Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Vitória de Guimarães. A crowd of 9,506 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Vitória de Guimarães appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
6.58
1-0Max Garavelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Vargas. Nicolas Vargas knocks the ball forward to Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jorge Davila scores for S.L. Benfica!!
14.34
1-0Gaspar Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Vargas. Nicolas Vargas powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
16.40
Antonio Fonseca makes a probing pass to Miguel Allibert. Miguel Allibert goes all the way! Miguel Allibert cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.42
1-0Vitor Fonseca clumsily knocks into Brendan Thompson. Vitor Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Brendan Thompson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
32.14
1-0Abel Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Allibert. Miguel Allibert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Beckenbauer.
39.29
Max Garavelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila goes all the way! Jorge Davila takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães get the second half underway!
49.56
1-0Max Garavelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Vargas. Nicolas Vargas shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Helder Tavares.
51.38
Stefan Beckenbauer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn makes a simple pass to Nicolas Vargas. Nicolas Vargas whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
53.59
Stefan Beckenbauer knocks the ball forward to Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Rego.
60.55
1-0Cristiano Valente hacks Nicolas Vargas from behind! Cristiano Valente is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Vargas runs off the knock.
71.20
Gaspar Nascimento comes in with a late challenge on Matt Meiklejohn. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
72.16
Matt Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila plays a perfect one-two with Nicolas Vargas and rushes in on goal... Jorge Davila shoots from just inside the box. Helder Tavares easily smothers it.
77.46
Antonio Fonseca makes a probing pass to Miguel Allibert. Miguel Allibert goes all the way! Miguel Allibert takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.22
Jan Rommedahl advances with the ball. Jan Rommedahl flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Helder Tavares easily smothers it!
90.00
Jan Rommedahl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicolas Vargas. Nicolas Vargas plays a perfect one-two with Brendan Thompson and rushes in on goal... Nicolas Vargas takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
19.2%
52.1%
28.8%
Scorers