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Season 18 Archive: Division 1, Week 2
Benfica 0 - 1 FC Porto
Division One League Match, Benfica vs. FC Porto (Sun Feb 16)
Benfica | FC Porto
3-1-3-1-2 A | 4-4-2 N
Steven Theobald | Shaun Winzor
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK D_Marshall
J_Djourou DF | DF P_Rodriguez
C_Thomson DF | DF M_Laursen
S_Logan DF | DF B_Moore
B_Abdoulaye DM | DF H_Almeida
B_Zamora MF | MF G_Hagi
B_Spencer MF | MF Di_Maria
P_Do_Shaw MF | MF J_R_Riquelme
Rabiu_Ibrahim AM | MF R_Castias
K_McInally FW | FW E_Adebayor
S_Morison FW | FW Amauri
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB C_Clark
Yann_M_Vila SUB | SUB D_McGrain
J_Tomkinson SUB | SUB R_Nomvethe
D_Damjanovic SUB | SUB R_Rivelino
N_Jelavic SUB | SUB J_Rodriguez
Referee: I_Williamson (England)
Min. 1 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with a simple pass to S_Morison
... M_Laursen takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 4 :(fcp) E_Adebayor nutmegs C_Thomson, he continues to run forward
... B_Spencer had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
... I_Williamson ignores the protests for a card
... Steven Theobald looks relieved
Min. 4 :(fcp) R_Castias holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... Saved by E_Thorstvedt
Min. 5 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with the dribble
... H_Almeida slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... S_Morison floats the ball in!
... D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 6 :(fcp) Amauri takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... J_Djourou dives it two footed!!
... That's an awful tackle!
... He could be off here!
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 6 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila is being brought on
... S_Morison is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 7 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... K_McInally gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... H_Almeida gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... S_Logan chips the ball in towards the back post!
... It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 7 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme flicks the ball through
... Amauri runs onto it!
... Amauri heads the ball towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt gets up well to catch that one
Min. 8 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with the kinky dribble
... A scorcher of a shot from E_Adebayor !
... E_Thorstvedt manages to turn it behind
Min. 10 :(fcp) P_Rodriguez takes advantage of a mistake by P_Do_Shaw
... That mistake could prove costly
... B_Spencer with a well timed tackle
... I_Williamson didn't like it though
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 10 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme takes on C_Thomson
... He runs past him
... J_R_Riquelme aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a fine save
Min. 11 :(bfa) B_Spencer with a precise pass to C_Thomson
... C_Thomson rises above the defence to head the ball !
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 12 :(bfa) B_Spencer with a perfectly timed run
... B_Spencer with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... D_Marshall gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by D_Marshall !!
Min. 14 :(fcp) R_Castias finds the run of Amauri
... Amauri with a little chip!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 16 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim pushes it past R_Castias
... Rabiu_Ibrahim hits a great drive!
... But D_Marshall tips it behind
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 16 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past Yann_M_Vila
... He puts in G_Hagi!
... But K_McInally slid in
... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 17 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... J_R_Riquelme heads the ball towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 18 :(bfa) S_Logan runs down the flank
... He plays the ball across to C_Thomson
... But E_Adebayor barges him off the ball
Min. 18 :(fcp) G_Hagi with the deft touch
... He takes it past S_Logan
... He knocks it to H_Almeida!
... H_Almeida tries to beat E_Thorstvedt from outside the area!
... E_Thorstvedt makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 20 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim nutmegs Di_Maria
... A thundering drive by Rabiu_Ibrahim !
... But D_Marshall dives to his left
... I think D_Marshall just got a hand on that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 21 :(fcp) Amauri races into the box
... He sees B_Moore lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... K_McInally with an awful challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... J_R_Riquelme with the delicate chip over the wall
... E_Thorstvedt makes himself big
... Superb Stop !
... Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 22 :(fcp) R_Castias with a short pass to find H_Almeida
... H_Almeida with a thundering drive!
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 24 :(fcp) B_Moore with an inch perfect pass to Amauri
... Amauri gets up high for the header !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 25 :(fcp) Di_Maria cuts inside the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to J_R_Riquelme
... B_Spencer with a well timed tackle
... I_Williamson didn't like it though
... I_Williamson will just give him a speaking to
Min. 27 :(bfa) B_Spencer with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to Yann_M_Vila
... Excellent sliding challenge by B_Moore
... He timed it well
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora crosses it in!
