Match Report
| S.L. Benfica | S.L. Benfica |  |  | FC Porto | FC Porto | ||||||||||||||||
| Keith Hodgson | Keith Hodgson | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jose Lopez | J. Lopez |  | 71 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 |  | Rui Alves | R. Alves | |||||||||
| Demlaba Padovani | D. Padovani |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 | | Paulo Lopes | P. Lopes | |||||||||
| Mikael Wegelius | M. Wegelius |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 74 | | Jorge Mendes | J. Mendes | |||||||||
| Flavio Pensalfini | F. Pensalfini |  | 60 | D | | 4 | | D | 71 | | Helder Nunes | H. Nunes | |||||||||
| Roberto Gomes | R. Gomes | | 65 | M | | 5 | | M | 78 | | Frederico Alvarez | F. Alvarez | |||||||||
| Romain Eggimann | R. Eggimann | | 70 | M | | 6 | | M | 76 | | Leonardo Cubilier | L. Cubilier | |||||||||
| Ole De Cler | O. De Cler |  | 70 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Alfred Plante | A. Plante | |||||||||
| Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill |  | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 60 | | Bruno Semedo | B. Semedo | |||||||||
| Gregorio Guardiola | G. Guardiola | | 72 | A | | 9 | | A | 66 |  | Spencer Barmby | S. Barmby | |||||||||
| Paulo Castro | P. Castro | | 76 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Rui Lima | R. Lima | |||||||||
| Joao Costa | J. Costa | | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 64 | | Fernando Andrade | F. Andrade | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to FC Porto. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both S.L. Benfica and FC Porto are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both S.L. Benfica and FC Porto are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0S.L. Benfica start the match!
3.09
0-0Ole De Cler barges into Leonardo Cubilier. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Cubilier stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.54
0-0Romain Eggimann flicks the ball to his team mate, Joao Costa. Joao Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Alves who gathers it comfortably.
8.38
0-0Helder Nunes takes it forward alone. Helder Nunes sees a break and surges forward. Helder Nunes shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.17
Bruno Semedo knocks the ball forward to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.46
Jorge Mendes passes the ball forward to Leonardo Cubilier. Leonardo Cubilier brings the ball forward. Leonardo Cubilier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Pensalfini.
16.39
Frederico Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.18
Leonardo Cubilier makes a probing pass to Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
26.52
0-1Paulo Lopes passes the ball forward to Leonardo Cubilier. Leonardo Cubilier flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Jose Lopez has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.01
Frederico Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
34.47
Alfred Plante makes a probing pass to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
38.39
Romain Eggimann passes the ball forward to Paulo Castro. Paulo Castro goes all the way! Paulo Castro tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
39.03
0-1Frederico Alvarez surges forward with the ball. Frederico Alvarez whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Jose Lopez.
40.38
Helder Nunes brings the ball forward. Helder Nunes kicks a strong pass forward to Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with FC Porto kicking off!
48.42
0-1FC Porto are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate S.L. Benfica's defence.
49.24
Leonardo Cubilier threads the ball through to Rui Lima. Rui Lima whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby heads the ball goalwards. Jose Lopez easily picks it out of the air!
51.53
Romain Eggimann chips the ball to his team mate, Joao Costa. Joao Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paulo Lopes.
57.55
Leonardo Cubilier knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Lopez is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.13
FC Porto are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate S.L. Benfica's defence.
63.13
Helder Nunes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Plante. Alfred Plante threads the ball through to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jose Lopez easily picks it out of the air!
65.08
Bruno Semedo flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.47
Alfred Plante flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.17
Jorge Mendes brings the ball forward. Jorge Mendes makes a probing pass to Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Flavio Pensalfini.
69.09
Jorge Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Bruno Semedo. Bruno Semedo knocks the ball forward to Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade whips in a cross ball towards Rui Lima. Rui Lima directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.48
Frederico Alvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Lopez who gathers it comfortably.
73.47
Romain Eggimann knocks the ball to his team mate, Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Helder Nunes.
77.02
Mikael Wegelius barges into Alfred Plante. Mikael Wegelius is shown the yellow card! Alfred Plante runs off the knock.
81.40
Alfred Plante sees a break and surges forward. Alfred Plante lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.14
Leonardo Cubilier threads the ball through to Rui Lima. Rui Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Andrade. Fernando Andrade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Helder Nunes threads the ball through to Bruno Semedo. Bruno Semedo kicks a strong pass forward to Rui Lima. Rui Lima lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Barmby. Spencer Barmby powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Jose Lopez!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Spencer Barmby 27, 58 Fernando Andrade 87 |