Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     MoreirenseMoreirense
Matt SnapeMatt Snape Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann68
G
1
G
69Medhi Ferreira-LeiteM. Ferreira-Leite
Wayne FentonW. Fenton72
D
2
D
72Edgar CastroE. Castro
Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca69
D
3
D
69Mario VieiraM. Vieira
Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho65
D
4
D
66Craig LawC. Law
Alberto VianaA. Viana69
D
5
D
53Francisco PinheiroF. Pinheiro
Paulo CastroP. Castro93
M
captain6
M
80Gouki NakamuraG. Nakamura
Vitor SemedoV. Semedo76
M
7
M
72Duarte LopesD. Lopes
Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey84
M
8
M
69Craig PhilipsC. Philips
James NaylorJ. Naylor68
A
9
A
73Diogo AlvesD. Alves
Miguel FariaM. Faria72
A
10
A
64Sergio FernandesS. Fernandes
Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira74
A
11captain
A
62Francisco CostaF. Costa
 
Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini67
A
12
G
66Artur PintoA. Pinto
Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa71
M
13
M
64Vitor AndradeV. Andrade
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes68
A
14
G
62Antonio SoaresA. Soares

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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 Moreirense. A crowd of 17,677 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Moreirense are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.


0.00
Moreirense kick off and get the first half underway!
3.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Craig Law picks a pass forward to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Hannes Lindemann!
8.24
Maurice Van De Wey receives the ball from a throw-in from Alberto Viana. Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward to Cristiano Moutinho who brings the ball under control. Cristiano Moutinho makes a simple pass to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Medhi Ferreira-Leite manages to keep it out.
10.35
Vitor Semedo runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Vitor Semedo finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Medhi Ferreira-Leite as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.31
Paulo Castro takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Craig Philips reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
12.02
With a delightful solo run, Vitor Semedo stretches the opposition's defence. Vitor Semedo shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
15.38
Sergio Fernandes hits a low pass to Diogo Alves. Diogo Alves finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.43
James Naylor hacks Craig Law from behind! The referee calls over James Naylor and warns him to calm down! Craig Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.24
Duarte Lopes chips the ball to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is shockingly off target!
21.50
Paulo Castro threads a neat ball through to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Medhi Ferreira-Leite who gathers it comfortably.
28.52
Gouki Nakamura threads the ball through to Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa makes a simple pass, allowing Duarte Lopes to run into the box. Duarte Lopes comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Hannes Lindemann reads it well. Superb keeping!
33.53
Maurice Van De Wey passes the ball forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira threads the ball through to Maurice Van De Wey but he's offside!
36.53
Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward to Paulo Castro who brings the ball under control. Paulo Castro knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Craig Law clears it off the line with his head!
39.18
Paulo Castro makes a simple pass to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
42.06
Craig Law flicks the ball to his team mate, Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Costa. Francisco Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Viana.
44.06
Vitor Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro threads a neat ball through to James Naylor. James Naylor passes the ball forward but Jose Moreira is offside!
45.00
Duarte Lopes threads a neat ball through to Gouki Nakamura. Gouki Nakamura knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Lindemann who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
48.10
Paulo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
51.19
Duarte Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Semedo. The referee calls over Duarte Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Vitor Semedo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.45
Wayne Fenton threads a neat ball through to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Jose Moreira who brings the ball under control. Jose Moreira makes a probing pass between the defence to James Naylor. James Naylor shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Medhi Ferreira-Leite had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
57.53
Vitor Semedo makes a simple pass to James Naylor. James Naylor puts a great ball through but Miguel Faria is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
66.05
Cristiano Moutinho flicks a high ball forward to Vitor Semedo who takes it down. Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Castro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paulo Castro plays a one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and advances towards the goal... Paulo Castro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Medhi Ferreira-Leite is on top of it.
67.43
Craig Philips comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Castro. The referee calls over Craig Philips and warns him to calm down! Paulo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.49
Without breaking stride, Maurice Van De Wey plays the ball forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Medhi Ferreira-Leite!
72.26
Wayne Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Paulo Castro who takes it down. Paulo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Naylor. James Naylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Law.
75.12
Duarte Lopes sees Craig Philips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Philips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Hannes Lindemann. What a great pair of hands!
77.10
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Barbosa replacing Maurice Van De Wey and Frederico Antunes replacing Jose Moreira .
81.11
Cristiano Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Alberto Viana. Alberto Viana plays the ball forward to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes makes a pass forward but Miguel Faria makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
84.58
Paulo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays a one-two with Frederico Antunes and advances towards the goal... Vitor Semedo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Vitor Semedo scores for S.L. Benfica!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Moreirense
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
66.2%
33.8%
Play Area
23.4%
46.8%
29.9%

Scorers
Miguel Faria 39
James Naylor 53
Vitor Semedo 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Semedo of S.L. Benfica

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

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