Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora
Matt SnapeMatt Snape Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann68
G
1
G
71Fernando CostaF. Costa
Wayne FentonW. Fenton72
D
2
D
76Samuel NunesS. Nunes
Fernando SantosF. Santos63
D
3
D
70Alexandre VelosoA. Veloso
Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho65
D
4
D
69Nikolas DittmannN. Dittmann
Alberto VianaA. Viana68
D
5captain
D
67John MarshallJ. Marshall
Paulo CastroP. Castro93
M
captain6
M
73Thierry MachadoT. Machado
Vitor SemedoV. Semedo75
M
7
M
67Fernando VianaF. Viana
Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey84
M
8
M
66Barket StrgeonB. Strgeon
James NaylorJ. Naylor68
A
9
A
70Valerien DayllyV. Daylly
Miguel FariaM. Faria72
A
10
A
69Generoso BachiniG. Bachini
Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira74
A
11
A
58Marc MasurM. Masur
 
Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini67
A
12
M
66Pierre G. ParlatoP. Parlato
Vitor RamosV. Ramos68
M
13
M
63Tiago MoutinhoT. Moutinho
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes68
A
14
D
61Fabio Di CaraF. Di Cara

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. A crowd of 15,161 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and C.F. Estrela da Amadora are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.07
Cristiano Moutinho makes a probing pass to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey threads a neat ball through to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Fernando Costa.
5.17
Maurice Van De Wey takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Fernando Viana gets to the ball and clears it up field.
8.45
Maurice Van De Wey takes it forward alone. Maurice Van De Wey shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
12.36
Generoso Bachini threads the ball through to Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado shoots from long range. Hannes Lindemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
15.40
Cristiano Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo makes a probing pass to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro runs straight at the defence! Paulo Castro tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
21.20
Barket Strgeon chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Viana. Fernando Viana flicks a high pass forward. Valerien Daylly controls it well on his chest. Valerien Daylly shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
24.41
John Marshall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Viana.
28.53
Nikolas Dittmann sees Fernando Viana in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado shoots from outside the area. Hannes Lindemann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
44.02
Showing composure, Vitor Semedo laces a weighted ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria threads the ball through into the box. Jose Moreira shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Moreira!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. C.F. Estrela da Amadora also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
47.33
Thierry Machado makes a simple pass to Marc Masur. Marc Masur knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.17
With a delightful solo run, Alexandre Veloso stretches the opposition's defence. Alexandre Veloso shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Hannes Lindemann manages to gather it easily.
55.59
Wayne Fenton runs forward with the ball. Wayne Fenton surges forward with the ball. Wayne Fenton makes a pass forward but Miguel Faria is yards offside!
60.10
Alberto Viana advances with the ball. Alberto Viana chips the ball to his team mate, James Naylor. James Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.04
Vitor Semedo surges forward with the ball. Vitor Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
66.40
Vitor Semedo threads the ball through to James Naylor. James Naylor shoots from outside the area. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Costa!
69.44
Barket Strgeon knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Masur. Marc Masur outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hannes Lindemann with no chance!! Goal for C.F. Estrela da Amadora!
73.50
Maurice Van De Wey knocks the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo makes a pass forward but Miguel Faria is yards offside!
75.45
Cristiano Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays the ball forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Fernando Costa keeps it out!
77.07
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Fabrizio Rinaldini replacing Miguel Faria .
78.16
James Naylor makes a probing pass to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Moreira and advances towards the goal... Fabrizio Rinaldini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
80.16
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Frederico Antunes replacing Jose Moreira .
81.09
James Naylor barges into Thierry Machado. James Naylor is warned by the referee! Thierry Machado stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.57
Alberto Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward. James Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Naylor hits a low pass to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Some good footwork from Fabrizio Rinaldini provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
87.56
Samuel Nunes chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Masur. Marc Masur passes the ball forward but Valerien Daylly is offside!
89.18
Thierry Machado knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Masur. Marc Masur tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Hannes Lindemann. Excellent save.
90.00
Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Castro who brings the ball under control. Paulo Castro kicks a strong pass forward to James Naylor. James Naylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

C.F. Estrela da Amadora
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
27.8%
41.8%
30.4%

Scorers
Jose Moreira 44
Maurice Van De Wey 60
Fabrizio Rinaldini 78
Thierry Machado 29
Marc Masur 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Maurice Van De Wey of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings