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Season 37 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Group E Game 3
Benfica 4 - 0 AS Roma
Elite FA Cup Group Match 3, Benfica vs. AS Roma (Wed Feb 28)
Benfica | AS Roma
4-3-1-2 C | 4-3-1-2 C
Matias Finkelstein | David Hanna
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P_Gazzaniga GK | GK David_Raya
D_Rose DF | DF J_Jesus
W_Samuel DF | DF D_Rugani
P_Maldini DF | DF C_Ridoutiz
Diego_T DF | DF A_Carabali
J_Mascherano MF | MF L_Cook
Liziero MF | MF K_Zeroli
R_Webb MF | MF A_Zabarte
A_Varela AM | AM J_S_Veron
G_Cano FW | FW Luigi_Sosa
D_Suker FW | FW P_Jesus
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L_Yashin SUB | SUB Y_Rossi
A_Burdisso SUB | SUB H_Odoffin
S_Nakamoto SUB | SUB S_Berghuis
E_Knave SUB | SUB J_Tivoli
Cantona SUB | SUB H_Abe
Referee: N_Rizzoli (Italy)
Min. 1 :(bfa) The Benfica manager told his side to change to a P strategy
Min. 1 :(bfa) R_Webb beats J_Jesus
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Rugani with a clumsy challenge
... N_Rizzoli calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He's said something to the ref!!
... RED CARD!!
Min. 1 :(asr) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems AS Roma will now be playing D
Min. 3 :(bfa) D_Rose chests it down
... Superbly timed tackle by J_S_Veron
... He made it look easy
Min. 5 :(asr) P_Jesus takes possession
... He's got no outlet
... He decides to go alone
... D_Suker with a bad challenge
... N_Rizzoli will want to speak to him
... He gets away with that one
... It s just a warning
... David Hanna looks annoyed that there was no card there
Min. 5 :(asr) K_Zeroli is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to P_Jesus
... D_Rose seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 6 :(asr) K_Zeroli with a pinpoint pass to L_Cook
... D_Suker slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 7 :(bfa) D_Suker slows the ball down and waits for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... From long range D_Suker bends the ball towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... Was that a smile we saw on his manager s face?
... And Benfica are leading in the game now
... Benfica 1-0 AS Roma ...
Min. 7 :(bfa) Benfica will now play D after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 7 :(asr) AS Roma's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 7 :(asr) L_Cook miskicks!
... He finds Luigi_Sosa though
... That was fortunate
... Liziero with a nasty foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 10 :(asr) A_Zabarte moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to L_Cook
... Liziero goes in with high feet!!
... That s a poor tackle!
... N_Rizzoli just wants to lecture him
Min. 15 :(bfa) Diego_T leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to A_Varela
... A well-placed shot from A_Varela !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... A_Varela curls it into the box!
... J_Jesus wins the ball
... He belts it away
Min. 15 :(asr) A_Carabali takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into P_Jesus
... The defender is caught ball watching
... P_Jesus takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just P_Gazzaniga is between him and the goal
... He dinks it over P_Gazzaniga
... P_Maldini gets back to hack it off the line!!
Min. 16 :(asr) J_S_Veron jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Luigi_Sosa
... Luigi_Sosa with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It s going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... P_Gazzaniga looks relieved there!
Min. 19 :(bfa) D_Suker with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past J_Jesus
... A wicked drive by D_Suker !
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 20 :(asr) Luigi_Sosa flicks it over Diego_T's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... W_Samuel with a bad challenge
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 23 :(bfa) R_Webb volleys it forward. He finds D_Suker
... The cross hits D_Suker on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... GOAL !!
... How did that find its way in?
... Benfica 2-0 AS Roma ...
Min. 24 :(asr) L_Cook off the woodwork.
... A_Zabarte picks up the deflection
... Well executed sliding challenge from P_Maldini
Min. 28 :(asr) A_Zabarte puts in J_S_Veron
... But P_Maldini with the fine tackle
Min. 32 :(bfa) R_Webb kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate leave his marker!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... D_Suker gets on the end of the pass
... A_Carabali slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 34 :(bfa) G_Cano finds himself in acres of space
... C_Ridoutiz with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 35 :(bfa) P_Maldini is down clutching his leg
... He is ok to carry on though
Min. 38 :(bfa) D_Rose hoists the ball across to D_Suker
... C_Ridoutiz gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... G_Cano hits it into the box!
