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Season 21 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Group G Game 3
Benfica 2 - 4 Inter Milan
Elite FA Cup Group Match 3, Benfica vs. Inter Milan (Wed Nov 11)
Benfica | Inter Milan
3-5-2 A | 4-2-3-1 C
Steven Theobald | Peter Griffin
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK K_Ghost
R_Tomassi DF | DF V_Mosthovoy
P_Caddis DF | DF D_Sinclair
W_Reid DF | DF D_Majstorovic
B_Zamora MF | DF J_Ekstrand
D_Damjanovic MF | DM M_Valbuena
J_Bolm MF | DM A_Pirlo
D_Obua MF | MF R_Stokes
S_Nakamoto MF | MF Nuri_Sahin
K_McInally FW | MF G_Sigurdsson
Nathan_Dyer FW | FW I_Gabilondo
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB A_Capivara
J_Djourou SUB | SUB J_Valera
Zheng_Zhi SUB | SUB B_Brolin
A_Karnak SUB | SUB L_Clark
L_Fabiano SUB | SUB Tone
Referee: K_Ippi (Finland)
Min. 3 :(irm) I_Gabilondo knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... I_Gabilondo rifles it to the far post !
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... That's gone out for a throw in
Min. 4 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off W_Reid back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... G_Sigurdsson tries one from the edge of the box !
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into E_Thorstvedt's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 4 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... M_Valbuena with a deliberate foul
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
... The ref gives a PENALTY !!
... K_McInally takes it
... K_Ghost dives
... GOAL!!
... The keeper had no chance there!
... And Benfica are leading in the game now
... Benfica 1-0 Inter Milan...
Min. 5 :(irm) The manager shouting something towards his players
... It looks like he's turning things round a bit
... Inter Milan will now play A
Min. 5 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer chases it through, he must score !
... But K_Ghost tips it over
... K_Ippi has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 5 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... G_Sigurdsson tries to beat E_Thorstvedt!
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... GOAL !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... Inter Milan are back on level terms now!
... Benfica 1-1 Inter Milan ...
Min. 6 :(irm) The Inter Milan manager shouts at them from the touchline to play C
Min. 6 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin with a 50-yard pass to I_Gabilondo
... A scorcher of a shot from I_Gabilondo !
... E_Thorstvedt heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 8 :(bfa) K_McInally spits at G_Sigurdsson
... K_Ippi lectures him
Min. 13 :(irm) A_Pirlo beats his man
... But P_Caddis clears the ball to safety
Min. 14 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin has it now
... He takes on P_Caddis
... He gets past him!
... He puts in D_Sinclair!
... D_Sinclair tries to place it in the corner !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a good save
Min. 16 :(irm) I_Gabilondo uses his feet well to turn on the ball
... But B_Zamora slid in
... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 17 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer loses his marker!
... Nathan_Dyer with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But K_Ghost tips it behind
... K_Ippi has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 19 :(bfa) K_McInally beats the defender
... J_Ekstrand slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by K_McInally!
... It goes straight into the arms of K_Ghost
Min. 19 :(irm) A_Pirlo runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... A_Pirlo aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 20 :(bfa) D_Obua heads the ball back to B_Zamora
... J_Ekstrand gets to the ball first
Min. 20 :(irm) I_Gabilondo beats R_Tomassi
... He showed great skill there
... A delicate chip from I_Gabilondo !
... It hits the post
... But it hits off E_Thorstvedt's back!!
... GOAL !!
... Very unlucky!
... That's given Inter Milan the advantage!
... Benfica 1-2 Inter Milan ...
Min. 21 :(irm) The Inter Milan manager shouts at them from the touchline to play N
Min. 21 :(irm) V_Mosthovoy runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... I_Gabilondo latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... I_Gabilondo rifles it at the goal !
... It hits off a defender!
... E_Thorstvedt is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... R_Stokes plays it towards the near post!
... E_Thorstvedt easily catches it!
Min. 24 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto jumps over J_Ekstrand's challenge
... S_Nakamoto unleashes a pile driver !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And K_Ghost reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora drives it into the box!
