Match Report


Salgueiros 08Salgueiros 08     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Lee Farrow Lee Farrow
Mirco BiagioniM. Biagioni59
G
captain1captain
G
78Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga
Johnny HendriksJ. Hendriks66
D
2
D
68Jose Javier MarquitosJ. Marquitos
Brian WindassB. Windass66
D
3
D
76Jo Van Der DoelenJ. Van Der Doelen
Bernardo RegonesiB. Regonesi64
D
4
D
67Cristiano CarvalhoC. Carvalho
Paul GerlachP. Gerlach66
M
5
M
81Alexander WidmannA. Widmann
Cesar ValenteC. Valente59
M
6
M
75Valerio ZauriV. Zauri
Rodrigo TavaresR. Tavares56
M
7
M
73Ramon GrotR. Grot
David QuaresmaD. Quaresma45
M
8
M
69Joe van der HoekJ. van der Hoek
Giovanni ZonneveldG. Zonneveld70
A
9
A
70Brian ArmstrongB. Armstrong
Guilherme SantosG. Santos68
A
10
A
74Martin PringleM. Pringle
Felipe MonteroF. Montero64
A
11
A
77Colin McStayC. McStay
 
David BentoD. Bento63
A
12
D
75Jon PlattJ. Platt
Paulo RibeiroP. Ribeiro61
A
13
M
74Silvio MichelS. Michel
Hugo SolerH. Soler61
A
14
A
73Dragos OlteanuD. Olteanu

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Estadio do Padroense FC where Salgueiros 08 play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 18,874 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Salgueiros 08 and S.L. Benfica are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Pedro Andrade.


0.00
Salgueiros 08 kick off the first half!
3.42
Ramon Grot flicks a high pass forward to Colin McStay who brings the ball under control. Colin McStay shoots from 25 yards. Mirco Biagioni gets down and covers it.
4.49
Cristiano Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Jose Javier Marquitos collects the pass. Jose Javier Marquitos darts forward. Jose Javier Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Ramon Grot. With a superhuman jump, Ramon Grot connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Mirco Biagioni effortlessly picks it out of the air!
15.47
Bernardo Regonesi knocks the ball to his team mate, Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld lofts in a cross ball towards David Quaresma. David Quaresma rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.37
Jose Javier Marquitos chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Armstrong. Brian Armstrong whips in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. With a superhuman jump, Colin McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.36
David Quaresma sees Rodrigo Tavares in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rodrigo Tavares finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Cristiano Postiga.
25.31
It's a corner kick. Rodrigo Tavares loops the ball over to the far post. Some silky footwork from Guilherme Santos provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent block by Jose Javier Marquitos!
26.58
Joe van der Hoek catches Cesar Valente on the ankles. The referee calls over Joe van der Hoek and warns him to calm down! Cesar Valente runs off the knock.
30.51
Cristiano Carvalho flicks a high pass forward. Ramon Grot controls it well on his chest. Ramon Grot flicks a high ball forward to Valerio Zauri who takes it down. Valerio Zauri knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernardo Regonesi.
32.25
Jose Javier Marquitos barges into Giovanni Zonneveld. The referee calls over Jose Javier Marquitos and warns him to calm down! Giovanni Zonneveld hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.31
Cristiano Carvalho makes a run forward as Jo Van Der Doelen takes the throw-in. Cristiano Carvalho skillfully chests the ball down. With great vision, Cristiano Carvalho plays the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri knocks the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
36.50
Jose Javier Marquitos catches Giovanni Zonneveld on the ankles. The referee brings Jose Javier Marquitos to one side and gives him another warning! Giovanni Zonneveld carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.25
Cesar Valente makes a simple pass to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
39.11
Valerio Zauri flicks a high pass forward. Colin McStay holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin McStay shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.11
Cesar Valente makes a probing pass to Giovanni Zonneveld. Giovanni Zonneveld knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Brian Windass catches Valerio Zauri on the ankles. Brian Windass is given a warning by the referee! Valerio Zauri 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. Salgueiros 08 appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the second half!
49.55
Jo Van Der Doelen sees Joe van der Hoek in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe van der Hoek flicks a high ball forward to Martin Pringle who takes it down. Martin Pringle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mirco Biagioni who gathers it comfortably.
51.14
Showing composure, Cesar Valente picks a pass forward to Guilherme Santos. Guilherme Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Marquitos.
57.24
Ramon Grot makes a probing pass to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle runs straight at the defence! Martin Pringle looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.54
Salgueiros 08 have made a substitution with Hugo Soler replacing Felipe Montero .S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Dragos Olteanu replacing Colin McStay .
61.61
Cristiano Carvalho flicks a high pass forward to Joe van der Hoek who brings the ball under control. Joe van der Hoek flicks a high pass forward. Dragos Olteanu controls it well on his chest. Dragos Olteanu shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.39
Jose Javier Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri makes a probing pass to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle skips past Bernardo Regonesi! Martin Pringle muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.12
Alexander Widmann slams into Rodrigo Tavares with his studs up. The referee motions to Alexander Widmann to come over. It's a red card!! Rodrigo Tavares carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.05
Johnny Hendriks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Valente. With imagination, Cesar Valente picks a pass forward to Guilherme Santos. Guilherme Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Hugo Soler. Hugo Soler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Cristiano Postiga picks it out of the air!
84.04
Valerio Zauri barges into Bernardo Regonesi. The referee calls over Valerio Zauri and shows him a yellow card! Bernardo Regonesi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Paul Gerlach receives the ball from a throw-in from Cesar Valente. Paul Gerlach sees Cesar Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cesar Valente whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Santos. Guilherme Santos makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Salgueiros 08

S.L. Benfica
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
27.5%
43.5%
29%

Scorers
Colin McStay 20
Martin Pringle 57, 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Martin Pringle of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings