Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Est˜ dio do Restelo where Belenenses play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Belenenses are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Belenenses get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Francisco Nascimento makes a simple pass to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.51
Miguel Ramos makes a beautiful solo run. Miguel Ramos plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Vieira and rushes in on goal... Miguel Ramos shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.09
Tijani Ricci makes a simple pass to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.35
Miguel Ramos decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
15.51
Ricardo Castro kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.31
0-0Frederico Reis flicks the ball to his team mate, Tijani Ricci. Tijani Ricci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
20.44
1-0Miguel Ramos flicks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira knocks the ball to his team mate, Robert Greening. Robert Greening cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Jose Ferreira had no chance!! Goal for Belenenses!
24.28
Helder Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Greening. Robert Greening plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Vieira and rushes in on goal... Robert Greening makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.33
2-0Francisco Nascimento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa plays a perfect one-two with Scott McGrory and rushes in on goal... Nuno Sousa takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Vitor Antunes.
32.48
Helder Pinheiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Sousa. Rodrigo Sousa knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.30
Tijani Ricci makes a simple pass to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitor Antunes who gathers it comfortably.
42.25
Francisco Nascimento makes a probing pass to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa goes all the way! Nuno Sousa shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
44.56
Ruben Bento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Nascimento. Francisco Nascimento takes it forward alone. Francisco Nascimento goes all the way! Francisco Nascimento shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
45.00
2-0Miguel Ramos catches Joao Lima on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joao Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the second half underway!
47.53
Rodrigo Sousa makes a probing pass to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira shoots from 25 yards. Jose Ferreira easily smothers it.
48.20
Frederico Reis passes the ball forward to Joao Lima. Joao Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa goes all the way! Nuno Sousa tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Vitor Antunes.
49.24
Francisco Nascimento advances with the ball. Francisco Nascimento controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.18
2-1Belenenses are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate S.L. Benfica's defence.
61.12
Miguel Ramos makes a simple pass to Manuel Vieira. Manuel Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
63.26
Manuel Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joao Lima. Joao Lima controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gaspar Reis!
66.05
Francisco Nascimento threads the ball through to Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis plays a perfect one-two with Nuno Sousa and rushes in on goal... Gaspar Reis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.02
Hauke Bierhoff threads the ball through to Robert Greening. Robert Greening goes all the way! Robert Greening rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Jose Ferreira has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
73.39
Stefan Reimers passes the ball forward to Joao Lima. Joao Lima threads the ball through to Scott McGrory. Scott McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Vitor Antunes manages to gather it comfortably.
78.35
Ricardo Castro makes a probing pass to Cristiano Moreira. Cristiano Moreira plays a perfect one-two with Manuel Vieira and rushes in on goal... Cristiano Moreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.13
4-3Nuno Sousa comes in with a late challenge on Helder Pinheiro. The referee calls over Nuno Sousa and warns him to calm down! Helder Pinheiro runs off the knock.
89.12
4-3Joao Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gaspar Reis but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.3%
61.7%
Play Area
25.9%
45.7%
28.4%
Scorers
| Robert Greening 20, 24, 69 Cristiano Moreira 78 | Francisco Nascimento 49 Gaspar Reis 63, 66 |