... David_Raya makes the catch!
Min. 39 :(bfa) A_Varela turns past C_Ridoutiz
... He has created space for himself now
... Luigi_Sosa reads the play well
Min. 41 :(bfa) G_Cano finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled A_Zabarte
... G_Cano sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... GOAL !!
... He runs off and does a somersault
... It s his 10th for the campaign!!
... Benfica 3-0 AS Roma ...
Min. 42 :(bfa) A_Varela can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to Diego_T
... Luigi_Sosa with the foul
... N_Rizzoli warned him
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfa) P_Maldini moves forward
... C_Ridoutiz slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 45 :(bfa) D_Rose finds G_Cano in acres of space
... G_Cano fires the shot in!
... David_Raya with the acrobatic save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 47 :(asr) J_S_Veron is forced back with the ball
... He belts the ball up field
... P_Jesus latches onto the end of it
... P_Maldini reads the play well
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 3-0 AS Roma
Min. 47 :(asr) P_Jesus brings the ball into the opposing area
... D_Rose reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
Min. 48 :(asr) Luigi_Sosa steps over the ball
... He nutmegs Diego_T
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... Luigi_Sosa with a blistering shot !
... P_Gazzaniga falls over
... But P_Gazzaniga is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 53 :(bfa) G_Cano sidesteps his marker
... He runs forward now
... G_Cano fires the shot in!
... David_Raya gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by David_Raya !!
Min. 58 :(asr) K_Zeroli gets possession in his own half
... K_Zeroli heads the ball towards goal !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... L_Cook crosses it in!
... W_Samuel reads it well
... And he knocks it away
Min. 60 :(bfa) A_Burdisso is ready to come on to replace W_Samuel
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 60 :(asr) H_Abe is coming on and P_Jesus is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play FW
Min. 60 :(asr) S_Berghuis is being brought on
... K_Zeroli is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 60 :(asr) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... H_Odoffin will come on for A_Carabali and play DF
Min. 61 :(bfa) J_Mascherano plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Suker decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... L_Cook reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 63 :(bfa) J_Mascherano is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to A_Varela
... A_Varela attempts the shot!
... David_Raya with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 65 :(bfa) It looks as though Benfica is now playing P
Min. 66 :(bfa) G_Cano takes advantage of a mistake by H_Odoffin
... Can he make them pay?
... G_Cano aiming for the bottom corner !
... But David_Raya just gets his fingers to that one
... N_Rizzoli has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 67 :(bfa) Cantona is being brought on
... G_Cano is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70 :(bfa) A_Varela runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to D_Rose
... D_Rose with a powerful diving header!
... David_Raya parries it, he follows it up
... And David_Raya recovers to save!!
Min. 71 :(asr) L_Cook finds himself in acres of space
... J_Mascherano body checks his opponent!!
... That s a careless challenge!!
... N_Rizzoli calls him over
... He's told to calm down
... Matias Finkelstein looks relieved
... FREE KICK!
... It is in a good position!
... Luigi_Sosa bends it round the wall
... P_Gazzaniga gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... A_Zabarte lofts the ball in!
... H_Abe makes a firm connection with his head
... Looks like it should be P_Gazzaniga's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... P_Gazzaniga looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... S_Berghuis crosses it in!
... P_Gazzaniga reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 72 :(bfa) Cantona looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... Cantona with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... David_Raya gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 75 :(bfa) E_Knave comes on for J_Mascherano and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto is coming on and Liziero is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play MF
Min. 75 :(bfa) Cantona moves forward
... Cantona hits a great shot !
... It s going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And David_Raya reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... Liziero lofts the ball in!
... P_Maldini gets to it!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... David_Raya pushes it behind !
... CORNER!
... Liziero curls it into the box!
... C_Ridoutiz clears the danger
Min. 78 :(asr) H_Odoffin moves forward
... But A_Burdisso wins the ball
Min. 80 :(bfa) E_Knave sidesteps A_Zabarte
... That was too easy
... E_Knave fires a shot at goal !
... David_Raya makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 81 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... Cantona receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... Cantona tries one from the edge of the box !