... W_Reid with the header
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 24 :(irm) J_Ekstrand threads the through ball to Nuri_Sahin
... The defender is caught ball watching
... Nuri_Sahin takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just E_Thorstvedt is between him and the goal
... He rounds E_Thorstvedt
... He has been pushed wide!
... He shoots from a tight angle
... GOAL!!
... Benfica 1-3 Inter Milan ...
Min. 25 :(bfa) J_Bolm with a pinpoint pass to K_McInally
... V_Mosthovoy anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 25 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson takes advantage of a bad back pass from W_Reid
... P_Caddis wins it well
... Perfectly timed!
Min. 26 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer is hobbling. He's unable to continue
Min. 26 :(bfa) L_Fabiano is being prepared to come on
... Nathan_Dyer is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 26 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin holds the ball up and waits for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to I_Gabilondo
... I_Gabilondo hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... E_Thorstvedt collects it comfortably
... The shot never troubled him
Min. 27 :(bfa) R_Tomassi gets to the by line and finds L_Fabiano with a beautiful cross
... D_Majstorovic gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 27 :(irm) M_Valbuena has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past J_Bolm
... He puts in I_Gabilondo!
... I_Gabilondo throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 31 :(irm) D_Sinclair controls it with ease
... D_Damjanovic is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... I_Gabilondo with the delicate chip over the wall
... E_Thorstvedt with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 31 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Sinclair
... D_Sinclair with the side footed shot!
... E_Thorstvedt narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 32 :(bfa) D_Obua moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to K_McInally
... K_McInally with a powerful downward header!
... But K_Ghost just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 32 :(irm) I_Gabilondo cuts inside B_Zamora
... He worked that well
... I_Gabilondo attempts a chip!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 34 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson with a probing through ball I_Gabilondo
... I_Gabilondo rises above the defence to head the ball !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And E_Thorstvedt reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... V_Mosthovoy chips the ball into the area!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 38 :(bfa) B_Zamora finds S_Nakamoto with a perfectly weighted pass
... S_Nakamoto with a little chip!
... The ball moves through the air!
... K_Ghost moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... GOAL !!
... K_Ghost looks dejected!
... Benfica 2-3 Inter Milan ...
Min. 39 :(irm) A_Pirlo runs forward
... R_Tomassi slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... D_Majstorovic drives it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto has changed his position on the pitch to a AM
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 2-3 Inter Milan
Min. 48 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin kills the ball dead
... R_Tomassi with the tackle
... He left his foot in there!
... K_Ippi lectures him
Min. 50 :(bfa) K_McInally takes advantage of a mistake by A_Pirlo
... That mistake could prove costly
... K_McInally attempts a chip!
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... K_Ghost was beaten there!
Min. 52 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to D_Sinclair
... W_Reid gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 53 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... D_Obua with an over the top challenge
... K_Ippi tries to calm him down
Min. 54 :(irm) M_Valbuena plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... I_Gabilondo decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... I_Gabilondo drives it low !
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... It's pushed behind !
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by Nuri_Sahin!
... D_Sinclair swings a leg at it!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 55 :(bfa) J_Bolm takes on the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to K_McInally
... D_Majstorovic with a nasty foul
... That looked malicious
... K_Ippi lectures him
Min. 56 :(irm) R_Stokes takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to I_Gabilondo
... I_Gabilondo tries to lob the keeper !
... But E_Thorstvedt just gets his fingers to that one
... CORNER!
... Nuri_Sahin chips the ball into the area!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
Min. 57 :(bfa) J_Bolm has it now
... He takes on V_Mosthovoy
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Fabiano!
... A scorcher of a shot from L_Fabiano !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 57 :(irm) I_Gabilondo looks for options
... He decides to go it alone
... A thundering drive by I_Gabilondo !
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
Min. 58 :(irm) The defender slips and falls over!
... R_Stokes is through!
... R_Stokes hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 61 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson takes advantage of a mistake by R_Tomassi
... It's a lucky break
... G_Sigurdsson attempts a lob!
