Elite League Match, Benfica vs. Real Madrid (Sun Mar 29)


                              Benfica  |  Real Madrid
                              4-4-2 A  |  5-3-1-1 A
                   Matias Finkelstein  |  Gareth Williams
                                       |
                         N_Winneke GK  |  GK J_Reina
                         R_Tomassi DF  |  DF D_Kuzmanovic
                         M_Zeffane DF  |  DF K_Tierney
                           M_Perin DF  |  DF D_Carvajal
                           T_Grant DF  |  DF Beckenbauer
                            J_Bolm MF  |  DF T_Alderweirel
                         I_Marcone MF  |  MF F_Ravanelli
                        S_Nakamoto MF  |  MF R_LoftusCheek
                         W_Dustice MF  |  MF Platini
                            T_Erak FW  |  AM K_Benzema
                         B_Dugnutt FW  |  FW Matej_Vydra
                                       |
                           A_Zogbo SUB |  SUB L_Dita
                       Yann_M_Vila SUB |  SUB W_A_Glen
                       S_Mannaerts SUB |  SUB A_Giordano
                           E_Knave SUB |  SUB Valverde
                       Nathan_Dyer SUB |  SUB J_A_Vardy

Referee: W_Collum (Scotland)


Min. 2  :(bfa) J_Bolm runs down the flank
          ...  He threads the ball in to W_Dustice
          ...  W_Dustice tries to beat J_Reina!
          ...  J_Reina is stranded!
          ...  He can't get there in time!
          ...  OH! It drifts just past the post
          ...  Great strike!
          ...  Deserved a goal really
Min. 6  :(bfa) W_Dustice stops the ball and looks around for movement
          ...  A team mate overlaps him now
          ...  He uses his team mates run as a decoy and heads towards the goal!
          ...  T_Alderweirel gets in the way and wins the ball
Min. 6  :(rmd) T_Alderweirel flicks it over T_Grant and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  T_Alderweirel with the cheeky shot!
          ...  It's just over!
          ...  9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
Min. 13 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  W_Dustice gets on the end of the pass
          ...  But D_Carvajal wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 13 :(rmd) K_Benzema with a flicked pass to R_LoftusCheek
          ...  R_LoftusCheek drives the shot in!
          ...  But N_Winneke tips it behind
          ...  W_Collum has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 14 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with an intelligent ball to B_Dugnutt
          ...  D_Kuzmanovic slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Swung in by M_Perin
          ...  J_Reina catches it!
Min. 21 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt runs at the defence
          ...  He nutmegs the defender
          ...  He showed his class there
          ...  B_Dugnutt drives the ball low !
          ...  J_Reina saves it
          ...  He got his body behind the ball there
Min. 21 :(rmd) K_Benzema with a neat pass into Matej_Vydra
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  M_Perin hits it out for a throw
Min. 22 :(bfa) M_Zeffane holds the ball up
          ...  He sees T_Erak in space!
          ...  T_Erak curls it towards the top corner !
          ...  But J_Reina with the difficult save
Min. 23 :(rmd) Beckenbauer cuts inside R_Tomassi
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  Beckenbauer fires the shot in!
          ...  N_Winneke makes a great save
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 24 :(rmd) R_LoftusCheek is first to the loose ball
          ...  He plays the ball across to K_Benzema
          ...  K_Benzema sees N_Winneke off his line !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He jumps into the Real Madrid crowd to celebrate!!
          ...  Both he and the fans are delighted!!
          ...  That's put Real Madrid in front!
          ...  Benfica 0-1 Real Madrid ...
Min. 25 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt slows the ball down and waits for support
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  T_Alderweirel hits it out for a corner
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  T_Grant curls it into the box!
          ...  J_Reina jumps well to claim it!
Min. 25 :(rmd) Platini holds the ball up
          ...  He sees D_Kuzmanovic in space!
          ...  M_Zeffane seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 29 :(bfa) W_Dustice has time and space on the edge of the box
          ...  W_Dustice with a scorcher of a shot !
          ...  He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Look at the delight on his face!
          ...  Just look at the delight!!
          ...  Benfica are back on level terms now!
          ...  Benfica 1-1 Real Madrid ...
Min. 32 :(rmd) D_Carvajal jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to K_Benzema
          ...  K_Benzema tries the shot !
          ...  N_Winneke makes a great save
          ...  But he can't hold onto it!
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Platini chips the ball in towards the far post!
          ...  M_Perin heads it away
Min. 33 :(rmd) D_Kuzmanovic gets to the by line
          ...  He looks up and lobs in a cross
          ...  Matej_Vydra is unmarked
          ...  T_Grant fouls badly
          ...  That looked malicious
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 35 :(bfa) Benfica will now play E
Min. 35 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt crosses into the box, finding T_Erak
          ...  T_Erak sights up the goal
          ...  He shoots!
          ...  But J_Reina tips it behind
          ...  W_Collum has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !
Min. 37 :(rmd) F_Ravanelli with a probing through ball K_Benzema
          ...  A vicious shot by K_Benzema !
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  But it sails past the post !!
          ...  N_Winneke never had a chance!
Min. 39 :(rmd) Platini looks around for support
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to R_LoftusCheek
          ...  R_LoftusCheek tries to beat N_Winneke from outside the area!
          ...  N_Winneke blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  And he gathers it!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(bfa) M_Perin turns past the defender
          ...  He has created space for himself now
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  K_Tierney picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 45 :(rmd) F_Ravanelli threads the through ball to K_Benzema
          ...  But T_Grant wins the ball

