Match Report
| S.L. Benfica | S.L. Benfica |  |  | U Madeira | U Madeira | ||||||||||||||||
| Ian Donaldson | Ian Donaldson | Greg Kneale | Greg Kneale | ||||||||||||||||||
| Martin Hernandez | M. Hernandez |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 75 |  | Gilbert Boffin | G. Boffin | |||||||||
| Ruben Bento | R. Bento |  | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Juan Herrero | J. Herrero | |||||||||
| Oliver Metzger | O. Metzger |  | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Gavin Ferguson | G. Ferguson | |||||||||
| Alexei Bondel | A. Bondel |  | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 |  | John Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
| Frederico Reis | F. Reis | | 76 | D | | 5 | | M | 74 |  | Zbigniew Rzasa | Z. Rzasa | |||||||||
| Sergio Montervino | S. Montervino |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 82 |  | Ismael Ayaz | I. Ayaz | |||||||||
| Thomas Haas | T. Haas |  | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 77 |  | Eric Addo | E. Addo | |||||||||
| Tijani Ricci | T. Ricci |  | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 74 | | Carlos Barros | C. Barros | |||||||||
| Gaspar Reis | G. Reis | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Alex Gough | A. Gough | |||||||||
| Piotr Deyna | P. Deyna | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Daniel Blanco | D. Blanco | |||||||||
| Nuno Sousa | N. Sousa | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Samuel Nunes | S. Nunes | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to U Madeira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while U Madeira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
2.32
0-0Oliver Metzger comes in with a late challenge on Alex Gough. The referee calls over Oliver Metzger and warns him to calm down! Alex Gough hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.25
0-0Sergio Montervino knocks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
8.51
0-0Thomas Haas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gilbert Boffin easily smothers it!
16.12
Gavin Ferguson catches Nuno Sousa on the ankles. Gavin Ferguson is given a warning by the referee! Nuno Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.59
0-0Zbigniew Rzasa makes a probing pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
26.47
1-0Oliver Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sergio Montervino. Sergio Montervino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa goes all the way! Nuno Sousa makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.11
Eric Addo makes a probing pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco passes the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Martin Hernandez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.01
Gavin Ferguson chips the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Rzasa. Zbigniew Rzasa brings the ball forward. Zbigniew Rzasa shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Martin Hernandez.
44.16
Ismael Ayaz makes a beautiful solo run. Ismael Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
U Madeira kick off!
48.20
Daniel Blanco hacks Ruben Bento from behind! Daniel Blanco is given a warning by the referee! Ruben Bento stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.53
Ismael Ayaz passes the ball forward to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes plays a perfect one-two with Daniel Blanco and rushes in on goal... Samuel Nunes tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Martin Hernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
55.35
Juan Herrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Addo. Eric Addo makes a probing pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Hernandez who gathers it comfortably.
57.14
Eric Addo makes a simple pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Bento.
59.34
Zbigniew Rzasa surges forward with the ball. Zbigniew Rzasa threads the ball through to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
61.36
Thomas Haas knocks the ball forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa shoots from outside the area but somehow Gilbert Boffin manages to keep it out.
65.21
Juan Herrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Zbigniew Rzasa. Zbigniew Rzasa makes a probing pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco goes all the way! Daniel Blanco tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Martin Hernandez manages to gather it comfortably.
67.19
Sergio Montervino knocks the ball forward to Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa shoots from distance. Gilbert Boffin easily smothers it.
69.28
Ismael Ayaz knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Gough. Alex Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
73.00
Sergio Montervino sees a break and surges forward. Sergio Montervino lofts in a cross ball towards Nuno Sousa. Nuno Sousa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.10
Gavin Ferguson takes it forward alone. Gavin Ferguson threads the ball through to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco goes all the way! Daniel Blanco takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Martin Hernandez easily smothers it!
81.00
Oliver Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thomas Haas. Thomas Haas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna shoots from 25 yards. Gilbert Boffin easily smothers it.
83.06
2-3Frederico Reis clumsily knocks into Samuel Nunes. The referee calls over Frederico Reis and shows him a yellow card! Samuel Nunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.20
Ismael Ayaz passes the ball forward to Alex Gough. Alex Gough knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
85.24
Gavin Ferguson knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Addo. Eric Addo chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.30
Thomas Haas passes the ball forward to Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna knocks in a cross ball towards Gaspar Reis. Gaspar Reis directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Sergio Montervino flicks the ball to his team mate, Piotr Deyna. Piotr Deyna knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilbert Boffin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
32.1%
43.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Nuno Sousa 26, 73 Gaspar Reis 87 | Samuel Nunes 36, 69 Daniel Blanco 44 |