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by E_Thorstvedt !!
Min. 62 :(bfa) J_Bolm hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... W_Reid latches onto it!
... W_Reid bears down on goal!
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 62 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin finds himself in a good position
... Nuri_Sahin gets up high for the header !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 63 :(irm) I_Gabilondo brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... A_Pirlo gets on the end of the pass
... Superbly timed tackle by P_Caddis
... He made it look easy
Min. 64 :(irm) A_Pirlo with electric pace
... He eases past W_Reid
... A_Pirlo with the overhead !
... But E_Thorstvedt palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 64 :(irm) I_Gabilondo spits at B_Zamora
... He could be off here!
... K_Ippi reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 70 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi replaces B_Zamora and will play MF
Min. 72 :(irm) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... Tone will come on for I_Gabilondo and play FW
Min. 72 :(bfa) K_McInally runs forward
... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... Fine tackle by V_Mosthovoy
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 73 :(irm) R_Stokes with a real burst of pace
... He shows P_Caddis a clean set of heals
... R_Stokes hits the ball on the bounce !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 74 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with a glorious 60-yard pass to L_Fabiano
... A delicate chip from L_Fabiano !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... Zheng_Zhi swings it in!
... It is cleared by J_Ekstrand
Min. 75 :(irm) L_Clark is being prepared to come on
... A_Pirlo is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 78 :(irm) J_Valera is coming on for V_Mosthovoy and playing DF
Min. 78 :(irm) M_Valbuena cuts the ball back to Tone
... Tone rises above the defence to head the ball !
... It floats over E_Thorstvedt
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 80 :(bfa) J_Bolm barges D_Sinclair off the ball
... Launched towards the top corner by J_Bolm !
... K_Ghost dives towards his top let hand corner
... He's pushed that one just around the goal
... Super Stop !
... CORNER!
... Zheng_Zhi swings it in!
... K_Ghost easily catches it!
Min. 81 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past the defender
... D_Damjanovic goes for the top corner !
... K_Ghost gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 82 :(bfa) A_Karnak is coming on for D_Damjanovic and playing MF
Min. 82 :(irm) L_Clark with electric pace
... He eases past L_Fabiano
... L_Clark hits a great shot !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 83 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto has the ball
... He knocks the ball past J_Valera
... He puts in L_Fabiano!
... D_Majstorovic cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 84 :(irm) D_Sinclair knocks it past W_Reid and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... S_Nakamoto pulls the player to the ground!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... FREE KICK
... Just inside there own half
... L_Clark plays it short to Nuri_Sahin
... Nuri_Sahin launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 84 :(irm) L_Clark with the through ball to G_Sigurdsson
... G_Sigurdsson leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 84 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with a short pass to find Zheng_Zhi
... D_Sinclair with the tackle
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
Min. 85 :(bfa) W_Reid with the first time pass to Zheng_Zhi
... Zheng_Zhi attempts a lob!
... Its sails over!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 85 :(irm) Tone gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside P_Caddis!
... He has some space now!
... Tone with the side footed shot!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... Benfica 2-4 Inter Milan ...
Min. 87 :(irm) Tone dribbles it into the box
... Tone with the attempt at goal!
... E_Thorstvedt manages to turn it behind
Min. 87 :(bfa) J_Bolm looks for options
... He knocks the ball across to Zheng_Zhi
... M_Valbuena with the tackle
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
... K_Ippi tries to calm him down
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with the towering header to J_Bolm
... J_Bolm attempts to drive it home!
... K_Ghost has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... K_Ghost reacts well to save!!!
Min. 88 :(irm) L_Clark with a probing pass to R_Stokes
... R_Stokes tries to beat E_Thorstvedt!
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... It's wide!
... That was a dismal effort!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 89 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin takes advantage of a mistake by K_McInally
... It's a lucky break
... A_Karnak with an ugly foul
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
Min. 90 :(bfa) A_Karnak fires over a low cross to J_Bolm
... Nuri_Sahin wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 91 :(bfa) R_Tomassi looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... K_McInally fires the shot in!