... It comes to B_Spencer
... He gets the shot away
... D_Marshall is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But goes just over !!
... D_Marshall looks very relieved!
Min. 31 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme passes the ball to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor hits the ball first time!
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 32 :(bfa) K_McInally beats his marker
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves I_Williamson
... R_Castias with a terrible tackle
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... K_McInally hits it over the wall
... D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 35 :(fcp) G_Hagi with electric pace
... He eases past the defender
... G_Hagi aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 38 :(fcp) G_Hagi plays the early ball across the box to find E_Adebayor in space
... B_Zamora gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria curls it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt comes out and claims it!
Min. 40 :(fcp) B_Moore finds a hole in the defence
... B_Moore uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... GOAL !!
... What a cheeky finish!
... The FC Porto fans sing his praises!
... FC Porto have snatched the lead!
... Benfica 0-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 41 :(fcp) It looks as though FC Porto is now playing C
Min. 42 :(fcp) Di_Maria slides it through the middle to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme has a go!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 47 :(fcp) E_Adebayor loses his marker
... E_Adebayor with a powerful header !
... But E_Thorstvedt makes a superb stop down low.
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-1 FC Porto
Min. 46 :(fcp) G_Hagi passes the ball to Amauri
... B_Abdoulaye bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 46 :(fcp) G_Hagi finds E_Adebayor with a perfectly weighted pass
... S_Logan cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 49 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme sidesteps his marker
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... J_R_Riquelme hits a great drive!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 51 :(bfa) K_McInally bursts forward
... B_Moore brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 52 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past Yann_M_Vila
... E_Adebayor launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 52 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with the nod to Rabiu_Ibrahim
... P_Rodriguez with an ugly foul
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... I_Williamson tells him to calm his game down a bit
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... Rabiu_Ibrahim with the thundering drive
... D_Marshall gets a hand to it!!
... But he slots in the rebound
... He has put it wide !!
... He puts his hands on his head in despair!
Min. 54 :(fcp) G_Hagi gets to the by line and finds Amauri with a beautiful cross
... Amauri with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by E_Thorstvedt !!
Min. 56 :(fcp) B_Moore pass splits open the defence and finds E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And E_Thorstvedt reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... H_Almeida plays it into the danger area!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
Min. 57 :(fcp) B_Moore nutmegs Yann_M_Vila, he continues to run forward
... Blocked by C_Thomson
Min. 58 :(fcp) R_Castias plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He runs towards goal now
... Rabiu_Ibrahim with an awful challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one
Min. 58 :(fcp) R_Castias sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... H_Almeida runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... H_Almeida strikes a wicked curler !
... He has put it wide!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 59 :(fcp) Amauri is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to E_Adebayor
... S_Logan with an awful challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... I_Williamson warns him
... FREE KICK!
... I_Williamson signals that it is indirect
... G_Hagi swings it in
... P_Rodriguez gets on the end of it
... P_Rodriguez hits a great drive!
... E_Thorstvedt falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... E_Thorstvedt looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... P_Rodriguez chips the ball into the area!
... E_Thorstvedt easily claims the ball!
Min. 60 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace P_Do_Shaw
... He'll play as a MF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 62 :(fcp) G_Hagi takes on 3 men
... G_Hagi hits a curling shot!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 63 :(fcp) D_McGrain replaces B_Moore and will play DF
Min. 63 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to B_Spencer
... But he loses control of it
... H_Almeida hits it out for a throw
Min. 63 :(fcp) P_Rodriguez has the ball
... He knocks the ball past S_Logan
... He puts in E_Adebayor!
... S_Logan moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 64 :(bfa) B_Spencer is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... D_Damjanovic latches onto the ball
... But D_McGrain wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 65 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe is coming on for G_Hagi and playing DM
Min. 65 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with the towering header to C_Thomson
... But he loses control of it
... H_Almeida hits it out for a throw
Min. 66 :(fcp) J_Rodriguez takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace E_Adebayor
... He'll play as a FW
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 67 :(fcp) FC Porto are switching their playing style to D
Min. 68 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... R_Castias gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... B_Abdoulaye gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 71 :(bfa) B_Spencer can't keep control of it and loses possession!
