Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     Salgueiros 08Salgueiros 08
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Dominic RaeD. Rae61
G
1captain
G
69Alexandre AndradeA. Andrade
Niels JacobsN. Jacobs63
D
2
D
77Antonio ManzoA. Manzo
Tomas BentoT. Bento61
D
captain3
D
65Tomas SemedoT. Semedo
Uwe KöpkeU. Köpke51
D
4
D
64Bruno CarvalhoB. Carvalho
Abel RibeiroA. Ribeiro64
M
5
D
51Pedro FernandesP. Fernandes
Tiago MartinsT. Martins63
M
6
M
78Alassandro ZauliA. Zauli
Silvio FariaS. Faria54
M
7
M
66Kwame Van Der HeijdenK. Van Der Heijden
Guilherme SantosG. Santos53
M
8
A
63Abel AntunesA. Antunes
Artur MoreiraA. Moreira66
A
9
A
57Paulo BentoP. Bento
Bert LameyB. Lamey59
A
10
A
57Jaime SousaJ. Sousa
Abel MoreiraA. Moreira59
A
11
A
55Francisco ValenteF. Valente
 
Rafael MonteiroR. Monteiro59
G
12
G
65Gaspar FonsecaG. Fonseca
Paulo QuaresmaP. Quaresma56
A
13
M
61Kevin MckinlayK. Mckinlay
Tiago ValenteT. Valente51
G
14
G
60Gaspar MendesG. Mendes

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Salgueiros 08. A crowd of 9,493 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Salgueiros 08 appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ivone Rodrigues.


0.00
The whistle blows and Salgueiros 08 get the match underway!
2.08
Silvio Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira cuts inside the box! Artur Moreira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
6.49
Tiago Martins hits a low pass to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey rushes past Bruno Carvalho! Bert Lamey strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but Bruno Carvalho blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
10.44
Pedro Fernandes plays the ball forward to Alassandro Zauli. Alassandro Zauli flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Sousa who brings the ball under control. Jaime Sousa advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Jaime Sousa provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
12.22
Tomas Bento makes a simple pass to Abel Ribeiro. Abel Ribeiro decides to run forward with the ball. Abel Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball towards Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
22.02
Silvio Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira rushes past Antonio Manzo! Abel Moreira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.41
Abel Ribeiro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Abel Ribeiro runs straight at the defence! Abel Ribeiro comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
32.35
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.09
Antonio Manzo powers a long ball forward. Paulo Bento rushes past Uwe Köpke! Paulo Bento shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
38.31
Tomas Semedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alassandro Zauli. Alassandro Zauli advances with the ball. Alassandro Zauli lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Bento. Paulo Bento flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Dominic Rae with no chance!! Goal for Salgueiros 08!
42.36
Tiago Martins hacks Kwame Van Der Heijden from behind! Tiago Martins is shown the yellow card! Kwame Van Der Heijden gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Tiago Martins hacks Kwame Van Der Heijden from behind! Tiago Martins is warned by the referee! Kwame Van Der Heijden stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Salgueiros 08 also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
51.34
Alassandro Zauli flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Bento sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.21
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.41
Kwame Van Der Heijden flicks a high ball forward to Francisco Valente who takes it down. Francisco Valente sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
60.45
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Rafael Monteiro replacing Abel Moreira .Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Gaspar Mendes replacing Abel Antunes .
61.52
Guilherme Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Monteiro. Rafael Monteiro cuts inside the box! Rafael Monteiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
66.46
Tiago Martins hits a low pass to Rafael Monteiro. Rafael Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.12
Bruno Carvalho hacks Rafael Monteiro from behind! Bruno Carvalho is warned by the referee! Rafael Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.12
Free kick to S.L. Benfica just outside the area...
72.46
Abel Ribeiro takes a slow run up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
75.28
Guilherme Santos flicks a high pass forward. Artur Moreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Artur Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.26
Salgueiros 08 have made 2 substitutions with Gaspar Fonseca replacing Tomas Semedo and Kevin Mckinlay replacing Kwame Van Der Heijden .
81.53
Uwe Köpke makes a probing pass to Silvio Faria. Silvio Faria plays the ball forward to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
89.09
Silvio Faria controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Monteiro. Rafael Monteiro lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Alexandre Andrade as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
Corner kick to S.L. Benfica. Tiago Martins plays it out to the edge of the box. Gaspar Mendes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Salgueiros 08
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.3%
36.7%
Play Area
25%
40%
35%

Scorers
Paulo Bento 33, 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paulo Bento of Salgueiros 08

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

1.Alexandre Andrade (GK)
6
2.Antonio Manzo (DEF)
6
3.Tomas Semedo (DEF)
6
4.Bruno Carvalho (DEF)
6
5.Pedro Fernandes (DEF)
6
6.Alassandro Zauli (MID)
8
7.Kwame Van Der Heijden (MID)
6
8.Abel Antunes (ATT)
6
9.Paulo Bento (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jaime Sousa (ATT)
6
11.Francisco Valente (ATT)
6
 
12.Gaspar Fonseca (GK)
6
13.Kevin Mckinlay (MID)
6
14.Gaspar Mendes (GK)
6