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Season 19 Archive: Elite League Cup Match 2
Benfica 0 - 0 Celtic FC
Elite League Cup Group Match 2, Benfica vs. Celtic FC (Thu Aug 07)
Benfica | Celtic FC
4-5-1 P | 3-1-4-2 A
Steven Theobald | Stuart Neilson
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK D_Anderson
C_Thomson DF | DF B_Howedes
J_Djourou DF | DF I_Garde
B_Bryn DF | DF K_Ramsteijn
R_Tomassi DF | DM D_Bentley
B_Zamora MF | MF D_Damjanovic
B_Abdoulaye MF | MF K_Mizuno
D_Damjanovic MF | MF R_V_Persie
S_Marlet MF | MF Almen_Abdi
J_Bolm MF | FW P_McGowan
K_McInally FW | FW Sansao
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB S_Assenjo
C_Barr SUB | SUB C_Metzelder
P_Do_Shaw SUB | SUB D_Cole
J_Shaddix SUB | SUB J_M_Jurado
S_Morison SUB | SUB M_Phisbaena
Referee: A_Barken (Norway)
Min. 2 :(bfa) J_Djourou backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... K_McInally gets on the end of it
... Wonderful sliding challenge by Almen_Abdi
Min. 2 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... B_Howedes latches onto it!
... B_Howedes tries one from the edge of the box !
... But he puts it well wide
... The Benfica fans taunt him!
Min. 3 :(bfa) K_McInally bursts forward
... K_McInally hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... J_Bolm plays it towards the near post!
... I_Garde clears the corner
Min. 4 :(cfc) R_V_Persie flicks it over B_Zamora's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... R_V_Persie with a screamer of a shot !
... But E_Thorstvedt dives to his left
... I think E_Thorstvedt just got a hand on that one
... A_Barken has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 4 :(bfa) J_Djourou with a real burst of pace
... He shows B_Howedes a clean set of heals
... D_Damjanovic leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
... RED CARD!!
... He's off!!
Min. 4 :(cfc) a big roar from the crowd as J_M_Jurado comes on for P_McGowan to play MF
Min. 7 :(cfc) D_Bentley finds J_M_Jurado in acres of space
... J_M_Jurado attempts to nutmeg E_Thorstvedt!
... E_Thorstvedt gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 8 :(bfa) J_Djourou slides the ball across to K_McInally
... K_Ramsteijn brings him down in the area
... There can only be one outcome surely!
... But A_Barken waves play on!!!
Min. 9 :(cfc) Sansao runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off B_Bryn back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... B_Abdoulaye with an over the top challenge
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 11 :(bfa) B_Bryn back heels to find J_Bolm in space
... But he loses control of it
... K_Ramsteijn belts it clear
Min. 14 :(bfa) D_Anderson miskicks!
... B_Bryn is takes control of the ball!
... B_Bryn with the strike !
... But D_Anderson makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 17 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic gets to the by line and finds C_Thomson with a beautiful cross
... But he loses control of it
... I_Garde takes possession
Min. 17 :(cfc) Sansao beats the defender
... J_Djourou takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 20 :(bfa) B_Zamora with the through ball to K_McInally
... K_McInally tries to lob the keeper !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... D_Anderson dives desperately to try and save it!!
... And D_Anderson tips it wide!
... Great goalkeeping!
... CORNER!
... C_Thomson swings it in!
... D_Anderson comes out and claims it!
Min. 20 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... K_Mizuno latches onto it!
... B_Abdoulaye scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
Min. 22 :(bfa) K_McInally had to stretch to reach the pass
... I_Garde with an ugly foul
... A_Barken will want to speak to him
... A_Barken called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 23 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic with a glorious 60-yard pass to S_Marlet
... What a shot from S_Marlet !
... It could go anywhere
... But D_Anderson tips it over
... A_Barken has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 25 :(cfc) J_M_Jurado with a pinpoint pass to K_Ramsteijn
... K_Ramsteijn pounds a rocket on goal !
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Good save
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by K_Mizuno!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 28 :(cfc) K_Mizuno 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!
... Sansao receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... K_McInally bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... It's a RED CARD!! End of the game for him
Min. 30 :(bfa) J_Bolm takes possession
... Knocks it past Sansao
... He's through on goal
... But K_Ramsteijn wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 30 :(cfc) Sansao beats R_Tomassi
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Sansao hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... E_Thorstvedt heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 35 :(bfa) J_Bolm plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He runs towards goal now
... J_Bolm with a powerful header !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora floats the ball in!
