Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     Desportivo NacionalDesportivo Nacional
Matt SnapeMatt Snape Computer Player Computer Player
Hannes LindemannH. Lindemann68
G
1captain
G
78Andre AndradeA. Andrade
Wayne FentonW. Fenton72
D
2
D
67Frederico MarquesF. Marques
Jose FonsecaJ. Fonseca69
D
3
D
67Frederico FerreiraF. Ferreira
Cristiano MoutinhoC. Moutinho65
D
4
D
63Alberto JesusA. Jesus
Alberto VianaA. Viana69
D
5
D
62Neil ShawN. Shaw
Paulo CastroP. Castro93
M
captain6
M
71Pedro CamposP. Campos
Vitor SemedoV. Semedo76
M
7
M
69Ricardo GuardiolaR. Guardiola
Maurice Van De WeyM. Van De Wey84
M
8
M
65Yacine BelaizY. Belaiz
James NaylorJ. Naylor68
A
9
A
78Tiago SantosT. Santos
Miguel FariaM. Faria72
A
10
A
72Tiago JardimT. Jardim
Jose MoreiraJ. Moreira74
A
11
A
69Pedro RamosP. Ramos
 
Fabrizio RinaldiniF. Rinaldini67
A
12
G
64Bruno AntunesB. Antunes
Bruno BarbosaB. Barbosa72
M
13
M
62Luis SemedoL. Semedo
Ruben AntunesR. Antunes74
A
14
D
61Ruben LoureiroR. Loureiro

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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 Desportivo Nacional. A crowd of 17,598 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Desportivo Nacional are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Tavares.


0.00
Desportivo Nacional start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.03
Frederico Ferreira barges into Maurice Van De Wey. The referee calls over Frederico Ferreira and shows him a yellow card! Maurice Van De Wey stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.49
Ricardo Guardiola passes the ball forward to Tiago Santos. Tiago Santos whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.34
Yacine Belaiz decides to run forward with the ball. Yacine Belaiz 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.
22.23
Jose Fonseca chips the ball to his team mate, Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey makes a simple pass to Vitor Semedo. Vitor Semedo cuts inside the box! Vitor Semedo shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
30.58
Maurice Van De Wey comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Campos. The referee calls over Maurice Van De Wey and warns him to calm down! Pedro Campos stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.42
Alberto Jesus clumsily knocks into Paulo Castro. Alberto Jesus is warned by the referee! Paulo Castro stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.55
Paulo Castro passes the ball forward to Maurice Van De Wey. Maurice Van De Wey whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Frederico Ferreira's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
36.04
Paulo Castro takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Some good footwork from Vitor Semedo provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Andrade smothers it!
42.29
Vitor Semedo makes a probing pass to Miguel Faria. Miguel Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Andre Andrade effortlessly smothers it!
44.29
With wonderful vision, Wayne Fenton plays the ball forward to Jose Moreira. Jose Moreira sees Miguel Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Faria shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
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. Desportivo Nacional also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
48.46
Yacine Belaiz catches Paulo Castro on the ankles. The referee warns Yacine Belaiz to calm down! Paulo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.25
Wayne Fenton flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Faria who brings the ball under control. Miguel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to James Naylor but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.34
Paulo Castro passes the ball forward to James Naylor. James Naylor rushes past Neil Shaw! James Naylor shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Frederico Ferreira steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
54.55
Pedro Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Ramos. Pedro Ramos rushes past Jose Fonseca! Pedro Ramos comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
55.21
Tiago Santos comes in with a late challenge on Jose Fonseca. The referee calls over Tiago Santos and warns him to calm down! Jose Fonseca stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.56
Desportivo Nacional have made a substitution with Luis Semedo replacing Pedro Campos .
72.25
Frederico Marques sees Yacine Belaiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yacine Belaiz makes a great pass forward. Tiago Jardim runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
75.13
Jose Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Semedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vitor Semedo sees Jose Moreira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Moreira shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Andre Andrade!
77.10
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Fabrizio Rinaldini replacing James Naylor .
85.08
Seeing a gap ahead, Vitor Semedo plays the ball forward to Fabrizio Rinaldini. Fabrizio Rinaldini plays a quick one-two with Maurice Van De Wey and rushes in on goal... Fabrizio Rinaldini comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Desportivo Nacional
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.6%
35.4%
Play Area
24.6%
49.2%
26.2%

Scorers
Pedro Ramos 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Ramos of Desportivo Nacional

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

1.Andre Andrade (GK)
9
2.Frederico Marques (DEF)
6
3.Frederico Ferreira (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Alberto Jesus (DEF)
6
5.Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
6.Pedro Campos (MID)
6
7.Ricardo Guardiola (MID)
6
8.Yacine Belaiz (MID)
6
9.Tiago Santos (ATT)
6
10.Tiago Jardim (ATT)
6
11.Pedro Ramos (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Bruno Antunes (GK)
0
13.Luis Semedo (MID)
6
14.Ruben Loureiro (DEF)
0