Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio Cidade de Coimbra where Académica de Coimbra play host to S.L. Benfica. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra 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 Mario Castro.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Académica de Coimbra 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 Mario Castro.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the match underway!
3.46
0-0Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer comes in with a late challenge on Thijs Abidallah. The referee warns Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer to calm down! Thijs Abidallah hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.05
0-0Bruno Campos knocks the ball forward to Kai Rösler. Kai Rösler hits a low pass to Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Umberto Pagano but he's offside!
8.47
0-0Matteo Caruso flicks a high ball forward to Helder Mendes who takes it down. Helder Mendes shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Alec Liddell!
12.49
0-0Matteo Caruso knocks the ball forward to Helder Mendes. Helder Mendes shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
15.25
Bruno Campos clumsily knocks into Helder Mendes. The referee calls over Bruno Campos and warns him to calm down! Helder Mendes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.56
Artur Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Ferreira. Filipe Ferreira whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves powers a header at goal. Roberto Ramos gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
21.28
0-1Artur Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano chips the ball to his team mate, Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.34
0-1Paulo Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paulo Moutinho.
30.00
Artur Sousa makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Sousa lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Roberto Ramos.
33.30
Matteo Caruso chips the ball to his team mate, Billy James. Billy James shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
39.32
Artur Sousa sees Vitor Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Neves shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
40.23
Billy James runs straight at the opposition's defence. Billy James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
42.08
Paulo Moutinho brings the ball forward. Paulo Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Abidallah. Thijs Abidallah shoots from long range. Alec Liddell gets down and covers it.
45.00
Kai Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Sousa. Artur Sousa flicks a high pass forward to Vikash Hebert who brings the ball under control. Vikash Hebert whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Académica de Coimbra appear unchanged since the first half. S.L. Benfica have changed their lineup with Roel Pater replacing Hannes Winkler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The S.L. Benfica players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Académica de Coimbra kick off!
48.06
Billy James makes a simple pass to Danny Marshall. Danny Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.28
Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Matteo Caruso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matteo Caruso flicks the ball to his team mate, Thijs Abidallah. Thijs Abidallah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.28
0-2Paulo Moutinho comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Castro. The referee calls over Paulo Moutinho and shows him a yellow card! Paulo Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.57
0-2Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Jason Best replacing Johan Barthez .S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Ernesto Jimenez replacing Vitor Neves .
61.62
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer receives the ball from a throw-in from Ernesto Jimenez. Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer threads the ball through to Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano rushes past Paulo Moutinho! Umberto Pagano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Roberto Ramos smothers it!
65.27
Paulo Castro threads a neat ball through to Sven Janes. Showing great composure, Sven Janes plays the ball forward to Thijs Abidallah. Thijs Abidallah shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
66.11
0-2Sven Janes flicks the ball to his team mate, Matteo Caruso. Matteo Caruso edges inside the box! Matteo Caruso tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer.
75.52
Matteo Caruso makes a probing pass to Helder Mendes. Helder Mendes shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.16
Académica de Coimbra have made a substitution with Duncan Niven replacing Matteo Caruso .S.L. Benfica have made a substitution with Sammy Facciutto replacing Vikash Hebert .
78.16
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer makes a simple pass to Filipe Ferreira. Filipe Ferreira lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Moutinho. Paulo Moutinho knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
81.54
Marcel Fromm darts forward. Marcel Fromm sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
83.17
With some swift thinking, Paulo Moutinho plays the ball forward to Billy James. Billy James surges forward with the ball. Billy James shoots from outside the area but somehow Alec Liddell manages to keep it out.
85.02
Paulo Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Sven Janes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sven Janes makes an attacking run forward. Sven Janes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer.
87.54
Marcel Fromm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Marshall. Danny Marshall flicks a high ball forward to Billy James who takes it down. Billy James shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
89.16
Without breaking stride, Billy James plays the ball forward to Helder Mendes. Helder Mendes shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
7
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.1%
36.9%
Play Area
21.4%
45.2%
33.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Umberto Pagano of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Roberto Ramos (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Paulo Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Johan Barthez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marcel Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Danny Marshall (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Billy James (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Sven Janes (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Matteo Caruso (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Thijs Abidallah (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Helder Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jason Best (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ruben Loureiro (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Duncan Niven (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alec Liddell (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Bruno Campos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kai Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hannes Winkler (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Filipe Ferreira (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Artur Sousa (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paulo Moutinho (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Umberto Pagano (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Vikash Hebert (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Vitor Neves (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Roel Pater (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Jimenez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Sammy Facciutto (ATT) | 6 | |