... K_Ghost tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 91 :(irm) L_Clark brings the ball into the opposing area
... L_Clark with a bomb of a shot !
... But E_Thorstvedt comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 92 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... Tone latches onto the ball
... Wonderful sliding challenge by R_Tomassi
Min. 93 :(irm) Tone is unmarked!
... Tone tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... E_Thorstvedt never had a chance!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 117,973
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : S_Nakamoto
Scorers : K_McInally (4 pen), S_Nakamoto (38)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : D_Damjanovic (31)
Injured : Nathan_Dyer (26)
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Inter Milan Match Info
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Best player : I_Gabilondo (Man of the Match)
Scorers : G_Sigurdsson (5), I_Gabilondo (20), Nuri_Sahin (24), Tone (85)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Valbuena (4), I_Gabilondo (64)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Inter Milan
Attempts on Goal : 16 | 33
Off target : 6 | 11
On target : 10 | 22
Possession : 31 | 69
Corners : 4 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 7 | 8
Key Tackles : 7 | 7
Key Passes : 17 | 16
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Final Score : Benfica 2 - 4 Inter Milan
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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 | 95 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 0
R_Tomassi DF 1 26 8 7 37 | 95 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 20 0
P_Caddis DF 2 25 12 8 28 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
W_Reid DF 2 23 6 9 41 | 95 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 10 2
B_Zamora MF 2 12 28 8 25 | 71 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 25 0
D_Damjanovic MF 3 8 28 10 42 | 83 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 3
J_Bolm MF 2 11 26 12 32 | 95 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 50 10
D_Obua MF 2 11 24 8 31 | 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 0 -20
S_Nakamoto AM 3 4 23 15 32 | 95 0 0 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 50 25
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 29 27 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 -20 -20 11
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 6 10 27 31 | 26 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
J_Moreau GK 27 1 2 2 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Djourou DF 3 29 5 9 35 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 27 8 42 | 24 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
A_Karnak MF 3 4 22 13 31 | 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
L_Fabiano FW 1 4 10 25 18 | 69 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Player Statistics - Inter Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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K_Ghost GK 37 6 2 6 18 | 95 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
V_Mosthovoy DF 1 27 10 7 18 | 79 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
D_Sinclair DF 3 25 8 7 41 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
D_Majstorovic DF 2 25 5 5 47 | 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
J_Ekstrand DF 1 24 11 6 22 | 95 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 60 25 0
M_Valbuena DM 2 11 27 10 45 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
A_Pirlo DM 1 12 23 7 11 | 76 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
R_Stokes MF 2 8 27 8 18 | 95 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 30 27
Nuri_Sahin MF 1 8 26 8 19 | 95 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 20 30 26
G_Sigurdsson MF 2 7 25 13 30 | 95 0 0 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 40 31
I_Gabilondo FW 2 6 8 25 29 | 73 0 0 1 0 12 1 1 0 0 -2 8 61
A_Capivara GK 27 3 2 1 42 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Valera DF 2 25 8 9 39 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Brolin MF 1 3 26 4 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Clark MF 2 6 25 15 37 | 19 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 40 26
Tone FW 2 7 8 28 31 | 22 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 27
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Benfica | Inter Milan
3-5-2 A | 4-2-3-1 C
Steven Theobald | Peter Griffin
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK K_Ghost
R_Tomassi DF | DF V_Mosthovoy
P_Caddis DF | DF D_Sinclair
W_Reid DF | DF D_Majstorovic
B_Zamora MF | DF J_Ekstrand
D_Damjanovic MF | DM M_Valbuena
J_Bolm MF | DM A_Pirlo
D_Obua MF | MF R_Stokes
S_Nakamoto MF | MF Nuri_Sahin
K_McInally FW | MF G_Sigurdsson
Nathan_Dyer FW | FW I_Gabilondo
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB A_Capivara
J_Djourou SUB | SUB J_Valera
Zheng_Zhi SUB | SUB B_Brolin
A_Karnak SUB | SUB L_Clark
L_Fabiano SUB | SUB Tone
Referee: K_Ippi (Finland)
Min. 3 :(irm) I_Gabilondo knocks the ball past the lunge of the defender
... I_Gabilondo rifles it to the far post !