... He goes in hard and wins it back!
... He creates some space for an opening!
... D_McGrain cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 72 :(fcp) J_Rodriguez spits at D_Damjanovic
... He could be off here!
... I_Williamson reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 76 :(bfa) N_Jelavic replaces K_McInally and will play FW
Min. 78 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim flicks the ball through
... B_Spencer runs onto it!
... D_McGrain slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 78 :(fcp) R_Castias with a smart turn
... Yann_M_Vila fouls
... That was disgusting
Min. 84 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim with the dribble
... He uses his pace to get free
... J_R_Riquelme gets to the ball first
Min. 87 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila finds his way through
... He sets up the shot
... H_Almeida stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
... That's a rash challenge!!
... He's lucky to be let off for that one
... Shaun Winzor looks relieved
... Steven Theobald is far from happy with that decision
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic with a reverse pass to Rabiu_Ibrahim
... Rabiu_Ibrahim hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 93 :(fcp) Di_Maria moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to J_Rodriguez
... J_Rodriguez with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 91,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : E_Thorstvedt
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : J_Djourou (6)
Booked : B_Spencer (10), B_Abdoulaye (46), Rabiu_Ibrahim (58)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : J_R_Riquelme (Man of the Match)
Scorers : B_Moore (40)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : J_Rodriguez (72)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 8 | 23
Off target : 3 | 6
On target : 5 | 17
Possession : 37 | 63
Corners : 3 | 3
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 3 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 15 | 6
Key Tackles : 6 | 12
Key Passes : 11 | 20
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Final Score : Benfica 0 - 1 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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E_Thorstvedt GK 36 2 6 4 13 | 97 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
J_Djourou DF 3 26 5 9 35 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
C_Thomson DF 2 25 11 6 25 | 97 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 1
S_Logan DF 3 25 10 7 36 | 97 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 12 0
B_Abdoulaye DM 2 14 25 7 39 | 97 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 22 -2
B_Zamora MF 2 11 26 8 25 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
B_Spencer MF 1 10 25 11 31 | 97 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 -2 34 7
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 8 25 8 25 | 64 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0
Rabiu_Ibrahim AM 1 6 23 18 23 | 97 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 -2 10 23
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 27 27 | 80 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -5 -20 -12
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 26 36 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Moreau GK 27 1 2 2 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 24 12 7 22 | 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Tomkinson DF 1 23 7 7 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Damjanovic MF 3 7 26 9 42 | 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
N_Jelavic FW 2 6 7 25 35 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
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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D_Marshall GK 33 7 5 7 14 | 97 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 26 8 9 28 | 97 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 8
M_Laursen DF 2 25 8 6 30 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 0
B_Moore DF 2 24 12 11 20 | 67 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 30 24 28
H_Almeida DF 2 24 11 10 29 | 97 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 80 20 30
G_Hagi MF 2 5 28 10 30 | 69 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 2
Di_Maria MF 1 6 25 5 37 | 97 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0
J_R_Riquelme MF 3 5 24 20 34 | 97 0 1 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 15 36 33
R_Castias MF 2 8 24 9 29 | 97 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 26 35 | 70 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 35 20 61
Amauri FW 2 6 7 25 29 | 97 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 12 32
C_Clark GK 27 4 2 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 23 11 7 24 | 30 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0
R_Nomvethe DM 2 18 22 6 28 | 28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
R_Rivelino MF 3 12 23 7 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Rodriguez FW 2 4 7 23 23 | 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 6
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Benfica | FC Porto
3-1-3-1-2 A | 4-4-2 N
Steven Theobald | Shaun Winzor
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK D_Marshall
J_Djourou DF | DF P_Rodriguez
C_Thomson DF | DF M_Laursen
S_Logan DF | DF B_Moore
B_Abdoulaye DM | DF H_Almeida
B_Zamora MF | MF G_Hagi
B_Spencer MF | MF Di_Maria
P_Do_Shaw MF | MF J_R_Riquelme
Rabiu_Ibrahim AM | MF R_Castias
K_McInally FW | FW E_Adebayor
S_Morison FW | FW Amauri
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB C_Clark
Yann_M_Vila SUB | SUB D_McGrain
J_Tomkinson SUB | SUB R_Nomvethe
D_Damjanovic SUB | SUB R_Rivelino
N_Jelavic SUB | SUB J_Rodriguez
Referee: I_Williamson (England)
Min. 1 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with a simple pass to S_Morison
... M_Laursen takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 4 :(fcp) E_Adebayor nutmegs C_Thomson, he continues to run forward
... B_Spencer had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
... I_Williamson ignores the protests for a card
... Steven Theobald looks relieved
Min. 4 :(fcp) R_Castias holds up the ball
... He plays the ball to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor has time and space on the edge of the box!
