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Season 23 Archive: Elite League, Week 22
Benfica 0 - 1 FC Porto
Elite Football League Match, Benfica vs. FC Porto (Mon Mar 13)
Benfica | FC Porto
3-5-2 A | 3-3-0-2-2 E
Steven Theobald | Shaun Winzor
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK D_Marshall
J_Martinez DF | DF P_Rodriguez
T_Adams DF | DF C_Barr
M_Zeffane DF | DF A_Kerzhakov
H_Kiessling MF | DM Gandolf
Zheng_Zhi MF | DM G_Fofana
J_Plasil MF | DM S_Winzor
J_Bolm MF | AM O_Ruggeri
R_VD_Vaart MF | AM P_Nedved
Nathan_Dyer FW | FW S_Morison
E_Stranger FW | FW L_Massu
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Tiribocchi SUB | SUB Helton
C_Thomson SUB | SUB B_Moore
R_Tomassi SUB | SUB D_Pereira
S_Perrotta SUB | SUB G_Carey
K_McInally SUB | SUB D_Sulejmani
Referee: M_Stadio (Austria)
Min. 2 :(fcp) S_Winzor finds O_Ruggeri with a perfectly weighted pass
... O_Ruggeri hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... GOAL !!
... Rifled into the top corner!
... He runs off to the FC Porto fans to celebrate!
... FC Porto have snatched the lead!
... Benfica 0-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 3 :(bfa) J_Plasil looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to Nathan_Dyer
... A scorcher of a shot from Nathan_Dyer !
... D_Marshall saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 5 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart crosses in from the wing, he finds M_Zeffane in the box
... M_Zeffane has a dig at goal!
... But D_Marshall makes an easy save
Min. 5 :(fcp) G_Fofana kills the ball dead
... Beautiful turn
... He could get a shot of here
... G_Fofana with a thundering drive!
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... P_Nedved chips the ball in towards the back post!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 7 :(bfa) H_Kiessling runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to E_Stranger
... E_Stranger drives the ball low !
... D_Marshall saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 10 :(fcp) S_Winzor gets to the bye line
... He puts it into the box
... He finds S_Morison
... S_Morison aiming for the bottom corner !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a difficult save
Min. 12 :(fcp) P_Nedved takes possession
... He runs towards goal
... Launched towards the top corner by P_Nedved !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... E_Thorstvedt never had a chance!
Min. 14 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer lobs it over the defender
... Nathan_Dyer fires off a right-footed shot !
... It's way wide
... The FC Porto fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 14 :(fcp) L_Massu with the dribble
... M_Zeffane is easily beaten
... M_Zeffane moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 17 :(bfa) J_Martinez with a 40-yard pass to Nathan_Dyer
... But Gandolf comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 18 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to C_Barr
... C_Barr with the punt towards goal!
... But E_Thorstvedt just gets his fingers to that one
... M_Stadio has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 19 :(fcp) P_Nedved with the dribble
... This is a great chance
... P_Nedved with the side footed shot!
... But E_Thorstvedt just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 20 :(bfa) J_Bolm with the cross-field pass to J_Plasil
... But P_Rodriguez puts it in row Z!
Min. 21 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... P_Rodriguez latches onto it!
... P_Rodriguez with the overhead !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a good save
Min. 23 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_VD_Vaart
... R_VD_Vaart with a terrific drive !
... D_Marshall tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 25 :(bfa) J_Bolm is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to J_Plasil
... J_Plasil rifles it at the goal !
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 26 :(bfa) H_Kiessling with an intelligent ball to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... D_Marshall gathers it comfortably
Min. 29 :(fcp) The defender under hits the back pass!
... L_Massu is through!
... J_Martinez with the tackle
... He left his foot in there!
... He gets away with that one
... It's just a warning
Min. 29 :(fcp) S_Morison takes advantage of a mistake by J_Martinez
... S_Morison attempts to drive it home!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 30 :(bfa) J_Plasil uses his feet well to turn on the ball
... J_Plasil bears down on goal!
