Match Report
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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. A crowd of 20,411 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Bruno Xavier.
The pitch is in good 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 Bruno Xavier.
0.00
Clube Desportivo das Aves kick off the first half!
6.24
Rafael Martins chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.22
Jochem Van Veen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
14.08
Maarten Claessens surges forward with the ball. Maarten Claessens shoots from distance. Scott Mcinnes gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
18.25
David Faria barges into Roger Vonk. The referee brings David Faria to one side and gives him a warning! Roger Vonk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.51
Maarten Claessens flicks a high ball forward to Regillio Alberda who takes it down. Regillio Alberda shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
21.32
Daniele Pisanu hacks Igor Onopko from behind! The referee brings Daniele Pisanu to one side and gives him a warning! Igor Onopko runs off the knock.
28.28
Frederico Moutinho threads the ball through to David Faria. David Faria controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Vicente Cordoba gets down and covers it.
32.43
Frederico Moutinho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
34.15
Roger Vonk flicks the ball to his team mate, Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata rushes past Vasco Valente! Kyo Nakata cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kyo Nakata!
38.35
Diogo Jesus barges into Regillio Alberda. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Regillio Alberda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.48
Gianni Rimondini surges forward with the ball. Gianni Rimondini whips in a cross ball towards Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Scott Mcinnes with no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
45.00
The referee blows for 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. The Clube Desportivo das Aves players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
47.11
Lars Seifert sees space and advances. Lars Seifert makes a probing pass to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Bunji Takahashi provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Mcinnes effortlessly smothers it!
48.42
Gianni Rimondini passes the ball forward to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Scott Mcinnes manages to keep it out.
49.32
Vasco Valente makes a beautiful solo run. Vasco Valente makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Pisanu. Daniele Pisanu lofts in a cross ball towards David Faria. David Faria gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.33
Samuel Romero clumsily knocks into David Faria. Samuel Romero is warned by the referee! David Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.12
Frederico Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
63.26
Lars Seifert knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini chips the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi passes the ball forward but Kyo Nakata is offside!
72.27
Sho Okamoto flicks a high ball forward to Kyo Nakata who takes it down. Kyo Nakata whips in a cross ball towards Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Good keeping from Scott Mcinnes as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
73.21
Corner kick to S.L. Benfica. Maarten Claessens plays it to the near post. Rafael Martins reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.36
Roger Vonk flicks a high pass forward. Sho Okamoto controls it well on his chest. Sho Okamoto chips the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata flicks the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Diogo Jesus barges into Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
78.58
Vasco Valente sees a break and surges forward. Vasco Valente flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Nascimento. Silvio Nascimento makes a defence splitting pass to David Faria. David Faria takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Vicente Cordoba easily smothers it!
79.41
Igor Onopko kicks a strong pass forward to Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
81.48
Maarten Claessens flicks the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata plays a scrappy one-two with Bunji Takahashi and advances towards the goal... Kyo Nakata tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.06
Lars Seifert threads a neat ball through to Sho Okamoto. Sho Okamoto sees Kyo Nakata in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kyo Nakata knocks in a cross ball towards Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
33.3%
42.9%
23.8%
Scorers
| David Faria 49 | Kyo Nakata 34 Regillio Alberda 42, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Regillio Alberda of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Mcinnes (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Breyer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diogo Jesus (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Luis Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Vasco Valente (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Jochem Van Veen (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Rafael Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frederico Moutinho (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Faria (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Daniele Pisanu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Silvio Nascimento (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Dominic Liddell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Frederico Gomes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Vicente Cordoba (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Igor Onopko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Roger Vonk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lars Seifert (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Samuel Romero (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Gianni Rimondini (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Sho Okamoto (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Maarten Claessens (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Bunji Takahashi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kyo Nakata (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Regillio Alberda (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Edgar Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan-Willem Krijgsman (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Varela (DEF) | 0 | |













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