Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio do Clube Desportivo where Clube Desportivo das Aves play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 19,856 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Clube Desportivo das Aves are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Clube Desportivo das Aves kicking off!
2.28
0-0Paul Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Moreira. Miguel Moreira knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Pinheiro. Quim Pinheiro flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
3.54
Paul Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Moreira. Miguel Moreira tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.51
0-0Jose Gomez comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Kohler. Jose Gomez is shown the yellow card! Pascal Kohler runs off the knock.
9.03
Jose Quaresma clumsily knocks into Denny Oosterhof. The referee calls over Jose Quaresma and shows him a yellow card! Denny Oosterhof hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.28
Glynn Taylor clumsily knocks into Romain Eggimann. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romain Eggimann stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.00
0-0Roberto Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro finds some space and shoots from distance but Hennie Keller is on top of it.
18.13
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.02
Glynn Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.31
0-1Romain Eggimann kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.49
Roberto Gomes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.05
0-1Diogo Barros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Caldwell. Paul Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Quim Pinheiro. Quim Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.30
0-1Sebastiao Castro comes in with a late challenge on Pascal Kohler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pascal Kohler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Ole De Cler brings the ball forward. Ole De Cler goes all the way! Ole De Cler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Hennie Keller manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
49.24
Ruben Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Denny Oosterhof. Denny Oosterhof passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro plays a perfect one-two with Jose Gomez and rushes in on goal... Sebastiao Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Hennie Keller!
51.59
Lorenzo Zola sees space and advances. Lorenzo Zola threads the ball through to Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.29
Glynn Taylor makes a probing pass to Miguel Moreira. Miguel Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.13
0-1Ole De Cler knocks the ball forward to Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Gomez but the linesman indicates offside!
59.12
Miguel Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Tomas Barbosa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tomas Barbosa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.27
Ruben Monteiro takes it forward alone. Ruben Monteiro surges forward with the ball. Ruben Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.10
Ole De Cler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez threads the ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.22
Giulliano Kreek makes a probing pass to Jose Quaresma. Jose Quaresma makes a probing pass to Antonio Andrade. Antonio Andrade shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.32
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
75.17
Ole De Cler barges into Paul Caldwell. Ole De Cler is shown the yellow card! Paul Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.34
Roberto Gomes advances with the ball. Roberto Gomes shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.50
0-1Tomas Barbosa hacks Miguel Moreira from behind! Tomas Barbosa is warned by the referee! Miguel Moreira runs off the knock.
89.46
Ole De Cler makes a simple pass to Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
3
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
32.9%
44.3%
22.9%
Scorers