... It comes to R_Tomassi
... He fires it towards to goal
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 36 :(bfa) C_Thomson beats his marker
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves A_Barken
... K_Ramsteijn gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 39 :(bfa) B_Zamora hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... J_Bolm latches onto it!
... A vicious shot by J_Bolm !
... He has put it over the bar!
... He looks stunned by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 41 :(bfa) J_Bolm with a measured ball to R_Tomassi
... R_Tomassi attempts a low drive!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 41 :(cfc) Sansao breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on E_Thorstvedt!
... D_Damjanovic brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... A_Barken reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 42 :(bfa) R_Tomassi with a real burst of pace
... He shows I_Garde a clean set of heals
... A wicked drive by R_Tomassi !
... D_Anderson turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora drives it into the box!
... I_Garde clears the danger
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(bfa) S_Marlet leaves I_Garde standing
... A powerful header from S_Marlet !
... It looks good
... D_Anderson turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet hits it into the box!
... D_Anderson easily catches it!
Min. 46 :(cfc) Sansao barges B_Bryn off the ball
... B_Bryn moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 48 :(bfa) B_Zamora finds B_Bryn with a perfectly weighted pass
... Sansao knocks the ball back to D_Anderson
... Ohhhh no!!
... It's gone past D_Anderson!
... And just creeps wide!!
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet plays it into the danger area!
... B_Bryn gets on the end of it
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... D_Anderson never had a chance!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-0 Celtic FC
Min. 47 :(bfa) J_Djourou is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to R_Tomassi
... Fine tackle by I_Garde
... But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 47 :(cfc) R_V_Persie has it now
... He takes on R_Tomassi
... He gets past him!
... He puts in J_M_Jurado!
... J_M_Jurado gets his head to the ball !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 48 :(bfa) C_Thomson sidesteps I_Garde
... That was too easy
... K_Ramsteijn pulls on his shirt
... He wins the ball
... The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 49 :(cfc) R_V_Persie sprints past the defender
... But B_Bryn wins the tackle
Min. 50 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi knocks the ball past the lunge of B_Abdoulaye
... Almen_Abdi with a thundering volley!
... But E_Thorstvedt makes an easy save
Min. 51 :(bfa) J_Djourou brings the ball into the opposing area
... I_Garde with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Benfica players
... A_Barken calls him over
... A_Barken tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... J_Bolm hits it hard
... D_Anderson saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 54 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi nutmegs J_Djourou
... But C_Thomson wins the ball
Min. 57 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to S_Marlet
... S_Marlet with a blistering shot !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 60 :(bfa) C_Barr will replace J_Bolm and play DF
Min. 60 :(cfc) C_Metzelder will come on for I_Garde and play DF
Min. 60 :(cfc) The Celtic FC manager shouts at them from the touchline to play N
Min. 60 :(cfc) K_Ramsteijn with the dribble
... B_Zamora is easily beaten
... B_Zamora does well to get the tackle in
Min. 62 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with a burst of pace
... B_Howedes tackles cleanly
Min. 65 :(cfc) There's going to be a change
... M_Phisbaena will come on for Sansao and play FW
Min. 70 :(cfc) K_Mizuno unselfishly heads the ball back to Almen_Abdi
... Almen_Abdi with the cheeky shot!
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 71 :(cfc) K_Ramsteijn takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to Almen_Abdi
... C_Thomson with a deliberate foul
... A_Barken will want to speak to him
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... K_Mizuno passes to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena with the shot !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 72 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic knocks it past J_M_Jurado and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... K_Ramsteijn knobbles the attacking player.
... A_Barken blows up for a foul
... INDIRECT FREE KICK!
... S_Marlet swings it in
... R_Tomassi gets on the end of it
... R_Tomassi with the cheeky shot!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 73 :(cfc) C_Metzelder runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off R_Tomassi back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... B_Abdoulaye leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
Min. 74 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled K_Ramsteijn
... B_Abdoulaye with a graceful, looping effort !
... D_Anderson goes down well to save
Min. 75 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw is being brought on
... S_Marlet is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 78 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off the defender back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... C_Thomson plays it back
... E_Thorstvedt slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... K_Mizuno hits it into the box!
