Elite FA Cup Group Stage Match 1, Bayern Munich vs. Benfica (Wed Mar 12)


                        Bayern Munich  |  Benfica
                            3-4-1-2 E  |  4-2-2-2 C
                         Chris Ridout  |  Matias Finkelstein
                                       |
                          Petrovic GK  |  GK P_Gazzaniga
                     T_Alderweirel DF  |  DF D_Rose
                      Ian_David_Mc DF  |  DF W_Morgan
                            Y_Stam DF  |  DF P_Maldini
                       F_Ljungberg MF  |  DF A_Bah
                     G_Mamardashvi MF  |  DM D_Maradona
                       D_Upamecano MF  |  DM W_Dustice
                         Taliyah_R MF  |  MF A_Di_Maria
                          M_Oriley AM  |  MF Joao_Mario
                           M_Salah FW  |  FW G_Cano
                       Bruno_Conti FW  |  FW D_Suker
                                       |
                            R_Riou SUB |  SUB L_Yashin
                     Gary_Mcvittie SUB |  SUB Diego_T
                            L_Yoro SUB |  SUB A_Burdisso
                      Jarrod_Bowen SUB |  SUB C_Hikarra
                         C_Pizarro SUB |  SUB P_Minuti

Referee: G_Maqedonci (Sweden)


Min. 3  :(bfa) A_Di_Maria finds his way through
          ...  He bent his run well
          ...  A_Di_Maria drives it towards goal !
          ...  Petrovic makes a fine save
Min. 5  :(bfa) Joao_Mario heads the ball back to G_Cano
          ...  But Ian_David_Mc puts the ball out of play
Min. 6  :(bnm) M_Oriley is taking a throw in
          ...  He dries the ball on his shirt
          ...  He throws the ball to Taliyah_R
          ...  Taliyah_R with a stunning strike !
          ...  P_Gazzaniga gets his body behind the ball and saves
          ...  Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 7  :(bfa) Joao_Mario sidesteps his marker
          ...  He was too quick for his marker
          ...  Joao_Mario has time and space on the edge of the box!
          ...  He shoots towards goal!
          ...  Petrovic with the acrobatic save
          ...  He must have spotted the TV cameras!
Min. 9  :(bfa) Joao_Mario moves out over to the edge of the pitch
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Cano
          ...  Ian_David_Mc clears with a diving header
Min. 10 :(bfa) Joao_Mario leaves T_Alderweirel standing
          ...  T_Alderweirel recovers to win the ball back
Min. 13 :(bfa) W_Dustice looks up
          ...  He swings the ball right towards G_Cano
          ...  G_Cano goes for the top corner !
          ...  Petrovic falls over
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 14 :(bfa) D_Maradona hoists the ball across to G_Cano
          ...  G_Cano hits the ball on the bounce !
          ...  But Petrovic punches it away
          ...  He took a knock there
          ...  His manager is looking on anxiously
          ...  He's ok to carry on
Min. 17 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria with a superb first touch
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He plays the ball across to him!
          ...  P_Maldini gets on the end of the pass
          ...  P_Maldini with a blistering shot !
          ...  It's gone over
          ...  Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one
Min. 18 :(bfa) G_Cano takes possession on the halfway line
          ...  He runs forward with the ball
