Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Boavista Futebol Clube. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Boavista Futebol Clube appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Boavista Futebol Clube kick off and get the first half underway!
3.04
0-1Duarte Carvalho makes a simple pass to Steve Roberts. Steve Roberts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes goes all the way! Paulo Lopes shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.30
0-1Phil Scales hacks Ruben Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Phil Scales and warns him to calm down! Ruben Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.45
0-1Rui Monteiro makes a simple pass to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes finds some space and shoots from distance. Jose Lopez easily smothers it.
16.35
0-1Bruno Moutinho passes the ball forward to Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes threads the ball through to Phil Scales. Phil Scales plays a perfect one-two with Paulo Lopes and rushes in on goal... Phil Scales rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.52
0-1Tomas Barbosa flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Gomez. Jose Gomez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duarte Carvalho.
20.55
0-1Vitor Bento comes in with a late challenge on Jose Gomez. Vitor Bento is shown the yellow card! Jose Gomez runs off the knock.
21.53
0-1Duarte Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes knocks the ball forward to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes threads the ball through to Phil Scales but he's offside!
26.28
Ruben Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.17
Steve Roberts threads the ball through to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros finds some space and shoots from distance. Jose Lopez easily smothers it.
34.16
0-1S.L. Benfica are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Boavista Futebol Clube's defence.
38.29
Duarte Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Scales. Phil Scales passes the ball forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
40.17
Rui Monteiro makes a simple pass to Paulo Lopes. Paulo Lopes goes all the way! Paulo Lopes rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jose Lopez.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
47.24
Steve Roberts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.24
Rui Monteiro threads the ball through to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.37
Rui Monteiro knocks the ball forward to Phil Scales. Phil Scales goes all the way! Phil Scales shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.33
Duarte Carvalho flicks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes makes a probing pass to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros goes all the way! Carlos Barros rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.20
Ruben Marques catches Sebastiao Castro on the ankles. Ruben Marques is warned by the referee! Sebastiao Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
63.46
Ruben Marques passes the ball forward to Samuel Gomes. Samuel Gomes flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Scales. Phil Scales goes all the way! Phil Scales takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.07
Demlaba Padovani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Gomes. Roberto Gomes threads the ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro plays a perfect one-two with Jose Gomez and rushes in on goal... Paulo Castro takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.57
Tomas Barbosa barges into Samuel Gomes. The referee calls over Tomas Barbosa and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Gomes runs off the knock.
71.16
Ruben Monteiro hacks Phil Scales from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Phil Scales stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.28
Ole De Cler flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Castro. Sebastiao Castro goes all the way! Sebastiao Castro rockets a shot on goal. Antonio Antunes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.33
Rui Monteiro kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.41
Samuel Gomes makes a probing pass to Carlos Barros. Carlos Barros kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Scales. Phil Scales rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jose Lopez easily smothers it!
90.00
1-1Carlos Barros catches Tomas Barbosa on the ankles. Carlos Barros is warned by the referee! Tomas Barbosa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
8
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
35.8%
64.2%
Play Area
30.9%
42%
27.2%
Scorers