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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play Everton in this friendly game. A crowd of 9,546 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in great condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Everton kick off the first half!
2.31
0-0Jason Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Myers. Darren Myers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Darren Myers threads a neat, attacking ball through to David Elliott. Some good footwork from David Elliott provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
6.51
1-0Quim Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Michel controls it well on his chest. Silvio Michel takes it forward alone. Silvio Michel whips in a cross ball towards Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Pringle!
9.09
Jason Gordon surges forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Gordon plays the ball forward to David Elliott. David Elliott plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Myers and stumbles forward towards the goal... David Elliott rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.50
1-1With a delightful solo run, Valerio Zauri stretches the opposition's defence. Valerio Zauri passes the ball forward but Martin Pringle is offside!
16.54
Valerio Zauri makes a probing pass to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes plays a one-two with Jan Jensen and advances towards the goal... Quim Nunes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.33
2-1Quim Nunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Lisbie.
21.36
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Jan Jensen controls it well on his chest. Jan Jensen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.25
2-1Jo Van Der Doelen knocks the ball forward to Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes makes a probing pass to Colin McStay. Colin McStay plays a quick one-two with Valerio Zauri and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Goldberg clumsily knocks into Colin McStay. Penalty for S.L. Benfica!!
24.25
2-1The referee points to the spot..
25.16
Jan Jensen steps up. Guillermo Moreno is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.50
Darren Myers flicks a high pass forward. Syd Thomson collects the pass. Syd Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.27
3-1Darren Myers flicks a high pass forward to David Elliott who brings the ball under control. David Elliott controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Cristiano Postiga manages to keep it out.
36.39
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Michel easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Michel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.18
Alexander Widmann flicks a high ball forward to Valerio Zauri who takes it down. Valerio Zauri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.32
Showing composure, Silvio Michel picks a pass forward to Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Lisbie.
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. Everton have changed their lineup with Ledley Drake replacing Jason Gordon, Gialuca Bellavista replacing Darren Myers and Nicolas Bierhoff replacing Dion Youds. The S.L. Benfica players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
48.51
Damien Lisbie passes the ball forward to Syd Thomson. Syd Thomson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Cristiano Postiga gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
51.22
Jon Platt hits a low pass to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Michel. Silvio Michel shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
53.06
Jo Van Der Doelen hits a low pass to Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri passes the ball forward to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann shoots from 25 yards. Superb reactions from Guillermo Moreno. What a save!
57.05
3-1Silvio Michel comes in with a late challenge on Damien Lisbie. The referee brings Silvio Michel to one side and gives him a warning! Damien Lisbie runs off the knock.
59.06
3-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
61.56
Jo Van Der Doelen threads the ball through to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.56
Quim Nunes flicks a high pass forward. Jan Jensen controls it well on his chest. Jan Jensen finds some space and shoots from distance. Jan Jensen scores for S.L. Benfica!!
71.10
Valerio Zauri kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Pringle. Martin Pringle tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Guillermo Moreno!
72.23
Valerio Zauri threads a neat ball through to Jan Jensen. Jan Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Nunes. Quim Nunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Guillermo Moreno punches it away to safety.
75.43
4-1Quim Andrade flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Widmann controls it well on his chest. Alexander Widmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin McStay. Colin McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Valerio Zauri. Valerio Zauri directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Fredrik Goldberg and the loose ball is cleared up field.
77.06
4-1S.L. Benfica have made 3 substitutions with Cristiano Carvalho replacing Jo Van Der Doelen, Brian Armstrong replacing Martin Pringle and Ruben Vieira replacing Jan Jensen .
79.48
Jon Platt makes a simple pass to Alexander Widmann. Alexander Widmann flicks a high pass forward. Brian Armstrong controls it well on his chest. Brian Armstrong finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Guillermo Moreno!
90.00
Damien Lisbie advances with the ball. Damien Lisbie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Martin Pringle 7 Quim Nunes 17 Jan Jensen 25 (p), 66 | David Elliott 9 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Cristiano Postiga (GK)
6
2. Quim Andrade (DEF)
6
3. Jo Van Der Doelen (DEF)
6
4. Jon Platt (DEF)
6
5. Alexander Widmann (MID)
7
6. Valerio Zauri (MID)
7
7. Quim Nunes (MID)
10
8. Silvio Michel (MID)
7
9. Martin Pringle (ATT)
8
10. Jan Jensen (ATT)
8
11. Colin McStay (ATT)
6
12. Cristiano Carvalho (DEF)
6
13. Brian Armstrong (ATT)
6
14. Ruben Vieira (ATT)
6
1. Guillermo Moreno (GK)
7
2. Philipp Haller (DEF)
6
3. Fredrik Goldberg (DEF)
6
4. Jason Gordon (DEF)
6
5. Simon Blake (DEF)
6
6. Damien Lisbie (MID)
6
7. Darren Myers (MID)
7
8. Nwankwo Sturridge (MID)
6
9. Dion Youds (ATT)
6
10. David Elliott (ATT)
8
11. Syd Thomson (ATT)
6
12. Ledley Drake (DEF)
6
13. Gialuca Bellavista (DEF)
6
14. Nicolas Bierhoff (GK)
6