Elite FA Cup Group Match, Benfica vs. FC Porto (Wed Sep 06)


                              Benfica  |  FC Porto
                          4-1-2-1-2 C  |  4-4-2 C
                   Matias Finkelstein  |  Derek Ritchie
                                       |
                         N_Winneke GK  |  GK I_Casillas
                           J_Foyth DF  |  DF C_C_Vickers
                            D_Rose DF  |  DF C_Jullien
                          W_Morgan DF  |  DF D_Rice
                         P_Maldini DF  |  DF M_Tresor
                           A_Pirlo DM  |  MF Ainiesta
                         K_Commons MF  |  MF A_Taylor
                           Liziero MF  |  MF Diego
                        S_Nakamoto AM  |  MF M_McKay
                           D_Suker FW  |  FW M_Esposito
                            T_Erak FW  |  FW G_Borges
                                       |
                          L_Yashin SUB |  SUB J_Hart
                           Diego_T SUB |  SUB Layvin_Kurzaw
                          C_Romero SUB |  SUB J_A_Boumsong
                      J_Mascherano SUB |  SUB Ianis_Hagi
                         O_Sweemey SUB |  SUB D_Foe

Referee: F_Brych (Germany)


Min. 1  :(bfa) The ball is passed in from K_Commons, he finds D_Suker
          ...  D_Suker with the chance !
          ...  It flies wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 3  :(bfa) P_Maldini hoofs it up field to find S_Nakamoto
          ...  C_Jullien had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
          ...  F_Brych calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
Min. 5  :(bfa) Liziero gets the ball on the wing
          ...  He cuts inside C_C_Vickers!
          ...  He has some space now!
          ...  Liziero hits a crisp volley!
          ...  I_Casillas makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 6  :(bfa) S_Nakamoto looks around for some movement
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He hits the ball to T_Erak
          ...  Fine tackle by A_Taylor
          ...  He prevents the corner as well
Min. 7  :(fcp) Diego with a smart pass to G_Borges
          ...  D_Suker is called for the holding foul
          ...  He was pushing down on his man
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 8  :(bfa) D_Suker finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled M_Tresor
          ...  D_Suker hits the shot!
          ...  It swerves a lot!
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  I_Casillas tips it over !!
          ...  Great goalkeeping there!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  K_Commons drives it into the box!
          ...  C_C_Vickers wins the ball
          ...  And he heads it away
Min. 9  :(bfa) Liziero turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to T_Erak
          ...  C_Jullien stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 11 :(bfa) D_Suker with a neat pass into W_Morgan
          ...  C_Jullien knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But F_Brych just turns away!
Min. 12 :(bfa) Liziero brings it under control
          ...  He takes on C_C_Vickers
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in D_Suker!
          ...  C_Jullien cuts it out easily
          ...  He clears the ball up field
Min. 20 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past D_Rice
          ...  He puts in T_Erak!
          ...  T_Erak with a thundering drive!
          ...  But I_Casillas punches it away
          ...  He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 28 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto runs at the defender
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  S_Nakamoto with a scorcher of a shot !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  I_Casillas has to pick the ball out of the net
          ...  That s given Benfica the lead!
          ...  Benfica 1-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 29 :(bfa) Benfica will now play L
Min. 37 :(fcp) M_McKay beats one
          ...  Knocks it past a second
          ...  And finds M_Esposito
          ...  P_Maldini with a late tackle
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it
          ...  F_Brych calls him for a talk
          ...  It s just a warning
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  Just inside there own half
          ...  C_Jullien shapes to shoot
          ...  He plays it to G_Borges instead
          ...  But D_Rose comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bfa) Liziero with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows the defender a clean set of heals
          ...  Well executed sliding challenge from D_Rice
          ...  It goes out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Liziero hits it into the box!
          ...  D_Rice wins the ball
          ...  He belts it away

