Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     Vitória de GuimarãesVitória de Guimarães
Lee FarrowLee Farrow Darren Hickson Darren Hickson
Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga77
G
captain1
G
79Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes
Quim AndradeQ. Andrade74
D
2
D
80John BradyJ. Brady
Jo Van Der DoelenJ. Van Der Doelen75
D
3
D
75Antonio SegarraA. Segarra
Jon PlattJ. Platt74
D
4
D
71Tobias HöferT. Höfer
Alexander WidmannA. Widmann77
M
5
M
75Sebastian GötzS. Götz
Valerio ZauriV. Zauri74
M
6
M
79Jose HidalgoJ. Hidalgo
Quim NunesQ. Nunes76
M
7captain
M
79Antonio MoutinhoA. Moutinho
Silvio MichelS. Michel72
M
8
M
76Gialuca ApaG. Apa
Ruben VieiraR. Vieira72
A
9
A
76Pedro MarquesP. Marques
Jan JensenJ. Jensen75
A
10
A
81Zbigniew GadochaZ. Gadocha
Colin McStayC. McStay75
A
11
A
80Harvey StandingH. Standing
 
Cristiano CarvalhoC. Carvalho67
D
12
M
73Bill MowbrayB. Mowbray
Joe van der HoekJ. van der Hoek68
M
13
M
72Daniel FariaD. Faria
Martin PringleM. Pringle74
A
14
A
77Eduardo GomesE. Gomes

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Vitória de Guimarães. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Vitória de Guimarães are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Moutinho.


0.00
The whistle blows and Vitória de Guimarães kick off!
2.08
John Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Tobias Höfer. Tobias Höfer runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tobias Höfer knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
3.32
Sebastian Götz chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
4.42
Ruben Vieira plays the ball forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen plays a one-two with Ruben Vieira and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jan Jensen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
8.43
Valerio Zauri passes the ball forward to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel makes a probing pass to Colin McStay but he's offside!
9.48
Jo Van Der Doelen knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes whips in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen flicks the ball with his head but Rafael Fernandes is on top of his game. Superb keeping!
10.56
Valerio Zauri passes the ball forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Rafael Fernandes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.38
Jo Van Der Doelen sees space and advances. Jo Van Der Doelen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.58
Antonio Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Götz. Jon Platt barges into Sebastian Götz. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
16.52
Zbigniew Gadocha hits a low pass to Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Jon Platt clumsily knocks into Pedro Marques. Penalty not given!!
20.15
Jose Hidalgo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques makes a deft header. Cristiano Postiga didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
21.44
John Brady makes a probing pass to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques makes a deft header. The ball comes off Jo Van Der Doelen and the loose ball is cleared up field.
24.04
Quim Nunes plays the ball forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen threads a neat ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira shoots from just inside the box. Rafael Fernandes effortlessly gets down and covers it.
27.30
Silvio Michel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Quim Nunes. Some silky footwork from Quim Nunes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
28.51
Jose Hidalgo makes a simple pass to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.35
Jon Platt sweeps the ball long. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Rafael Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
38.34
John Brady surges forward with the ball. John Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing beats his man to it with a header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.08
Jon Platt pushes up the pitch. Jon Platt takes it forward alone. Jon Platt whips in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rafael Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
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. Vitória de Guimarães also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
48.06
Antonio Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marques collects the pass. Pedro Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.45
Silvio Michel clumsily knocks into Jose Hidalgo. The referee brings Silvio Michel to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Hidalgo stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.22
Antonio Moutinho threads the ball through to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Quim Andrade.
55.49
Antonio Moutinho knocks the ball forward to Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
57.02
Quim Andrade makes a simple pass to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri makes a looping header on goal. Rafael Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
60.43
S.L. Benfica have made 3 substitutions with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jo Van Der Doelen, Joe van der Hoek replacing Valerio Zauri and Martin Pringle replacing Colin McStay .Vitória de Guimarães have made 2 substitutions with Bill Mowbray replacing Gialuca Apa and Eduardo Gomes replacing Pedro Marques .
61.50
Quim Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Antonio Segarra.
63.04
John Brady runs straight at the opposition's defence. John Brady knocks in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.47
Quim Andrade knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes brings the ball forward. Quim Nunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Brady.
71.04
Cristiano Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Moutinho. Cristiano Carvalho is shown the yellow card! Antonio Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.47
Antonio Moutinho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Zbigniew Gadocha. Zbigniew Gadocha whips in a cross ball towards Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Cristiano Postiga keeps it out!
77.50
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Daniel Faria replacing Antonio Moutinho .
79.33
Showing composure, Harvey Standing laces a through ball forward to Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria makes a convincing header. Magnificent block by Quim Andrade!
81.50
John Brady threads a neat ball through to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Standing controls it well on his chest. Harvey Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Zbigniew Gadocha and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cristiano Carvalho comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Standing. Penalty not given!!
83.30
Antonio Segarra hits a low pass to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Cristiano Postiga. Excellent save.
84.18
Daniel Faria barges into Quim Nunes. The referee calls over Daniel Faria and shows him a yellow card! Quim Nunes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.16
Quim Nunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Vitória de Guimarães
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
8
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
29.3%
43.9%
26.8%

Scorers
Colin McStay 11
Harvey Standing 38
Zbigniew Gadocha 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to John Brady of Vitória de Guimarães

Match Ratings
1.Cristiano Postiga (GK)
7
2.Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3.Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
7
4.Jon Platt (DEF)
7
5.Alexander Widmann (MID)
6
6.Valerio Zauri (MID)
6
7.Quim Nunes (MID)
7
8.Silvio Michel (MID)
6
9.Ruben Vieira (ATT)
7
10.Jan Jensen (ATT)
6
11.Colin McStay (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)yellow card
5
13.Joe van der Hoek (MID)
6
14.Martin Pringle (ATT)
6

1.Rafael Fernandes (GK)
8
2.John Brady (DEF)
9
3.Antonio Segarra (DEF)
6
4.Tobias Höfer (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Götz (MID)
6
6.Jose Hidalgo (MID)
6
7.Antonio Moutinho (MID)
7
8.Gialuca Apa (MID)
6
9.Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
10.Zbigniew Gadocha (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Harvey Standing (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Bill Mowbray (MID)
6
13.Daniel Faria (MID)yellow card
5
14.Eduardo Gomes (ATT)
6