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Season 21 Archive: Division 2 Reserves, Week 12
Benfica Reserves 2 - 6 Aston Villa Reserves
Division Two Reserve League Match, Benfica Res vs. Aston Villa Res (Sun Nov 29)
Benfica Res | Aston Villa Res
3-5-2 E | 4-3-3 C
Steven Theobald | John O Brien
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N_Winneke GK | GK P_Hankey
O_Priestley DF | DF G_Locke
E_Jordanov DF | DF S_Ferguson
P_Ramage DF | DF T_Bramble
A_Karnak MF | DF D_Donatello
Robinho MF | MF J_Smith
S_Nasri MF | MF K_Poborsky
M_Blanchard MF | MF J_Eustace
Carlos_Vela MF | FW E_Heskey
M_McKay FW | FW G_Lawson
T_Erak FW | FW D_Forlan
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S_Castro SUB | SUB H_Sproat
I_Broadhead SUB | SUB R_Song
T_Young SUB | SUB J_Barton
Carioca SUB | SUB B_Bremner
T_Rocchi SUB | SUB D_Byrne
Referee: D_Foster (England)
Min. 2 :(bfar) A_Karnak with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle from T_Bramble
... A_Karnak sees P_Hankey off his line !
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 3 :(bfar) M_McKay runs at the defence
... He nutmegs S_Ferguson
... He showed his class there
... M_McKay has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... P_Hankey can't get to it!
... OH! It drifts wide!
... P_Hankey has a smile on his face
... Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 3 :(asvr) E_Heskey could get a shot on goal here
... E_Heskey attempts a lob!
... GOAL !!
... He runs off and does a somersault
... That's put Aston Villa Res in front!
... Benfica Res 0-1 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 4 :(bfar) Carlos_Vela is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to A_Karnak
... A_Karnak tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... T_Erak hits it towards the far post!
... P_Hankey easily claims the ball!
Min. 6 :(bfar) M_Blanchard hits in a shot!
... It hits the defender
... M_McKay collects the loose ball!
... But T_Bramble wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... S_Nasri plays it into the danger area!
... It comes to Robinho
... He fires it towards to goal
... P_Hankey with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 8 :(bfar) Robinho runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to M_McKay
... M_McKay with a powerful downward header!
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Hankey moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And into the net!
... GOAL !!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Benfica Res 1-1 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 15 :(asvr) D_Forlan controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... D_Forlan with a thundering drive!
... N_Winneke makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 16 :(bfar) M_Blanchard gets to the by line and finds M_McKay with a beautiful cross
... But he loses control of it
... S_Ferguson belts it clear
Min. 17 :(asvr) D_Forlan with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to J_Smith
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... P_Ramage hits it out for a throw
Min. 18 :(asvr) D_Donatello barges P_Ramage off the ball
... D_Donatello with the goal bound shot!
... GOAL !!
... Hammered into the top corner!
... He salutes the Aston Villa Res fans!!
... Aston Villa Res go in front now with that goal!
... Benfica Res 1-2 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 21 :(asvr) J_Smith with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past M_McKay
... J_Smith tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
... But N_Winneke reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 22 :(asvr) J_Smith with a slide rule pass to G_Locke
... G_Locke hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... GOAL !!
... Benfica Res 1-3 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 23 :(asvr) The Aston Villa Res manager shouts at them from the touchline to play P
Min. 23 :(bfar) S_Nasri holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to A_Karnak
... A_Karnak hits a great shot !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... P_Hankey never had a chance!
Min. 23 :(asvr) J_Eustace 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!
... G_Locke receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... G_Locke uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 24 :(bfar) S_Nasri gets possession in his own half
... A well-placed shot from S_Nasri !
... P_Hankey tips it round the post
... Good save
... CORNER!
... A_Karnak floats the ball in!
... It comes to T_Erak
... He fires it towards to goal
... P_Hankey falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... P_Hankey looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... Robinho lofts the ball in!
... T_Erak with the header
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 24 :(asvr) J_Smith looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Forlan
... D_Forlan attempts a lob!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 28 :(bfar) Carlos_Vela knocks it forward
... G_Locke slips
... M_McKay gets to it!
