Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Académica de Coimbra. A crowd of 20,342 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Académica de Coimbra are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Fernando Ferreira.
0.00
0-0Académica de Coimbra kick off!
3.02
0-0Luke Stockdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio flicks a high pass forward to Alec Booth who brings the ball under control. Alec Booth whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is deflected wide by Quim Andrade.
4.08
0-0Corner kick to Académica de Coimbra. Jan Jensen chips it to the near post. Quim Andrade reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
6.17
0-0Manuele Del Prete chips the ball to his team mate, Enrico Anaclerio. Enrico Anaclerio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
8.56
1-0Jon Platt boots it upfield. Ruben Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes makes a looping header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.27
1-0Quim Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jannes Heije smothers it!
15.34
Seeing a gap ahead, Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
18.41
Quim Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Colin McStay who takes it down. Colin McStay threads the ball through to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
24.51
Diogo Castro passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Lopes. Sebastiao Lopes passes the ball forward to Alec Booth. Alec Booth shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Cristiano Postiga.
28.36
With great vision, Quim Andrade plays the ball forward to Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot darts forward. Ramon Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. With a superhuman jump, Colin McStay connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Colin McStay scores for S.L. Benfica!!
32.14
2-0Quim Andrade knocks the ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri knocks the ball to his team mate, Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen threads a neat ball through to Ramon Grot. Luke Stockdale catches Ramon Grot on the ankles. Ramon Grot appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
36.03
Ramon Grot takes it forward alone. Ramon Grot whips in a cross ball towards Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri beats his man to it with a header but somehow Jannes Heije manages to keep it out.
39.25
Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastiao Lopes plays the ball forward to Marko Hellen. Marko Hellen kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Booth. Alec Booth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's there!! Cristiano Postiga has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Académica de Coimbra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Académica de Coimbra players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica kick off!
49.26
2-1Enrico Anaclerio threads a neat ball through to Dennis Seaman. Dennis Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Javier Marquitos.
53.25
Jose Javier Marquitos pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jose Javier Marquitos threads a neat ball through to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
55.06
2-1Jan Jensen comes in with a late challenge on Ruben Vieira. The referee warns Jan Jensen to calm down! Ruben Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.57
2-1S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Joe van der Hoek replacing Silvio Michel and Martin Pringle replacing Jan Jensen .Académica de Coimbra have made 2 substitutions with Msaddeck Carriére replacing Jan Jensen and Steffen Dörner replacing Alec Booth .
65.15
Jose Javier Marquitos hits a low pass to Colin McStay. Colin McStay flicks a high pass forward. Ruben Vieira easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruben Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McStay. Colin McStay makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
66.27
Valerio Zauri flicks a high pass forward to Ramon Grot who brings the ball under control. Ramon Grot whips in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jannes Heije. Excellent save.
67.18
Ramon Grot threads the ball through to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
69.50
2-1Sebastiao Lopes comes in with a late challenge on Jon Platt. The referee calls over Sebastiao Lopes and shows him a yellow card! Jon Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Msaddeck Carriére flicks a high ball forward to Enrico Anaclerio who takes it down. Enrico Anaclerio shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
73.11
Jose Javier Marquitos knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Platt. Jon Platt sees Martin Pringle in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Pringle knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Vieira!
78.07
Enrico Anaclerio threads a neat ball through to Hugo Campos. Hugo Campos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
79.13
Jon Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot sees Ruben Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luke Stockdale.
81.14
Quim Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
85.06
Enrico Anaclerio makes a probing pass to Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
87.56
With vision, Quim Andrade picks a pass forward to Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ramon Grot. Ramon Grot lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
25.7%
41.9%
32.4%
Scorers
| Quim Nunes 9, 81 Colin McStay 28 Ruben Vieira 73 | Alec Booth 39 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Quim Nunes of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Cristiano Postiga (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Quim Andrade (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jose Javier Marquitos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ramon Grot (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Valerio Zauri (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Quim Nunes (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Silvio Michel (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruben Vieira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Jan Jensen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Colin McStay (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Joe van der Hoek (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Pringle (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Dragos Olteanu (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jannes Heije (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastiao Lopes (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Diogo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Luke Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jan Jensen (MID) | 5 | |
| 6. | Enrico Anaclerio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Manuele Del Prete (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marko Hellen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alec Booth (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Hugo Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dennis Seaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Msaddeck Carriére (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | David Van Himst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steffen Dörner (ATT) | 6 | |