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... That's gone out for a throw in
Min. 4 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson runs at the defender
... The ball rebounds off W_Reid back to him!
... That was fortunate, but he continues to go forward!
... G_Sigurdsson tries one from the edge of the box !
... It hits the inside of the post
... It falls right into E_Thorstvedt's arms
... Unlucky
Min. 4 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto looks for options
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... M_Valbuena with a deliberate foul
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
... The ref gives a PENALTY !!
... K_McInally takes it
... K_Ghost dives
... GOAL!!
... The keeper had no chance there!
... And Benfica are leading in the game now
... Benfica 1-0 Inter Milan...
Min. 5 :(irm) The manager shouting something towards his players
... It looks like he's turning things round a bit
... Inter Milan will now play A
Min. 5 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto looks around for some movement
... He knocks the ball across to Nathan_Dyer
... Nathan_Dyer chases it through, he must score !
... But K_Ghost tips it over
... K_Ippi has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 5 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... G_Sigurdsson tries to beat E_Thorstvedt!
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... GOAL !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... Inter Milan are back on level terms now!
... Benfica 1-1 Inter Milan ...
Min. 6 :(irm) The Inter Milan manager shouts at them from the touchline to play C
Min. 6 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin with a 50-yard pass to I_Gabilondo
... A scorcher of a shot from I_Gabilondo !
... E_Thorstvedt heads it away
... He was showing off there!
Min. 8 :(bfa) K_McInally spits at G_Sigurdsson
... K_Ippi lectures him
Min. 13 :(irm) A_Pirlo beats his man
... But P_Caddis clears the ball to safety
Min. 14 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin has it now
... He takes on P_Caddis
... He gets past him!
... He puts in D_Sinclair!
... D_Sinclair tries to place it in the corner !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a good save
Min. 16 :(irm) I_Gabilondo uses his feet well to turn on the ball
... But B_Zamora slid in
... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be
Min. 17 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer loses his marker!
... Nathan_Dyer with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But K_Ghost tips it behind
... K_Ippi has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 19 :(bfa) K_McInally beats the defender
... J_Ekstrand slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by K_McInally!
... It goes straight into the arms of K_Ghost
Min. 19 :(irm) A_Pirlo runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... A_Pirlo aims the cheeky shot at goal!
... It goes wide!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 20 :(bfa) D_Obua heads the ball back to B_Zamora
... J_Ekstrand gets to the ball first
Min. 20 :(irm) I_Gabilondo beats R_Tomassi
... He showed great skill there
... A delicate chip from I_Gabilondo !
... It hits the post
... But it hits off E_Thorstvedt's back!!
... GOAL !!
... Very unlucky!
... That's given Inter Milan the advantage!
... Benfica 1-2 Inter Milan ...
Min. 21 :(irm) The Inter Milan manager shouts at them from the touchline to play N
Min. 21 :(irm) V_Mosthovoy runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... I_Gabilondo latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... I_Gabilondo rifles it at the goal !
... It hits off a defender!
... E_Thorstvedt is wrong footed!
... It drifts just wide!
... CORNER!
... R_Stokes plays it towards the near post!
... E_Thorstvedt easily catches it!
Min. 24 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto jumps over J_Ekstrand's challenge
... S_Nakamoto unleashes a pile driver !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And K_Ghost reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora drives it into the box!
... W_Reid with the header
... It hits off a defender!
... But goes clear to safety!
Min. 24 :(irm) J_Ekstrand threads the through ball to Nuri_Sahin
... The defender is caught ball watching
... Nuri_Sahin takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just E_Thorstvedt is between him and the goal
... He rounds E_Thorstvedt
... He has been pushed wide!
... He shoots from a tight angle
... GOAL!!
... Benfica 1-3 Inter Milan ...