... M_McKay unleashes a pile driver !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... Carlos_Vela plays it into the danger area!
... It goes straight into the arms of P_Hankey
Min. 31 :(bfar) T_Erak runs at K_Poborsky
... The defender slips and falls over
... T_Bramble reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 33 :(asvr) G_Lawson backtracks with the ball
... He hits the ball up field
... E_Heskey latches onto the end of it
... P_Ramage wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 37 :(asvr) G_Lawson has time and space on the edge of the box
... A_Karnak takes the players legs from beneath him!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... G_Lawson swings it in
... D_Forlan takes control of it!
... D_Forlan hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... D_Foster talks to his assistant
... GOAL !!
... The Aston Villa Res fans celebrate the goal
... Benfica Res 1-4 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 41 :(asvr) G_Lawson controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... D_Forlan gets onto the end of the pass!
... D_Forlan hits a curling shot!
... It's gone over
... Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfar) M_McKay steps over the ball
... He nutmegs G_Locke
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... M_McKay runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... P_Hankey makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 43 :(asvr) G_Lawson has time and space on the edge of the box
... A vicious shot by G_Lawson !
... N_Winneke gathers it easily
Min. 44 :(asvr) J_Smith finds G_Lawson with a perfectly weighted pass
... A powerful shot by G_Lawson !
... N_Winneke gets his fingertips to it
... He just manages to tip it over
... CORNER!
... J_Eustace lofts the ball in!
... M_McKay belts it clear
Min. 45 :(bfar) T_Rocchi will replace E_Jordanov and play DF
Min. 45 :(bfar) T_Young is being prepared to come on
... M_Blanchard is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play AM
Min. 45 :(asvr) D_Forlan with a flashy move
... D_Forlan curls it towards the top corner !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 46 :(bfar) O_Priestley changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to T_Rocchi
... T_Rocchi drives the shot in!
... GOAL !!
... Benfica Res 2-4 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 46 :(asvr) J_Smith whips the ball across to G_Locke
... G_Locke has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... He runs to the corner and dives on his belly
... Benfica Res 2-5 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 48 :(asvr) J_Eustace hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... E_Heskey latches onto it!
... P_Ramage with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica Res 2-5 Aston Villa Res
Min. 47 :(asvr) K_Poborsky with a probing pass to T_Bramble
... T_Rocchi steals the ball of off him
Min. 48 :(bfar) T_Rocchi gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... M_McKay is unmarked
... M_McKay shapes up for a shot!
... P_Hankey just watches float over the bar!
Min. 48 :(asvr) K_Poborsky curls the ball out wide to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... N_Winneke just watches it drift out of play!
Min. 49 :(asvr) G_Lawson takes possession
... Knocks it past the defender
... He's through on goal
... G_Lawson curls the ball in on goal !
... But N_Winneke smothers the ball.
Min. 50 :(bfar) A defence splitting pass from A_Karnak to T_Erak
... A skilful effort from T_Erak !
... GOAL !!
... He runs towards the bench
... He jumps on a delighted Steven Theobald
... But it's been ruled out!
... The ref seems to have seen something
Min. 51 :(bfar) Robinho chips the ball over the defence and finds T_Rocchi
... T_Rocchi with the crafty shot!
... P_Hankey guesses right
Min. 52 :(bfar) M_McKay is first to the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to T_Young
... But S_Ferguson puts the ball out of play
Min. 53 :(asvr) E_Heskey plays it forward to G_Lawson
... T_Rocchi reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 54 :(asvr) K_Poborsky looks around for support
... He knocks the ball across to E_Heskey
... A delicate chip from E_Heskey !
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... The referee talks to his assistant
... He waves play on
... Goal not given there!
... That looked like the wrong decision
Min. 55 :(asvr) J_Smith with the header on
... He finds G_Lawson in space
... G_Lawson shoots towards goal !
... N_Winneke makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 59 :(asvr) J_Smith controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... T_Bramble gets onto the end of the pass!
... T_Bramble beats the offside trap!
