Match Report


Santa ClaraSanta Clara     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Gary Parsons Gary Parsons
Albrecht SchäferA. Schäfer72
G
1
G
84Vicente CordobaV. Cordoba
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa71
D
2
D
75Igor OnopkoI. Onopko
David HutchisonD. Hutchison65
D
3
D
76Roger VonkR. Vonk
Mario LimaM. Lima60
D
4
D
80Stijn VeldemanS. Veldeman
Bruno SadottiB. Sadotti70
M
5
D
79Samuel RomeroS. Romero
Gregorio GimenezG. Gimenez62
M
6
M
77Maarten ClaessensM. Claessens
Mike AdamsM. Adams58
M
7
M
83Sho OkamotoS. Okamoto
Ruben PostigaR. Postiga57
M
8
M
80Gianni RimondiniG. Rimondini
Paulo PinheiroP. Pinheiro73
A
9captain
A
85Bunji TakahashiB. Takahashi
Adam MaddisonA. Maddison66
A
captain10
A
75Kyo NakataK. Nakata
Helder NunesH. Nunes59
A
11
A
79Regillio AlberdaR. Alberda
 
Daniel QuaresmaD. Quaresma67
G
12
A
71Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Terry DyerT. Dyer65
G
13
M
75Jan-Willem KrijgsmanJ. Krijgsman
Alexandre AntunesA. Antunes57
G
14
D
68Ricardo VarelaR. Varela

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Est˜dio de Sao Miguel where Santa Clara 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.
Santa Clara are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Xavier.


0.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
2.18
Maarten Claessens decides to run forward with the ball. Maarten Claessens shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
3.38
Maarten Claessens flicks a high ball forward to Regillio Alberda who takes it down. Regillio Alberda makes a probing pass to Kyo Nakata but he's offside!
6.35
Ruben Postiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Vicente Cordoba. What a great pair of hands!
9.19
Roger Vonk sees Gianni Rimondini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianni Rimondini knocks the ball to his team mate, Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi plays a one-two with Kyo Nakata and advances towards the goal... Bunji Takahashi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.09
Stijn Veldeman threads a neat ball through to Maarten Claessens. Maarten Claessens makes a simple pass to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi skips past Mario Lima! Bunji Takahashi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Albrecht Schäfer.
11.33
Maarten Claessens takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Roger Vonk. Roger Vonk knocks the ball into the box. Gianni Rimondini looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Rodrigo Barbosa.
12.06
Gianni Rimondini takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Ruben Postiga gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
14.01
Stijn Veldeman decides to run forward with the ball. Stijn Veldeman knocks the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Hutchison.
18.14
Sho Okamoto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.00
Mike Adams barges into Sho Okamoto. Mike Adams is warned by the referee! Sho Okamoto runs off the knock.
21.50
Stijn Veldeman flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini flicks a high pass forward to Bunji Takahashi who brings the ball under control. Bunji Takahashi flicks the ball to his team mate, Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.24
Helder Nunes barges into Stijn Veldeman. The referee warns Helder Nunes to calm down! Stijn Veldeman runs off the knock.
24.55
Mike Adams makes a simple pass to Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vicente Cordoba who gathers it comfortably.
34.27
Gianni Rimondini makes a probing pass to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
36.51
Sho Okamoto knocks the ball forward to Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda plays a one-two with Kyo Nakata and rushes in on goal... Regillio Alberda looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.47
Gianni Rimondini threads the ball through to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi cuts inside the box! Bunji Takahashi tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Albrecht Schäfer.
41.10
It's a corner kick. Gianni Rimondini loops the ball in to towards the near post. Mario Lima reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
42.01
Mario Lima sees space and advances. Mario Lima chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Igor Onopko.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Santa Clara appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Santa Clara start the second half!
51.19
Mario Lima makes a simple pass to Mike Adams. Mike Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Vicente Cordoba. Excellent save.
54.44
Bunji Takahashi barges into David Hutchison. Bunji Takahashi is given a warning by the referee! David Hutchison runs off the knock.
60.14
Samuel Romero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maarten Claessens. Maarten Claessens controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata makes a defence splitting pass to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but somehow Albrecht Schäfer manages to keep it out.
61.31
With great vision, Roger Vonk plays the ball forward to Gianni Rimondini. Gianni Rimondini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Bunji Takahashi is offside!
67.40
Gregorio Gimenez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro shoots from outside the area. Vicente Cordoba gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
69.19
Igor Onopko sees Sho Okamoto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sho Okamoto threads a neat ball through to Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata makes a probing pass to Regillio Alberda but he's offside!
72.17
Maarten Claessens flicks the ball to his team mate, Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata knocks in a cross ball towards Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Albrecht Schäfer. Excellent save.
78.42
Mike Adams flicks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Pinheiro. Paulo Pinheiro plays a scrappy one-two with Helder Nunes and advances towards the goal... Paulo Pinheiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.40
Ruben Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Maarten Claessens. Ruben Postiga is shown the yellow card! Maarten Claessens runs off the knock.
84.21
Samuel Romero flicks a high ball forward to Maarten Claessens who takes it down. Maarten Claessens deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Regillio Alberda. Regillio Alberda shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Albrecht Schäfer. What a great pair of hands!
85.34
David Hutchison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregorio Gimenez. Gregorio Gimenez laces a weighted ball forward to Adam Maddison. Adam Maddison whips in a cross ball towards Helder Nunes. Helder Nunes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Vicente Cordoba gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
89.05
Mike Adams darts forward. Mike Adams makes a probing pass to Helder Nunes but he's offside!
90.00
Sho Okamoto kicks a strong pass forward to Bunji Takahashi. Bunji Takahashi knocks in a cross ball towards Kyo Nakata. Kyo Nakata is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Santa Clara

S.L. Benfica
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
9
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
33.3%
39.1%
27.6%

Scorers
Paulo Pinheiro 78
Regillio Alberda 37
Kyo Nakata 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bunji Takahashi of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Albrecht Schäfer (GK)
8
2.Rodrigo Barbosa (DEF)
6
3.David Hutchison (DEF)
6
4.Mario Lima (DEF)
7
5.Bruno Sadotti (MID)
6
6.Gregorio Gimenez (MID)
6
7.Mike Adams (MID)
7
8.Ruben Postiga (MID)yellow card
5
9.Paulo Pinheiro (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Adam Maddison (ATT)
6
11.Helder Nunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Quaresma (GK)
0
13.Terry Dyer (GK)
0
14.Alexandre Antunes (GK)
0

1.Vicente Cordoba (GK)
7
2.Igor Onopko (DEF)
6
3.Roger Vonk (DEF)
7
4.Stijn Veldeman (DEF)
7
5.Samuel Romero (DEF)
6
6.Maarten Claessens (MID)
7
7.Sho Okamoto (MID)
6
8.Gianni Rimondini (MID)
7
9.Bunji Takahashi (ATT)
9
10.Kyo Nakata (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Regillio Alberda (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Edgar Fernandes (ATT)
0
13.Jan-Willem Krijgsman (MID)
0
14.Ricardo Varela (DEF)
0