Match Report


AD OvarenseAD Ovarense     S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica
Computer Player Computer Player Lee Farrow Lee Farrow
Peter KanuP. Kanu61
G
captain1captain
G
78Cristiano PostigaC. Postiga
Torsten KurthT. Kurth71
D
2
D
77Quim AndradeQ. Andrade
Pedro RegoP. Rego69
D
3
D
76Jo Van Der DoelenJ. Van Der Doelen
Manuel OliveiraM. Oliveira57
D
4
D
75Jon PlattJ. Platt
Tomas FariaT. Faria55
D
5
M
81Alexander WidmannA. Widmann
Djibrill JeunechampD. Jeunechamp74
M
6
M
75Valerio ZauriV. Zauri
Gaspar FernandesG. Fernandes73
M
7
M
78Quim NunesQ. Nunes
Bruno JesusB. Jesus72
M
8
M
74Silvio MichelS. Michel
Pieter PienaarP. Pienaar77
A
9
A
73Ruben VieiraR. Vieira
Sergio LimaS. Lima73
A
10
A
77Jan JensenJ. Jensen
Rafael CostaR. Costa72
A
11
A
73Dragos OlteanuD. Olteanu
 
Jean-Philippe SabinJ. Sabin66
A
12
D
67Cristiano CarvalhoC. Carvalho
Samuel MarquesS. Marques66
A
13
A
74Martin PringleM. Pringle
Albrecht EberleA. Eberle66
M
14
A
77Colin McStayC. McStay

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estadio Marques da Silva where AD Ovarense play host to S.L. Benfica. A crowd of 18,197 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AD Ovarense are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while S.L. Benfica appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jaime Fernandes.


0.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
4.26
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Widmann who brings the ball under control. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Dragos Olteanu. With a superhuman jump, Dragos Olteanu connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Peter Kanu!
6.03
Gaspar Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djibrill Jeunechamp. Djibrill Jeunechamp shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
10.15
Torsten Kurth threads a neat ball through to Gaspar Fernandes. Gaspar Fernandes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristiano Postiga who gathers it comfortably.
12.36
Sergio Lima barges into Jon Platt. The referee warns Sergio Lima to calm down! Jon Platt runs off the knock.
20.34
Quim Nunes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Quim Nunes plays a scrappy one-two with Dragos Olteanu and advances towards the goal... Manuel Oliveira clumsily knocks into Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
21.36
Manuel Oliveira advances with the ball. Manuel Oliveira threads the ball through to Djibrill Jeunechamp. Djibrill Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Costa. Jon Platt comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
27.46
Djibrill Jeunechamp plays the ball forward to Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima plays a scrappy one-two with Bruno Jesus and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Sergio Lima provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
28.08
Manuel Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Rego. Pedro Rego flicks a high pass forward. Pieter Pienaar controls it well on his chest. Pieter Pienaar threads the ball through to Rafael Costa but he's offside!
30.37
Pedro Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djibrill Jeunechamp. Djibrill Jeunechamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.52
Jon Platt flicks a high pass forward. Valerio Zauri holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Valerio Zauri makes an attacking run forward. Valerio Zauri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dragos Olteanu but he's offside!
34.43
Bruno Jesus flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Lima controls it well on his chest. Sergio Lima sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.33
Quim Andrade catches Sergio Lima on the ankles. The referee calls over Quim Andrade and shows him a yellow card! Sergio Lima stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.13
Pedro Rego flicks a high ball forward to Djibrill Jeunechamp who takes it down. Djibrill Jeunechamp flicks a high ball forward to Gaspar Fernandes who takes it down. Gaspar Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Cristiano Postiga is on top of it.
39.33
Quim Andrade makes a beautiful solo run. Quim Andrade flicks a high pass forward to Jan Jensen who brings the ball neatly under control. Jan Jensen shoots from distance. Solid save from Peter Kanu. What a great pair of hands!
40.40
Bruno Jesus hits a low pass to Djibrill Jeunechamp. Djibrill Jeunechamp whips in a cross ball towards Sergio Lima. Sergio Lima connects with a diving header but is denied by Cristiano Postiga. Excellent save.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AD Ovarense appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AD Ovarense start the second half!
48.08
Silvio Michel threads a neat ball through to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
49.09
Jon Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Widmann. These players appear to think like one. Alexander Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Dragos Olteanu. Dragos Olteanu knocks the ball forward, putting Alexander Widmann through on goal. Alexander Widmann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.33
Tomas Faria flicks a high pass forward. Sergio Lima controls it well on his chest. Sergio Lima whips in a cross ball towards Bruno Jesus. Bruno Jesus makes a deft header. What a cracker!! Cristiano Postiga had no chance!! Goal for AD Ovarense!
57.15
Bruno Jesus hacks Valerio Zauri from behind! The referee calls over Bruno Jesus and warns him to calm down! Valerio Zauri stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.25
Manuel Oliveira pushes up the pitch. With imagination, Manuel Oliveira plays the ball forward to Rafael Costa. Rafael Costa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.33
AD Ovarense have made a substitution with Albrecht Eberle replacing Pieter Pienaar .S.L. Benfica have made 2 substitutions with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jon Platt and Colin McStay replacing Dragos Olteanu .
63.03
Cristiano Carvalho deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Widmann who brings the ball under control. Alexander Widmann lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.56
Torsten Kurth takes a quick throw-in. Manuel Oliveira plays a long ball forward. Albrecht Eberle controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.41
Alexander Widmann changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Widmann shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
67.43
Rafael Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djibrill Jeunechamp. Djibrill Jeunechamp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Carvalho.
75.27
Showing composure, Quim Andrade laces a weighted ball forward to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri chips the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.16
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Martin Pringle replacing Jan Jensen .
78.22
Cristiano Carvalho pushes up the pitch. Cristiano Carvalho sees Ruben Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.58
Quim Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Vieira. Ruben Vieira knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Peter Kanu!
87.26
Valerio Zauri knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle lofts in a cross ball towards Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Peter Kanu manages to gather it.
89.30
Quim Andrade threads a neat ball through to Colin McStay. Colin McStay threads a neat ball through to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes rushes past Manuel Oliveira! Some silky footwork from Quim Nunes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Quim Nunes!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AD Ovarense

S.L. Benfica
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
34.5%
36.8%
28.7%

Scorers
Djibrill Jeunechamp 6
Bruno Jesus 53
Alexander Widmann 49
Martin Pringle 78
Quim Nunes 89

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

Match Ratings
1.Peter Kanu (GK)
7
2.Torsten Kurth (DEF)
6
3.Pedro Rego (DEF)
6
4.Manuel Oliveira (DEF)
7
5.Tomas Faria (DEF)
6
6.Djibrill Jeunechamp (MID)goal scored
8
7.Gaspar Fernandes (MID)
7
8.Bruno Jesus (MID)goal scored
8
9.Pieter Pienaar (ATT)
6
10.Sergio Lima (ATT)
7
11.Rafael Costa (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean-Philippe Sabin (ATT)
0
13.Samuel Marques (ATT)
0
14.Albrecht Eberle (MID)
6

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