... He looked offside to me
... N_Winneke comes towards him
... He nutmegs N_Winneke
... N_Winneke does well to save it !!
Min. 62 :(asvr) T_Bramble with the first time pass to D_Forlan
... D_Forlan with a thundering drive!
... N_Winneke with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 63 :(bfar) T_Erak sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... T_Erak with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 64 :(bfar) T_Erak times his run well
... T_Erak fires off a left-footed shot !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 64 :(asvr) K_Poborsky is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to E_Heskey
... E_Heskey with the strike !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 65 :(asvr) B_Bremner is ready to come on to replace J_Eustace
... Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 65 :(asvr) D_Byrne is being prepared to come on
... D_Forlan is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 66 :(asvr) K_Poborsky threads the through ball to D_Byrne
... Good sliding challenge from O_Priestley and it had to be
Min. 67 :(asvr) T_Bramble looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson carves a shot towards goal !
... The shot slips through N_Winneke's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 68 :(bfar) T_Erak runs at G_Locke
... He takes it past him
... T_Erak curls the ball in on goal !
... It floats over P_Hankey
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 68 :(asvr) D_Byrne sidesteps T_Rocchi
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... But P_Ramage puts it in row Z!
Min. 70 :(asvr) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... J_Barton will come on for J_Smith and play MF
Min. 70 :(bfar) M_McKay plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He heads towards the goal
... He slides it past the defender!
... M_McKay hits the ball first time!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 71 :(asvr) G_Locke looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to J_Barton
... J_Barton hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... N_Winneke manages to turn it behind
Min. 72 :(bfar) T_Erak loses his marker!
... T_Erak with a screamer of a shot !
... P_Hankey gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 73 :(asvr) E_Heskey plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Byrne decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... A_Karnak slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 74 :(bfar) M_McKay plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... P_Ramage decides to go for goal instead!
... P_Ramage attempts to drive it home!
... It floats over P_Hankey
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 75 :(asvr) A defence splitting pass from K_Poborsky to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson shapes up for a shot!
... N_Winneke is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 76 :(bfar) a big roar from the crowd as I_Broadhead comes on for P_Ramage to play DF
Min. 76 :(asvr) T_Bramble makes himself available
... T_Bramble heads the ball towards goal !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 77 :(asvr) D_Byrne cuts inside the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson has a go!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... N_Winneke looks relieved there!
Min. 78 :(bfar) Robinho whips the ball across to T_Young
... T_Young fires off a left-footed shot !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 79 :(bfar) T_Young kills the ball dead
... T_Young belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 80 :(asvr) G_Lawson beats I_Broadhead
... G_Lawson could have let it bounce!
... N_Winneke with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 81 :(bfar) T_Young with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... A_Karnak gets on the end of the pass
... A_Karnak keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Hankey moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... P_Hankey catches it with style!
Min. 84 :(bfar) A_Karnak off the woodwork.
... I_Broadhead picks up the deflection
... A delicate header from I_Broadhead !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... P_Hankey grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 87 :(asvr) G_Locke runs at goal
... He spots the run of G_Lawson
... He's played him in
... G_Lawson attempts a low drive!
... GOAL !!
... He kicks the sponsor hoarding in delight!
... Benfica Res 2-6 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(asvr) D_Byrne finds his way through
... He has tremendous pace
... D_Byrne hits a crisp volley!
... It takes a deflection!
... But flies wide of the post!
... CORNER!
... T_Bramble chips the ball in towards the far post!
... T_Rocchi heads it away
Min. 88 :(bfar) A_Karnak floats the ball in to find M_McKay
... E_Heskey takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
Min. 90 :(asvr) D_Byrne hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... E_Heskey latches onto it!
... But O_Priestley slides in two footed.
... D_Foster has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 91 :(bfar) A_Karnak has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past D_Donatello
... He puts in T_Erak!
... T_Erak carves a shot towards goal !
... P_Hankey saves it
... He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 91 :(asvr) D_Byrne slides the ball across to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson is clean through!