          ...  He skips past the challenges
          ...  Y_Stam with the tackle
Min. 24 :(bnm) Taliyah_R with the dribble
          ...  He's clean through
          ...  The fans are on their feet
          ...  A_Bah forces him off the ball
Min. 25 :(bnm) The defender under hits the back pass!
          ...  M_Oriley is through!
          ...  M_Oriley looks to see where P_Gazzaniga is!
          ...  He rifles in the shot!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga with a great save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 26 :(bnm) F_Ljungberg takes a throw in
          ...  He throws the ball into Bruno_Conti
          ...  Bruno_Conti hits the ball first time!
          ...  The ball moves through the air!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga moves quickly!
          ...  Can he get to this?
          ...  It s beaten him!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga looks dejected!
          ...  That s put Bayern Munich in front!
          ...  Bayern Munich 1-0 Benfica ...
Min. 27 :(bnm) Bayern Munich will now play D after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 28 :(bfa) A_Di_Maria finds his way through
          ...  His quick turn fooled Ian_David_Mc
          ...  D_Upamecano with a superb challenge
          ...  The referee has given the free kick the other way!
Min. 34 :(bfa) D_Rose pulls it back to Joao_Mario
          ...  Cleaned up by T_Alderweirel
Min. 35 :(bfa) The Benfica manager shouts at them from the touchline to play A
Min. 35 :(bnm) M_Oriley is unmarked!
          ...  G_Cano is late with that one
          ...  I think he was just trying to get to the ball
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Bruno_Conti drives it under the wall
          ...  P_Gazzaniga with a great save
          ...  He holds onto it as well!
Min. 37 :(bfa) A_Bah turns past the defender
          ...  He sees a team mate in space
          ...  He passes it to D_Rose
          ...  D_Rose hits a great shot !
          ...  Petrovic is just going to watch it go over!
          ...  It dips dramatically!!
          ...  But goes just over !!
          ...  Petrovic looks very relieved!
Min. 41 :(bfa) W_Dustice with electric pace
          ...  He eases past the defender
          ...  W_Dustice with a bomb of a shot !
          ...  It hits the bar!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it wide
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(bnm) D_Upamecano looks up
          ...  He swings the ball right towards Bruno_Conti
          ...  D_Rose knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But G_Maqedonci just turns away!
Min. 44 :(bfa) W_Morgan with a simple pass to G_Cano
          ...  G_Cano with a blistering shot !
          ...  Petrovic falls over
          ...  But the ball sails wide anyway!
Min. 45 :(bfa) D_Maradona controls it well
          ...  He nutmegs Ian_David_Mc
          ...  He puts in D_Suker!
          ...  D_Suker controls the ball well!
          ...  He hits the shot towards goal!
          ...  It hits the post!!
          ...  But he beats the defender to the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  He's put it over
Min. 46 :(bnm) Y_Stam volleys it forward. He finds M_Oriley
          ...  But W_Dustice slides in
Min. 46 :(bfa) D_Suker nutmegs the defender
          ...  D_Suker attempts a chip!
          ...  But he got that all wrong

