Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     CampomaiorenseCampomaiorense
Ben CouchBen Couch Computer Player Computer Player
Lourenço SalasL. Salas76
G
1
G
62Samuel FonsecaS. Fonseca
Andy NichollsA. Nicholls81
D
2
D
66Helder VarelaH. Varela
Anton KolesnichenkoA. Kolesnichenko77
D
3
D
66Tiago TavaresT. Tavares
Romarin NdiefiR. Ndiefi76
D
4
D
63Billy BoothB. Booth
Joel GaddJ. Gadd72
D
5
M
68Rafael NevesR. Neves
Guilherme PinheiroG. Pinheiro85
M
6captain
M
61Guillermo PirriG. Pirri
Ugo WilcoxU. Wilcox84
M
captain7
M
59Artur MonteiroA. Monteiro
Hryhoriy KasyanovH. Kasyanov77
A
8
M
59J-Clau DebeveJ. Debeve
Alejandro RossittoA. Rossitto77
A
9
A
74Francisco TeixeiraF. Teixeira
Tomek LatoT. Lato75
A
10
A
68Roland de HaanR. de Haan
Elena BlancoE. Blanco75
A
11
A
67Jose SousaJ. Sousa
 
Arjen JanssenA. Janssen77
M
12
A
61Stefan LensingS. Lensing
Edgar NascimentoE. Nascimento69
M
13
M
57Hugo CamposH. Campos
Marama LevintskyM. Levintsky70
D
14
M
56Nuno PostigaN. Postiga

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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 Campomaiorense. A crowd of 19,614 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Campomaiorense appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Aguas.


0.00
S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
2.26
Romarin Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Ugo Wilcox. Ugo Wilcox flicks a high pass forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov who brings the ball under control. Hryhoriy Kasyanov whips in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.41
Guillermo Pirri threads the ball through to Roland de Haan. Roland de Haan makes a simple pass, allowing Jose Sousa to run into the box. Jose Sousa shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.00
Guilherme Pinheiro threads the ball through to Alejandro Rossitto. Alejandro Rossitto threads the ball through to Tomek Lato but he's offside!
15.36
Anton Kolesnichenko advances with the ball. With some swift thinking, Anton Kolesnichenko plays the ball forward to Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato knocks in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
18.37
Andy Nicholls controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Alejandro Rossitto. Alejandro Rossitto plays a scrappy one-two with Hryhoriy Kasyanov and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alejandro Rossitto comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
20.11
Artur Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Nicholls.
22.15
Guillermo Pirri passes the ball forward to Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira knocks in a cross ball towards Roland de Haan. Roland de Haan beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Lourenço Salas.
27.00
Joel Gadd takes it forward alone. Joel Gadd changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Joel Gadd knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Rossitto. Alejandro Rossitto knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Samuel Fonseca. What a save!
30.30
Guillermo Pirri threads a neat ball through to Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Jose Sousa. Jose Sousa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Lourenço Salas didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.42
Rafael Neves flicks a high pass forward. Jose Sousa controls it well on his chest. Jose Sousa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
39.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Ugo Wilcox plays the ball forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov whips in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Samuel Fonseca had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
44.36
Guilherme Pinheiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Guilherme Pinheiro shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

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

45.00
Campomaiorense kick off the second half!
47.34
Guillermo Pirri kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.50
J-Clau Debeve catches Ugo Wilcox on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Wilcox grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.29
Tiago Tavares clumsily knocks into Alejandro Rossitto. Tiago Tavares is shown the yellow card! Alejandro Rossitto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.36
Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Rossitto who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Rossitto finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
55.34
Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Tomek Lato comfortably collects the pass. Tomek Lato whips in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Samuel Fonseca is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That's his third!
61.51
Roland de Haan clumsily knocks into Anton Kolesnichenko. Roland de Haan is shown the yellow card! Anton Kolesnichenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.55
Guillermo Pirri passes the ball forward to Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
67.52
Tiago Tavares surges forward with the ball. Tiago Tavares plays the ball forward to Jose Sousa. Jose Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.07
Billy Booth sees Guillermo Pirri in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guillermo Pirri flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Francisco Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.49
Guilherme Pinheiro clumsily knocks into Rafael Neves. The referee calls over Guilherme Pinheiro and shows him a yellow card! Rafael Neves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.56
Tiago Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Rafael Neves. Rafael Neves passes the ball forward to Jose Sousa. Jose Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
77.26
Guilherme Pinheiro runs up as Ugo Wilcox takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Guilherme Pinheiro sees Hryhoriy Kasyanov in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.48
Without breaking stride, Anton Kolesnichenko plays the ball forward to Ugo Wilcox. Ugo Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Elena Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Blanco shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
81.19
Joel Gadd catches Francisco Teixeira on the ankles. Joel Gadd is shown the yellow card! Francisco Teixeira runs off the knock.
84.35
Artur Monteiro chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Nicholls.
85.45
Ugo Wilcox plays the ball forward to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov whips in a cross ball towards Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.17
Guillermo Pirri passes the ball forward to Jose Sousa. Jose Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Teixeira. Francisco Teixeira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
90.00
Francisco Teixeira hacks Anton Kolesnichenko from behind! The referee calls over Francisco Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Anton Kolesnichenko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Campomaiorense
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
2
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
30.8%
41%
28.2%

Scorers
Elena Blanco 2, 39, 55
Guilherme Pinheiro 44
Tomek Lato 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Elena Blanco of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Lourenço Salas (GK)
7
2.Andy Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Anton Kolesnichenko (DEF)
6
4.Romarin Ndiefi (DEF)
6
5.Joel Gadd (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Guilherme Pinheiro (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
7.Ugo Wilcox (MID)
6
8.Hryhoriy Kasyanov (ATT)
7
9.Alejandro Rossitto (ATT)
6
10.Tomek Lato (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Elena Blanco (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Arjen Janssen (MID)
0
13.Edgar Nascimento (MID)
0
14.Marama Levintsky (DEF)
0

1.Samuel Fonseca (GK)
6
2.Helder Varela (DEF)
6
3.Tiago Tavares (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Billy Booth (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Neves (MID)
6
6.Guillermo Pirri (MID)
7
7.Artur Monteiro (MID)
6
8.J-Clau Debeve (MID)yellow card
5
9.Francisco Teixeira (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Roland de Haan (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Jose Sousa (ATT)
6
 
12.Stefan Lensing (ATT)
0
13.Hugo Campos (MID)
0
14.Nuno Postiga (MID)
0