Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     PenafielPenafiel
Lee FarrowLee Farrow Computer Player Computer Player
Alec LiddellA. Liddell67
G
1
G
66Andy BurleyA. Burley
Bruno CamposB. Campos67
D
2
D
77Jaime PinheiroJ. Pinheiro
Pierre-Emmanuel FischerP. Fischer65
D
3
D
71Vasco SousaV. Sousa
Kai RöslerK. Rösler60
D
4
D
66Emile ForbesE. Forbes
Hannes WinklerH. Winkler70
M
5
D
62Alberto MonteiroA. Monteiro
Filipe FerreiraF. Ferreira66
M
6
M
71Tomas MonteiroT. Monteiro
Artur SousaA. Sousa66
M
7
M
60Nick LawtonN. Lawton
Paulo MoutinhoP. Moutinho63
M
8
M
56Roberto AlmeidaR. Almeida
Umberto PaganoU. Pagano73
A
captain9
M
56Paul SounessP. Souness
Vikash HebertV. Hebert72
A
10captain
A
67Tiago JesusT. Jesus
Vitor NevesV. Neves71
A
11
A
59Silvio VianaS. Viana
 
Roel PaterR. Pater66
D
12
G
59Antonio ReisA. Reis
Ernesto JimenezE. Jimenez63
A
13
D
59Rodrigo SantosR. Santos
Filipe CamposF. Campos55
M
14
A
58Tomas FernandesT. Fernandes

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Penafiel. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Penafiel appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Eduardo Gomes.


0.00
S.L. Benfica kick off the first half!
3.34
Tomas Monteiro hits a low pass to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
8.30
Paul Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Alec Liddell.
12.04
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer threads a neat ball through to Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Filipe Ferreira. Filipe Ferreira shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.34
Filipe Ferreira hits a low pass to Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
16.31
Kai Rösler threads a neat ball through to Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vikash Hebert lofts in a cross ball towards Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Umberto Pagano!
20.44
Artur Sousa passes the ball forward to Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano plays a scrappy one-two with Vikash Hebert and stumbles forward towards the goal... Umberto Pagano muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Paul Souness.
26.32
Vasco Sousa barges into Artur Sousa. Vasco Sousa is given a warning by the referee! Artur Sousa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.57
Filipe Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves whips in a cross ball towards Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Fantastic reaction save from Andy Burley!
32.30
Paul Souness sees Tiago Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tiago Jesus shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
34.37
Nick Lawton flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Viana controls it well on his chest. Silvio Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.35
Nick Lawton passes the ball forward to Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus connects with a diving header but it's a lousy effort!
39.33
Artur Sousa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kai Rösler. Kai Rösler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano shoots from 25 yards but Andy Burley reads it well. Great keeping!
40.39
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer makes a simple pass to Kai Rösler. Kai Rösler threads a neat ball through to Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano whips in a cross ball towards Artur Sousa. Artur Sousa powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.20
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer sees space and advances. Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer skips past Roberto Almeida! Some good footwork from Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Penafiel kick off!
47.43
Vasco Sousa kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Jesus. Tiago Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.58
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer makes a probing pass to Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
54.10
Vasco Sousa makes a beautiful solo run. With vision, Vasco Sousa laces a through ball forward to Tomas Monteiro. Tomas Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Nick Lawton. Nick Lawton heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
55.42
Silvio Viana barges into Artur Sousa. The referee brings Silvio Viana to one side and gives him a warning! Artur Sousa is taking some rough treatment out there!
57.27
Kai Rösler hits a low pass to Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves flicks a high pass forward. Vikash Hebert collects the pass. Vikash Hebert knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Forbes.
72.36
Tiago Jesus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Viana. Silvio Viana whips in a cross ball towards Nick Lawton. Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer hacks Nick Lawton from behind! Nick Lawton appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
79.12
Artur Sousa breaks forward. Artur Sousa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.50
Artur Sousa knocks the ball forward to Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert whips in a cross ball towards Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Andy Burley!
89.50
Vitor Neves catches Alberto Monteiro on the ankles. Vitor Neves is warned by the referee! Alberto Monteiro stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Paul Souness flicks a high pass forward. Tomas Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tomas Monteiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alec Liddell who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Penafiel
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
30.6%
43.5%
25.9%

Scorers
Umberto Pagano 16
Vikash Hebert 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vikash Hebert of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Alec Liddell (GK)
6
2.Bruno Campos (DEF)
6
3.Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer (DEF)
8
4.Kai Rösler (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Winkler (MID)
6
6.Filipe Ferreira (MID)
6
7.Artur Sousa (MID)
7
8.Paulo Moutinho (MID)
6
9.Umberto Pagano (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Vikash Hebert (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Vitor Neves (ATT)
6
 
12.Roel Pater (DEF)
0
13.Ernesto Jimenez (ATT)
0
14.Filipe Campos (MID)
0

1.Andy Burley (GK)
7
2.Jaime Pinheiro (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Sousa (DEF)
6
4.Emile Forbes (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Monteiro (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Monteiro (MID)
6
7.Nick Lawton (MID)
6
8.Roberto Almeida (MID)
6
9.Paul Souness (MID)
6
10.Tiago Jesus (ATT)
6
11.Silvio Viana (ATT)
6
 
12.Antonio Reis (GK)
0
13.Rodrigo Santos (DEF)
0
14.Tomas Fernandes (ATT)
0