Divisional Play Off 1st Leg Match, Benfica vs. Liverpool (Sun Jun 22)


                              Benfica  |  Liverpool
                          4-2-1-1-2 C  |  4-1-2-1-2 P
                   Matias Finkelstein  |  Mike McLeod
                                       |
                       P_Gazzaniga GK  |  GK Fabianski
                            D_Rose DF  |  DF Maik_Nawrocki
                          W_Morgan DF  |  DF Luizao
                         P_Maldini DF  |  DF J_Drummond
                             A_Bah DF  |  DF F_Alves
                        D_Maradona DM  |  DM Rodri
                         W_Dustice DM  |  MF Lee_Kang
                        A_Di_Maria MF  |  MF Thiago_S
                        Joao_Mario AM  |  AM Jota
                            G_Cano FW  |  FW Demba_Ba
                           D_Suker FW  |  FW L_Guilherme
                                       |
                          L_Yashin SUB |  SUB Daniel_Fuzato
                             T_Lee SUB |  SUB P_Nesta
                          C_Romero SUB |  SUB D_Alli
                         C_Hikarra SUB |  SUB A_Irving
                          P_Minuti SUB |  SUB M_Skiba

Referee: F_Brych (Germany)


Min. 7  :(bfa) D_Maradona can't find space for the shot
          ...  He slips it through to Joao_Mario
          ...  But he steps on the ball and falls over!
          ...  J_Drummond hits it out for a throw
Min. 7  :(lpl) Thiago_S jinks infield
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to Luizao
          ...  A_Bah with an ugly foul
          ...  F_Brych lectures him
Min. 8  :(lpl) Demba_Ba beats his marker
          ...  It looked like he pushed his marker
          ...  "Play On!" Waves F_Brych
          ...  Demba_Ba with a thundering drive!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga parries it
          ...  The defender clears it
Min. 9  :(bfa) Joao_Mario hits in a wicked shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  G_Cano latches onto it!
          ...  G_Cano with a terrific drive !
          ...  Fabianski 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. 10 :(bfa) Joao_Mario finds his way through
          ...  That was sheer effort
          ...  J_Drummond takes the player out!!
          ...  The ref turns away!!
Min. 13 :(bfa) W_Morgan sprints down the flank
          ...  He plays the ball across to W_Dustice
          ...  W_Dustice tries to catch the keeper out!
          ...  He couldn't have struck it more sweetly!!
          ...  Fabianski palms it behind !!
          ...  What a great save!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Di_Maria curls it into the box!
          ...  Joao_Mario gets to it!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Fabianski dives desperately to try and save it!!
          ...  He can't get to it!
          ...  But it creeps just wide!!
          ...  The deflection had Fabianski beaten!
Min. 16 :(bfa) Joao_Mario has the ball
          ...  He knocks the ball past Luizao
          ...  He puts in A_Di_Maria!
          ...  A_Di_Maria with the deft touch!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  But Fabianski parries the shot
          ...  The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 17 :(lpl) Jota knocks it forward
          ...  A_Bah slips
          ...  Demba_Ba gets to it!
          ...  Demba_Ba fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  It hits the bar
          ...  And goes over!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga was beaten there!
Min. 18 :(lpl) L_Guilherme with the mazy dribble
          ...  He takes it past the defender
          ...  A_Bah with a deliberate foul
          ...  That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment
          ...  Shown a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 19 :(bfa) D_Suker runs with pace at the defence
          ...  But Luizao wins the ball from behind
          ...  The crowd appeal but F_Brych has none of it.
Min. 23 :(bfa) D_Rose skips past a challenge and gets over a cross to G_Cano
          ...  But Luizao sees the pass and cuts it out
Min. 24 :(lpl) Jota miskicks!
          ...  He finds L_Guilherme though
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  But D_Suker will cut out the threat
Min. 25 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria crosses in from the wing, he finds Joao_Mario in the box
          ...  Joao_Mario with a powerful diving header!
          ...  Fabianski tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 27 :(lpl) Luizao takes advantage of a defensive mistake
          ...  Luizao attempts to drive it home!
          ...  It hits the side netting!
          ...  He looks horrified by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 32 :(bfa) Joao_Mario is taking a throw in
          ...  He is taking a run up at it!
          ...  He throws it long to D_Suker
          ...  D_Suker bears down on goal!
          ...  But he puts it over
          ...  He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 37 :(bfa) D_Maradona crosses into the box, finding D_Suker
          ...  Rodri reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 39 :(bfa) W_Morgan wins possession
          ...  He plays the ball across to G_Cano
          ...  G_Cano with the drive!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
Min. 42 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria brings the ball into the opposing area
          ...  Luizao with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 42 :(bfa) Joao_Mario beats one
          ...  Goes past the second
          ...  He keeps going
          ...  fantastic skill!!
          ...  Luizao goes in with high feet!!
          ...  That s a poor tackle!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(bfa) W_Dustice looks for options
          ...  He knocks the ball across to A_Di_Maria
          ...  Luizao plays it back
          ...  Fabianski slips!!
          ...  It goes just wide
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  A_Bah floats the ball in!
          ...  Fabianski catches it!
Min. 44 :(lpl) Thiago_S chips the ball over the defence and finds Demba_Ba
          ...  Demba_Ba launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga manages to turn it behind
Min. 45 :(bfa) D_Maradona with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past F_Alves
          ...  He knocks it to A_Bah!
          ...  Luizao gets to the ball first
Min. 46 :(bfa) D_Suker pass splits open the defence and finds G_Cano
          ...  F_Alves fouls badly
          ...  F_Brych will want to speak to him