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 1-0 FC Porto

Min. 48 :(fcp) D_Rice with an incisive pass to G_Borges
          ...  But T_Erak puts it in row Z!
Min. 54 :(bfa) W_Morgan has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past C_Jullien
          ...  He puts in S_Nakamoto!
          ...  But C_C_Vickers sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 56 :(fcp) Ainiesta looks around for some movement
          ...  He knocks the ball across to C_C_Vickers
          ...  But D_Rose slides in
Min. 58 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto beats the defender
          ...  But C_C_Vickers wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 59 :(bfa) a big roar from the crowd as O_Sweemey comes on for D_Suker to play FW
Min. 59 :(bfa) Liziero crosses to S_Nakamoto
          ...  C_Jullien gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 60 :(bfa) a big roar from the crowd as Diego_T comes on for J_Foyth to play DF
Min. 62 :(bfa) C_Romero is being prepared to come on
          ...  D_Rose is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 62 :(bfa) Liziero back heels to find T_Erak in space
          ...  But C_Jullien reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 63 :(bfa) J_Mascherano replaces A_Pirlo to play as a MF
Min. 64 :(bfa) K_Commons beats one
          ...  Knocks it past a second
          ...  And finds T_Erak
          ...  T_Erak swings in the shot!
          ...  But I_Casillas punches it away
          ...  He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 67 :(bfa) Liziero takes advantage of a mistake by M_Tresor
          ...  He runs towards goal
          ...  Liziero hits the ball first time!
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  I_Casillas never had a chance!
Min. 69 :(bfa) K_Commons with the towering header to S_Nakamoto
          ...  S_Nakamoto with a little chip!
          ...  I_Casillas saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping
Min. 70 :(fcp) FC Porto's manager orders his side to play A
Min. 70 :(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!
          ...  T_Erak receives the pass and heads towards the goal
          ...  T_Erak curls the ball in on goal !
          ...  I_Casillas won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Excellent strike!!
          ...  Benfica 2-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 70 :(fcp) M_Esposito sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to C_Jullien
          ...  P_Maldini with the tackle
          ...  That's got to be a yellow
          ...  F_Brych calls him over
          ...  F_Brych tells him he has had enough warnings
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 72 :(bfa) Diego_T changes direction inside
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to S_Nakamoto
          ...  S_Nakamoto hits it
          ...  This one could go anywhere !
          ...  I_Casillas tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 74 :(bfa) J_Mascherano drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to O_Sweemey
          ...  C_Jullien gets the foot in to win the ball
          ...  It rolls out of play
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  J_Mascherano lofts the ball in!
          ...  D_Rice gets up well
          ...  And he clears the danger
Min. 75 :(bfa) Benfica altered their play to a E strategy
Min. 75 :(fcp) D_Foe replaces G_Borges to play as a FW
Min. 76 :(bfa) J_Mascherano gets to the bye line
          ...  He puts it into the box
          ...  He finds O_Sweemey
          ...  O_Sweemey with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  I_Casillas is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 77 :(bfa) Liziero plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  O_Sweemey decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge by C_Jullien
          ...  He timed it well
Min. 80 :(bfa) K_Commons with a penetrating pass to T_Erak
          ...  M_Tresor with a superb challenge
          ...  F_Brych has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  He's warned for that one
          ...  Anymore like that and he will find himself in the book
Min. 81 :(bfa) Liziero with a slide rule pass to P_Maldini
          ...  P_Maldini hits the ball first time!
          ...  I_Casillas gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 82 :(bfa) J_Mascherano hits a hard pass to T_Erak
          ...  A vicious shot by T_Erak !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  What a cheeky finish!
          ...  The Benfica fans sing his praises!
          ...  Benfica 3-0 FC Porto ...
Min. 82 :(bfa) Benfica will now play P after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 82 :(fcp) D_Rice plays it to his team mate for a one-two
          ...  M_Esposito decides to go for goal instead!
          ...  Excellent sliding challenge from W_Morgan
Min. 85 :(fcp) M_Tresor flicks it over Diego_T and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  M_Tresor aims for the top right corner !
          ...  But N_Winneke palms it behind
          ...  F_Brych has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 87 :(fcp) C_Jullien holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to M_Esposito
          ...  Liziero with a deliberate foul
          ...  F_Brych will want to speak to him
          ...  That will be a booking
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  What a silly place to give away a free kick
          ...  D_Foe bends it in
          ...  N_Winneke gets the finger tips to it
          ...  And puts it over
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Taylor chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  N_Winneke makes the catch!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on

*************  FULL TIME  ****************


Match Details
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Venue                : Estadio da Luz
Attendance           : 128,069
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player          : S_Nakamoto (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : S_Nakamoto (28), T_Erak (70,82)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : D_Suker (7), P_Maldini (70), Liziero (87)
Injured              : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player          : C_Jullien
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : C_Jullien (3)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Benfica      |   FC Porto
Attempts on Goal     :          13        |       2
Off target           :           4        |       0
On target            :           9        |       2
Possession           :          63        |       37
Corners              :           3        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           3        |       1
Subs Used            :           4        |       1
Fouls                :           6        |       8
Key Tackles          :           4        |       11
Key Passes           :          20        |       7
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Final Score          : Benfica 3 - 0 FC Porto
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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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N_Winneke      GK  39   2   2   3  20 |  95   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  55   0   0   0
J_Foyth        DF   1  37  14   7  42 |  62   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Rose         DF   1  32  11   8  22 |  64   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
W_Morgan       DF   3  31  12   7  10 |  95   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
P_Maldini      DF   2  30   7   4  33 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  18  28  18
A_Pirlo        DM   1  14  30   8  11 |  65   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
K_Commons      MF   1   9  32  11  32 |  95   0   0   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0
Liziero        MF   1  19  30   5  23 |  95   0   0   6   0   2   0   1   0   0  18  78  23
S_Nakamoto     AM   3   5  29  17  32 |  95   0   0   3   1   3   1   0   0   0   0  50  35
D_Suker        FW   1   7  13  30  31 |  61   0   0   1   0   2   0   1   0   0  -2   8   3
T_Erak         FW   2   7   7  29  21 |  95   0   1   0   0   4   2   0   0   0  20   0  60
L_Yashin       GK  29   2   1   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Diego_T        DF   2  26   5   5  29 |  33   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
C_Romero       DF   1  25   1   2  34 |  31   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
J_Mascherano   MF   1  15  31   8  47 |  30   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0
O_Sweemey      FW   3   6  10  24  32 |  34   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - FC Porto
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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I_Casillas     GK  31   1   2   1  25 |  95   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_C_Vickers    DF   1  29   2   2  32 |  95   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
C_Jullien      DF   1  28   7   5  29 |  95   0   7   1   0   0   0   1   0   0 138   8  -2
D_Rice         DF   2  25  12   9  32 |  95   0   3   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  60  20   0
M_Tresor       DF   3  25   4   6  11 |  95   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
Ainiesta       MF   2   2  27   3  20 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
A_Taylor       MF   3   6  25  16  31 |  95   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
Diego          MF   1  15  25   8  22 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -20
M_McKay        MF   3   8  11  31  21 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  10   0
M_Esposito     FW   1   7   7  31  41 |  95   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -10 -20
G_Borges       FW   1   1   1  26  28 |  77   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_Hart         GK  29   1   1   5  40 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Layvin_Kurzaw  DF   2  32   8   1  25 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_A_Boumsong   DF   2  29  10  11  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Ianis_Hagi     MF   1   9  32   7  12 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Foe          FW   2   5   7  25  31 |  18   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   5
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