Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Est˜dio Prof. Dr. Vieira de Carvalho where Maia play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 17,130 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Faisca.
The pitch is in good condition.
Maia are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francisco Faisca.
0.00
0-0Maia get the match underway!
3.14
0-0Guilherme Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Guilherme Pinheiro tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
10.29
0-0Daniel Neves flicks a high ball forward to Jaime Antunes who takes it down. Jaime Antunes makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romarin Ndiefi.
12.22
Guilherme Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
18.53
0-1Andy Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro hits a low pass to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
22.26
Without breaking stride, Carlos Sousa plays the ball forward to Jaime Antunes. Jaime Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Heiser controls it well on his chest. Moritz Heiser whips in a cross ball towards John Greig. John Greig knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
28.43
Jorge Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Jaime Antunes who brings the ball neatly under control. Jaime Antunes knocks the ball forward to John Greig. John Greig shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
30.28
Jaime Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Greig. John Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Romarin Ndiefi.
36.40
Seeing a gap ahead, Joel Gadd plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.50
0-2Romarin Ndiefi flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Hryhoriy Kasyanov collects the pass. Hryhoriy Kasyanov finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Dale Barrett keeps it out!
40.45
Ugo Wilcox changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Wilcox shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
Jaime Antunes hits a low pass to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Maia appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half. The Maia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
47.47
Ugo Wilcox passes the ball forward to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.34
0-4Jaime Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Ugo Wilcox. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ugo Wilcox stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.41
Carlos Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Carlos Ferreira. Carlos Ferreira knocks the ball forward to Moritz Heiser. Moritz Heiser lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Alves. Carlos Alves rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
60.53
Anton Kolesnichenko kicks a strong pass forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Hryhoriy Kasyanov holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hryhoriy Kasyanov lofts in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco connects with a diving header which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! That's his third!
63.07
Joel Gadd flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Pinheiro who takes it down. Guilherme Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Dale Barrett. Excellent save.
66.44
Anton Kolesnichenko hits a low pass to Guilherme Pinheiro. Guilherme Pinheiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomek Lato. Tomek Lato knocks in a cross ball towards Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
69.46
Stephan Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hryhoriy Kasyanov. Hryhoriy Kasyanov shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
71.10
Without breaking stride, Ugo Wilcox plays the ball forward to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco shoots from long range. Dale Barrett gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
72.08
Stephan Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Elena Blanco who brings the ball under control. Elena Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.11
0-5Diogo Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ferreira collects the pass. Carlos Ferreira takes it forward alone. Carlos Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Moutinho but he's offside!
75.47
Ugo Wilcox runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ugo Wilcox knocks in a cross ball towards Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.13
Carlos Ferreira threads a neat ball through to John Greig. John Greig knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lourenço Salas who gathers it comfortably.
81.21
Guilherme Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Elena Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elena Blanco finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Dale Barrett manages to keep it out.
83.54
Guilherme Pinheiro makes a simple pass to Elena Blanco. Elena Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.17
Anton Kolesnichenko flicks a high ball forward to Ugo Wilcox who takes it down. Ugo Wilcox changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Wilcox shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
7
Shots on Target
2
12
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
33.8%
42.5%
23.8%
Scorers
| Elena Blanco 19, 47, 61, 75 Tomek Lato 36 Ugo Wilcox 40, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elena Blanco of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dale Barrett (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carlos Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jorge Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Diogo Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlos Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jaime Antunes (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Sebastiao Moutinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlos Alves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Greig (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Moritz Heiser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Reis (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Pedro Loureiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Andrade (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lourenço Salas (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy Nicholls (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anton Kolesnichenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Romarin Ndiefi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Joel Gadd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephan Amoah (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Wilcox (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Guilherme Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Hryhoriy Kasyanov (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tomek Lato (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Elena Blanco (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Arjen Janssen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alejandro Rossitto (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Reinder Broers (ATT) | 0 | |