... N_Winneke tries to make himself big
... He tries to flick it past N_Winneke
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 92 :(asvr) J_Barton miskicks!
... He finds K_Poborsky though
... That was fortunate
... K_Poborsky with a powerful diving header!
... But N_Winneke punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 93 :(asvr) G_Locke plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... B_Bremner decides to go for goal instead!
... B_Bremner rifles it at the goal !
... The ball moves through the air!
... N_Winneke moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 94 :(asvr) B_Bremner pushes it past T_Young
... B_Bremner hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... J_Barton curls it into the box!
... K_Poborsky swings a leg at it!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... N_Winneke tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... T_Bramble hits it towards the far post!
... N_Winneke easily claims the ball!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : T_Rocchi
Scorers : M_McKay (8), T_Rocchi (46)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Aston Villa Res Match Info
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Best player : G_Lawson (Man of the Match)
Scorers : E_Heskey (3), D_Donatello (18), G_Locke (22,46), D_Forlan (37), G_Lawson (87)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica Res | Aston Villa Res
Attempts on Goal : 26 | 33
Off target : 15 | 15
On target : 11 | 18
Possession : 41 | 59
Corners : 5 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 8
Key Tackles : 9 | 4
Key Passes : 16 | 28
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Final Score : Benfica Res 2 - 6 Aston Villa Res
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Player Statistics - Benfica Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke GK 20 2 2 3 20 | 97 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
O_Priestley DF 1 18 10 1 38 | 97 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 25 0
E_Jordanov DF 1 18 7 2 12 | 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
P_Ramage DF 1 18 5 1 31 | 79 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 80 0 1
A_Karnak MF 3 4 22 13 31 | 97 0 1 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 30 8
Robinho MF 1 7 20 7 23 | 97 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 5
S_Nasri MF 2 13 18 4 37 | 97 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 -20 -10 -15
M_Blanchard MF 1 13 18 2 28 | 45 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Carlos_Vela MF 2 1 18 1 30 | 97 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
M_McKay FW 3 6 8 20 21 | 97 0 1 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 20 20 29
T_Erak FW 2 6 6 20 21 | 97 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
S_Castro GK 15 3 4 4 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I_Broadhead DF 1 16 9 3 31 | 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
T_Young AM 1 11 15 18 17 | 52 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 2
Carioca FW 1 5 4 22 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Rocchi DF 1 14 9 17 29 | 52 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 60 10 25
Player Statistics - Aston Villa Res
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_Hankey GK 26 3 3 5 19 | 97 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
G_Locke DF 1 22 7 9 20 | 97 0 0 3 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 45 41
S_Ferguson DF 2 21 8 6 15 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 20
T_Bramble DF 2 20 14 12 31 | 97 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 20 6
D_Donatello DF 2 17 8 7 23 | 97 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20
J_Smith MF 1 3 22 7 21 | 73 0 0 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 90 5
K_Poborsky MF 1 8 18 9 22 | 97 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 10
J_Eustace MF 1 7 17 7 29 | 68 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
E_Heskey FW 3 4 9 21 32 | 97 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 20 22
G_Lawson FW 1 12 12 19 24 | 97 0 0 2 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 35 50
D_Forlan FW 3 7 8 14 31 | 68 0 0 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 10 33
H_Sproat GK 21 5 5 4 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Song DF 2 20 7 6 33 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Barton MF 1 8 17 7 21 | 24 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 5
B_Bremner MF 1 6 16 11 21 | 29 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
D_Byrne FW 1 5 10 19 42 | 29 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
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Benfica Res | Aston Villa Res
3-5-2 E | 4-3-3 C
Steven Theobald | John O Brien
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N_Winneke GK | GK P_Hankey
O_Priestley DF | DF G_Locke
E_Jordanov DF | DF S_Ferguson
P_Ramage DF | DF T_Bramble
A_Karnak MF | DF D_Donatello
Robinho MF | MF J_Smith
S_Nasri MF | MF K_Poborsky
M_Blanchard MF | MF J_Eustace
Carlos_Vela MF | FW E_Heskey
M_McKay FW | FW G_Lawson
T_Erak FW | FW D_Forlan
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S_Castro SUB | SUB H_Sproat
I_Broadhead SUB | SUB R_Song
T_Young SUB | SUB J_Barton
Carioca SUB | SUB B_Bremner
T_Rocchi SUB | SUB D_Byrne
Referee: D_Foster (England)
Min. 2 :(bfar) A_Karnak with the dribble
... He skips through the tackle from T_Bramble
... A_Karnak sees P_Hankey off his line !