... He shoots towards goal!
... Saved by E_Thorstvedt
Min. 5 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with the dribble
... H_Almeida slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... S_Morison floats the ball in!
... D_Marshall jumps well to claim it!
Min. 6 :(fcp) Amauri takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... J_Djourou dives it two footed!!
... That's an awful tackle!
... He could be off here!
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 6 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila is being brought on
... S_Morison is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 7 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... K_McInally gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... H_Almeida gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... S_Logan chips the ball in towards the back post!
... It goes straight into the arms of D_Marshall
Min. 7 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme flicks the ball through
... Amauri runs onto it!
... Amauri heads the ball towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt gets up well to catch that one
Min. 8 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with the kinky dribble
... A scorcher of a shot from E_Adebayor !
... E_Thorstvedt manages to turn it behind
Min. 10 :(fcp) P_Rodriguez takes advantage of a mistake by P_Do_Shaw
... That mistake could prove costly
... B_Spencer with a well timed tackle
... I_Williamson didn't like it though
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 10 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme takes on C_Thomson
... He runs past him
... J_R_Riquelme aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a fine save
Min. 11 :(bfa) B_Spencer with a precise pass to C_Thomson
... C_Thomson rises above the defence to head the ball !
... It goes wide!
... He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 12 :(bfa) B_Spencer with a perfectly timed run
... B_Spencer with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... D_Marshall gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by D_Marshall !!
Min. 14 :(fcp) R_Castias finds the run of Amauri
... Amauri with a little chip!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 16 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim pushes it past R_Castias
... Rabiu_Ibrahim hits a great drive!
... But D_Marshall tips it behind
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 16 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past Yann_M_Vila
... He puts in G_Hagi!
... But K_McInally slid in
... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 17 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme beats one
... Goes past the second
... He keeps going
... fantastic skill!!
... J_R_Riquelme heads the ball towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
... He gathers it at the second attempt!
Min. 18 :(bfa) S_Logan runs down the flank
... He plays the ball across to C_Thomson
... But E_Adebayor barges him off the ball
Min. 18 :(fcp) G_Hagi with the deft touch
... He takes it past S_Logan
... He knocks it to H_Almeida!
... H_Almeida tries to beat E_Thorstvedt from outside the area!
... E_Thorstvedt makes the save
... He hits the ball up field!
Min. 20 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim nutmegs Di_Maria
... A thundering drive by Rabiu_Ibrahim !
... But D_Marshall dives to his left
... I think D_Marshall just got a hand on that one
... I_Williamson has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 21 :(fcp) Amauri races into the box
... He sees B_Moore lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... K_McInally with an awful challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... FREE KICK!
... They are lining up to take this one!
... J_R_Riquelme with the delicate chip over the wall
... E_Thorstvedt makes himself big
... Superb Stop !
... Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 22 :(fcp) R_Castias with a short pass to find H_Almeida
... H_Almeida with a thundering drive!
... But he puts it over
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 24 :(fcp) B_Moore with an inch perfect pass to Amauri
... Amauri gets up high for the header !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 25 :(fcp) Di_Maria cuts inside the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to J_R_Riquelme
... B_Spencer with a well timed tackle
... I_Williamson didn't like it though
... I_Williamson will just give him a speaking to
Min. 27 :(bfa) B_Spencer with a throw in
... He throws the ball across to Yann_M_Vila
... Excellent sliding challenge by B_Moore
... He timed it well
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora crosses it in!
... It comes to B_Spencer
... He gets the shot away
... D_Marshall is just going to watch it go over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But goes just over !!