Min. 25 :(bfa) J_Bolm with a pinpoint pass to K_McInally
... V_Mosthovoy anticipates the pass and cuts it out
Min. 25 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson takes advantage of a bad back pass from W_Reid
... P_Caddis wins it well
... Perfectly timed!
Min. 26 :(bfa) Nathan_Dyer is hobbling. He's unable to continue
Min. 26 :(bfa) L_Fabiano is being prepared to come on
... Nathan_Dyer is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 26 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin holds the ball up and waits for support
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to I_Gabilondo
... I_Gabilondo hits the ball first time!
... He could have let that bounce
... E_Thorstvedt collects it comfortably
... The shot never troubled him
Min. 27 :(bfa) R_Tomassi gets to the by line and finds L_Fabiano with a beautiful cross
... D_Majstorovic gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 27 :(irm) M_Valbuena has the ball on the wing
... He knocks the ball past J_Bolm
... He puts in I_Gabilondo!
... I_Gabilondo throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... It hits the outside of the post
... And goes out
Min. 31 :(irm) D_Sinclair controls it with ease
... D_Damjanovic is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
... He's in trouble!!
... He could be sent off for that!
... YELLOW CARD!
... He was lucky to get away with that!
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... I_Gabilondo with the delicate chip over the wall
... E_Thorstvedt with a great save
... He holds onto it as well!
Min. 31 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to D_Sinclair
... D_Sinclair with the side footed shot!
... E_Thorstvedt narrows the angle and turns the ball away to safety
Min. 32 :(bfa) D_Obua moves out over to the edge of the pitch
... He plays the ball through to K_McInally
... K_McInally with a powerful downward header!
... But K_Ghost just gets his fingers to that one
Min. 32 :(irm) I_Gabilondo cuts inside B_Zamora
... He worked that well
... I_Gabilondo attempts a chip!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 34 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson with a probing through ball I_Gabilondo
... I_Gabilondo rises above the defence to head the ball !
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And E_Thorstvedt reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... V_Mosthovoy chips the ball into the area!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 38 :(bfa) B_Zamora finds S_Nakamoto with a perfectly weighted pass
... S_Nakamoto with a little chip!
... The ball moves through the air!
... K_Ghost moves quickly!
... Can he get to this?
... GOAL !!
... K_Ghost looks dejected!
... Benfica 2-3 Inter Milan ...
Min. 39 :(irm) A_Pirlo runs forward
... R_Tomassi slides in to knock the ball out for a corner
... CORNER!
... D_Majstorovic drives it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto has changed his position on the pitch to a AM
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 2-3 Inter Milan
Min. 48 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin kills the ball dead
... R_Tomassi with the tackle
... He left his foot in there!
... K_Ippi lectures him
Min. 50 :(bfa) K_McInally takes advantage of a mistake by A_Pirlo
... That mistake could prove costly
... K_McInally attempts a chip!
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... K_Ghost was beaten there!
Min. 52 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to D_Sinclair
... W_Reid gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 53 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin beats his marker
... He showed great skill there
... D_Obua with an over the top challenge
... K_Ippi tries to calm him down
Min. 54 :(irm) M_Valbuena plays it to his team mate for a one-two
... I_Gabilondo decides to keep possession instead!
... He runs towards the goal now!
... I_Gabilondo drives it low !
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... It's pushed behind !
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by Nuri_Sahin!
... D_Sinclair swings a leg at it!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 55 :(bfa) J_Bolm takes on the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He plays the ball through to K_McInally
... D_Majstorovic with a nasty foul
... That looked malicious
... K_Ippi lectures him
Min. 56 :(irm) R_Stokes takes control of the loose ball
... He plays the ball across to I_Gabilondo
... I_Gabilondo tries to lob the keeper !
... But E_Thorstvedt just gets his fingers to that one
... CORNER!
... Nuri_Sahin chips the ball into the area!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
Min. 57 :(bfa) J_Bolm has it now
... He takes on V_Mosthovoy
... He gets past him!
... He puts in L_Fabiano!
... A scorcher of a shot from L_Fabiano !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 57 :(irm) I_Gabilondo looks for options
... He decides to go it alone
... A thundering drive by I_Gabilondo !