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 32 :(fcp) P_Nedved gains possession
... P_Nedved hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 33 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to L_Massu
... M_Zeffane with a nasty foul
... M_Stadio will want to speak to him
... M_Stadio calls him over
... M_Stadio is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... P_Rodriguez fires it towards the goal
... E_Thorstvedt gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 33 :(fcp) Gandolf is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to S_Morison
... S_Morison shoots towards goal !
... But E_Thorstvedt palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 35 :(fcp) S_Winzor pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... O_Ruggeri is clean through!
... O_Ruggeri hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... Gandolf hits it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 37 :(bfa) E_Stranger takes advantage of a mistake by A_Kerzhakov
... It's a lucky break
... E_Stranger aims for the top right corner !
... D_Marshall manages to turn it behind
Min. 39 :(bfa) T_Adams with a penetrating pass to E_Stranger
... A great volley from E_Stranger !
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 41 :(fcp) G_Fofana backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... P_Rodriguez gets on the end of it
... P_Rodriguez drives it towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt with the diving save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 42 :(bfa) J_Plasil has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... Nathan_Dyer gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... Nathan_Dyer hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... But D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 42 :(fcp) S_Winzor hoofs it up field to find S_Morison
... S_Morison with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... E_Thorstvedt with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Gandolf
... J_Martinez stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 46 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri squares it to S_Morison
... S_Morison with the goal bound shot!
... It hits the post!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-1 FC Porto
Min. 48 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... J_Bolm latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... But P_Nedved sweeps up the threat
Min. 50 :(bfa) K_McInally replaces Zheng_Zhi to play as a FW
Min. 50 :(bfa) H_Kiessling swings at P_Rodriguez
... He could be off!!
... M_Stadio calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 50 :(fcp) P_Nedved has space to run with the ball
... P_Nedved hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... E_Thorstvedt is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... P_Rodriguez crosses it in!
... E_Thorstvedt fists it away!
Min. 51 :(bfa) K_McInally beats P_Rodriguez
... C_Barr with a deliberate foul
... M_Stadio will want to speak to him
... M_Stadio tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 53 :(fcp) L_Massu sidesteps T_Adams
... That was too easy
... L_Massu with the header !
... But it goes just over
Min. 54 :(fcp) G_Fofana crosses to S_Morison
... T_Adams read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 55 :(fcp) P_Nedved has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past T_Adams
... He knocks it to O_Ruggeri!
... A glorious effort by O_Ruggeri !
... E_Thorstvedt guesses right
Min. 56 :(fcp) S_Winzor races into the box
... He sees S_Morison lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... S_Morison carves a shot towards goal !
... But E_Thorstvedt comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 57 :(bfa) J_Plasil is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... K_McInally latches onto the ball
... K_McInally goes for the top corner !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 59 :(fcp) C_Barr with a pinpoint pass to S_Morison
... S_Morison attempts to drive it home!
... But E_Thorstvedt tips it over
... M_Stadio has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 60 :(bfa) J_Bolm controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... Nathan_Dyer gets onto the end of the pass!
... Nathan_Dyer hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 61 :(fcp) Gandolf with the heel pass to S_Morison
... But K_McInally reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 62 :(bfa) K_McInally with the mazy run
... How he got through those defenders I don't know
... He sets himself up for the shot
... K_McInally aims for the top right corner !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... E_Stranger floats the ball in!
... D_Marshall makes the catch!
Min. 63 :(bfa) J_Plasil sidesteps A_Kerzhakov
... He was too quick for his marker
... But he loses control of it
... G_Fofana hits it out for a throw
Min. 63 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri sidesteps his marker
... But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
... R_VD_Vaart picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 66 :(fcp) S_Winzor with a measured pass to O_Ruggeri
... O_Ruggeri with a screamer of a shot !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 67 :(fcp) G_Carey is going to be brought on
... O_Ruggeri is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play AM
Min. 67 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems FC Porto will now be playing D
Min. 69 :(fcp) A_Kerzhakov beats his marker
... He muscled him off the ball
... A_Kerzhakov sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 70 :(fcp) B_Moore will replace P_Nedved and play DF
Min. 70 :(bfa) K_McInally takes on C_Barr
... He runs past him
... C_Barr with the high feet
... M_Stadio reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... K_McInally with the delicate chip over the wall
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 71 :(bfa) E_Stranger looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... S_Winzor forces him off the ball
Min. 75 :(bfa) S_Perrotta is coming on for J_Plasil and will play AM
Min. 80 :(bfa) J_Bolm moves in a AM position
Min. 81 :(fcp) C_Barr sidesteps T_Adams
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... C_Barr goes for the top corner !