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 3 :(bfar) M_McKay runs at the defence
... He nutmegs S_Ferguson
... He showed his class there
... M_McKay has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... P_Hankey can't get to it!
... OH! It drifts wide!
... P_Hankey has a smile on his face
... Did he know that was going wide?
Min. 3 :(asvr) E_Heskey could get a shot on goal here
... E_Heskey attempts a lob!
... GOAL !!
... He runs off and does a somersault
... That's put Aston Villa Res in front!
... Benfica Res 0-1 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 4 :(bfar) Carlos_Vela is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to A_Karnak
... A_Karnak tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... T_Erak hits it towards the far post!
... P_Hankey easily claims the ball!
Min. 6 :(bfar) M_Blanchard hits in a shot!
... It hits the defender
... M_McKay collects the loose ball!
... But T_Bramble wins the ball with a sliding challenge
... CORNER!
... S_Nasri plays it into the danger area!
... It comes to Robinho
... He fires it towards to goal
... P_Hankey with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 8 :(bfar) Robinho runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to M_McKay
... M_McKay with a powerful downward header!
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Hankey moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And into the net!
... GOAL !!
... Now they are back in the game!
... Benfica Res 1-1 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 15 :(asvr) D_Forlan controls the ball immaculately
... Leaves the defenders for dead
... This looks like it could be a great chance
... D_Forlan with a thundering drive!
... N_Winneke makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
Min. 16 :(bfar) M_Blanchard gets to the by line and finds M_McKay with a beautiful cross
... But he loses control of it
... S_Ferguson belts it clear
Min. 17 :(asvr) D_Forlan with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to J_Smith
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... P_Ramage hits it out for a throw
Min. 18 :(asvr) D_Donatello barges P_Ramage off the ball
... D_Donatello with the goal bound shot!
... GOAL !!
... Hammered into the top corner!
... He salutes the Aston Villa Res fans!!
... Aston Villa Res go in front now with that goal!
... Benfica Res 1-2 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 21 :(asvr) J_Smith with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past M_McKay
... J_Smith tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
... But N_Winneke reaches the ball. Good save
Min. 22 :(asvr) J_Smith with a slide rule pass to G_Locke
... G_Locke hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... GOAL !!
... Benfica Res 1-3 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 23 :(asvr) The Aston Villa Res manager shouts at them from the touchline to play P
Min. 23 :(bfar) S_Nasri holds the ball up and waits for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to A_Karnak
... A_Karnak hits a great shot !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... P_Hankey never had a chance!
Min. 23 :(asvr) J_Eustace 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!
... G_Locke receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... G_Locke uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... It flies wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 24 :(bfar) S_Nasri gets possession in his own half
... A well-placed shot from S_Nasri !
... P_Hankey tips it round the post
... Good save
... CORNER!
... A_Karnak floats the ball in!
... It comes to T_Erak
... He fires it towards to goal
... P_Hankey falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... P_Hankey looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... Robinho lofts the ball in!
... T_Erak with the header
... It's just over!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 24 :(asvr) J_Smith looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Forlan
... D_Forlan attempts a lob!
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 28 :(bfar) Carlos_Vela knocks it forward
... G_Locke slips
... M_McKay gets to it!
... M_McKay unleashes a pile driver !
... The shot deflects wide into the crowd!!
... CORNER!
... Carlos_Vela plays it into the danger area!
... It goes straight into the arms of P_Hankey
Min. 31 :(bfar) T_Erak runs at K_Poborsky
... The defender slips and falls over
... T_Bramble reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 33 :(asvr) G_Lawson backtracks with the ball
... He hits the ball up field
... E_Heskey latches onto the end of it
... P_Ramage wins control of the ball with his hand!!