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-0 Liverpool

Min. 46 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria sidesteps Maik_Nawrocki
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  A_Di_Maria with a terrific drive !
          ...  Fabianski falls over
          ...  But Fabianski is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 47 :(bfa) C_Romero is being brought on
          ...  W_Morgan is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 48 :(bfa) a big roar from the crowd as T_Lee comes on for D_Rose to play DF
Min. 54 :(bfa) D_Suker plays the early ball across the box to find G_Cano in space
          ...  G_Cano has a go!
          ...  He has put it over the bar!
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 59 :(lpl) Lee_Kang with the heel pass to Jota
          ...  Jota has a dig at goal!
          ...  But he got that all wrong
Min. 60 :(bfa) Joao_Mario has it on the edge of the box
          ...  Joao_Mario aims the cheeky shot at goal!
          ...  But Fabianski pulls out a save of the game
Min. 62 :(bfa) C_Hikarra is being brought on
          ...  D_Maradona is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 62 :(bfa) D_Suker sidesteps his marker
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  Luizao anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 65 :(bfa) C_Hikarra holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  He knocks the ball across to D_Suker
          ...  D_Suker pounds a rocket on goal !
          ...  Fabianski is beaten!
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 67 :(bfa) P_Minuti replaces G_Cano to play as a FW
Min. 67 :(lpl) L_Guilherme picks up a loose ball
          ...  A_Di_Maria with a deliberate foul
          ...  He should be jailed for that
          ...  The boy is unlucky to get a yellow
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 69 :(lpl) D_Alli is going to be brought on
          ...  Lee_Kang is leaving the pitch
          ...  He hasn't had the best of games today
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 70 :(bfa) The assistant manager is out on the touchline shouting orders
          ...  It seems Benfica will now be playing A
Min. 70 :(lpl) P_Nesta is coming on for Maik_Nawrocki and will play DF
Min. 70 :(lpl) A_Irving is being prepared to come on
          ...  Jota is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play AM
Min. 71 :(lpl) L_Guilherme finds his way through
          ...  He lost his man too easily
          ...  P_Gazzaniga wins the ball well
          ...  F_Brych has given a free kick
          ...  He is warned by F_Brych
          ...  It s just a warning
          ...  F_Brych pauses
          ...  PENALTY !!
          ...  Demba_Ba steps up to take it
          ...  He's converted it!!
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  Liverpool have snatched the lead!
          ...  Benfica 0-1 Liverpool...
Min. 74 :(bfa) Joao_Mario with a short pass to find P_Minuti
          ...  P_Minuti has slipped behind the defence!
          ...  He is one on one with Fabianski
          ...  He tries to slide it past Fabianski
          ...  Fabianski pulls off a save !!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  W_Dustice chips the ball into the area!
          ...  P_Minuti gets something on it!
          ...  It grazes the post!
          ...  And hits the side netting
          ...  Goal Kick!
Min. 80 :(bfa) C_Hikarra has the ball on the wing
          ...  He takes it past Luizao
          ...  He knocks it to P_Minuti!
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  P_Nesta picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 80 :(lpl) J_Drummond with a simple pass to L_Guilherme
          ...  L_Guilherme hits the ball first time!
          ...  He could have let that bounce
          ...  Looks like it should be P_Gazzaniga's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 81 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria plays a clever one-two with his team mate
          ...  He looks around for options
          ...  He moves forward with the ball
          ...  A_Di_Maria attempts to nutmeg Fabianski!
          ...  Fabianski saves it
          ...  Good goalkeeping
Min. 85 :(bfa) Joao_Mario finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled the defender
          ...  Joao_Mario keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
          ...  Fabianski narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 85 :(lpl) J_Drummond hits in a wicked shot!
          ...  It hits the defender
          ...  A_Irving latches onto it!
          ...  But C_Romero slid in
          ...  It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 86 :(lpl) D_Alli hoists the ball across to Luizao
          ...  Luizao hits the ball first time!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga just watches it drift out of play!
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bfa) D_Suker has it on the edge of the box
          ...  D_Alli with a bad challenge
          ...  That looked malicious
          ...  He's warned for that one
          ...  Anymore like that and he will find himself in the book

