Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 20,725 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.
0.00
0-0Futebol Clube do Marco kick off the first half!
8.50
0-0Jon Platt flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Widmann who takes it down. Alexander Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira makes a probing pass between the defence to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Edgar Moutinho manages to gather it.
9.23
Valerio Zauri flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira shoots from distance but is denied by Edgar Moutinho. Excellent save.
15.21
0-0David Boschker knocks the ball forward to Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
21.47
0-0Adam Woodcock catches Quim Andrade on the ankles. Adam Woodcock is shown the yellow card! Quim Andrade stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.34
0-0Alec Inglis barges into Valerio Zauri. Alec Inglis is warned by the referee! Valerio Zauri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.05
Valerio Zauri brings the ball forward. Valerio Zauri shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
33.33
Frederico Gomes hacks Jan Jensen from behind! Frederico Gomes is given a warning by the referee! Jan Jensen gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.33
0-0Free kick to S.L. Benfica just outside the area...
34.40
Valerio Zauri steps up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
38.19
John McGrory decides to run forward with the ball. John McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
39.53
0-0Valerio Zauri makes an attacking run forward. Valerio Zauri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.15
1-0Showing composure, Quim Nunes plays the ball forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. With a superhuman jump, Quim Nunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica have changed their lineup with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jon Platt. Futebol Clube do Marco appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
S.L. Benfica start the second half!
48.21
Cristiano Carvalho makes a simple pass to Quim Andrade. Quim Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
51.00
1-0Adam Woodcock hacks Quim Nunes from behind! The referee calls over Adam Woodcock and warns him to calm down! Quim Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.28
Alexander Widmann laces a through ball forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.02
Diogo Bento comes in with a late challenge on Quim Andrade. The referee calls over Diogo Bento and shows him a yellow card! Quim Andrade gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.43
Diogo Bento makes a simple pass to Adam Woodcock. Adam Woodcock makes a simple pass to Alec Inglis. Alec Inglis whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
60.36
With great vision, Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri plays a one-two with Colin McStay and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Valerio Zauri provides some space. He shoots at goal. Valerio Zauri scores for S.L. Benfica!!
62.36
2-0S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Brian Armstrong replacing Quim Nunes .
63.26
Alexander Widmann hits a low pass to Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.04
Valerio Zauri hits a low pass to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Bento.
67.36
Diogo Bento catches Valerio Zauri on the ankles. The referee calls over Diogo Bento and warns him to calm down! Valerio Zauri stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.56
Colin McStay hits a low pass to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
73.11
Joe van der Hoek kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Edgar Moutinho is on top of it.
75.44
Brian Armstrong catches Antonio Quaresma on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Antonio Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.25
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Martin Pringle replacing Colin McStay .
78.29
Antonio Quaresma changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Antonio Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Santos. Roberto Santos powers a header at goal but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
79.16
Joe van der Hoek chips the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Edgar Moutinho easily smothers it!
84.37
Quim Andrade takes a quick throw-in. Cristiano Carvalho threads a neat ball through to Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brian Armstrong shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
85.39
Quim Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Valerio Zauri who takes it down. Valerio Zauri knocks the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Edgar Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
87.32
Brian Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on John McGrory. The referee calls over Brian Armstrong and warns him to calm down! John McGrory hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.39
Valerio Zauri threads a neat ball through to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle plays a quick one-two with Brian Armstrong and rushes in on goal... Martin Pringle muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
6
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.4%
28.6%
Play Area
19%
50%
31%
Scorers
| Quim Nunes 44 Valerio Zauri 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Valerio Zauri of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Postiga (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Quim Andrade (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Widmann (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Valerio Zauri (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Quim Nunes (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Joe van der Hoek (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jan Jensen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Colin McStay (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Cristiano Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Brian Armstrong (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 14. | Martin Pringle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Edgar Moutinho (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pedro Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Greig (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Gomes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Diogo Bento (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Antonio Quaresma (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John McGrory (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Adam Woodcock (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | David Boschker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alec Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Roberto Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jaime Fernandes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paulo Faria (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Frederico Lima (ATT) | 0 | |