Match Report


C.F. Estrela da AmadoraC.F. Estrela da Amadora     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Matt Snape Matt Snape
Fernando CostaF. Costa71
G
1
G
68Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann
Samuel NunesS. Nunes76
D
2
D
72Wayne FentonW. Fenton
Alexandre VelosoA. Veloso70
D
3
D
69Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca
Nikolas DittmannN. Dittmann69
D
4
D
65Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho
John MarshallJ. Marshall67
D
captain5
D
69Alberto VianaA. Viana
Thierry MachadoT. Machado73
M
6captain
M
93Paulo CastroP. Castro
Fernando VianaF. Viana67
M
7
M
76Vitor SemedoV. Semedo
Barket StrgeonB. Strgeon66
M
8
M
84Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey
Valerien DayllyV. Daylly70
A
9
A
68James NaylorJ. Naylor
Generoso BachiniG. Bachini69
A
10
A
72Miguel FariaM. Faria
Pascal FrieserP. Frieser66
A
11
A
74Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira
 
Pierre G. ParlatoP. Parlato66
M
12
A
67Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini
Tiago MoutinhoT. Moutinho63
M
13
M
71Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa
Fabio Di CaraF. Di Cara61
D
14
A
68Frederico AntunesF. Antunes

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estadio Jose Gomes where C.F. Estrela da Amadora play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 20,530 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both C.F. Estrela da Amadora and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
C.F. Estrela da Amadora start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.49
Wayne Fenton passes the ball forward to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.50
Generoso Bachini knocks the ball forward to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.25
Vitor Semedo threads a neat ball through to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey shoots from long range but Fernando Costa reads it well. Nice keeping!
10.23
Nikolas Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Machado comfortably collects the pass. Thierry Machado flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Frieser who takes it down. Pascal Frieser knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.27
Alexandre Veloso knocks the ball to his team mate, Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon sees Valerien Daylly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Valerien Daylly whips in a cross ball towards Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.12
Nikolas Dittmann flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Machado holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Machado threads the ball through to Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon lofts in a cross ball towards Valerien Daylly. Valerien Daylly jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Valerien Daylly!
34.32
Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward to James Naylor who brings the ball under control. James Naylor puts a great ball through. Paulo Castro runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
36.36
Wayne Fenton sees Vitor Semedo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Semedo knocks in a cross ball towards James Naylor. James Naylor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Fernando Costa!
45.00
Jose Fonseca hacks Valerien Daylly from behind! Jose Fonseca is given a warning by the referee! Valerien Daylly runs off the knock.
45.00
Free kick to C.F. Estrela da Amadora just outside the area...
45.00
Pascal Frieser takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off and get the second half underway!
49.12
Barket Strgeon flicks a high pass forward. Generoso Bachini holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Generoso Bachini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cristiano Moutinho.
53.15
Paulo Castro surges forward with the ball. Paulo Castro whips in a cross ball towards James Naylor. James Naylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fernando Costa with no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
59.15
Maurice Van De Wey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria shoots from distance but it flies wide!
69.17
Maurice Van De Wey hacks Thierry Machado from behind! Maurice Van De Wey is warned by the referee! Thierry Machado runs off the knock.
72.10
Paulo Castro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira cuts inside the box! Jose Moreira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Fernando Costa comfortably gets down and covers it.
73.40
Barket Strgeon flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Frieser collects the pass. Pascal Frieser sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
75.57
Samuel Nunes plays the ball forward to Barket Strgeon. Barket Strgeon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.30
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Fabrizio Rinaldini replacing Miguel Faria .
78.38
Vitor Semedo passes the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini plays the ball forward to Jose Moreira who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Jose Moreira provides some space. He shoots at goal but Nikolas Dittmann is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.56
Barket Strgeon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Machado. Thierry Machado knocks in a cross ball towards Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.23
Maurice Van De Wey hacks Alexandre Veloso from behind! The referee calls over Maurice Van De Wey again and warns him to calm down! Alexandre Veloso carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.37
Thierry Machado flicks a high pass forward. Alexandre Veloso controls it well on his chest. Alexandre Veloso knocks the ball forward to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
87.58
Jose Fonseca sees Paulo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paulo Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini plays a quick one-two with Vitor Semedo and rushes in on goal... Fabrizio Rinaldini comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but is denied by Fernando Costa. Excellent save.
90.00
Thierry Machado makes a probing pass to Pascal Frieser. Pascal Frieser lofts in a cross ball towards Generoso Bachini. Generoso Bachini makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

C.F. Estrela da Amadora

S.L. Benfica
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
28.6%
44.3%
27.1%

Scorers
Valerien Daylly 5, 30
Generoso Bachini 22
James Naylor 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Valerien Daylly of C.F. Estrela da Amadora

Match Ratings