Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Estádio da Luz where S.L. Benfica play host to C.D. Tondela. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.D. Tondela appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
S.L. Benfica are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while C.D. Tondela appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0C.D. Tondela kick off and get the match underway!
3.12
0-0Danijel Sadane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jaime Faria. Jaime Faria takes it forward alone. Jaime Faria finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tiago Santos!
6.03
1-0Jessie Williams kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin knocks the ball forward to Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Neves and rushes in on goal... Mario Oliveira makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Tiago Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.17
1-0Julian Rösler chips the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Garavelli. Nicola C. Garavelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.14
1-0Sergio Nascimento kicks a strong pass forward to Jaime Faria. Jaime Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira knocks the ball forward to Jaime Soares but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.55
Tomas Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Taylor. Martin Taylor passes the ball forward to Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Tiago Santos has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.48
2-0Craig Morton comes in with a late challenge on Mario Oliveira. Craig Morton is warned by the referee! Mario Oliveira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.28
Gianluigi Amoruso makes a probing pass to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares knocks the ball forward to Frederico Jardim. Frederico Jardim shoots from distance. Anton Netzer easily smothers it.
30.28
Jessie Williams passes the ball forward to Dominic Hopkin. Dominic Hopkin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira goes all the way! Mario Oliveira rockets a shot on goal. Tiago Santos easily smothers it.
42.28
Martin Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves passes the ball forward but Jaime Soares is offside!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and S.L. Benfica get the second half underway!
47.11
2-0Jessie Williams makes a probing pass to Jaime Faria. Jaime Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
54.24
Martin Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira goes all the way! Mario Oliveira tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Tiago Santos easily smothers it!
60.51
Martin Taylor surges forward with the ball. Martin Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.31
Jaime Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares makes a simple pass to Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.41
Jaime Faria knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mario Oliveira. Mario Oliveira rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tiago Santos!
75.06
Martijn Krijgsman knocks the ball forward to Florian Birnbaum. Florian Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Frederico Jardim. Frederico Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Garavelli. Nicola C. Garavelli directs the ball goalwards with his head but Anton Netzer is on top of it.
81.18
Dominic Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Neves. Alberto Neves goes all the way! Alberto Neves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
84.02
Dominic Hopkin knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Soares. Jaime Soares tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Tiago Santos manages to gather it comfortably.
89.38
2-0S.L. Benfica are easily keeping C.D. Tondela at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
4
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
18.4%
47.1%
34.5%
Scorers