Match Report


MoreirenseMoreirense     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Matt Snape Matt Snape
Medhi Ferreira-LeiteM. Ferreira-Leite69
G
1
G
68Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann
Edgar CastroE. Castro71
D
2
D
72Wayne FentonW. Fenton
Mario VieiraM. Vieira69
D
3
D
63Fernando SantosF. Santos
Craig LawC. Law66
D
4
D
65Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho
Francisco PinheiroF. Pinheiro53
D
5
D
68Alberto VianaA. Viana
Gouki NakamuraG. Nakamura80
M
6captain
M
93Paulo CastroP. Castro
Duarte LopesD. Lopes71
M
7
M
74Vitor SemedoV. Semedo
Craig PhilipsC. Philips68
M
8
M
84Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey
Diogo AlvesD. Alves73
A
9
A
68James NaylorJ. Naylor
Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes64
A
10
A
72Miguel FariaM. Faria
Francisco CostaF. Costa62
A
captain11
A
74Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira
 
Artur PintoA. Pinto66
G
12
A
67Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini
Vitor AndradeV. Andrade64
M
13
M
68Vitor RamosV. Ramos
Antonio SoaresA. Soares62
G
14
A
68Frederico AntunesF. Antunes

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Joaquim Freitas where Moreirense play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,617 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Moreirense and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sebastiao Bento.


0.00
Moreirense start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.45
Maurice Van De Wey catches Gouki Nakamura on the ankles. Maurice Van De Wey is given a warning by the referee! Gouki Nakamura stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.34
Fernando Santos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mario Vieira.
9.20
With vision, Edgar Castro laces a through ball forward to Craig Law. Craig Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.34
Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Vitor Semedo who brings the ball under control. Vitor Semedo rushes past Mario Vieira! Vitor Semedo muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.33
Mario Vieira hacks Vitor Semedo from behind! The referee warns Mario Vieira to calm down! Vitor Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.02
Craig Law surges forward with the ball. Craig Law whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. With a superhuman jump, Francisco Costa connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
26.10
Cristiano Moutinho barges into Craig Philips. Cristiano Moutinho is warned by the referee! Craig Philips runs off the knock.
34.02
Miguel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Maurice Van De Wey side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Medhi Ferreira-Leite gets down and covers it.
39.04
Duarte Lopes threads a neat ball through to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.40
Alberto Viana decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Viana threads a neat ball through to Vitor Semedo. Without breaking stride, Vitor Semedo plays the ball forward to James Naylor who has made a great run into the box. James Naylor makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off!
49.15
Edgar Castro threads a neat ball through to Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes knocks the ball forward to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Hannes Lindemann manages to gather it effortlessly.
51.38
Mario Vieira passes the ball forward to Francisco Pinheiro. Francisco Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves whips in a cross ball towards Duarte Lopes. Duarte Lopes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
53.14
Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Faria holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Faria whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo beats his man to it with a header. Mario Vieira steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
55.29
Gouki Nakamura threads the ball through to Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Francisco Costa!
63.27
Diogo Alves barges into Paulo Castro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paulo Castro runs off the knock.
65.33
Craig Law makes a probing pass to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Lopes who takes it down. Duarte Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura beats his man to it with a header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.17
Mario Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Pinheiro who brings the ball under control. Francisco Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
73.23
Paulo Castro runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paulo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Medhi Ferreira-Leite manages to gather it.
77.35
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Fabrizio Rinaldini replacing Miguel Faria .
87.51
Sergio Fernandes passes the ball forward to Craig Philips. Craig Philips whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Fernandes. Sergio Fernandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Gouki Nakamura sees a break and surges forward. Gouki Nakamura knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Viana.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Moreirense

S.L. Benfica
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
27%
43.2%
29.7%

Scorers
Francisco Costa 55

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Costa of Moreirense

Match Ratings
1.Medhi Ferreira-Leite (GK)
7
2.Edgar Castro (DEF)
6
3.Mario Vieira (DEF)
7
4.Craig Law (DEF)
7
5.Francisco Pinheiro (DEF)
6
6.Gouki Nakamura (MID)
7
7.Duarte Lopes (MID)
7
8.Craig Philips (MID)
6
9.Diogo Alves (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Sergio Fernandes (ATT)
8
11.Francisco Costa (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Artur Pinto (GK)
0
13.Vitor Andrade (MID)
0
14.Antonio Soares (GK)
0

1.Hannes Lindemann (GK)
7
2.Wayne Fenton (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Santos (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Moutinho (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Viana (DEF)
7
6.Paulo Castro (MID)
7
7.Vitor Semedo (MID)
8
8.Maurice Van De Wey (MID)
6
9.James Naylor (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Faria (ATT)
6
11.Jose Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabrizio Rinaldini (ATT)
6
13.Vitor Ramos (MID)
0
14.Frederico Antunes (ATT)
0