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Estadio da Luz
Attendance           : 119,892
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player          : Joao_Mario
Scorers              : N/A
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : A_Bah (18), A_Di_Maria (67)
Injured              : N/A
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Liverpool Match Info
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Best player          : Luizao (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : Demba_Ba (71 pen)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                             Benfica      |   Liverpool
Attempts on Goal     :          15        |       8
Off target           :           7        |       5
On target            :           8        |       3
Possession           :          53        |       47
Corners              :           3        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           4        |       3
Fouls                :           9        |       8
Key Tackles          :           2        |       10
Key Passes           :          15        |       8
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Final Score          : Benfica 0 - 1 Liverpool
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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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P_Gazzaniga    GK  37   1   2   3  40 |  92   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  -5   0   0   0
D_Rose         DF   1  36  12   8  22 |  49   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
W_Morgan       DF   3  34  13   7  10 |  48   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
P_Maldini      DF   2  33   8   4  33 |  92   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Bah          DF   2  31   7   5  30 |  92   0   0   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  -2  -2  -2
D_Maradona     DM   2  12  33   1  16 |  63   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0
W_Dustice      DM   1  14  32   7  42 |  92   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   5
A_Di_Maria     MF   1   4  34  18  39 |  92   0   0   1   0   3   0   1   0   0  -2  13  13
Joao_Mario     AM   2   6  33  18  28 |  92   0   0   4   0   4   0   0   0   0 -20  40  -5
G_Cano         FW   2   1   4  33   9 |  68   0   0   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
D_Suker        FW   1   7  13  31  31 |  92   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  25  15   0
L_Yashin       GK  29   2   1   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
T_Lee          DF   1  31  10   2  25 |  43   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Romero       DF   1  27   1   2  34 |  44   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
C_Hikarra      MF   1   4  32   3  28 |  29   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
P_Minuti       FW   2   9  10  28  11 |  24   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   5

Player Statistics - Liverpool
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Fabianski      GK  36   5   1   1  29 |  92   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0 130   0   0   0
Maik_Nawrocki  DF   1  32   8   2  42 |  71   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Luizao         DF   2  31   3   5  38 |  92   0   6   0   0   2   0   0   0   0 190   0   0
J_Drummond     DF   2  29  19   1  27 |  92   0   2   2   0   0   0   0   0   0  50  30   0
F_Alves        DF   2  28  15   1  38 |  92   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Rodri          DM   1  18  27   8  20 |  92   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
Lee_Kang       MF   3  12  31  12  31 |  70   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
Thiago_S       MF   2  10  31   8  29 |  92   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Jota           AM   2   4  27  23  18 |  71   0   0   2   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Demba_Ba       FW   2   5   1  30  17 |  92   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  35
L_Guilherme    FW   2   3   3  29  43 |  92   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20  20
Daniel_Fuzato  GK  30   2   5   5  11 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
P_Nesta        DF   3  28  11  10  31 |  21   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45  20  20
D_Alli         MF   1   9  31  14  21 |  22   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
A_Irving       AM   2   4  28  18  38 |  21   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
M_Skiba        FW   1   8   9  28  32 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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