... E_Thorstvedt blocks the shot with his legs
... And he gathers it!
Min. 83 :(fcp) Gandolf is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to S_Winzor
... J_Martinez takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(fcp) S_Morison is force to hold onto the ball
... No one seems to be coming forward
... He heads towards the goal alone!
... R_VD_Vaart knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But M_Stadio just turns away!
Min. 92 :(fcp) Gandolf beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds G_Carey
... But T_Adams wins the tackle
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 124,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : E_Thorstvedt
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Zeffane (33), H_Kiessling (50)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : O_Ruggeri (Man of the Match)
Scorers : O_Ruggeri (2)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : C_Barr (70)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 23
Off target : 7 | 5
On target : 8 | 18
Possession : 41 | 59
Corners : 1 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 1
Subs Used : 2 | 2
Fouls : 9 | 11
Key Tackles : 8 | 5
Key Passes : 14 | 19
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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 39 2 6 4 13 | 96 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 0 0 0
J_Martinez DF 1 34 3 4 23 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
T_Adams DF 2 30 7 7 22 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 -10 -20
M_Zeffane DF 1 27 9 7 31 | 96 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 18 -2 3
H_Kiessling MF 4 12 31 10 31 | 96 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 18 -2
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 29 8 42 | 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Plasil MF 1 7 29 9 19 | 77 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 30 2
J_Bolm AM 2 11 27 13 32 | 96 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
R_VD_Vaart MF 2 10 27 8 24 | 96 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 20 5
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 7 11 28 31 | 96 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 10 21
E_Stranger FW 2 9 7 26 20 | 96 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 -20 -10 -9
Tiribocchi GK 27 3 3 4 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 30 12 6 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Tomassi DF 1 27 8 7 37 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Perrotta AM 2 9 24 18 27 | 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 31 27 | 44 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 0 3
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 39 7 5 7 14 | 96 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 32 9 10 28 | 96 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 60 0 15
C_Barr DF 2 29 13 10 27 | 96 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 -2 8 8
A_Kerzhakov DF 1 25 11 7 42 | 96 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 25
Gandolf DM 2 20 28 8 19 | 96 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 0
G_Fofana DM 1 16 25 7 21 | 96 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 5
S_Winzor DM 3 19 23 10 22 | 96 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 75 0
O_Ruggeri AM 1 8 25 21 19 | 69 0 0 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 50 31
P_Nedved AM 1 7 24 22 17 | 72 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 10 12
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 28 36 | 96 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 31
L_Massu FW 1 7 10 26 13 | 96 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Helton GK 29 1 1 2 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Moore DF 2 28 13 11 20 | 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Pereira MF 3 11 27 7 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Carey AM 1 4 23 15 30 | 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Sulejmani FW 1 2 16 24 36 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Benfica | FC Porto
3-5-2 A | 3-3-0-2-2 E
Steven Theobald | Shaun Winzor
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK D_Marshall
J_Martinez DF | DF P_Rodriguez
T_Adams DF | DF C_Barr
M_Zeffane DF | DF A_Kerzhakov
H_Kiessling MF | DM Gandolf
Zheng_Zhi MF | DM G_Fofana
J_Plasil MF | DM S_Winzor
J_Bolm MF | AM O_Ruggeri
R_VD_Vaart MF | AM P_Nedved
Nathan_Dyer FW | FW S_Morison
E_Stranger FW | FW L_Massu
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Tiribocchi SUB | SUB Helton
C_Thomson SUB | SUB B_Moore
R_Tomassi SUB | SUB D_Pereira
S_Perrotta SUB | SUB G_Carey
K_McInally SUB | SUB D_Sulejmani
Referee: M_Stadio (Austria)
Min. 2 :(fcp) S_Winzor finds O_Ruggeri with a perfectly weighted pass
... O_Ruggeri hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... GOAL !!