... D_Marshall looks very relieved!
Min. 31 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme passes the ball to E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor hits the ball first time!
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 32 :(bfa) K_McInally beats his marker
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves I_Williamson
... R_Castias with a terrible tackle
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... K_McInally hits it over the wall
... D_Marshall with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 35 :(fcp) G_Hagi with electric pace
... He eases past the defender
... G_Hagi aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 38 :(fcp) G_Hagi plays the early ball across the box to find E_Adebayor in space
... B_Zamora gets the foot in to win the ball
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria curls it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt comes out and claims it!
Min. 40 :(fcp) B_Moore finds a hole in the defence
... B_Moore uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... GOAL !!
... What a cheeky finish!
... The FC Porto fans sing his praises!
... FC Porto have snatched the lead!
... Benfica 0-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 41 :(fcp) It looks as though FC Porto is now playing C
Min. 42 :(fcp) Di_Maria slides it through the middle to J_R_Riquelme
... J_R_Riquelme has a go!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 47 :(fcp) E_Adebayor loses his marker
... E_Adebayor with a powerful header !
... But E_Thorstvedt makes a superb stop down low.
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-1 FC Porto
Min. 46 :(fcp) G_Hagi passes the ball to Amauri
... B_Abdoulaye bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... YELLOW CARD!! He is in the book for that one
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 46 :(fcp) G_Hagi finds E_Adebayor with a perfectly weighted pass
... S_Logan cuts out the pass
... That was close!
Min. 49 :(fcp) J_R_Riquelme sidesteps his marker
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... J_R_Riquelme hits a great drive!
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 51 :(bfa) K_McInally bursts forward
... B_Moore brings him down from behind!
... But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 52 :(fcp) E_Adebayor with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past Yann_M_Vila
... E_Adebayor launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 52 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with the nod to Rabiu_Ibrahim
... P_Rodriguez with an ugly foul
... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
... I_Williamson tells him to calm his game down a bit
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... Rabiu_Ibrahim with the thundering drive
... D_Marshall gets a hand to it!!
... But he slots in the rebound
... He has put it wide !!
... He puts his hands on his head in despair!
Min. 54 :(fcp) G_Hagi gets to the by line and finds Amauri with a beautiful cross
... Amauri with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by E_Thorstvedt !!
Min. 56 :(fcp) B_Moore pass splits open the defence and finds E_Adebayor
... E_Adebayor hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And E_Thorstvedt reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... H_Almeida plays it into the danger area!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
Min. 57 :(fcp) B_Moore nutmegs Yann_M_Vila, he continues to run forward
... Blocked by C_Thomson
Min. 58 :(fcp) R_Castias plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He runs towards goal now
... Rabiu_Ibrahim with an awful challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... YELLOW CARD!!, he is in the book for that one
Min. 58 :(fcp) R_Castias sprints down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He puts in a square ball!
... H_Almeida runs onto it
... He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
... H_Almeida strikes a wicked curler !
... He has put it wide!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 59 :(fcp) Amauri is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to E_Adebayor
... S_Logan with an awful challenge
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... I_Williamson warns him
... FREE KICK!
... I_Williamson signals that it is indirect
... G_Hagi swings it in
... P_Rodriguez gets on the end of it
... P_Rodriguez hits a great drive!
... E_Thorstvedt falls over
... He recovers to tip it onto the post!
... But it hits his back!
... And goes wide!!
... E_Thorstvedt looks relieved!!
... CORNER!
... P_Rodriguez chips the ball into the area!
... E_Thorstvedt easily claims the ball!
Min. 60 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace P_Do_Shaw
... He'll play as a MF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 62 :(fcp) G_Hagi takes on 3 men
... G_Hagi hits a curling shot!
... But it clips the post and goes wide
Min. 63 :(fcp) D_McGrain replaces B_Moore and will play DF
Min. 63 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to B_Spencer
... But he loses control of it
... H_Almeida hits it out for a throw
Min. 63 :(fcp) P_Rodriguez has the ball
... He knocks the ball past S_Logan
... He puts in E_Adebayor!
