Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     F.C. AroucaF.C. Arouca
Lee FarrowLee Farrow Computer Player Computer Player
Alec LiddellA. Liddell67
G
1
G
66Cristiano CamposC. Campos
Bruno CamposB. Campos67
D
2
D
69Evans MorroneE. Morrone
Pierre-Emmanuel FischerP. Fischer65
D
3captain
D
64Cesar RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Kai RöslerK. Rösler60
D
4
D
57Martial LamaM. Lama
Hannes WinklerH. Winkler70
M
5
M
61Abel VarelaA. Varela
Filipe FerreiraF. Ferreira66
M
6
M
59Aloisio EscayolA. Escayol
Artur SousaA. Sousa66
M
7
M
57Miguel NascimentoM. Nascimento
Paulo MoutinhoP. Moutinho63
M
8
M
55Pedro PinheiroP. Pinheiro
Umberto PaganoU. Pagano73
A
captain9
A
58Stephen McallisterS. Mcallister
Vikash HebertV. Hebert72
A
10
A
53Alfons AllachA. Allach
Vitor NevesV. Neves71
A
11
A
50Paulo AndradeP. Andrade
 
Roel PaterR. Pater66
D
12
G
64Filipe RibeiroF. Ribeiro
Filipe CamposF. Campos55
M
13
G
63Edgar FernandesE. Fernandes
Ernesto JimenezE. Jimenez63
A
14
G
61Helder AlmeidaH. Almeida

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to F.C. Arouca. A crowd of 19,459 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and F.C. Arouca are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Helder Costa.


0.00
The first half starts with F.C. Arouca kicking off!
2.25
Martial Lama flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Stephen Mcallister sees space and advances. Stephen Mcallister tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
3.32
Miguel Nascimento flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Stephen Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alec Liddell smothers it!
4.13
Filipe Ferreira makes a probing pass to Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.01
Martial Lama sweeps the ball long. Aloisio Escayol lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister flicks the ball with his head. Alec Liddell easily punches it away to safety.
10.32
Cesar Ribeiro passes the ball forward to Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade knocks in a cross ball towards Aloisio Escayol. With a superhuman jump, Aloisio Escayol connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Alec Liddell easily punches it away to safety.
14.35
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer flicks a high pass forward to Artur Sousa who brings the ball under control. Artur Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
22.23
Evans Morrone makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Varela. Abel Varela chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Mcallister. Stephen Mcallister shoots from long range but is denied by Alec Liddell. Excellent save.
27.25
Cesar Ribeiro barges into Vitor Neves. Cesar Ribeiro is given a warning by the referee! Vitor Neves stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.56
Bruno Campos flicks a high pass forward. Filipe Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Filipe Ferreira advances with the ball. Filipe Ferreira puts a great ball through. Umberto Pagano runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.12
Filipe Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Cristiano Campos!
36.22
Hannes Winkler clumsily knocks into Martial Lama. Hannes Winkler is warned by the referee! Martial Lama stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.46
Kai Rösler passes the ball forward to Paulo Moutinho. Paulo Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Ferreira. Filipe Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.14
From the throw-in, Paulo Moutinho picks out Artur Sousa. Artur Sousa makes a simple pass to Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Cristiano Campos manages to gather it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica have changed their lineup with Roel Pater replacing Hannes Winkler and Ernesto Jimenez replacing Paulo Moutinho and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. F.C. Arouca appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
48.12
Ernesto Jimenez barges into Martial Lama. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martial Lama grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.58
Filipe Ferreira flicks the ball to his team mate, Artur Sousa. Artur Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Jimenez. Ernesto Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves makes a convincing header but it flies just off target!
51.06
Evans Morrone comes in with a late challenge on Filipe Ferreira. The referee warns Evans Morrone to calm down! Filipe Ferreira runs off the knock.
53.55
Filipe Ferreira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
59.11
Martial Lama threads a neat ball through to Evans Morrone. Evans Morrone plays the ball forward to Aloisio Escayol. Aloisio Escayol knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Andrade. Paulo Andrade beats his man to it with a header but it flies just wide!
60.02
S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Filipe Campos replacing Filipe Ferreira .
61.07
Kai Rösler knocks the ball forward to Filipe Campos. Filipe Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Sousa. Artur Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cristiano Campos manages to keep it out.
66.24
Artur Sousa makes a probing pass to Ernesto Jimenez. Ernesto Jimenez deftly passes the ball to Umberto Pagano, releasing him through on goal. Umberto Pagano rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.06
Evans Morrone hits a low pass to Aloisio Escayol. Aloisio Escayol brings the ball forward. Aloisio Escayol knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kai Rösler.
77.06
Pedro Pinheiro sees Abel Varela in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Varela whips in a cross ball towards Alfons Allach. Alfons Allach makes a convincing header. Superb reactions from Alec Liddell. What a save!
85.21
Filipe Campos knocks the ball forward to Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano plays a one-two with Ernesto Jimenez and advances towards the goal... Umberto Pagano shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Cesar Ribeiro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Abel Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Alfons Allach. Alfons Allach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

F.C. Arouca
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
31.2%
40%
28.7%

Scorers
Vitor Neves 14
Filipe Ferreira 40
Umberto Pagano 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Neves of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Alec Liddell (GK)
8
2.Bruno Campos (DEF)
6
3.Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer (DEF)
6
4.Kai Rösler (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Winkler (MID)
5
6.Filipe Ferreira (MID)goal scored
9
7.Artur Sousa (MID)
7
8.Paulo Moutinho (MID)
6
9.Umberto Pagano (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Vikash Hebert (ATT)
6
11.Vitor Neves (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Roel Pater (DEF)
6
13.Filipe Campos (MID)
6
14.Ernesto Jimenez (ATT)yellow card
6

1.Cristiano Campos (GK)
7
2.Evans Morrone (DEF)
6
3.Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
6
4.Martial Lama (DEF)
7
5.Abel Varela (MID)
6
6.Aloisio Escayol (MID)
8
7.Miguel Nascimento (MID)
6
8.Pedro Pinheiro (MID)
6
9.Stephen Mcallister (ATT)
6
10.Alfons Allach (ATT)
6
11.Paulo Andrade (ATT)
6
 
12.Filipe Ribeiro (GK)
0
13.Edgar Fernandes (GK)
0
14.Helder Almeida (GK)
0