... Rifled into the top corner!
... He runs off to the FC Porto fans to celebrate!
... FC Porto have snatched the lead!
... Benfica 0-1 FC Porto ...
Min. 3 :(bfa) J_Plasil looks to play the ball out wide
... He plays the ball across to Nathan_Dyer
... A scorcher of a shot from Nathan_Dyer !
... D_Marshall saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 5 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart crosses in from the wing, he finds M_Zeffane in the box
... M_Zeffane has a dig at goal!
... But D_Marshall makes an easy save
Min. 5 :(fcp) G_Fofana kills the ball dead
... Beautiful turn
... He could get a shot of here
... G_Fofana with a thundering drive!
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Well saved
... CORNER!
... P_Nedved chips the ball in towards the back post!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 7 :(bfa) H_Kiessling runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to E_Stranger
... E_Stranger drives the ball low !
... D_Marshall saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 10 :(fcp) S_Winzor gets to the bye line
... He puts it into the box
... He finds S_Morison
... S_Morison aiming for the bottom corner !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a difficult save
Min. 12 :(fcp) P_Nedved takes possession
... He runs towards goal
... Launched towards the top corner by P_Nedved !
... He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... E_Thorstvedt never had a chance!
Min. 14 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer lobs it over the defender
... Nathan_Dyer fires off a right-footed shot !
... It's way wide
... The FC Porto fans behind the goal spread their arms out
Min. 14 :(fcp) L_Massu with the dribble
... M_Zeffane is easily beaten
... M_Zeffane moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 17 :(bfa) J_Martinez with a 40-yard pass to Nathan_Dyer
... But Gandolf comes away with the ball
... Excellent defending there!
Min. 18 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri is out on the right
... He moves the ball left to C_Barr
... C_Barr with the punt towards goal!
... But E_Thorstvedt just gets his fingers to that one
... M_Stadio has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 19 :(fcp) P_Nedved with the dribble
... This is a great chance
... P_Nedved with the side footed shot!
... But E_Thorstvedt just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 20 :(bfa) J_Bolm with the cross-field pass to J_Plasil
... But P_Rodriguez puts it in row Z!
Min. 21 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... P_Rodriguez latches onto it!
... P_Rodriguez with the overhead !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a good save
Min. 23 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer looks around for support
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to R_VD_Vaart
... R_VD_Vaart with a terrific drive !
... D_Marshall tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 25 :(bfa) J_Bolm is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to J_Plasil
... J_Plasil rifles it at the goal !
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 26 :(bfa) H_Kiessling with an intelligent ball to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer has his eyes on the goal!
... He shoots!
... D_Marshall gathers it comfortably
Min. 29 :(fcp) The defender under hits the back pass!
... L_Massu is through!
... J_Martinez with the tackle
... He left his foot in there!
... He gets away with that one
... It's just a warning
Min. 29 :(fcp) S_Morison takes advantage of a mistake by J_Martinez
... S_Morison attempts to drive it home!
... E_Thorstvedt makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 30 :(bfa) J_Plasil uses his feet well to turn on the ball
... J_Plasil bears down on goal!
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 32 :(fcp) P_Nedved gains possession
... P_Nedved hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 33 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to L_Massu
... M_Zeffane with a nasty foul
... M_Stadio will want to speak to him
... M_Stadio calls him over
... M_Stadio is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Right on the edge of the box!
... P_Rodriguez fires it towards the goal
... E_Thorstvedt gets his fingertips to it
... He pushes it on to the post
... The defender clears the loose ball
Min. 33 :(fcp) Gandolf is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate loosing his marker
... He throws it to S_Morison
... S_Morison shoots towards goal !
... But E_Thorstvedt palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 35 :(fcp) S_Winzor pass splits open the defence
... What a ball!
... O_Ruggeri is clean through!
