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 Académica de Coimbra. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both S.L. Benfica and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both S.L. Benfica and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off the first half!
2.25
0-0Trevor Lampard hacks Joao Moreira from behind! Trevor Lampard is shown the yellow card! Joao Moreira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.44
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
15.24
0-0Fernando Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Jeroen Wijnen.
16.45
0-1Filipe Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Ferreira. Ricardo Ferreira chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira makes a simple pass to Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Jeroen Wijnen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.45
0-1Silvio Veloso clumsily knocks into Fernando Loureiro. The referee calls over Silvio Veloso and warns him to calm down! Fernando Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.46
Gaspar Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.15
1-1Ricardo Ferreira passes the ball forward to Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira plays a perfect one-two with Helder Fernandes and rushes in on goal... Artur Moreira tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.22
Nuno Lima flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Postiga. Fernando Postiga makes a probing pass to Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.27
Nuno Lima sees a break and surges forward. Nuno Lima takes it forward alone. Nuno Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jeroen Wijnen easily smothers it.
40.52
Max Garavelli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila goes all the way! Jorge Davila tries a spectacular strike. Paul Gallacher easily smothers it.
44.28
Max Garavelli makes a simple pass to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
48.34
1-1Jan Rommedahl flicks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Veloso. Silvio Veloso knocks the ball forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson threads the ball through to Jorge Davila but he's offside!
51.34
Max Garavelli passes the ball forward to Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.36
Gaspar Ribeiro kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson plays a perfect one-two with Jorge Davila and rushes in on goal... Gavin Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.41
Fernando Postiga kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard goes all the way! Trevor Lampard tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.41
Ruben Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Ferreira. Ricardo Ferreira sees space and advances. Ricardo Ferreira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
71.05
Ruben Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Ruben Veloso kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.30
Fernando Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Fernandes. Helder Fernandes lofts in a cross ball towards Artur Moreira. Artur Moreira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
75.16
Pius Wome flicks the ball to his team mate, Matt Meiklejohn. Matt Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Thomson. Gavin Thomson plays a perfect one-two with Jorge Davila and rushes in on goal... Gavin Thomson rockets a shot on goal. Paul Gallacher easily smothers it.
83.17
Nuno Lima makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Lima surges forward with the ball. Nuno Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Lampard. Trevor Lampard is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
84.28
Trevor Lampard catches Pius Wome on the ankles. Trevor Lampard is given a warning by the referee! Pius Wome runs off the knock.
85.36
Gaspar Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Jorge Davila. Jorge Davila whips in a cross ball towards Brendan Thompson. Brendan Thompson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Paul Gallacher manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.9%
61.1%
Play Area
23.6%
44.4%
31.9%
Scorers