... Play On!!
Min. 37 :(asvr) G_Lawson has time and space on the edge of the box
... A_Karnak takes the players legs from beneath him!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... G_Lawson swings it in
... D_Forlan takes control of it!
... D_Forlan hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... D_Foster talks to his assistant
... GOAL !!
... The Aston Villa Res fans celebrate the goal
... Benfica Res 1-4 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 41 :(asvr) G_Lawson controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... D_Forlan gets onto the end of the pass!
... D_Forlan hits a curling shot!
... It's gone over
... Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfar) M_McKay steps over the ball
... He nutmegs G_Locke
... That a lovely piece of trickery
... M_McKay runs forward
... He hits the shot!
... P_Hankey makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 43 :(asvr) G_Lawson has time and space on the edge of the box
... A vicious shot by G_Lawson !
... N_Winneke gathers it easily
Min. 44 :(asvr) J_Smith finds G_Lawson with a perfectly weighted pass
... A powerful shot by G_Lawson !
... N_Winneke gets his fingertips to it
... He just manages to tip it over
... CORNER!
... J_Eustace lofts the ball in!
... M_McKay belts it clear
Min. 45 :(bfar) T_Rocchi will replace E_Jordanov and play DF
Min. 45 :(bfar) T_Young is being prepared to come on
... M_Blanchard is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play AM
Min. 45 :(asvr) D_Forlan with a flashy move
... D_Forlan curls it towards the top corner !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 46 :(bfar) O_Priestley changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to T_Rocchi
... T_Rocchi drives the shot in!
... GOAL !!
... Benfica Res 2-4 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 46 :(asvr) J_Smith whips the ball across to G_Locke
... G_Locke has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... He runs to the corner and dives on his belly
... Benfica Res 2-5 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 48 :(asvr) J_Eustace hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... E_Heskey latches onto it!
... P_Ramage with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica Res 2-5 Aston Villa Res
Min. 47 :(asvr) K_Poborsky with a probing pass to T_Bramble
... T_Rocchi steals the ball of off him
Min. 48 :(bfar) T_Rocchi gets to the by line
... He looks up and lobs in a cross
... M_McKay is unmarked
... M_McKay shapes up for a shot!
... P_Hankey just watches float over the bar!
Min. 48 :(asvr) K_Poborsky curls the ball out wide to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... N_Winneke just watches it drift out of play!
Min. 49 :(asvr) G_Lawson takes possession
... Knocks it past the defender
... He's through on goal
... G_Lawson curls the ball in on goal !
... But N_Winneke smothers the ball.
Min. 50 :(bfar) A defence splitting pass from A_Karnak to T_Erak
... A skilful effort from T_Erak !
... GOAL !!
... He runs towards the bench
... He jumps on a delighted Steven Theobald
... But it's been ruled out!
... The ref seems to have seen something
Min. 51 :(bfar) Robinho chips the ball over the defence and finds T_Rocchi
... T_Rocchi with the crafty shot!
... P_Hankey guesses right
Min. 52 :(bfar) M_McKay is first to the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to T_Young
... But S_Ferguson puts the ball out of play
Min. 53 :(asvr) E_Heskey plays it forward to G_Lawson
... T_Rocchi reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 54 :(asvr) K_Poborsky looks around for support
... He knocks the ball across to E_Heskey
... A delicate chip from E_Heskey !
... It hammers off the bar onto the line
... The referee talks to his assistant
... He waves play on
... Goal not given there!
... That looked like the wrong decision
Min. 55 :(asvr) J_Smith with the header on
... He finds G_Lawson in space
... G_Lawson shoots towards goal !
... N_Winneke makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 59 :(asvr) J_Smith controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the right!
... T_Bramble gets onto the end of the pass!
... T_Bramble beats the offside trap!
... He looked offside to me
... N_Winneke comes towards him
... He nutmegs N_Winneke
... N_Winneke does well to save it !!
Min. 62 :(asvr) T_Bramble with the first time pass to D_Forlan
... D_Forlan with a thundering drive!