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 1-1 Real Madrid

Min. 50 :(bfa) B_Dugnutt cuts inside T_Alderweirel
          ...  He worked that well
          ...  A thundering drive by B_Dugnutt !
          ...  It hits the outside of the post
          ...  And spins wide
Min. 51 :(rmd) F_Ravanelli looks to play the ball out wide
          ...  He plays the ball across to K_Benzema
          ...  K_Benzema flicks the header toward the far post!
          ...  Wide of goal
Min. 53 :(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 tries to place it in the corner !
          ...  But J_Reina makes a fine save
Min. 54 :(bfa) T_Erak is force to hold onto the ball
          ...  No one seems to be coming forward
          ...  He heads towards the goal alone!
          ...  T_Erak with the diving header !
          ...  He had to be brave there
          ...  It hits the post!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 55 :(rmd) F_Ravanelli drives it across the face of the goal Matej_Vydra
          ...  But R_Tomassi comes away with the ball
          ...  Excellent defending there!
Min. 57 :(bfa) J_Bolm beats K_Benzema
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  K_Tierney slides in hard!
          ...  And knocks the ball out for a throw!
Min. 58 :(bfa) W_Dustice passes the ball to T_Erak
          ...  T_Erak flings a shot at goal !
          ...  The net bulges!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Benfica go ahead in this match now!
          ...  Benfica 2-1 Real Madrid ...
Min. 59 :(rmd) K_Benzema changes position to fill a FW slot
Min. 61 :(bfa) J_Bolm knocks it forward
          ...  D_Kuzmanovic slips
          ...  R_Tomassi gets to it!
          ...  R_Tomassi tries the shot !
          ...  J_Reina gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 63 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with a real burst of pace
          ...  He leaves the defender behind
          ...  S_Nakamoto with a blistering shot !
          ...  J_Reina gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 65 :(bfa) It looks as though Benfica is now playing D
Min. 71 :(bfa) W_Dustice wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to B_Dugnutt
          ...  But K_Tierney wins the ball
Min. 74 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto cuts the ball back to B_Dugnutt
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  D_Carvajal belts it clear
Min. 75 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila will replace T_Grant and play DF
Min. 75 :(bfa) S_Mannaerts is being prepared to come on
          ...  J_Bolm is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 75 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer replaces B_Dugnutt to play as a FW
Min. 76 :(bfa) T_Erak sidesteps his marker
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Matej_Vydra takes the player down!!
          ...  PENALTY!!
          ...  No! The ref has given the free kick the other way!
          ...  Unbelievable!
Min. 76 :(rmd) K_Benzema beats his man
          ...  K_Benzema goes for the top corner !
          ...  N_Winneke blocks the shot with his legs
          ...  And he gathers it!
Min. 78 :(rmd) R_LoftusCheek looks for options
          ...  He sees a man in space!
          ...  He hits the ball up to Matej_Vydra
          ...  But R_Tomassi slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 79 :(rmd) K_Benzema with the dribble
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  The fans are on their feet
          ...  Yann_M_Vila wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 80 :(rmd) Matej_Vydra beats Yann_M_Vila
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker
          ...  "Play On!" Waves W_Collum
          ...  W_Dustice is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  W_Collum refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 87 :(rmd) D_Kuzmanovic plays the back pass
          ...  J_Reina can't get to it!!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He has put it into his own net!!
          ...  Look at the despair on his face!!
          ...  Benfica 3-1 Real Madrid ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 93 :(rmd) F_Ravanelli spots Matej_Vydra who is in acres of space
          ...  Matej_Vydra with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  N_Winneke has it covered
          ...  It takes a bobble!
          ...  N_Winneke is left flat-footed
          ...  It's gone wide !!