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Bayern Munich 1-0 Benfica

Min. 47 :(bnm) D_Upamecano finds M_Salah with a perfectly weighted pass
          ...  Launched towards the top corner by M_Salah !
          ...  It takes a deflection!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Taliyah_R hits it into the box!
          ...  P_Maldini clears the corner
Min. 47 :(bfa) G_Cano breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through on Petrovic!
          ...  Y_Stam brings him down!
          ...  He could be off here!
          ...  G_Maqedonci reaches to his pocket!
          ...  He jots down his name!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 49 :(bnm) Bruno_Conti with a well-controlled run
          ...  D_Suker wins it well
          ...  Perfectly timed!
Min. 54 :(bnm) G_Mamardashvi with the nod to Bruno_Conti
          ...  D_Suker slices it
          ...  P_Gazzaniga moves quickly!!
          ...  He can't get there!
          ...  It inches just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  F_Ljungberg curls it into the box!
          ...  The danger is dealt with by A_Bah
Min. 58 :(bnm) F_Ljungberg retreats under pressure
          ...  He hoofs the ball up field
          ...  T_Alderweirel gets on the end of it
          ...  From long range T_Alderweirel bends the ball towards goal!
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Mamardashvi crosses it in!
          ...  It is cleared by A_Bah
Min. 58 :(bfa) G_Cano runs at T_Alderweirel
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  G_Cano has a go!
          ...  But he puts it well wide
          ...  The Bayern Munich fans taunt him!
Min. 60 :(bfa) Diego_T is being brought on
          ...  D_Rose is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play DF
Min. 62 :(bfa) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  C_Hikarra will come on for W_Dustice and play MF
Min. 63 :(bfa) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  A_Burdisso will come on for W_Morgan and play DF
Min. 63 :(bnm) T_Alderweirel is taking a throw in
          ...  He takes a couple of strides back
          ...  He throws the ball to G_Mamardashvi
          ...  A_Bah gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 65 :(bnm) Taliyah_R pass splits open the defence and finds G_Mamardashvi
          ...  A_Burdisso reads the play well
Min. 65 :(bfa) G_Cano knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
          ...  G_Cano throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  Petrovic makes a comfortable save
          ...  He makes it look so easy
Min. 67 :(bnm) C_Pizarro replaces M_Salah to play as a FW
Min. 67 :(bnm) L_Yoro is being prepared to come on
          ...  T_Alderweirel is leaving the pitch
          ...  He applauds the crowd
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play DF
Min. 67 :(bnm) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
          ...  Jarrod_Bowen will come on for G_Mamardashvi and play AM
Min. 67 :(bnm) Up goes the substitution board - Gary_Mcvittie on for Y_Stam as a DF
Min. 67 :(bfa) P_Minuti is ready to come on to replace D_Suker
          ...  Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 70 :(bnm) F_Ljungberg with a flicked pass to D_Upamecano
          ...  Good sliding challenge from A_Burdisso
Min. 72 :(bnm) C_Pizarro with a real burst of pace
          ...  He shows A_Burdisso a clean set of heals
          ...  C_Pizarro runs forward
          ...  He hits the shot!
          ...  P_Gazzaniga with a fantastic save
          ...  His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 73 :(bfa) A_Burdisso sprints down the wing
          ...  He knocks it past the defender into space!
          ...  He puts in a square ball!
          ...  P_Minuti runs onto it
          ...  He uses a clever change of direction to go past the defender
          ...  P_Minuti with a powerful header !
          ...  It goes wide!
          ...  He should have hit the target at least!!
Min. 76 :(bfa) Joao_Mario drops his shoulder and takes it past the defender
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run
          ...  He plays the ball through to G_Cano
          ...  Fine tackle by L_Yoro
          ...  But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 77 :(bnm) The defender loses control of the ball!
          ...  C_Pizarro seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  C_Pizarro goes for goal !
          ...  P_Gazzaniga parries it, he follows it up
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  The defence had gone walk about!
          ...  Bayern Munich 2-0 Benfica ...
Min. 78 :(bnm) Bayern Munich will now play A after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 78 :(bfa) D_Maradona kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate making a run!
          ...  He swings the ball in
          ...  G_Cano gets on the end of the pass
          ...  He is in space!
          ...  M_Oriley with the lunge!!
          ...  And the whistle goes, that s a foul
Min. 79 :(bfa) D_Maradona squares it to Joao_Mario
          ...  Joao_Mario hits a great shot !
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 81 :(bnm) F_Ljungberg has it now
          ...  He takes on A_Bah
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in Bruno_Conti!
          ...  Bruno_Conti with only one thing on his mind!
          ...  He hits the ball towards goal!
          ...  The shot slips through P_Gazzaniga's hands
          ...  But goes wide!
          ...  He got away with that!
          ...  Goal kick given! That looked like a corner to me
Min. 81 :(bfa) Joao_Mario is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass under pressure
          ...  P_Maldini latches onto the ball
          ...  P_Maldini tries to curl it into the bottom corner !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Fine finish !
          ...  That s given Benfica something to fight for!
          ...  Bayern Munich 2-1 Benfica ...
Min. 82 :(bnm) Bayern Munich will now play D after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 82 :(bnm) C_Pizarro gets possession in his own half
          ...  C_Pizarro with the shot !
          ...  The fans get off there seats!
          ...  But it sails over !!
Min. 87 :(bfa) G_Cano breaks clear of the defence!
          ...  He is clean through!
          ...  He rounds Petrovic!
          ...  Petrovic brings him down!
          ...  G_Maqedonci calls him over!
          ...  YELLOW CARD!
          ...  He is lucky not to have seen red!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  That could have been a penalty!
          ...  C_Hikarra hoists it forward
          ...  P_Minuti gets on the end of it
          ...  P_Minuti with a graceful, looping effort !
          ...  Petrovic is stranded!
          ...  He can't get there in time!
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Great strike!
          ...  What a time to grab an equaliser!!
          ...  Bayern Munich 2-2 Benfica ...
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on