... David_Raya with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 81 :(asr) S_Berghuis with a smart pass to H_Abe
... E_Knave with an ugly foul
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... N_Rizzoli just wants to lecture him
Min. 82 :(bfa) Diego_T holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Suker
... D_Suker hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... David_Raya gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
Min. 82 :(bfa) R_Webb looks injured. He's been stretchered off
... He isn't going to continue
Min. 82 :(bfa) L_Yashin will come on for R_Webb and play MF
Min. 82 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto chips the ball over the defence and finds A_Varela
... David_Raya with a nasty foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! or f$k OFF!! cant make it out
... YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
... He'll need to be careful from now on
... What s N_Rizzoli going to give?
... PENALTY !! That s another outrageous decision!!
... D_Suker places the ball on the spot!
... He sends David_Raya the wrong way
... Clinical Penalty
... GOAL!!
... He has completed his hat trick!
... Benfica 4-0 AS Roma...
Min. 83 :(bfa) D_Suker has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past the defender!
... He has some space now!
... C_Ridoutiz wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 83 :(asr) L_Cook is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to Luigi_Sosa
... Diego_T knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But N_Rizzoli just turns away!
Min. 87 :(bfa) D_Suker with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past J_Jesus
... H_Odoffin cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(asr) A defence splitting pass from A_Zabarte to J_S_Veron
... J_S_Veron with a terrific drive !
... It grazes the bar
... And goes over
... Oh so close there!
Min. 91 :(asr) J_S_Veron sidesteps A_Burdisso
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... J_S_Veron tries to catch the keeper out!
... P_Gazzaniga parries it
Min. 93 :(asr) J_S_Veron beats his marker
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Rose wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 122,588
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : D_Suker (Man of the Match)
Scorers : D_Suker (7,23,82 pen), G_Cano (41)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Liziero (7)
Injured : R_Webb (82)
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AS Roma Match Info
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Best player : J_S_Veron
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : D_Rugani (1)
Booked : David_Raya (82)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | AS Roma
Attempts on Goal : 17 | 8
Off target : 3 | 4
On target : 14 | 4
Possession : 63 | 37
Corners : 4 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 1
Subs Used : 5 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 6
Key Tackles : 9 | 9
Key Passes : 12 | 12
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Final Score : Benfica 4 - 0 AS Roma
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Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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P_Gazzaniga GK 34 1 2 3 40 | 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0
D_Rose DF 1 33 12 8 22 | 96 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 20 5
W_Samuel DF 2 33 8 4 28 | 63 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
P_Maldini DF 2 31 7 4 33 | 96 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 5
Diego_T DF 2 27 5 5 29 | 96 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
J_Mascherano MF 1 16 31 8 47 | 78 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Liziero MF 1 19 30 5 23 | 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 -2
R_Webb MF 1 13 25 2 38 | 85 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
A_Varela AM 1 9 25 17 30 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 40 25
G_Cano FW 2 1 4 32 9 | 70 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 40
D_Suker FW 1 7 13 30 31 | 96 0 1 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 20 0 75
L_Yashin MF 29 2 1 2 22 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Burdisso DF 2 26 6 8 31 | 33 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 20 20
S_Nakamoto MF 3 5 30 17 32 | 18 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
E_Knave MF 3 8 25 10 21 | 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Cantona FW 1 5 9 30 13 | 26 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
Player Statistics - AS Roma
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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David_Raya GK 30 3 3 3 40 | 96 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 13 0 0 0
J_Jesus DF 1 31 9 3 26 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
D_Rugani DF 2 29 1 1 39 | 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
C_Ridoutiz DF 2 27 11 10 42 | 96 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
A_Carabali DF 1 27 11 7 33 | 63 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
L_Cook MF 1 9 29 10 22 | 96 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
K_Zeroli MF 1 3 28 17 29 | 63 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
A_Zabarte MF 1 15 27 8 21 | 96 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
J_S_Veron AM 1 7 26 19 12 | 96 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -15
Luigi_Sosa FW 2 3 5 27 25 | 96 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 0 10
P_Jesus FW 1 4 2 27 23 | 63 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Y_Rossi GK 22 4 2 3 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Odoffin DF 2 26 7 10 12 | 33 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20
S_Berghuis MF 2 4 26 17 20 | 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
J_Tivoli MF 2 2 26 3 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Abe FW 2 5 1 26 28 | 33 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Benfica | AS Roma
4-3-1-2 C | 4-3-1-2 C
Matias Finkelstein | David Hanna
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P_Gazzaniga GK | GK David_Raya
D_Rose DF | DF J_Jesus
W_Samuel DF | DF D_Rugani
P_Maldini DF | DF C_Ridoutiz
Diego_T DF | DF A_Carabali
J_Mascherano MF | MF L_Cook
Liziero MF | MF K_Zeroli
R_Webb MF | MF A_Zabarte
A_Varela AM | AM J_S_Veron
G_Cano FW | FW Luigi_Sosa
D_Suker FW | FW P_Jesus
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L_Yashin SUB | SUB Y_Rossi
A_Burdisso SUB | SUB H_Odoffin
S_Nakamoto SUB | SUB S_Berghuis
E_Knave SUB | SUB J_Tivoli
Cantona SUB | SUB H_Abe
Referee: N_Rizzoli (Italy)
Min. 1 :(bfa) The Benfica manager told his side to change to a P strategy
Min. 1 :(bfa) R_Webb beats J_Jesus
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Rugani with a clumsy challenge
... N_Rizzoli calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He's said something to the ref!!
