Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     VarzimVarzim
Matt SnapeMatt Snape Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann68
G
1
G
72Tomas MarquesT. Marques
Wayne FentonW. Fenton72
D
2
D
73Jorge LimaJ. Lima
Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca69
D
3
D
64Mike PeckhamM. Peckham
Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho65
D
4
D
57Edgar RamosE. Ramos
Alberto VianaA. Viana69
D
5
D
57Joao TeixeiraJ. Teixeira
Paulo CastroP. Castro93
M
captain6
M
66Helder SemedoH. Semedo
Vitor SemedoV. Semedo76
M
7
M
61Samuel VianaS. Viana
Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey84
M
8
M
56Paulo JesusP. Jesus
James NaylorJ. Naylor68
A
9
M
53Fernando SousaF. Sousa
Miguel FariaM. Faria72
A
10captain
A
68Antonio MendesA. Mendes
Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira74
A
11
A
57Artur QuaresmaA. Quaresma
 
Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini67
A
12
A
57Alexandre LoureiroA. Loureiro
Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa71
M
13
A
56Filipe TeixeiraF. Teixeira
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes68
A
14
G
56Francisco RegoF. Rego

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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 Varzim. A crowd of 15,957 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Varzim appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joao Barros.


0.00
S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
2.48
Jose Fonseca passes the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria makes a probing pass to Vitor Semedo but he's offside!
3.44
Paulo Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
6.34
With great vision, Maurice Van De Wey plays the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro plays a scrappy one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and advances towards the goal... Paulo Castro looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
9.40
Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Maurice Van De Wey controls it well on his chest. Maurice Van De Wey knocks the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria plays a one-two with Jose Moreira and advances towards the goal... Miguel Faria tries a spectacular strike but Tomas Marques reads it well. Fabulous save!
18.59
Wayne Fenton threads a neat ball through to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey threads the ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Samuel Viana.
20.00
Without breaking stride, Fernando Sousa plays the ball forward to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.29
Paulo Castro makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.08
Maurice Van De Wey knocks the ball forward to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo makes a great pass forward. James Naylor runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.33
Paulo Jesus makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.47
Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. James Naylor collects the pass. James Naylor shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
42.57
Jose Fonseca sees space and advances. Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Faria who brings the ball under control. Miguel Faria makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo takes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Mike Peckham and flashes wide of the far post.
44.07
Corner kick to S.L. Benfica. Paulo Castro plays it short to Alberto Viana. Alberto Viana deftly flicks the ball on. Miguel Faria comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Varzim kick off and get the second half underway!
51.03
Maurice Van De Wey kicks a strong pass forward to James Naylor. James Naylor deftly passes the ball to Vitor Semedo, releasing him through on goal. Vitor Semedo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
57.43
Cristiano Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Jose Moreira collects the pass. Jose Moreira makes a pass forward but James Naylor is yards offside!
60.52
Antonio Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Quaresma. Artur Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Hannes Lindemann is on top of it.
65.58
Mike Peckham threads the ball through to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Lindemann who gathers it comfortably.
67.20
Helder Semedo knocks the ball forward to Paulo Jesus. Paulo Jesus plays the ball forward to Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Hannes Lindemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
77.02
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Fabrizio Rinaldini replacing Miguel Faria .
81.44
Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Jose Moreira who brings the ball under control. With great vision, Jose Moreira plays the ball forward to Maurice Van De Wey who has made a great run into the box. Maurice Van De Wey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Tomas Marques had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
85.01
Alberto Viana flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Castro who brings the ball under control. Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Semedo plays a scrappy one-two with Paulo Castro and stumbles forward towards the goal... Vitor Semedo rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Varzim
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%

Scorers
Paulo Castro 6
Maurice Van De Wey 81
Antonio Mendes 20

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

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

1.Tomas Marques (GK)
7
2.Jorge Lima (DEF)
6
3.Mike Peckham (DEF)
6
4.Edgar Ramos (DEF)
6
5.Joao Teixeira (DEF)
6
6.Helder Semedo (MID)
6
7.Samuel Viana (MID)
6
8.Paulo Jesus (MID)
7
9.Fernando Sousa (MID)
6
10.Antonio Mendes (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Artur Quaresma (ATT)
7
 
12.Alexandre Loureiro (ATT)
0
13.Filipe Teixeira (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Rego (GK)
0