yards. Vincenzo Witte easily smothers it.
28.25
Tomás Ramírez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez plays a perfect one-two with Nelson Beckerman and rushes in on goal... Claudio Gonzalez takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.17
Decio Sotelo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Vincenzo Witte manages to gather it comfortably.
33.18
Davor Gorgone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Facundo Miranda. Facundo Miranda passes the ball forward to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
36.59
1-0Abdelhadif Tasfaout chips the ball to his team mate, Clifford Anderson. Clifford Anderson knocks the ball to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Witte who gathers it comfortably.
38.04
Edgar Almeida deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Netzer who gathers it comfortably.
39.50
Tomás Ramírez threads the ball through to Decio Sotelo. Decio Sotelo knocks the ball forward to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez makes a probing pass to Edgar Teixeira but he's offside!
40.48
Decio Sotelo flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
48.22
Diogo Sousa threads the ball through to Luis Loureiro. Luis Loureiro kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anton Netzer who gathers it comfortably.
51.00
Rui Castro knocks the ball forward to Diogo Costa. Diogo Costa chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
60.19
Abdelhadif Tasfaout takes it forward alone. Abdelhadif Tasfaout makes a simple pass to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez goes all the way! Claudio Gonzalez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
61.45
Edgar Almeida advances with the ball. Edgar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
63.50
Facundo Miranda controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nelson Beckerman. Nelson Beckerman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vincenzo Witte who gathers it comfortably.
71.15
1-0Facundo Miranda barges into Luis Loureiro. Facundo Miranda is given a warning by the referee! Luis Loureiro gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.58
Diogo Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Lorenzo. Oscar Lorenzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Anton Netzer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.54
Decio Sotelo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edgar Teixeira. Edgar Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.05
Edgar Almeida brings the ball forward. Edgar Almeida lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Soto. Gabriel Soto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
84.09
Facundo Miranda kicks a strong pass forward to Claudio Gonzalez. Claudio Gonzalez shoots from long range but somehow Vincenzo Witte manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
24.7%
45.2%
30.1%
Scorers