... RED CARD!!
Min. 1 :(asr) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems AS Roma will now be playing D
Min. 3 :(bfa) D_Rose chests it down
... Superbly timed tackle by J_S_Veron
... He made it look easy
Min. 5 :(asr) P_Jesus takes possession
... He's got no outlet
... He decides to go alone
... D_Suker with a bad challenge
... N_Rizzoli will want to speak to him
... He gets away with that one
... It s just a warning
... David Hanna looks annoyed that there was no card there
Min. 5 :(asr) K_Zeroli is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to P_Jesus
... D_Rose seizes control of the ball
... He hoists it forward
Min. 6 :(asr) K_Zeroli with a pinpoint pass to L_Cook
... D_Suker slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 7 :(bfa) D_Suker slows the ball down and waits for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... From long range D_Suker bends the ball towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... Was that a smile we saw on his manager s face?
... And Benfica are leading in the game now
... Benfica 1-0 AS Roma ...
Min. 7 :(bfa) Benfica will now play D after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 7 :(asr) AS Roma's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 7 :(asr) L_Cook miskicks!
... He finds Luigi_Sosa though
... That was fortunate
... Liziero with a nasty foul
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
... The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 10 :(asr) A_Zabarte moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to L_Cook
... Liziero goes in with high feet!!
... That s a poor tackle!
... N_Rizzoli just wants to lecture him
Min. 15 :(bfa) Diego_T leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to A_Varela
... A well-placed shot from A_Varela !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... Wide !!
... That was fortunate
... CORNER!
... A_Varela curls it into the box!
... J_Jesus wins the ball
... He belts it away
Min. 15 :(asr) A_Carabali takes a throw in
... He throws the ball into P_Jesus
... The defender is caught ball watching
... P_Jesus takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just P_Gazzaniga is between him and the goal
... He dinks it over P_Gazzaniga
... P_Maldini gets back to hack it off the line!!
Min. 16 :(asr) J_S_Veron jinks infield
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Luigi_Sosa
... Luigi_Sosa with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It s going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... P_Gazzaniga looks relieved there!
Min. 19 :(bfa) D_Suker with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past J_Jesus
... A wicked drive by D_Suker !
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 20 :(asr) Luigi_Sosa flicks it over Diego_T's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... W_Samuel with a bad challenge
... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge
Min. 23 :(bfa) R_Webb volleys it forward. He finds D_Suker
... The cross hits D_Suker on the butt and rebounds towards goal !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... GOAL !!
... How did that find its way in?
... Benfica 2-0 AS Roma ...
Min. 24 :(asr) L_Cook off the woodwork.
... A_Zabarte picks up the deflection
... Well executed sliding challenge from P_Maldini
Min. 28 :(asr) A_Zabarte puts in J_S_Veron
... But P_Maldini with the fine tackle
Min. 32 :(bfa) R_Webb kills the ball dead
... He sees a team mate leave his marker!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... D_Suker gets on the end of the pass
... A_Carabali slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 34 :(bfa) G_Cano finds himself in acres of space
... C_Ridoutiz with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 35 :(bfa) P_Maldini is down clutching his leg
... He is ok to carry on though
Min. 38 :(bfa) D_Rose hoists the ball across to D_Suker
... C_Ridoutiz gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... G_Cano hits it into the box!
... David_Raya makes the catch!
Min. 39 :(bfa) A_Varela turns past C_Ridoutiz
... He has created space for himself now
... Luigi_Sosa reads the play well
Min. 41 :(bfa) G_Cano finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled A_Zabarte
... G_Cano sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... GOAL !!