... O_Ruggeri hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... But hits the side netting!
... CORNER!
... Gandolf hits it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 37 :(bfa) E_Stranger takes advantage of a mistake by A_Kerzhakov
... It's a lucky break
... E_Stranger aims for the top right corner !
... D_Marshall manages to turn it behind
Min. 39 :(bfa) T_Adams with a penetrating pass to E_Stranger
... A great volley from E_Stranger !
... He miskicks the ball
... He's managed to put that out of the stadium
Min. 41 :(fcp) G_Fofana backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... P_Rodriguez gets on the end of it
... P_Rodriguez drives it towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt with the diving save
... He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 42 :(bfa) J_Plasil has found himself in space
... He looks up for his team mates
... He swings the ball in
... Nathan_Dyer gets on the end of the pass
... He is in space!
... Nathan_Dyer hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... But D_Marshall makes a comfortable save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 42 :(fcp) S_Winzor hoofs it up field to find S_Morison
... S_Morison with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... E_Thorstvedt with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri changes direction inside
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to Gandolf
... J_Martinez stands his ground and wins the tackle
Min. 46 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri squares it to S_Morison
... S_Morison with the goal bound shot!
... It hits the post!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-1 FC Porto
Min. 48 :(bfa) R_VD_Vaart runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... J_Bolm latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... But P_Nedved sweeps up the threat
Min. 50 :(bfa) K_McInally replaces Zheng_Zhi to play as a FW
Min. 50 :(bfa) H_Kiessling swings at P_Rodriguez
... He could be off!!
... M_Stadio calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 50 :(fcp) P_Nedved has space to run with the ball
... P_Nedved hits the shot with the inside of the right foot!
... It takes a deflection!
... E_Thorstvedt is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... P_Rodriguez crosses it in!
... E_Thorstvedt fists it away!
Min. 51 :(bfa) K_McInally beats P_Rodriguez
... C_Barr with a deliberate foul
... M_Stadio will want to speak to him
... M_Stadio tells him to calm his game down a bit
Min. 53 :(fcp) L_Massu sidesteps T_Adams
... That was too easy
... L_Massu with the header !
... But it goes just over
Min. 54 :(fcp) G_Fofana crosses to S_Morison
... T_Adams read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 55 :(fcp) P_Nedved has the ball on the wing
... He takes it past T_Adams
... He knocks it to O_Ruggeri!
... A glorious effort by O_Ruggeri !
... E_Thorstvedt guesses right
Min. 56 :(fcp) S_Winzor races into the box
... He sees S_Morison lose his man
... He cuts the ball back to him
... S_Morison carves a shot towards goal !
... But E_Thorstvedt comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 57 :(bfa) J_Plasil is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... K_McInally latches onto the ball
... K_McInally goes for the top corner !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 59 :(fcp) C_Barr with a pinpoint pass to S_Morison
... S_Morison attempts to drive it home!
... But E_Thorstvedt tips it over
... M_Stadio has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 60 :(bfa) J_Bolm controls the ball with a deft piece of skill
... He plays the ball out to the left!
... Nathan_Dyer gets onto the end of the pass!
... Nathan_Dyer hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But D_Marshall punches it away
... He took a knock there
... His manager is looking on anxiously
... He's ok to carry on
Min. 61 :(fcp) Gandolf with the heel pass to S_Morison
... But K_McInally reads the situation well and wins the ball
Min. 62 :(bfa) K_McInally with the mazy run
... How he got through those defenders I don't know
... He sets himself up for the shot
... K_McInally aims for the top right corner !
... It takes a deflection!
... But sails wide!
... CORNER!
... E_Stranger floats the ball in!
... D_Marshall makes the catch!
