Match Report


Portimonense Sporting ClubePortimonense Sporting Clube     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Lee Farrow Lee Farrow
Alexandre AlvesA. Alves76
G
1captain
G
77Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga
Fernando NunezF. Nunez68
D
2
D
67Cristiano CarvalhoC. Carvalho
Hugo PintoH. Pinto68
D
3
D
75Jo Van Der DoelenJ. Van Der Doelen
David HutchisonD. Hutchison65
D
4
D
74Jon PlattJ. Platt
Kai HanssenK. Hanssen64
D
5
M
77Alexander WidmannA. Widmann
Roberto MoutinhoR. Moutinho77
M
6
M
68Joe van der HoekJ. van der Hoek
Tiago VarelaT. Varela71
M
7
M
76Quim NunesQ. Nunes
Jorge SantosJ. Santos64
M
8
M
72Silvio MichelS. Michel
Duarte VelosoD. Veloso58
M
9
A
72Ruben VieiraR. Vieira
Ruggero RadiceR. Radice71
A
10
A
75Jan JensenJ. Jensen
Andre OliveiraA. Oliveira70
A
captain11
A
74Martin PringleM. Pringle
 
Devanir CourtoisD. Courtois69
A
12
D
37Viktor AdalsteinssonV. Adalsteinsson
Gaspar BentoG. Bento65
A
13
A
69Brian ArmstrongB. Armstrong
Carlos FonsecaC. Fonseca62
D
14
A
75Colin McStayC. McStay

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Municipal de Portimão, where Portimonense Sporting Clube play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 17,825 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portimonense Sporting Clube are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jorge Moreira.


0.00
S.L. Benfica start the match!
2.15
Cristiano Carvalho sees Silvio Michel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fernando Nunez.
3.08
David Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Jorge Santos. Jorge Santos plays the ball forward to Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira tries a spectacular long range effort. Wonderful reactions from Cristiano Postiga keeps it out!
6.36
Duarte Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Santos. Jorge Santos makes a probing pass to Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.44
Ruben Vieira threads the ball through to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
10.47
David Hutchison comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Michel. David Hutchison is given a warning by the referee! Silvio Michel stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.03
Quim Nunes plays the ball forward to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Pringle and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jan Jensen provides some space. He shoots at goal. Jorge Santos steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
16.16
Ruggero Radice flicks a high pass forward. Andre Oliveira controls it well on his chest. Andre Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.38
Duarte Veloso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
21.27
Joe van der Hoek sees Alexander Widmann in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
27.46
Jo Van Der Doelen chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle makes a beautiful solo run. Martin Pringle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alexandre Alves who gathers it comfortably.
32.55
Jorge Santos takes a short throw-in bringing Tiago Varela into play. Tiago Varela flicks a high ball forward to Andre Oliveira who takes it down. Andre Oliveira shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.52
Fernando Nunez flicks the ball to his team mate, David Hutchison. David Hutchison flicks a high pass forward. Ruggero Radice collects the pass. Ruggero Radice controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
34.20
Jon Platt flicks a high ball forward to Quim Nunes who takes it down. Quim Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel lofts in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.31
Ruben Vieira comes in with a late challenge on David Hutchison. The referee warns Ruben Vieira to calm down! David Hutchison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.27
David Hutchison passes the ball forward to Roberto Moutinho. Roberto Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
42.50
Cristiano Carvalho makes a simple pass to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes makes a deft header. Alexandre Alves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Portimonense Sporting Clube appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Portimonense Sporting Clube kick off and get the second half underway!
48.08
Duarte Veloso flicks a high ball forward to Andre Oliveira who takes it down. Andre Oliveira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
51.11
Cristiano Carvalho plays the ball forward to Joe van der Hoek. Joe van der Hoek threads a neat ball through to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes edges inside the box! Quim Nunes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Alexandre Alves manages to keep it out.
54.28
Joe van der Hoek flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Widmann holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alexander Widmann shoots from outside the area. Alexandre Alves gets down and covers it.
57.49
Joe van der Hoek makes a simple pass to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen threads a neat, attacking ball through to Martin Pringle. Tiago Varela clumsily knocks into Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
60.49
S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Brian Armstrong replacing Alexander Widmann and Colin McStay replacing Martin Pringle .
61.55
Tiago Varela flicks the ball to his team mate, Andre Oliveira. Andre Oliveira whips in a cross ball towards Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice connects with a diving header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.25
Brian Armstrong makes an attacking run forward. Brian Armstrong knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.36
Kai Hanssen drives a long ball upfield. Andre Oliveira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.52
Cristiano Carvalho plays the ball forward to Jon Platt. Jon Platt threads the ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.41
Quim Nunes sees space and advances. Quim Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.13
Jorge Santos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.19
Andre Oliveira barges into Jo Van Der Doelen. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jo Van Der Doelen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.27
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Viktor Adalsteinsson replacing Jo Van Der Doelen .
79.19
Jon Platt clumsily knocks into Roberto Moutinho. The referee calls over Jon Platt and shows him a yellow card! Roberto Moutinho carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.01
Viktor Adalsteinsson knocks the ball forward to Joe van der Hoek. Joe van der Hoek sees Colin McStay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.56
Roberto Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Ruggero Radice. Ruggero Radice threads a neat, attacking ball through to Andre Oliveira. Some silky footwork from Andre Oliveira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Cristiano Postiga with no chance!! Goal for Portimonense Sporting Clube!
89.34
Silvio Michel chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Michel. With a superhuman jump, Silvio Michel connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alexandre Alves didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Colin McStay flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Michel controls it well on his chest. Silvio Michel shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Portimonense Sporting Clube

S.L. Benfica
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
30.8%
42.9%
26.4%

Scorers
Andre Oliveira 86
Ruben Vieira 34
Quim Nunes 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Quim Nunes of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Alexandre Alves (GK)
7
2.Fernando Nunez (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Pinto (DEF)
6
4.David Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Kai Hanssen (DEF)
6
6.Roberto Moutinho (MID)
6
7.Tiago Varela (MID)
6
8.Jorge Santos (MID)
7
9.Duarte Veloso (MID)
6
10.Ruggero Radice (ATT)
7
11.Andre Oliveira (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
 
12.Devanir Courtois (ATT)
0
13.Gaspar Bento (ATT)
0
14.Carlos Fonseca (DEF)
0

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