... S_Logan moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 64 :(bfa) B_Spencer is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... D_Damjanovic latches onto the ball
... But D_McGrain wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 65 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe is coming on for G_Hagi and playing DM
Min. 65 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with the towering header to C_Thomson
... But he loses control of it
... H_Almeida hits it out for a throw
Min. 66 :(fcp) J_Rodriguez takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace E_Adebayor
... He'll play as a FW
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 67 :(fcp) FC Porto are switching their playing style to D
Min. 68 :(fcp) R_Nomvethe has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... R_Castias gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... B_Abdoulaye gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 71 :(bfa) B_Spencer can't keep control of it and loses possession!
... He goes in hard and wins it back!
... He creates some space for an opening!
... D_McGrain cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 72 :(fcp) J_Rodriguez spits at D_Damjanovic
... He could be off here!
... I_Williamson reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 76 :(bfa) N_Jelavic replaces K_McInally and will play FW
Min. 78 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim flicks the ball through
... B_Spencer runs onto it!
... D_McGrain slides in hard!
... And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 78 :(fcp) R_Castias with a smart turn
... Yann_M_Vila fouls
... That was disgusting
Min. 84 :(bfa) Rabiu_Ibrahim with the dribble
... He uses his pace to get free
... J_R_Riquelme gets to the ball first
Min. 87 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila finds his way through
... He sets up the shot
... H_Almeida stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
... That's a rash challenge!!
... He's lucky to be let off for that one
... Shaun Winzor looks relieved
... Steven Theobald is far from happy with that decision
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 90 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic with a reverse pass to Rabiu_Ibrahim
... Rabiu_Ibrahim hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 93 :(fcp) Di_Maria moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to J_Rodriguez
... J_Rodriguez with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a comfortable save
... He makes it look so easy
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 91,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : E_Thorstvedt
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : J_Djourou (6)
Booked : B_Spencer (10), B_Abdoulaye (46), Rabiu_Ibrahim (58)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : J_R_Riquelme (Man of the Match)
Scorers : B_Moore (40)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : J_Rodriguez (72)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 8 | 23
Off target : 3 | 6
On target : 5 | 17
Possession : 37 | 63
Corners : 3 | 3
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 3 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 15 | 6
Key Tackles : 6 | 12
Key Passes : 11 | 20
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Final Score : Benfica 0 - 1 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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E_Thorstvedt GK 36 2 6 4 13 | 97 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
J_Djourou DF 3 26 5 9 35 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
C_Thomson DF 2 25 11 6 25 | 97 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 1
S_Logan DF 3 25 10 7 36 | 97 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 12 0
B_Abdoulaye DM 2 14 25 7 39 | 97 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 22 -2
B_Zamora MF 2 11 26 8 25 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
B_Spencer MF 1 10 25 11 31 | 97 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 -2 34 7
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 8 25 8 25 | 64 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0
Rabiu_Ibrahim AM 1 6 23 18 23 | 97 0 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 -2 10 23
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 27 27 | 80 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -5 -20 -12
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 26 36 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Moreau GK 27 1 2 2 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 24 12 7 22 | 91 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Tomkinson DF 1 23 7 7 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Damjanovic MF 3 7 26 9 42 | 33 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
N_Jelavic FW 2 6 7 25 35 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -20 -20
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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D_Marshall GK 33 7 5 7 14 | 97 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 26 8 9 28 | 97 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 12 8
M_Laursen DF 2 25 8 6 30 | 97 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55 0 0
B_Moore DF 2 24 12 11 20 | 67 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 30 24 28
H_Almeida DF 2 24 11 10 29 | 97 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 80 20 30
G_Hagi MF 2 5 28 10 30 | 69 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 60 2
Di_Maria MF 1 6 25 5 37 | 97 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36 0
J_R_Riquelme MF 3 5 24 20 34 | 97 0 1 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 15 36 33
R_Castias MF 2 8 24 9 29 | 97 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0
E_Adebayor FW 2 7 7 26 35 | 70 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 35 20 61
Amauri FW 2 6 7 25 29 | 97 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 12 32
C_Clark GK 27 4 2 3 38 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_McGrain DF 1 23 11 7 24 | 30 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0
R_Nomvethe DM 2 18 22 6 28 | 28 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0
R_Rivelino MF 3 12 23 7 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Rodriguez FW 2 4 7 23 23 | 27 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 6
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