... C_Barr wins the ball
... He belts it away
Min. 79 :(cfc) D_Bentley pass splits open the defence and finds M_Phisbaena
... B_Bryn gathers up the loose ball
Min. 80 :(bfa) J_Shaddix takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace B_Zamora
... He'll play as a MF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 81 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic turns past B_Howedes
... He has created space for himself now
... D_Damjanovic flings a shot at goal !
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 81 :(cfc) K_Mizuno breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on E_Thorstvedt!
... J_Djourou brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... A_Barken reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Phisbaena decides to go for goal instead!
... M_Phisbaena hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... The ball moves through the air!
... E_Thorstvedt moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... E_Thorstvedt catches it with style!
Min. 89 :(bfa) C_Barr punches Almen_Abdi off the ball
... He's Butted him !
... A_Barken has stopped play
... He could be off here!
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 90 :(bfa) J_Shaddix hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... D_Damjanovic latches onto it!
... C_Metzelder read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 92 :(bfa) R_Tomassi sidesteps B_Howedes
... That was too easy
... Almen_Abdi bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
... FREE KICK
... This is very far out
... D_Damjanovic plays it short to P_Do_Shaw
... R_V_Persie gets in the way of the ball and clears!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 107,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : B_Bryn
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : K_McInally (28), C_Barr (89)
Booked : B_Abdoulaye (9), D_Damjanovic (41), C_Thomson (71), J_Djourou (81)
Injured : N/A
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : K_Ramsteijn (Man of the Match)
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : D_Damjanovic (4)
Booked : I_Garde (51)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Celtic FC
Attempts on Goal : 16 | 10
Off target : 9 | 4
On target : 7 | 6
Possession : 63 | 37
Corners : 6 | 2
Red Cards : 2 | 1
Yellow Cards : 4 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 13
Key Tackles : 7 | 12
Key Passes : 12 | 10
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Final Score : Benfica 0 - 0 Celtic FC
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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 38 2 6 4 13 | 95 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 26 11 6 25 | 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 38 -2 -2
J_Djourou DF 3 26 5 9 35 | 95 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 28 -2
B_Bryn DF 2 25 7 8 31 | 95 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 60 10 6
R_Tomassi DF 1 24 8 6 37 | 95 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 40 0 8
B_Zamora MF 2 11 27 8 25 | 83 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
B_Abdoulaye MF 2 14 26 7 39 | 95 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 3
D_Damjanovic MF 3 7 26 9 42 | 95 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -1
S_Marlet MF 2 7 25 8 22 | 78 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
J_Bolm MF 2 10 24 12 32 | 63 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 7
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 27 27 | 28 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -4
J_Moreau GK 27 1 2 2 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Barr DF 2 25 12 9 27 | 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 -10 -10
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 8 25 8 25 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Shaddix MF 3 10 22 15 31 | 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 26 36 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Celtic FC
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_Anderson GK 33 4 1 5 19 | 95 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
B_Howedes DF 2 26 10 8 23 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 1
I_Garde DF 2 25 10 6 32 | 63 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 78 -2 -2
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 24 10 9 42 | 95 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 140 10 5
D_Bentley DM 3 16 24 8 36 | 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
D_Damjanovic MF 2 9 27 8 47 | 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 0 -10
K_Mizuno MF 1 7 26 9 28 | 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_V_Persie MF 2 8 24 12 31 | 95 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
Almen_Abdi MF 1 10 24 10 30 | 95 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 20 6
P_McGowan FW 2 8 7 29 16 | 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sansao FW 1 8 8 25 23 | 68 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
S_Assenjo GK 27 3 3 4 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Metzelder DF 2 23 7 8 30 | 32 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
D_Cole DF 1 22 8 10 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_M_Jurado MF 2 6 24 16 18 | 91 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 6
M_Phisbaena FW 2 8 12 28 32 | 27 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
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Benfica | Celtic FC
4-5-1 P | 3-1-4-2 A
Steven Theobald | Stuart Neilson
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK D_Anderson
C_Thomson DF | DF B_Howedes
J_Djourou DF | DF I_Garde
B_Bryn DF | DF K_Ramsteijn
R_Tomassi DF | DM D_Bentley
B_Zamora MF | MF D_Damjanovic
B_Abdoulaye MF | MF K_Mizuno
D_Damjanovic MF | MF R_V_Persie
S_Marlet MF | MF Almen_Abdi
J_Bolm MF | FW P_McGowan
K_McInally FW | FW Sansao
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB S_Assenjo
C_Barr SUB | SUB C_Metzelder
P_Do_Shaw SUB | SUB D_Cole
J_Shaddix SUB | SUB J_M_Jurado
S_Morison SUB | SUB M_Phisbaena
Referee: A_Barken (Norway)
Min. 2 :(bfa) J_Djourou backtracks with the ball
... He hoofs the ball up field
... K_McInally gets on the end of it
... Wonderful sliding challenge by Almen_Abdi
Min. 2 :(cfc) D_Damjanovic hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... B_Howedes latches onto it!
