Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Felgueiras are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.
0.00
0-0Felgueiras start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.19
0-1Jon Platt flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Michel holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Michel flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.33
0-1Gaspar Oliveira makes a simple pass to Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey whips in a cross ball towards Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.09
0-1Eben Dugbatey clumsily knocks into Quim Andrade. Eben Dugbatey is shown the yellow card! Quim Andrade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.12
0-1Jose Varela catches Jan Jensen on the ankles. The referee warns Jose Varela to calm down! Jan Jensen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.12
0-1Matthieu Malicki passes the ball forward to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro threads the ball through to Eben Dugbatey but he's offside!
14.30
Nuno Monteiro darts forward. Nuno Monteiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
16.46
0-1Jo Van Der Doelen hits a low pass to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes darts forward. Quim Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Wonderful reactions from Oscar Aguilar keeps it out!
20.43
0-1Valerio Zauri flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Michel who takes it down. Silvio Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nuno Monteiro.
27.06
Quim Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oscar Aguilar who gathers it comfortably.
33.07
Gaspar Oliveira launches a long ball forward. Jose Varela knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Carvalho.
39.46
Jo Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Colin McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Rodrigo Castro barges into Silvio Michel. The referee calls over Rodrigo Castro and shows him a yellow card! Silvio Michel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Felgueiras have changed their lineup with Luis Monteiro replacing Nuno Monteiro, Jose Gomes replacing Sergio Almeida and Rafael Jardim replacing Sylvain Brooking. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. The Felgueiras players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
53.20
Gaspar Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.46
Matthieu Malicki makes an attacking run forward. Matthieu Malicki rushes past Jo Van Der Doelen! Matthieu Malicki comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Cristiano Postiga is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.04
Quim Nunes comes in with a late challenge on Jose Varela. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.41
Jose Gomes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodrigo Castro. Rodrigo Castro lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Jardim. Rafael Jardim is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Cristiano Postiga punches it away to safety.
67.25
1-1Abel Loureiro barges into Valerio Zauri. Abel Loureiro is shown the yellow card! Valerio Zauri carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.36
Rodrigo Castro threads a neat ball through to Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.59
Valerio Zauri flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay flicks the ball with his head. Oscar Aguilar effortlessly picks it out of the air!
73.25
Rodrigo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jose Varela collects the pass. Jose Varela deftly passes the ball to Mario Ribeiro, releasing him through on goal. Mario Ribeiro rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Cristiano Postiga smothers it!
75.23
Silvio Michel flicks a high pass forward to Quim Nunes who brings the ball under control. Quim Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin McStay but he's offside!
77.35
1-1S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Brian Armstrong replacing Ruben Vieira and Martin Pringle replacing Jan Jensen .
78.40
Brian Armstrong threads the ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luis Monteiro.
83.29
Jo Van Der Doelen flicks a high pass forward. Jon Platt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Platt threads a neat ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
87.29
Jose Gomes knocks the ball to his team mate, Eben Dugbatey. Eben Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.20
Cristiano Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Brian Armstrong holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Armstrong shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Gaspar Oliveira pushes mid-way up the pitch. Gaspar Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Ribeiro. Mario Ribeiro plays a one-two with Rafael Jardim and rushes in on goal... Mario Ribeiro strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Felgueiras! That brings them level!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.1%
47.9%
Play Area
25.4%
46.5%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthieu Malicki of Felgueiras |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Oscar Aguilar (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nuno Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Loureiro (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Gaspar Oliveira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rodrigo Castro (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Jose Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Sergio Almeida (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Matthieu Malicki (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Eben Dugbatey (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Mario Ribeiro (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Sylvain Brooking (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luis Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jose Gomes (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rafael Jardim (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Cristiano Postiga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Andrade (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Cristiano Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Valerio Zauri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Quim Nunes (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Silvio Michel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Jensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin McStay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Joe van der Hoek (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Brian Armstrong (ATT) | | 8 |
| 14. | Martin Pringle (ATT) | 6 | |