Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to FC Porto. A crowd of 17,936 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Pinto.
The pitch is in good condition.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Porto appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Abel Pinto.
0.00
0-0FC Porto kick off and get the match underway!
2.17
0-0Roel Pater threads the ball through to Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.31
0-0Vikash Hebert sees space and advances. Vikash Hebert lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Ferreira. Filipe Ferreira beats his man to it with a header. Neil Makin manages to gather it comfortably.
4.14
Filipe Ferreira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves directs the ball goalwards with his head. Neil Makin manages to gather it comfortably.
6.13
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer makes a simple pass to Paulo Moutinho. Paulo Moutinho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Paulo Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves makes a looping header on goal but somehow Neil Makin manages to keep it out.
9.33
0-0Hannes Winkler makes a simple pass to Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert passes the ball forward but Vitor Neves is offside!
10.53
0-0Bruno Campos takes it forward alone. Bruno Campos flicks a high pass forward. Umberto Pagano holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Umberto Pagano lofts in a cross ball towards Paulo Moutinho. Paulo Moutinho connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Gerhard Neudecker and the loose ball is cleared up field.
14.40
Artur Sousa chips the ball to his team mate, Umberto Pagano. Umberto Pagano whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves powers a header at goal. Neil Makin manages to gather it comfortably.
15.39
Artur Sousa takes the throw-in. Vikash Hebert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Vikash Hebert. Vikash Hebert connects with a diving header. Solid save from Neil Makin. What a great pair of hands!
18.01
Miguel Teixeira darts forward. Miguel Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jaouad Delmotte but he's offside!
20.29
0-0Filipe Ferreira kicks a strong pass forward to Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
21.22
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer kicks a strong pass forward to Bruno Campos. Bruno Campos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hannes Winkler. Hannes Winkler lofts in a cross ball towards Filipe Ferreira. Filipe Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Neil Makin manages to keep it out.
30.49
Alberto Barros knocks the ball forward to Rodolphe Chavrondier. Rodolphe Chavrondier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alec Liddell!
42.38
Bruno Campos flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Winkler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hannes Winkler sees space and advances. Hannes Winkler shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.09
Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer sees Vikash Hebert in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vikash Hebert knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. FC Porto also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with S.L. Benfica kicking off!
47.55
David Gemmill makes a simple pass to Rodolphe Chavrondier. Rodolphe Chavrondier whips in a cross ball towards Jaouad Delmotte. Jaouad Delmotte makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
48.39
David Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Alberto Barros. Alberto Barros knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer.
51.13
Paulo Moutinho sees Umberto Pagano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Umberto Pagano whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow Gerhard Neudecker happens to be in the right place to block it.
57.28
1-0Bruno Campos knocks the ball forward to Artur Sousa. Artur Sousa sees space and advances. Artur Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
67.55
1-0Roel Pater barges into Jaouad Delmotte. Roel Pater is shown the yellow card! Jaouad Delmotte gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.31
Samuel Castro chips the ball to his team mate, Jaouad Delmotte. Jaouad Delmotte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Campos.
72.42
Paulo Moutinho makes a probing pass to Vitor Neves. Vitor Neves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Makin who gathers it comfortably.
73.50
Roel Pater knocks the ball forward to Filipe Ferreira. Filipe Ferreira sees Vitor Neves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Vitor Neves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tiago Veloso.
83.44
Luis Viana deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Chavrondier. Rodolphe Chavrondier knocks in a cross ball towards Jaouad Delmotte. Jaouad Delmotte connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.25
Luis Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Jaouad Delmotte. Jaouad Delmotte knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Campos.
89.31
Alberto Barros threads the ball through to David Gemmill. David Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Jaouad Delmotte controls it well on his chest. Jaouad Delmotte shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
David Gemmill knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Viana. Luis Viana flicks the ball to his team mate, Rodolphe Chavrondier. Rodolphe Chavrondier plays a scrappy one-two with Jaouad Delmotte and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rodolphe Chavrondier makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Rodolphe Chavrondier of FC Porto |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alec Liddell (GK)
6
2. Bruno Campos (DEF)
7
3. Pierre-Emmanuel Fischer (DEF)
6
4. Roel Pater (DEF)
6
5. Hannes Winkler (MID)
7
6. Filipe Ferreira (MID)
6
7. Artur Sousa (MID)
7
8. Paulo Moutinho (MID)
6
9. Umberto Pagano (ATT)
6
10. Vikash Hebert (ATT)
6
11. Vitor Neves (ATT)
8
12. Edern Carriére (MID)
0
13. Filipe Campos (MID)
0
14. Sammy Facciutto (ATT)
0
1. Neil Makin (GK)
8
2. Paulo Veloso (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Veloso (DEF)
6
4. Samuel Castro (DEF)
6
5. Gerhard Neudecker (DEF)
6
6. Miguel Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Alberto Barros (MID)
6
8. David Gemmill (MID)
6
9. Luis Viana (MID)
6
10. Rodolphe Chavrondier (ATT)
9
11. Jaouad Delmotte (ATT)
8
12. Filipe Ferreira (DEF)
0
13. Helder Campos (ATT)
0
14. Jon Haynes (ATT)
0