Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     FC PortoFC Porto
Matt SnapeMatt Snape John E Hyldgaard John E Hyldgaard
Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann68
G
1
G
75Kristinn Ingi HallfredssonK. Hallfredsson
Wayne FentonW. Fenton72
D
2
D
67Alexandre CastroA. Castro
Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca69
D
3
D
68Alberto AntunesA. Antunes
Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho65
D
4
D
66Jorge AntunesJ. Antunes
Alberto VianaA. Viana69
D
5
M
70Diogo FernandesD. Fernandes
Paulo CastroP. Castro93
M
captain6
M
70Dominic YoungD. Young
Vitor SemedoV. Semedo76
M
7
M
75Edgar MoutinhoE. Moutinho
Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey84
M
8
M
78Rodrigo JesusR. Jesus
James NaylorJ. Naylor68
A
9captain
A
65Samuel AndradeS. Andrade
Miguel FariaM. Faria72
A
10
A
67Djezon LaigleD. Laigle
Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira74
A
11
A
65Fernando MendesF. Mendes
 
Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini67
A
12
D
66Joao JardimJ. Jardim
Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa71
M
13
M
74Diogo MoreiraD. Moreira
Ruben AntunesR. Antunes74
A
14
A
66Roberto QuaresmaR. Quaresma

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 18,695 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Edgar Costa.


0.00
S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
2.17
Alberto Viana makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cristiano Moutinho. Cristiano Moutinho threads the ball through to James Naylor. James Naylor shoots from 25 yards but somehow Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson manages to keep it out.
3.10
Paulo Castro knocks the ball forward to James Naylor. James Naylor shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.39
Rodrigo Jesus receives the ball from a throw-in from Dominic Young. Rodrigo Jesus makes an attacking run forward. Rodrigo Jesus lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Alberto Viana.
14.48
Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Maurice Van De Wey who brings the ball under control. Maurice Van De Wey skips past Alexandre Castro! Maurice Van De Wey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Maurice Van De Wey scores for S.L. Benfica!!
18.02
Wayne Fenton clumsily knocks into Fernando Mendes. The referee calls over Wayne Fenton and warns him to calm down! Fernando Mendes runs off the knock.
21.24
Vitor Semedo flicks a high pass forward. James Naylor collects the pass. James Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro heads the ball goalwards. It's there!! Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.30
Maurice Van De Wey flicks a high pass forward to James Naylor who brings the ball under control. James Naylor shoots from 20 yards. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson comfortably gets down and covers it.
26.11
Jose Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo plays a one-two with James Naylor and rushes in on goal... Alberto Antunes comes in with a late challenge on Vitor Semedo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
27.36
Miguel Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Naylor. James Naylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
30.55
Jorge Antunes flicks a high pass forward. Djezon Laigle holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Djezon Laigle lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic Young. Dominic Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
34.55
Vitor Semedo threads a neat ball through to James Naylor. James Naylor advances inside the box! James Naylor takes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.25
With vision, Rodrigo Jesus plays the ball forward to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.50
Alberto Viana runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alberto Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria connects with a diving header but Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
Dominic Young threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle whips in a cross ball towards Diogo Fernandes. Diogo Fernandes heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Hannes Lindemann!
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. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
FC Porto kick off the second half!
54.36
Paulo Castro plays the ball forward to James Naylor. James Naylor deftly passes the ball to Miguel Faria, releasing him through on goal. Miguel Faria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Kristinn Ingi Hallfredsson gets down and covers it.
65.18
James Naylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro plays a quick one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and rushes in on goal... Paulo Castro shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.48
Alberto Antunes flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Jesus who gracefully takes it down. Rodrigo Jesus threads a neat ball through to Djezon Laigle. Djezon Laigle shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
77.10
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Bruno Barbosa replacing Maurice Van De Wey and Ruben Antunes replacing Miguel Faria .
81.53
Jose Fonseca clumsily knocks into Edgar Moutinho. The referee calls over Jose Fonseca and warns him to calm down! Edgar Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.53
James Naylor flicks a high pass forward. Jose Moreira controls it well on his chest. Jose Moreira rushes past Alexandre Castro! Some superb footwork from Jose Moreira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Magnificent block by Jorge Antunes!
90.00
Edgar Moutinho surges forward with the ball. Edgar Moutinho plays a scrappy one-two with Samuel Andrade and stumbles forward towards the goal... Edgar Moutinho rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

FC Porto
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
23.4%
46.9%
29.7%

Scorers
James Naylor 3, 35
Maurice Van De Wey 14
Paulo Castro 21, 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Naylor of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings