Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to U. Lamas. A crowd of 9,515 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while U. Lamas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by JosŽ Luis Fernando Couto.


0.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
3.35
Abel Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Valente. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastiao Valente carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.39
Vasco Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Faria. Vasco Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Silvio Faria stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.04
Sebastiao Valente chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Vieira. Vasco Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Bento.
15.54
With imagination, Eduardo Lorenzo plays the ball forward to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.19
Abel Ribeiro threads the ball through to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roberto Teixeira who gathers it comfortably.
22.57
Eduardo Lorenzo passes the ball forward to Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Bento.
24.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.44
Eduardo Lorenzo knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.21
Uwe Köpke kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Martins. Tiago Martins flicks a high ball forward to Artur Moreira who takes it down. Artur Moreira whips in a cross ball towards Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
32.43
With imagination, Alberto Santos plays the ball forward to Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Vasco Reis provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.15
Silvio Faria makes a beautiful solo run. Silvio Faria shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
36.11
Eduardo Lorenzo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis edges inside the box! Vasco Reis shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
39.24
Daniel Campos flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Impey collects the pass. Patrick Impey flicks a high pass forward. Manuel Fonseca controls it well on his chest. Manuel Fonseca shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.34
Eduardo Lorenzo hacks Tiago Martins from behind! Eduardo Lorenzo is shown the yellow card! Tiago Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.16
Guilherme Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey deftly passes the ball to Artur Moreira, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Artur Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Tiago Martins threads a neat ball through to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira runs straight at the defence! Artur Moreira rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Teixeira comfortably smothers it!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. U. Lamas also appear unchanged since the first half. The U. Lamas players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with U. Lamas kicking off!
48.52
Guilherme Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
51.09
Eduardo Lorenzo surges forward with the ball. Eduardo Lorenzo knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis makes a deft header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
60.25
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Rafael Monteiro replacing Abel Moreira .U. Lamas have made a substitution with Vasco Nunes replacing Daniel Campos .
63.55
U. Lamas are dictating the run of play here today.
65.59
Vasco Nunes flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Lorenzo. Eduardo Lorenzo makes a simple pass to Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Rae who gathers it comfortably.
73.31
Paulo Castro makes a simple pass to Abel Ribeiro. Abel Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Bert Lamey controls it well on his chest. Bert Lamey threads the ball through to Rafael Monteiro but he's offside!
75.43
Vasco Vieira brings the ball forward. Vasco Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dominic Rae who gathers it comfortably.
77.09
U. Lamas have made 2 substitutions with Antonio Costa replacing Patrick Impey and Diogo Ramos replacing Edgar Moreira and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.18
Diogo Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bruno Barros. Bruno Barros makes a simple pass to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca passes the ball forward to Antonio Costa. Antonio Costa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
79.05
Vasco Nunes threads a neat ball through to Alberto Santos. Alberto Santos threads the ball through to Vasco Reis. Vasco Reis makes a probing pass between the defence to Manuel Fonseca. Manuel Fonseca cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
81.33
Guilherme Santos makes a probing pass to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.27
Tiago Martins sees space and advances. Tiago Martins plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Moreira and advances towards the goal... Tiago Martins shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
89.19
Eduardo Lorenzo comes in with a late challenge on Tiago Martins. The referee warns Eduardo Lorenzo to calm down! Tiago Martins stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Abel Ribeiro threads the ball through to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey plays a scrappy one-two with Artur Moreira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bert Lamey shoots from just inside the box but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.6%
54.4%
Play Area
22.1%
50%
27.9%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Reis of U. Lamas

Match Ratings
1.Dominic Rae (GK)
6
2.Tomas Bento (DEF)
6
3.Uwe Köpke (DEF)
6
4.Paulo Castro (DEF)
6
5.Abel Ribeiro (MID)
6
6.Tiago Martins (MID)
7
7.Silvio Faria (MID)
6
8.Guilherme Santos (MID)
6
9.Artur Moreira (ATT)
7
10.Bert Lamey (ATT)
6
11.Abel Moreira (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Rafael Monteiro (GK)
6
13.Paulo Quaresma (ATT)
0
14.Tiago Valente (GK)
0

1.Roberto Teixeira (GK)
7
2.Sebastiao Valente (DEF)
6
3.Edgar Moreira (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Campos (DEF)
6
5.Bruno Barros (DEF)
6
6.Alberto Santos (MID)
6
7.Vasco Vieira (MID)
6
8.Eduardo Lorenzo (MID)yellow card
8
9.Patrick Impey (MID)
6
10.Manuel Fonseca (ATT)
6
11.Vasco Reis (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Vasco Nunes (DEF)
6
13.Antonio Costa (DEF)
6
14.Diogo Ramos (GK)
6