... He runs off and does a somersault
... It s his 10th for the campaign!!
... Benfica 3-0 AS Roma ...
Min. 42 :(bfa) A_Varela can't find space for the shot
... He slips it through to Diego_T
... Luigi_Sosa with the foul
... N_Rizzoli warned him
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfa) P_Maldini moves forward
... C_Ridoutiz slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 45 :(bfa) D_Rose finds G_Cano in acres of space
... G_Cano fires the shot in!
... David_Raya with the acrobatic save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 47 :(asr) J_S_Veron is forced back with the ball
... He belts the ball up field
... P_Jesus latches onto the end of it
... P_Maldini reads the play well
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 3-0 AS Roma
Min. 47 :(asr) P_Jesus brings the ball into the opposing area
... D_Rose reads the game well and cuts out the pass!
Min. 48 :(asr) Luigi_Sosa steps over the ball
... He nutmegs Diego_T
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... Luigi_Sosa with a blistering shot !
... P_Gazzaniga falls over
... But P_Gazzaniga is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 53 :(bfa) G_Cano sidesteps his marker
... He runs forward now
... G_Cano fires the shot in!
... David_Raya gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by David_Raya !!
Min. 58 :(asr) K_Zeroli gets possession in his own half
... K_Zeroli heads the ball towards goal !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... L_Cook crosses it in!
... W_Samuel reads it well
... And he knocks it away
Min. 60 :(bfa) A_Burdisso is ready to come on to replace W_Samuel
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 60 :(asr) H_Abe is coming on and P_Jesus is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play FW
Min. 60 :(asr) S_Berghuis is being brought on
... K_Zeroli is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 60 :(asr) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... H_Odoffin will come on for A_Carabali and play DF
Min. 61 :(bfa) J_Mascherano plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Suker decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... L_Cook reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 63 :(bfa) J_Mascherano is taking a throw in
... He is taking a run up at it!
... He throws it long to A_Varela
... A_Varela attempts the shot!
... David_Raya with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 65 :(bfa) It looks as though Benfica is now playing P
Min. 66 :(bfa) G_Cano takes advantage of a mistake by H_Odoffin
... Can he make them pay?
... G_Cano aiming for the bottom corner !
... But David_Raya just gets his fingers to that one
... N_Rizzoli has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 67 :(bfa) Cantona is being brought on
... G_Cano is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 70 :(bfa) A_Varela runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to D_Rose
... D_Rose with a powerful diving header!
... David_Raya parries it, he follows it up
... And David_Raya recovers to save!!
Min. 71 :(asr) L_Cook finds himself in acres of space
... J_Mascherano body checks his opponent!!
... That s a careless challenge!!
... N_Rizzoli calls him over
... He's told to calm down
... Matias Finkelstein looks relieved
... FREE KICK!
... It is in a good position!
... Luigi_Sosa bends it round the wall
... P_Gazzaniga gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... A_Zabarte lofts the ball in!
... H_Abe makes a firm connection with his head
... Looks like it should be P_Gazzaniga's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... P_Gazzaniga looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... S_Berghuis crosses it in!
... P_Gazzaniga reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 72 :(bfa) Cantona looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... His team mate plays the through ball for him!
... Cantona with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... David_Raya gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 75 :(bfa) E_Knave comes on for J_Mascherano and will play MF to the delight of the fans
Min. 75 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto is coming on and Liziero is being brought off
... Looks likely he will go and play MF
Min. 75 :(bfa) Cantona moves forward
... Cantona hits a great shot !
... It s going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And David_Raya reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... Liziero lofts the ball in!
... P_Maldini gets to it!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... David_Raya pushes it behind !
... CORNER!
... Liziero curls it into the box!
... C_Ridoutiz clears the danger
Min. 78 :(asr) H_Odoffin moves forward
... But A_Burdisso wins the ball
Min. 80 :(bfa) E_Knave sidesteps A_Zabarte
... That was too easy
... E_Knave fires a shot at goal !
... David_Raya makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 81 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto looks up for support for support
... He spots his team mate making a run now
... He plays it across to his team mate and runs forward now!
... Cantona receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... Cantona tries one from the edge of the box !