... N_Winneke with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 63 :(bfar) T_Erak sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... T_Erak with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... It's wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 64 :(bfar) T_Erak times his run well
... T_Erak fires off a left-footed shot !
... But he puts it wide
Min. 64 :(asvr) K_Poborsky is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to E_Heskey
... E_Heskey with the strike !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 65 :(asvr) B_Bremner is ready to come on to replace J_Eustace
... Looks like he will play as a MF
Min. 65 :(asvr) D_Byrne is being prepared to come on
... D_Forlan is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 66 :(asvr) K_Poborsky threads the through ball to D_Byrne
... Good sliding challenge from O_Priestley and it had to be
Min. 67 :(asvr) T_Bramble looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson carves a shot towards goal !
... The shot slips through N_Winneke's hands
... But goes wide!
... He got away with that!
Min. 68 :(bfar) T_Erak runs at G_Locke
... He takes it past him
... T_Erak curls the ball in on goal !
... It floats over P_Hankey
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 68 :(asvr) D_Byrne sidesteps T_Rocchi
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... But P_Ramage puts it in row Z!
Min. 70 :(asvr) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... J_Barton will come on for J_Smith and play MF
Min. 70 :(bfar) M_McKay plays a quick one-two with his team mate
... He heads towards the goal
... He slides it past the defender!
... M_McKay hits the ball first time!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 71 :(asvr) G_Locke looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to J_Barton
... J_Barton hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... N_Winneke manages to turn it behind
Min. 72 :(bfar) T_Erak loses his marker!
... T_Erak with a screamer of a shot !
... P_Hankey gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 73 :(asvr) E_Heskey plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... D_Byrne decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... A_Karnak slides in to knock the ball out for a throw-in
Min. 74 :(bfar) M_McKay plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... P_Ramage decides to go for goal instead!
... P_Ramage attempts to drive it home!
... It floats over P_Hankey
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 75 :(asvr) A defence splitting pass from K_Poborsky to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson shapes up for a shot!
... N_Winneke is stranded!
... He can't get there in time!
... OH! It drifts just past the post
... Great strike!
... Deserved a goal really
Min. 76 :(bfar) a big roar from the crowd as I_Broadhead comes on for P_Ramage to play DF
Min. 76 :(asvr) T_Bramble makes himself available
... T_Bramble heads the ball towards goal !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 77 :(asvr) D_Byrne cuts inside the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson has a go!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... N_Winneke looks relieved there!
Min. 78 :(bfar) Robinho whips the ball across to T_Young
... T_Young fires off a left-footed shot !
... It sails over!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 79 :(bfar) T_Young kills the ball dead
... T_Young belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 80 :(asvr) G_Lawson beats I_Broadhead
... G_Lawson could have let it bounce!
... N_Winneke with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 81 :(bfar) T_Young with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... A_Karnak gets on the end of the pass
... A_Karnak keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... The ball moves through the air!
... P_Hankey moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... P_Hankey catches it with style!
Min. 84 :(bfar) A_Karnak off the woodwork.
... I_Broadhead picks up the deflection
... A delicate header from I_Broadhead !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... P_Hankey grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 87 :(asvr) G_Locke runs at goal
... He spots the run of G_Lawson
... He's played him in
... G_Lawson attempts a low drive!
... GOAL !!
... He kicks the sponsor hoarding in delight!
... Benfica Res 2-6 Aston Villa Res ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(asvr) D_Byrne finds his way through
... He has tremendous pace
... D_Byrne hits a crisp volley!
... It takes a deflection!
... But flies wide of the post!
... CORNER!
... T_Bramble chips the ball in towards the far post!
... T_Rocchi heads it away
Min. 88 :(bfar) A_Karnak floats the ball in to find M_McKay
... E_Heskey takes the player down!!
... That's a poor tackle!
Min. 90 :(asvr) D_Byrne hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... E_Heskey latches onto it!
... But O_Priestley slides in two footed.
... D_Foster has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 91 :(bfar) A_Karnak has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past D_Donatello
... He puts in T_Erak!
... T_Erak carves a shot towards goal !