... B_Howedes tries one from the edge of the box !
... But he puts it well wide
... The Benfica fans taunt him!
Min. 3 :(bfa) K_McInally bursts forward
... K_McInally hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... J_Bolm plays it towards the near post!
... I_Garde clears the corner
Min. 4 :(cfc) R_V_Persie flicks it over B_Zamora's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... R_V_Persie with a screamer of a shot !
... But E_Thorstvedt dives to his left
... I think E_Thorstvedt just got a hand on that one
... A_Barken has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 4 :(bfa) J_Djourou with a real burst of pace
... He shows B_Howedes a clean set of heals
... D_Damjanovic leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
... RED CARD!!
... He's off!!
Min. 4 :(cfc) a big roar from the crowd as J_M_Jurado comes on for P_McGowan to play MF
Min. 7 :(cfc) D_Bentley finds J_M_Jurado in acres of space
... J_M_Jurado attempts to nutmeg E_Thorstvedt!
... E_Thorstvedt gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 8 :(bfa) J_Djourou slides the ball across to K_McInally
... K_Ramsteijn brings him down in the area
... There can only be one outcome surely!
... But A_Barken waves play on!!!
Min. 9 :(cfc) Sansao runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off B_Bryn back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... B_Abdoulaye with an over the top challenge
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
Min. 11 :(bfa) B_Bryn back heels to find J_Bolm in space
... But he loses control of it
... K_Ramsteijn belts it clear
Min. 14 :(bfa) D_Anderson miskicks!
... B_Bryn is takes control of the ball!
... B_Bryn with the strike !
... But D_Anderson makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 17 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic gets to the by line and finds C_Thomson with a beautiful cross
... But he loses control of it
... I_Garde takes possession
Min. 17 :(cfc) Sansao beats the defender
... J_Djourou takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 20 :(bfa) B_Zamora with the through ball to K_McInally
... K_McInally tries to lob the keeper !
... The shot takes a wicked deflection
... D_Anderson dives desperately to try and save it!!
... And D_Anderson tips it wide!
... Great goalkeeping!
... CORNER!
... C_Thomson swings it in!
... D_Anderson comes out and claims it!
Min. 20 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... K_Mizuno latches onto it!
... B_Abdoulaye scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
Min. 22 :(bfa) K_McInally had to stretch to reach the pass
... I_Garde with an ugly foul
... A_Barken will want to speak to him
... A_Barken called him over for a strong verbal warning
Min. 23 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic with a glorious 60-yard pass to S_Marlet
... What a shot from S_Marlet !
... It could go anywhere
... But D_Anderson tips it over
... A_Barken has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 25 :(cfc) J_M_Jurado with a pinpoint pass to K_Ramsteijn
... K_Ramsteijn pounds a rocket on goal !
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Good save
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by K_Mizuno!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 28 :(cfc) K_Mizuno 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!
... Sansao receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... K_McInally bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... It's a RED CARD!! End of the game for him
Min. 30 :(bfa) J_Bolm takes possession
... Knocks it past Sansao
... He's through on goal
... But K_Ramsteijn wins the tackle cleanly
Min. 30 :(cfc) Sansao beats R_Tomassi
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Sansao hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... E_Thorstvedt heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 35 :(bfa) J_Bolm plays a clever one-two with his team mate
... He runs towards goal now
... J_Bolm with a powerful header !
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora floats the ball in!
... It comes to R_Tomassi
... He fires it towards to goal
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 36 :(bfa) C_Thomson beats his marker
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves A_Barken
... K_Ramsteijn gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 39 :(bfa) B_Zamora hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... J_Bolm latches onto it!
... A vicious shot by J_Bolm !
... He has put it over the bar!
... He looks stunned by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 41 :(bfa) J_Bolm with a measured ball to R_Tomassi
... R_Tomassi attempts a low drive!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 41 :(cfc) Sansao breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on E_Thorstvedt!
