Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to C.S Maritimo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Lima.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while C.S Maritimo appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Lima.
0.00
0-0C.S Maritimo kick off and get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Matías Acosta knocks the ball forward to Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.56
1-0Quim Andrade knocks the ball forward to Jon Platt. Jon Platt threads a neat ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Jan Jensen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ruben Vieira provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Paul Weingartner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.50
1-0Valerio Zauri flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Widmann controls it well on his chest. Alexander Widmann shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
10.40
1-0Silvio Michel hacks Matías Acosta from behind! Silvio Michel is shown the yellow card! Matías Acosta stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.17
Quim Andrade makes a probing pass to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri sees space and advances. Valerio Zauri shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Paul Weingartner!
15.15
1-0Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Alexander Widmann is offside!
18.30
1-0Silvio Michel hacks Sergio Barbosa from behind! The referee brings Silvio Michel to one side and gives him a warning! Sergio Barbosa runs off the knock.
20.51
Quim Nunes sees Alexander Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Widmann tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
21.25
Alexander Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
30.15
Matías Acosta chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
32.59
Jon Platt clumsily knocks into Matías Acosta. The referee calls over Jon Platt and shows him a yellow card! Matías Acosta stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.09
1-0Ruben Vieira hacks Benedetto Tacchi from behind! Ruben Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Benedetto Tacchi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.27
1-0Silvio Michel flicks a high pass forward. Quim Nunes collects the pass. Quim Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. With a superhuman jump, Colin McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Benedetto Tacchi and the loose ball is cleared up field.
38.11
Matías Acosta makes a probing pass to Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Faria. Nuno Faria outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
42.49
Andy Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Faria collects the pass. Nuno Faria shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.22
Matías Acosta knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Andrews. Andy Andrews tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Cristiano Postiga manages to gather it effortlessly.
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. C.S Maritimo also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
47.45
Quim Nunes threads a neat ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri whips in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Paul Weingartner!
48.43
1-0Jan Jensen kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.16
Jo Van Der Doelen barges into Nuno Varela. Jo Van Der Doelen is shown the yellow card! Nuno Varela runs off the knock.
54.32
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Colin McStay who brings the ball under control. Colin McStay shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
55.35
Sergio Barbosa knocks the ball to his team mate, Adilson Hamers. Adilson Hamers shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
57.07
Quim Nunes makes a beautiful solo run. Quim Nunes lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.08
Silvio Michel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Weingartner who gathers it comfortably.
60.13
1-0S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jon Platt .C.S Maritimo have made a substitution with Leandro Subiat replacing Adilson Hamers .
71.41
Alexander Widmann makes a probing pass to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
73.52
Nuno Varela makes a beautiful solo run. Nuno Varela shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
77.52
Nuno Faria threads a neat ball through to Leandro Subiat. Leandro Subiat sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Cristiano Postiga!
79.34
Nuno Varela sees Nuno Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nuno Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.43
Cristiano Carvalho passes the ball forward to Quim Andrade. Quim Andrade kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen plays a quick one-two with Quim Nunes and rushes in on goal... Jan Jensen shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.20
Sven Will deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matías Acosta. Matías Acosta knocks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Varela. Nuno Varela tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
9
2
Shots off Target
2
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
22.9%
44.6%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jan Jensen of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Postiga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Jon Platt (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Alexander Widmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Valerio Zauri (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Quim Nunes (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Silvio Michel (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Ruben Vieira (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Jan Jensen (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Colin McStay (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Joe van der Hoek (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Pringle (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Paul Weingartner (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Sven Will (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sergio Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Benedetto Tacchi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oswaldo Jonquet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nuno Varela (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Matías Acosta (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nuno Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Diogo Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adilson Hamers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Andy Andrews (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Joao Castro (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Diogo Nunes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Leandro Subiat (ATT) | 6 | |