Min. 63 :(bfa) J_Plasil sidesteps A_Kerzhakov
... He was too quick for his marker
... But he loses control of it
... G_Fofana hits it out for a throw
Min. 63 :(fcp) O_Ruggeri sidesteps his marker
... But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
... R_VD_Vaart picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 66 :(fcp) S_Winzor with a measured pass to O_Ruggeri
... O_Ruggeri with a screamer of a shot !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 67 :(fcp) G_Carey is going to be brought on
... O_Ruggeri is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play AM
Min. 67 :(fcp) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
... It seems FC Porto will now be playing D
Min. 69 :(fcp) A_Kerzhakov beats his marker
... He muscled him off the ball
... A_Kerzhakov sights up the goal
... He shoots!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 70 :(fcp) B_Moore will replace P_Nedved and play DF
Min. 70 :(bfa) K_McInally takes on C_Barr
... He runs past him
... C_Barr with the high feet
... M_Stadio reaches to his pocket!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... Just outside the box!
... K_McInally with the delicate chip over the wall
... He hits the sponsor hoarding with that effort
Min. 71 :(bfa) E_Stranger looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... S_Winzor forces him off the ball
Min. 75 :(bfa) S_Perrotta is coming on for J_Plasil and will play AM
Min. 80 :(bfa) J_Bolm moves in a AM position
Min. 81 :(fcp) C_Barr sidesteps T_Adams
... He's been running his marker ragged all game
... C_Barr goes for the top corner !
... E_Thorstvedt blocks the shot with his legs
... And he gathers it!
Min. 83 :(fcp) Gandolf is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to S_Winzor
... J_Martinez takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(fcp) S_Morison is force to hold onto the ball
... No one seems to be coming forward
... He heads towards the goal alone!
... R_VD_Vaart knocks him to the floor
... The fans are calling for a penalty!
... But M_Stadio just turns away!
Min. 92 :(fcp) Gandolf beats one
... Knocks it past a second
... And finds G_Carey
... But T_Adams wins the tackle
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 124,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : E_Thorstvedt
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Zeffane (33), H_Kiessling (50)
Injured : N/A
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FC Porto Match Info
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Best player : O_Ruggeri (Man of the Match)
Scorers : O_Ruggeri (2)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : C_Barr (70)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | FC Porto
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 23
Off target : 7 | 5
On target : 8 | 18
Possession : 41 | 59
Corners : 1 | 3
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 1
Subs Used : 2 | 2
Fouls : 9 | 11
Key Tackles : 8 | 5
Key Passes : 14 | 19
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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 39 2 6 4 13 | 96 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 0 0 0
J_Martinez DF 1 34 3 4 23 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
T_Adams DF 2 30 7 7 22 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 -10 -20
M_Zeffane DF 1 27 9 7 31 | 96 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 18 -2 3
H_Kiessling MF 4 12 31 10 31 | 96 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 18 -2
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 29 8 42 | 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Plasil MF 1 7 29 9 19 | 77 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 30 2
J_Bolm AM 2 11 27 13 32 | 96 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0
R_VD_Vaart MF 2 10 27 8 24 | 96 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 20 5
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 7 11 28 31 | 96 0 0 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 10 21
E_Stranger FW 2 9 7 26 20 | 96 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 -20 -10 -9
Tiribocchi GK 27 3 3 4 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 30 12 6 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Tomassi DF 1 27 8 7 37 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Perrotta AM 2 9 24 18 27 | 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 31 27 | 44 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 0 3
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 39 7 5 7 14 | 96 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105 0 0 0
P_Rodriguez DF 2 32 9 10 28 | 96 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 60 0 15
C_Barr DF 2 29 13 10 27 | 96 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 -2 8 8
A_Kerzhakov DF 1 25 11 7 42 | 96 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 25
Gandolf DM 2 20 28 8 19 | 96 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 40 0
G_Fofana DM 1 16 25 7 21 | 96 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 20 5
S_Winzor DM 3 19 23 10 22 | 96 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 75 0
O_Ruggeri AM 1 8 25 21 19 | 69 0 0 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 50 31
P_Nedved AM 1 7 24 22 17 | 72 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 20 10 12
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 28 36 | 96 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 31
L_Massu FW 1 7 10 26 13 | 96 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Helton GK 29 1 1 2 11 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Moore DF 2 28 13 11 20 | 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Pereira MF 3 11 27 7 32 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
G_Carey AM 1 4 23 15 30 | 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D_Sulejmani FW 1 2 16 24 36 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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