... D_Damjanovic brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... A_Barken reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 42 :(bfa) R_Tomassi with a real burst of pace
... He shows I_Garde a clean set of heals
... A wicked drive by R_Tomassi !
... D_Anderson turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora drives it into the box!
... I_Garde clears the danger
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 46 :(bfa) S_Marlet leaves I_Garde standing
... A powerful header from S_Marlet !
... It looks good
... D_Anderson turns it behind for a corner
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet hits it into the box!
... D_Anderson easily catches it!
Min. 46 :(cfc) Sansao barges B_Bryn off the ball
... B_Bryn moves quickly to get the tackle in this time
Min. 48 :(bfa) B_Zamora finds B_Bryn with a perfectly weighted pass
... Sansao knocks the ball back to D_Anderson
... Ohhhh no!!
... It's gone past D_Anderson!
... And just creeps wide!!
... CORNER!
... S_Marlet plays it into the danger area!
... B_Bryn gets on the end of it
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it thumps off the woodwork !!
... And goes safely clear!
... D_Anderson never had a chance!
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-0 Celtic FC
Min. 47 :(bfa) J_Djourou is taking a throw in
... He dries the ball on his shirt
... He throws the ball to R_Tomassi
... Fine tackle by I_Garde
... But he can't prevent the corner
Min. 47 :(cfc) R_V_Persie has it now
... He takes on R_Tomassi
... He gets past him!
... He puts in J_M_Jurado!
... J_M_Jurado gets his head to the ball !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 48 :(bfa) C_Thomson sidesteps I_Garde
... That was too easy
... K_Ramsteijn pulls on his shirt
... He wins the ball
... The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 49 :(cfc) R_V_Persie sprints past the defender
... But B_Bryn wins the tackle
Min. 50 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi knocks the ball past the lunge of B_Abdoulaye
... Almen_Abdi with a thundering volley!
... But E_Thorstvedt makes an easy save
Min. 51 :(bfa) J_Djourou brings the ball into the opposing area
... I_Garde with a late tackle
... It looked worse than what it was
... He is surrounded by the Benfica players
... A_Barken calls him over
... A_Barken tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... It is well within shooting range!
... J_Bolm hits it hard
... D_Anderson saves it
... Good goalkeeping
Min. 54 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi nutmegs J_Djourou
... But C_Thomson wins the ball
Min. 57 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic runs with the ball to the corner flag
... He plays the ball across to S_Marlet
... S_Marlet with a blistering shot !
... The net bulges!
... OH!! He has hit the side netting
... Goal kick given
Min. 60 :(bfa) C_Barr will replace J_Bolm and play DF
Min. 60 :(cfc) C_Metzelder will come on for I_Garde and play DF
Min. 60 :(cfc) The Celtic FC manager shouts at them from the touchline to play N
Min. 60 :(cfc) K_Ramsteijn with the dribble
... B_Zamora is easily beaten
... B_Zamora does well to get the tackle in
Min. 62 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with a burst of pace
... B_Howedes tackles cleanly
Min. 65 :(cfc) There's going to be a change
... M_Phisbaena will come on for Sansao and play FW
Min. 70 :(cfc) K_Mizuno unselfishly heads the ball back to Almen_Abdi
... Almen_Abdi with the cheeky shot!
... He hits the post
... He follows it up!
... But puts it wide!
... He'll be disappointed with that
Min. 71 :(cfc) K_Ramsteijn takes possession of the ball
... He plays the ball across to Almen_Abdi
... C_Thomson with a deliberate foul
... A_Barken will want to speak to him
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on
... FREE KICK!
... This is a good chance!
... K_Mizuno passes to M_Phisbaena
... M_Phisbaena with the shot !
... It hits the bar!!
... But he beats the defender to the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it wide
Min. 72 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic knocks it past J_M_Jurado and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... K_Ramsteijn knobbles the attacking player.
... A_Barken blows up for a foul
... INDIRECT FREE KICK!
... S_Marlet swings it in
... R_Tomassi gets on the end of it
... R_Tomassi with the cheeky shot!
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 73 :(cfc) C_Metzelder runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off R_Tomassi back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... B_Abdoulaye leaves his foot in with the challenge!!
... That's a bad foul!!
Min. 74 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled K_Ramsteijn
... B_Abdoulaye with a graceful, looping effort !
... D_Anderson goes down well to save
Min. 75 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw is being brought on
... S_Marlet is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 78 :(cfc) M_Phisbaena runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off the defender back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... C_Thomson plays it back
... E_Thorstvedt slips!!
