Match Report


Clube Desportivo das AvesClube Desportivo das Aves     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Gary Parsons Gary Parsons
Scott McinnesS. Mcinnes69
G
1
G
83Vicente CordobaV. Cordoba
Sebastian BreyerS. Breyer69
D
2
D
80Stijn VeldemanS. Veldeman
Diogo JesusD. Jesus68
D
3
D
73Lars SeifertL. Seifert
Antonio CastroA. Castro67
D
4
D
75Mark BrescianoM. Bresciano
Luis MarquesL. Marques66
D
5
D
78Samuel RomeroS. Romero
Jochem Van VeenJ. Van Veen70
M
6
M
80Gianni RimondiniG. Rimondini
Rafael MartinsR. Martins68
M
7
M
82Sho OkamotoS. Okamoto
Frederico MoutinhoF. Moutinho65
M
8
M
77Maarten ClaessensM. Claessens
David FariaD. Faria71
A
9captain
A
85Bunji TakahashiB. Takahashi
Daniele PisanuD. Pisanu67
A
10
A
75Kyo NakataK. Nakata
Silvio NascimentoS. Nascimento65
A
captain11
A
83Yutaka OnoY. Ono
 
Dominic LiddellD. Liddell65
M
12
A
79Regillio AlberdaR. Alberda
Vasco ValenteV. Valente64
D
13
A
73Marc FrommM. Fromm
Frederico GomesF. Gomes63
M
14
M
74Jan-Willem KrijgsmanJ. Krijgsman

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Clube Desportivo das Aves and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Virgilio Carrera.


0.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the match underway!
4.54
Gianni Rimondini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi shoots from outside the area. It's there!! Scott Mcinnes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.57
Rafael Martins sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Martins tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Vicente Cordoba comfortably smothers it!
10.47
Luis Marques flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederico Moutinho makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards David Faria. David Faria beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.49
Sho Okamoto knocks the ball forward to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Castro.
18.27
Sho Okamoto changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sho Okamoto plays a quick one-two with Bunji Takahashi and rushes in on goal... Sho Okamoto shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
20.30
Sho Okamoto barges into Rafael Martins. Sho Okamoto is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.48
Frederico Moutinho passes the ball forward to Daniele Pisanu. Daniele Pisanu knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lars Seifert.
24.54
Lars Seifert passes the ball forward to Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini chips the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata skips past Sebastian Breyer! Kyo Nakata cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Scott Mcinnes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
26.53
It's a corner kick which Maarten Claessens takes quickly, playing the ball short to Lars Seifert. Lars Seifert flicks the ball on with his first touch. Silvio Nascimento reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
27.23
Sho Okamoto flicks a high pass forward to Yutaka Ono who brings the ball under control. Yutaka Ono sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
28.37
Lars Seifert flicks a high pass forward to Maarten Claessens who brings the ball under control. Maarten Claessens flicks a high pass forward. Yutaka Ono holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yutaka Ono shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.17
Jochem Van Veen receives the ball from a throw-in from Frederico Moutinho. Jochem Van Veen knocks the ball forward to Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
39.35
Sho Okamoto flicks a high pass forward. Yutaka Ono holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yutaka Ono shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.31
Sebastian Breyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frederico Moutinho. Frederico Moutinho sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Moutinho knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Clube Desportivo das Aves appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Maarten Claessens hacks Jochem Van Veen from behind! The referee calls over Maarten Claessens and shows him a yellow card! Jochem Van Veen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.45
Samuel Romero decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Romero sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Romero knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Yutaka Ono is offside!
59.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastian Breyer picks a pass forward to Frederico Moutinho. With a delightful solo run, Frederico Moutinho stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards David Faria. David Faria makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.11
With imagination, Mark Bresciano plays the ball forward to Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto sees Yutaka Ono in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yutaka Ono shoots from long range. Wonderful reactions from Scott Mcinnes keeps it out!
66.15
Lars Seifert flicks a high pass forward. Maarten Claessens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Maarten Claessens sees Bunji Takahashi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bunji Takahashi lofts in a cross ball towards Yutaka Ono. Yutaka Ono connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
67.51
Diogo Jesus flicks a high pass forward to Jochem Van Veen who brings the ball under control. Jochem Van Veen passes the ball forward to Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento whips in a cross ball towards David Faria. David Faria makes a convincing header but Vicente Cordoba reads it well. Fabulous stop!
69.54
Frederico Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Faria. David Faria shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vicente Cordoba manages to gather it easily.
71.34
David Faria catches Stijn Veldeman on the ankles. David Faria is warned by the referee! Stijn Veldeman carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.38
Stijn Veldeman threads a neat ball through to Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto sees Bunji Takahashi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bunji Takahashi plays a one-two with Kyo Nakata and advances towards the goal... Bunji Takahashi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Scott Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
77.59
Samuel Romero hacks David Faria from behind! Samuel Romero is warned by the referee! David Faria grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.19
Frederico Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Pisanu. Daniele Pisanu shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.12
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
Mark Bresciano comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Pisanu. The referee calls over Mark Bresciano and shows him a yellow card! Daniele Pisanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Clube Desportivo das Aves

S.L. Benfica
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
32.2%
43.3%
24.4%

Scorers
David Faria 10
Bunji Takahashi 5

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frederico Moutinho of Clube Desportivo das Aves

Match Ratings
1.Scott Mcinnes (GK)
8
2.Sebastian Breyer (DEF)
7
3.Diogo Jesus (DEF)
6
4.Antonio Castro (DEF)
6
5.Luis Marques (DEF)
6
6.Jochem Van Veen (MID)
6
7.Rafael Martins (MID)
7
8.Frederico Moutinho (MID)
9
9.David Faria (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Daniele Pisanu (ATT)
6
11.Silvio Nascimento (ATT)
6
 
12.Dominic Liddell (MID)
0
13.Vasco Valente (DEF)
0
14.Frederico Gomes (MID)
0

1.Vicente Cordoba (GK)
7
2.Stijn Veldeman (DEF)
6
3.Lars Seifert (DEF)
7
4.Mark Bresciano (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Samuel Romero (DEF)
6
6.Gianni Rimondini (MID)
7
7.Sho Okamoto (MID)
8
8.Maarten Claessens (MID)yellow card
6
9.Bunji Takahashi (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kyo Nakata (ATT)
6
11.Yutaka Ono (ATT)
6
 
12.Regillio Alberda (ATT)
0
13.Marc Fromm (ATT)
0
14.Jan-Willem Krijgsman (MID)
0