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


Match Details
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Venue                : Estadio da Luz
Attendance           : 131,000
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benfica Match Info
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best player          : W_Dustice (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : W_Dustice (29), T_Erak (58), D_Kuzmanovic (87 og)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : T_Grant (33)
Injured              : N/A
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Real Madrid Match Info
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Best player          : K_Benzema
Scorers              : K_Benzema (24)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Match Statistics
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Benfica      |   Real Madrid
Attempts on Goal     :          11        |       10
Off target           :           5        |       4
On target            :           6        |       6
Possession           :          43        |       57
Corners              :           2        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           1        |       0
Subs Used            :           3        |       0
Fouls                :          10        |       4
Key Tackles          :           6        |       9
Key Passes           :          10        |       13
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Final Score          : Benfica 3 - 1 Real Madrid
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Player Statistics - Benfica
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
N_Winneke      GK  34   2   2   3  20 |  94   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  35   0   0   0
R_Tomassi      DF   1  32   9   7  37 |  94   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   1
M_Zeffane      DF   1  31  10   7  31 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20  10   0
M_Perin        DF   3  25   8   9  32 |  94   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  40   0   0
T_Grant        DF   2  25   9   7  29 |  76   0   1   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  18  -2  -2
J_Bolm         MF   2  12  30  13  32 |  76   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
I_Marcone      MF   3   6  29   6  32 |  94   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Nakamoto     MF   3   4  27  16  32 |  94   0   0   4   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  40   1
W_Dustice      MF   1  12  25   6  42 |  94   0   0   2   1   2   1   0   0   0   0  35  36
T_Erak         FW   2   6   6  28  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0  66
B_Dugnutt      FW   1   5   7  27  20 |  76   0   0   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  20  30  31
A_Zogbo        GK  31   4   3   2  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Yann_M_Vila    DF   2  34  14   8  22 |  18   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0   0
S_Mannaerts    MF   2  29   9   5  12 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
E_Knave        MF   3   8  25  10  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Nathan_Dyer    FW   2   7  11  30  31 |  18   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Real Madrid
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
J_Reina        GK  38   2   3   1  18 |  94   6   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Kuzmanovic   DF   2  37   9   8  40 |  94   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 -20 -30 -20
K_Tierney      DF   3  32  12   7  32 |  94   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  60   0   0
D_Carvajal     DF   1  30   9  10  32 |  94   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20 -10 -20
Beckenbauer    DF   2  30   9   7  21 |  94   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
T_Alderweirel  DF   1  29   8   9  31 |  94   0   2   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  40   0   1
F_Ravanelli    MF   3  11  33   9  21 |  94   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0
R_LoftusCheek  MF   2   7  31   8  23 |  94   0   0   2   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  35  20
Platini        MF   3   4  30   7  32 |  94   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
K_Benzema      FW   3   7   6  30  23 |  94   0   0   2   0   5   1   0   0   0   0  20  57
Matej_Vydra    FW   1  11   7  32  13 |  94   0   1   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20   0   1
L_Dita         GK  29   3   1   1  41 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
W_A_Glen       DF   2  30   7   8  31 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Giordano     MF   3  11  26  10  21 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Valverde       MF   3   8  26   7  43 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_A_Vardy      FW   2   7   5  28  20 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
1585502159 Produced from ESMS+ V3.35