... It goes just wide
... CORNER!
... K_Mizuno hits it into the box!
... C_Barr wins the ball
... He belts it away
Min. 79 :(cfc) D_Bentley pass splits open the defence and finds M_Phisbaena
... B_Bryn gathers up the loose ball
Min. 80 :(bfa) J_Shaddix takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace B_Zamora
... He'll play as a MF
... The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 81 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic turns past B_Howedes
... He has created space for himself now
... D_Damjanovic flings a shot at goal !
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 81 :(cfc) K_Mizuno breaks clear of the defence!
... He is clean through on E_Thorstvedt!
... J_Djourou brings him down!
... He could be off here!
... A_Barken reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(cfc) Almen_Abdi plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... M_Phisbaena decides to go for goal instead!
... M_Phisbaena hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... The ball moves through the air!
... E_Thorstvedt moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... E_Thorstvedt catches it with style!
Min. 89 :(bfa) C_Barr punches Almen_Abdi off the ball
... He's Butted him !
... A_Barken has stopped play
... He could be off here!
... The referee reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... RED CARD!!
... I think he deserved that!
Min. 90 :(bfa) J_Shaddix hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... D_Damjanovic latches onto it!
... C_Metzelder read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 92 :(bfa) R_Tomassi sidesteps B_Howedes
... That was too easy
... Almen_Abdi bundles the player over!!
... That's a foul!!
... He is fortunate to be given just a warning
... FREE KICK
... This is very far out
... D_Damjanovic plays it short to P_Do_Shaw
... R_V_Persie gets in the way of the ball and clears!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 107,000
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : B_Bryn
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : K_McInally (28), C_Barr (89)
Booked : B_Abdoulaye (9), D_Damjanovic (41), C_Thomson (71), J_Djourou (81)
Injured : N/A
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Celtic FC Match Info
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Best player : K_Ramsteijn (Man of the Match)
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : D_Damjanovic (4)
Booked : I_Garde (51)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Celtic FC
Attempts on Goal : 16 | 10
Off target : 9 | 4
On target : 7 | 6
Possession : 63 | 37
Corners : 6 | 2
Red Cards : 2 | 1
Yellow Cards : 4 | 1
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 13
Key Tackles : 7 | 12
Key Passes : 12 | 10
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Final Score : Benfica 0 - 0 Celtic FC
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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 38 2 6 4 13 | 95 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 26 11 6 25 | 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 38 -2 -2
J_Djourou DF 3 26 5 9 35 | 95 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 28 -2
B_Bryn DF 2 25 7 8 31 | 95 0 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 60 10 6
R_Tomassi DF 1 24 8 6 37 | 95 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 40 0 8
B_Zamora MF 2 11 27 8 25 | 83 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 0
B_Abdoulaye MF 2 14 26 7 39 | 95 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 3
D_Damjanovic MF 3 7 26 9 42 | 95 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -1
S_Marlet MF 2 7 25 8 22 | 78 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
J_Bolm MF 2 10 24 12 32 | 63 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 7
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 27 27 | 28 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -4
J_Moreau GK 27 1 2 2 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Barr DF 2 25 12 9 27 | 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 -10 -10
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 8 25 8 25 | 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Shaddix MF 3 10 22 15 31 | 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 26 36 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Player Statistics - Celtic FC
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_Anderson GK 33 4 1 5 19 | 95 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 0 0 0
B_Howedes DF 2 26 10 8 23 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 1
I_Garde DF 2 25 10 6 32 | 63 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 78 -2 -2
K_Ramsteijn DF 1 24 10 9 42 | 95 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 140 10 5
D_Bentley DM 3 16 24 8 36 | 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
D_Damjanovic MF 2 9 27 8 47 | 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 0 -10
K_Mizuno MF 1 7 26 9 28 | 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0
R_V_Persie MF 2 8 24 12 31 | 95 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
Almen_Abdi MF 1 10 24 10 30 | 95 0 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 20 6
P_McGowan FW 2 8 7 29 16 | 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sansao FW 1 8 8 25 23 | 68 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 0 5
S_Assenjo GK 27 3 3 4 34 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
C_Metzelder DF 2 23 7 8 30 | 32 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
D_Cole DF 1 22 8 10 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_M_Jurado MF 2 6 24 16 18 | 91 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 6
M_Phisbaena FW 2 8 12 28 32 | 27 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
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