... P_Hankey saves it
... He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 91 :(asvr) D_Byrne slides the ball across to G_Lawson
... G_Lawson is clean through!
... N_Winneke tries to make himself big
... He tries to flick it past N_Winneke
... He falls over
... The ball trickles out for a goal kick!!
Min. 92 :(asvr) J_Barton miskicks!
... He finds K_Poborsky though
... That was fortunate
... K_Poborsky with a powerful diving header!
... But N_Winneke punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 93 :(asvr) G_Locke plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... B_Bremner decides to go for goal instead!
... B_Bremner rifles it at the goal !
... The ball moves through the air!
... N_Winneke moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... It's beaten him!
... But it thumps the post!!
... And goes out!
Min. 94 :(asvr) B_Bremner pushes it past T_Young
... B_Bremner hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... J_Barton curls it into the box!
... K_Poborsky swings a leg at it!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... N_Winneke tips it wide !!
... Great goalkeeping there!
... CORNER!
... T_Bramble hits it towards the far post!
... N_Winneke easily claims the ball!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player : T_Rocchi
Scorers : M_McKay (8), T_Rocchi (46)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Aston Villa Res Match Info
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Best player : G_Lawson (Man of the Match)
Scorers : E_Heskey (3), D_Donatello (18), G_Locke (22,46), D_Forlan (37), G_Lawson (87)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : N/A
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica Res | Aston Villa Res
Attempts on Goal : 26 | 33
Off target : 15 | 15
On target : 11 | 18
Possession : 41 | 59
Corners : 5 | 4
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 0 | 0
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 8
Key Tackles : 9 | 4
Key Passes : 16 | 28
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Final Score : Benfica Res 2 - 6 Aston Villa Res
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Player Statistics - Benfica Res
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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N_Winneke GK 20 2 2 3 20 | 97 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0
O_Priestley DF 1 18 10 1 38 | 97 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 40 25 0
E_Jordanov DF 1 18 7 2 12 | 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
P_Ramage DF 1 18 5 1 31 | 79 0 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 80 0 1
A_Karnak MF 3 4 22 13 31 | 97 0 1 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 30 8
Robinho MF 1 7 20 7 23 | 97 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 45 5
S_Nasri MF 2 13 18 4 37 | 97 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 -20 -10 -15
M_Blanchard MF 1 13 18 2 28 | 45 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
Carlos_Vela MF 2 1 18 1 30 | 97 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
M_McKay FW 3 6 8 20 21 | 97 0 1 2 0 6 1 0 0 0 20 20 29
T_Erak FW 2 6 6 20 21 | 97 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 24
S_Castro GK 15 3 4 4 12 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
I_Broadhead DF 1 16 9 3 31 | 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
T_Young AM 1 11 15 18 17 | 52 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 2
Carioca FW 1 5 4 22 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
T_Rocchi DF 1 14 9 17 29 | 52 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 60 10 25
Player Statistics - Aston Villa Res
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_Hankey GK 26 3 3 5 19 | 97 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0
G_Locke DF 1 22 7 9 20 | 97 0 0 3 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 45 41
S_Ferguson DF 2 21 8 6 15 | 97 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 20 20
T_Bramble DF 2 20 14 12 31 | 97 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 40 20 6
D_Donatello DF 2 17 8 7 23 | 97 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20
J_Smith MF 1 3 22 7 21 | 73 0 0 6 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 90 5
K_Poborsky MF 1 8 18 9 22 | 97 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 10
J_Eustace MF 1 7 17 7 29 | 68 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
E_Heskey FW 3 4 9 21 32 | 97 0 0 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 20 22
G_Lawson FW 1 12 12 19 24 | 97 0 0 2 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 35 50
D_Forlan FW 3 7 8 14 31 | 68 0 0 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 10 33
H_Sproat GK 21 5 5 4 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Song DF 2 20 7 6 33 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Barton MF 1 8 17 7 21 | 24 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 5
B_Bremner MF 1 6 16 11 21 | 29 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
D_Byrne FW 1 5 10 19 42 | 29 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 30 1
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