Match Report


S.L. BenficaS.L. Benfica     Paços de FerreiraPaços de Ferreira
Ben CouchBen Couch Computer Player Computer Player
Mads NielsenM. Nielsen77
G
1
G
66Rui JardimR. Jardim
Andy NichollsA. Nicholls80
D
2
D
77Mika ForsstromM. Forsstrom
Romarin NdiefiR. Ndiefi76
D
captain3
D
72Simon SchneiderS. Schneider
Henry HamersH. Hamers78
D
4captain
D
70Nigel ImpeyN. Impey
Stephan AmoahS. Amoah84
M
5
M
78Tarik El-KhalejT. El-Khalej
Niccolo PerryN. Perry82
M
6
M
76Klas SimonssonK. Simonsson
Ugo WilcoxU. Wilcox81
M
7
M
73Joao FariaJ. Faria
Abdeliah FreyA. Frey77
M
8
M
72Anton SchäferA. Schäfer
Vitor FariaV. Faria77
A
9
A
73Nordin GenauxN. Genaux
Alejandro RossittoA. Rossitto75
A
10
A
71James CharrierasJ. Charrieras
Ahmed TurpijnA. Turpijn77
A
11
A
71Rabiu AkinbiyiR. Akinbiyi
 
Edgar NascimentoE. Nascimento65
M
12
D
69Raul CorreaR. Correa
Jason VieiraJ. Vieira78
A
13
M
65Carmine TisciC. Tisci
Francisco NunesF. Nunes73
D
14
D
62Mario QuaresmaM. Quaresma

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to Paços de Ferreira. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both S.L. Benfica and Paços de Ferreira are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marco Leal.


0.00
S.L. Benfica start the match!
4.52
Klas Simonsson flicks a high pass forward. James Charrieras collects the pass. James Charrieras chips the ball to his team mate, Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Romarin Ndiefi!
10.28
Niccolo Perry threads a neat ball through to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.58
Stephan Amoah runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Stephan Amoah shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
15.52
Niccolo Perry passes the ball forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rui Jardim who gathers it comfortably.
18.11
Andy Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah threads a neat ball through to Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Rui Jardim smothers it!
26.15
Henry Hamers flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Niccolo Perry threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Rossitto. Alejandro Rossitto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mika Forsstrom.
30.24
Romarin Ndiefi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Wilcox. Ugo Wilcox flicks the ball to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mika Forsstrom.
33.47
Romarin Ndiefi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Perry. Niccolo Perry flicks a high pass forward. Ahmed Turpijn controls it well on his chest. Ahmed Turpijn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Rui Jardim is on top of it.
39.52
Henry Hamers barges into Tarik El-Khalej. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tarik El-Khalej carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.45
Stephan Amoah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Rossitto. Alejandro Rossitto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Romarin Ndiefi hits a low pass to Abdeliah Frey. Abdeliah Frey flicks a high pass forward. Alejandro Rossitto comfortably collects the pass. Alejandro Rossitto shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. S.L. Benfica appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Paços de Ferreira kicking off!
49.52
Niccolo Perry threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Rossitto. Alejandro Rossitto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.22
Ugo Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Ahmed Turpijn. Ahmed Turpijn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.27
Paços de Ferreira have made a substitution with Raul Correa replacing Mika Forsstrom .
63.36
Nigel Impey hits a low pass to Klas Simonsson. Klas Simonsson flicks a high ball forward to Nordin Genaux who takes it down. Nordin Genaux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.55
Raul Correa kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria flicks a high pass forward. Nordin Genaux collects the pass. Nordin Genaux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.25
Romarin Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah makes a simple pass to Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.08
James Charrieras comes in with a late challenge on Andy Nicholls. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Nicholls runs off the knock.
77.17
Paços de Ferreira have made 2 substitutions with Carmine Tisci replacing Nigel Impey and Mario Quaresma replacing James Charrieras .
85.19
Raul Correa catches Alejandro Rossitto on the ankles. The referee brings Raul Correa to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Rossitto stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.38
Andy Nicholls hacks Mario Quaresma from behind! The referee warns Andy Nicholls to calm down! Mario Quaresma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.02
Showing composure, Anton Schäfer plays the ball forward to Nordin Genaux. Nordin Genaux shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

S.L. Benfica

Paços de Ferreira
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
25.3%
40%
34.7%

Scorers
Ahmed Turpijn 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ahmed Turpijn of S.L. Benfica

Match Ratings
1.Mads Nielsen (GK)
6
2.Andy Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Romarin Ndiefi (DEF)
8
4.Henry Hamers (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Stephan Amoah (MID)
7
6.Niccolo Perry (MID)
7
7.Ugo Wilcox (MID)
7
8.Abdeliah Frey (MID)
6
9.Vitor Faria (ATT)
7
10.Alejandro Rossitto (ATT)
6
11.Ahmed Turpijn (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Edgar Nascimento (MID)
0
13.Jason Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Francisco Nunes (DEF)
0

1.Rui Jardim (GK)
7
2.Mika Forsstrom (DEF)
6
3.Simon Schneider (DEF)
6
4.Nigel Impey (DEF)
6
5.Tarik El-Khalej (MID)
6
6.Klas Simonsson (MID)
6
7.Joao Faria (MID)
6
8.Anton Schäfer (MID)
6
9.Nordin Genaux (ATT)
6
10.James Charrieras (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Rabiu Akinbiyi (ATT)
6
 
12.Raul Correa (DEF)
6
13.Carmine Tisci (MID)
6
14.Mario Quaresma (DEF)
6