... David_Raya with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 81 :(asr) S_Berghuis with a smart pass to H_Abe
... E_Knave with an ugly foul
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... N_Rizzoli just wants to lecture him
Min. 82 :(bfa) Diego_T holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Suker
... D_Suker hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... David_Raya gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
Min. 82 :(bfa) R_Webb looks injured. He's been stretchered off
... He isn't going to continue
Min. 82 :(bfa) L_Yashin will come on for R_Webb and play MF
Min. 82 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto chips the ball over the defence and finds A_Varela
... David_Raya with a nasty foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!! or f$k OFF!! cant make it out
... YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
... He'll need to be careful from now on
... What s N_Rizzoli going to give?
... PENALTY !! That s another outrageous decision!!
... D_Suker places the ball on the spot!
... He sends David_Raya the wrong way
... Clinical Penalty
... GOAL!!
... He has completed his hat trick!
... Benfica 4-0 AS Roma...
Min. 83 :(bfa) D_Suker has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past the defender!
... He has some space now!
... C_Ridoutiz wins the ball!
... But he caught the player also!
... The ref gives nothing!
Min. 83 :(asr) L_Cook is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to Luigi_Sosa
... Diego_T knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But N_Rizzoli just turns away!
Min. 87 :(bfa) D_Suker with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past J_Jesus
... H_Odoffin cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(asr) A defence splitting pass from A_Zabarte to J_S_Veron
... J_S_Veron with a terrific drive !
... It grazes the bar
... And goes over
... Oh so close there!
Min. 91 :(asr) J_S_Veron sidesteps A_Burdisso
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... J_S_Veron tries to catch the keeper out!
... P_Gazzaniga parries it
Min. 93 :(asr) J_S_Veron beats his marker
... He muscled him off the ball
... D_Rose wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
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Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 122,588
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : D_Suker (Man of the Match)
Scorers : D_Suker (7,23,82 pen), G_Cano (41)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Liziero (7)
Injured : R_Webb (82)
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AS Roma Match Info
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Best player : J_S_Veron
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : D_Rugani (1)
Booked : David_Raya (82)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | AS Roma
Attempts on Goal : 17 | 8
Off target : 3 | 4
On target : 14 | 4
Possession : 63 | 37
Corners : 4 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 1
Yellow Cards : 1 | 1
Subs Used : 5 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 6
Key Tackles : 9 | 9
Key Passes : 12 | 12
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Final Score : Benfica 4 - 0 AS Roma
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Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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P_Gazzaniga GK 34 1 2 3 40 | 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0 0
D_Rose DF 1 33 12 8 22 | 96 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 20 5
W_Samuel DF 2 33 8 4 28 | 63 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
P_Maldini DF 2 31 7 4 33 | 96 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 60 0 5
Diego_T DF 2 27 5 5 29 | 96 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 0
J_Mascherano MF 1 16 31 8 47 | 78 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Liziero MF 1 19 30 5 23 | 78 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 -2
R_Webb MF 1 13 25 2 38 | 85 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0
A_Varela AM 1 9 25 17 30 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 40 25
G_Cano FW 2 1 4 32 9 | 70 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 40
D_Suker FW 1 7 13 30 31 | 96 0 1 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 20 0 75
L_Yashin MF 29 2 1 2 22 | 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A_Burdisso DF 2 26 6 8 31 | 33 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 20 20
S_Nakamoto MF 3 5 30 17 32 | 18 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
E_Knave MF 3 8 25 10 21 | 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Cantona FW 1 5 9 30 13 | 26 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
Player Statistics - AS Roma
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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David_Raya GK 30 3 3 3 40 | 96 11 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 13 0 0 0
J_Jesus DF 1 31 9 3 26 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
D_Rugani DF 2 29 1 1 39 | 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
C_Ridoutiz DF 2 27 11 10 42 | 96 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 0
A_Carabali DF 1 27 11 7 33 | 63 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
L_Cook MF 1 9 29 10 22 | 96 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
K_Zeroli MF 1 3 28 17 29 | 63 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
A_Zabarte MF 1 15 27 8 21 | 96 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
J_S_Veron AM 1 7 26 19 12 | 96 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -15
Luigi_Sosa FW 2 3 5 27 25 | 96 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 0 10
P_Jesus FW 1 4 2 27 23 | 63 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Y_Rossi GK 22 4 2 3 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Odoffin DF 2 26 7 10 12 | 33 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20
S_Berghuis MF 2 4 26 17 20 | 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
J_Tivoli MF 2 2 26 3 26 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Abe FW 2 5 1 26 28 | 33 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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