Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Futebol Clube do Marco. A crowd of 8,600 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Rodrigues.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Futebol Clube do Marco appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Luis Rodrigues.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica start the match!
2.51
1-0Guilherme Santos flicks the ball to his team mate, Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira shoots from outside the area. What a cracker!! Manuel Valente had no chance!! Goal for S.L. Benfica!
9.03
1-0Niels Jacobs knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Santos. Guilherme Santos kicks a strong pass forward to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma plays a one-two with Bert Lamey and advances towards the goal... Paulo Quaresma strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.46
1-0Sergio Soares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus shoots from outside the area. Dominic Rae gets down and covers it.
15.08
Nuno Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey lofts in a cross ball towards Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
21.15
1-0Sergio Soares plays the ball forward to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.40
1-0Nuno Quaresma hacks Francisco Viana from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.42
Abel Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Bert Lamey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.29
With some swift thinking, Nuno Quaresma plays the ball forward to Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
27.01
Tiago Martins flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Paulo Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.34
Tomas Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Abel Ribeiro. Abel Ribeiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Bert Lamey. Bert Lamey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Del Nero.
32.06
Tomas Bento threads the ball through to Abel Ribeiro. Abel Ribeiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Manuel Valente manages to gather it easily.
33.32
Stefan Del Nero makes a beautiful solo run. Stefan Del Nero sees Miguel Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Miguel Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Castro.
34.34
Stefan Del Nero knocks the ball forward to Sergio Soares. Sergio Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Soares shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.50
2-0Bert Lamey clumsily knocks into Vitor Semedo. The referee calls over Bert Lamey and warns him to calm down! Vitor Semedo stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.23
Cristiano Cento flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Viana controls it well on his chest. Francisco Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos threads the ball through into the box. Miguel Jesus shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Futebol Clube do Marco also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Futebol Clube do Marco kick off!
48.57
Tomas Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Abel Ribeiro. Abel Ribeiro hits a low pass to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.22
Bert Lamey comes in with a late challenge on Stefan Del Nero. The referee warns Bert Lamey again to calm down! Stefan Del Nero stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.38
With great vision, Sergio Soares plays the ball forward to Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.53
Paulo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Nuno Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.38
Cristiano Cento hits a long diagonal ball forward. Miguel Jesus skips past Paulo Castro! Miguel Jesus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
63.40
Guilherme Santos flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Quaresma collects the pass. Paulo Quaresma shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
67.35
Tiago Martins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Abel Moreira. With great vision, Abel Moreira plays the ball forward to Paulo Quaresma who has made a great run into the box. Paulo Quaresma shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Manuel Valente manages to keep it out.
69.04
Nuno Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Paulo Quaresma controls it well on his chest. Paulo Quaresma edges inside the box! Paulo Quaresma shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.56
2-0Niels Jacobs chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Santos. Guilherme Santos makes a simple pass to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma threads the ball through to Bert Lamey but he's offside!
77.42
Abel Ribeiro makes a probing pass to Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.41
Colin Hendry makes a probing pass to Duarte Campos. Duarte Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Jesus. Miguel Jesus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Miguel Jesus!
90.00
Tiago Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paulo Quaresma. Paulo Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Abel Moreira. Abel Moreira makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
9
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
22.4%
42.4%
35.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Abel Moreira of S.L. Benfica |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Dominic Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Niels Jacobs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tomas Bento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paulo Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Abel Ribeiro (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Tiago Martins (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Guilherme Santos (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Nuno Quaresma (MID) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Bert Lamey (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Abel Moreira (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Paulo Quaresma (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Rafael Monteiro (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Valente (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Nascimento (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Manuel Valente (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cristiano Cento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vitor Semedo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stefan Del Nero (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Hugo Barbosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francisco Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sergio Soares (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ricardo Nunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duarte Campos (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Miguel Jesus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Alexandre Viana (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Sylvain Fortune (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Vitor Ribeiro (ATT) | 0 | |