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


Match Details
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Venue                : Allianz Arena
Attendance           : 100,000
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Bayern Munich Match Info
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Best player          : F_Ljungberg
Scorers              : Bruno_Conti (26), C_Pizarro (77)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Y_Stam (47), Petrovic (87)
Injured              : N/A
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player          : Joao_Mario (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : P_Maldini (81), P_Minuti (87)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : N/A
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                           Bayern Munich  |     Benfica
Attempts on Goal     :          10        |       16
Off target           :           4        |       10
On target            :           6        |       6
Possession           :          41        |       59
Corners              :           3        |       0
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       0
Subs Used            :           4        |       4
Fouls                :           8        |       7
Key Tackles          :           6        |       8
Key Passes           :          11        |       13
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Final Score          : Bayern Munich 2 - 2 Benfica
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Player Statistics - Bayern Munich
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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Petrovic       GK  35   4   5   5  40 |  95   4   0   0   0   0   0   1   0  28   0   0   0
T_Alderweirel  DF   1  36   9  10  31 |  68   0   2   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  50  15   0
Ian_David_Mc   DF   2  33  10   6  30 |  95   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  50   0   0
Y_Stam         DF   2  32   7   2  28 |  68   0   1   1   0   0   0   1   0   0  23  13  -2
F_Ljungberg    MF   2   1  32   2  29 |  95   0   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0
G_Mamardashvi  MF   2   5  31   4  30 |  68   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
D_Upamecano    MF   3   8  30  20  31 |  95   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
Taliyah_R      MF   2  13  30   9  37 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   5
M_Oriley       AM   1   4  27  13  18 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   5
M_Salah        FW   1   2   2  35  35 |  68   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Bruno_Conti    FW   1   2   3  34  45 |  95   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  30
R_Riou         GK  30   2   1   1  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Gary_Mcvittie  DF   2  31   1   5  25 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Yoro         DF   2  30   7   3  21 |  27   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
Jarrod_Bowen   AM   1   9  26  21  26 |  27   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Pizarro      FW   2   5   4  30  14 |  27   0   0   0   0   3   1   0   0   0   0   0  30

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  36   1   2   3  40 |  95   4   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0   0   0
D_Rose         DF   1  35  12   8  22 |  61   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  25  15   0
W_Morgan       DF   3  33  13   7  10 |  64   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  15   0
P_Maldini      DF   2  33   8   4  33 |  95   0   1   0   0   2   1   0   0   0  25   0  25
A_Bah          DF   2  30   7   5  30 |  95   0   4   1   0   0   0   0   0   0 100  15   0
D_Maradona     DM   2  12  33   1  16 |  95   0   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  45   0
W_Dustice      DM   1  14  31   7  42 |  63   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  25  15   0
A_Di_Maria     MF   1   4  33  18  39 |  95   0   0   1   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  15   5
Joao_Mario     MF   2   6  32  18  28 |  95   0   0   4   1   2   0   0   0   0   0  80   5
G_Cano         FW   2   1   4  33   9 |  95   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0   0   0  10
D_Suker        FW   1   7  13  31  31 |  68   0   2   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  50   0   0
L_Yashin       GK  29   2   1   2  22 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Diego_T        DF   2  28   5   5  29 |  34   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
A_Burdisso     DF   2  26   6   8  31 |  31   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  50  15   0
C_Hikarra      MF   1   4  31   3  28 |  32   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  20   0
P_Minuti       FW   2   9   9  28  11 |  27   0   0   0   0   2   1   0   0   0   0   0  25
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