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... OHHHHHHHH !!
... He's put it over
Min. 58 :(irm) The defender slips and falls over!
... R_Stokes is through!
... R_Stokes hits the shot with the inside of the left foot!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 61 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson takes advantage of a mistake by R_Tomassi
... It's a lucky break
... G_Sigurdsson attempts a lob!
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by E_Thorstvedt !!
Min. 62 :(bfa) J_Bolm hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... W_Reid latches onto it!
... W_Reid bears down on goal!
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 62 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin finds himself in a good position
... Nuri_Sahin gets up high for the header !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 63 :(irm) I_Gabilondo brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... A_Pirlo gets on the end of the pass
... Superbly timed tackle by P_Caddis
... He made it look easy
Min. 64 :(irm) A_Pirlo with electric pace
... He eases past W_Reid
... A_Pirlo with the overhead !
... But E_Thorstvedt palms it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 64 :(irm) I_Gabilondo spits at B_Zamora
... He could be off here!
... K_Ippi reaches to his pocket!
... He jots down his name!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution!
Min. 70 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi replaces B_Zamora and will play MF
Min. 72 :(irm) It looks like the manager is going to make a few changes to his side.
... Tone will come on for I_Gabilondo and play FW
Min. 72 :(bfa) K_McInally runs forward
... He nicks it past the slide tackle skilfully
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... Fine tackle by V_Mosthovoy
... He prevents the corner as well
Min. 73 :(irm) R_Stokes with a real burst of pace
... He shows P_Caddis a clean set of heals
... R_Stokes hits the ball on the bounce !
... But it puts it well wide
Min. 74 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with a glorious 60-yard pass to L_Fabiano
... A delicate chip from L_Fabiano !
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... Zheng_Zhi swings it in!
... It is cleared by J_Ekstrand
Min. 75 :(irm) L_Clark is being prepared to come on
... A_Pirlo is leaving the pitch
... He applauds the crowd
... Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 78 :(irm) J_Valera is coming on for V_Mosthovoy and playing DF
Min. 78 :(irm) M_Valbuena cuts the ball back to Tone
... Tone rises above the defence to head the ball !
... It floats over E_Thorstvedt
... Its heading goal ward!
... But floats just over
... That was a great effort
Min. 80 :(bfa) J_Bolm barges D_Sinclair off the ball
... Launched towards the top corner by J_Bolm !
... K_Ghost dives towards his top let hand corner
... He's pushed that one just around the goal
... Super Stop !
... CORNER!
... Zheng_Zhi swings it in!
... K_Ghost easily catches it!
Min. 81 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic with the mazy dribble
... He takes it past the defender
... D_Damjanovic goes for the top corner !
... K_Ghost gets his body behind the ball and saves
... Text book goalkeeping!
Min. 82 :(bfa) A_Karnak is coming on for D_Damjanovic and playing MF
Min. 82 :(irm) L_Clark with electric pace
... He eases past L_Fabiano
... L_Clark hits a great shot !
... But he somehow misses
... He can't be happy with that effort
Min. 83 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto has the ball
... He knocks the ball past J_Valera
... He puts in L_Fabiano!
... D_Majstorovic cleanly tackles him
... He judged that well
Min. 84 :(irm) D_Sinclair knocks it past W_Reid and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... S_Nakamoto pulls the player to the ground!!
... That's a poor tackle!
... FREE KICK
... Just inside there own half
... L_Clark plays it short to Nuri_Sahin
... Nuri_Sahin launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt saves, but he fumbles
... But he gathers at the second attempt!
Min. 84 :(irm) L_Clark with the through ball to G_Sigurdsson
... G_Sigurdsson leaps into the air to perform a scissors kick!!!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 84 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with a short pass to find Zheng_Zhi
... D_Sinclair with the tackle
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
Min. 85 :(bfa) W_Reid with the first time pass to Zheng_Zhi
... Zheng_Zhi attempts a lob!
... Its sails over!
... He has squandered a golden opportunity
Min. 85 :(irm) Tone gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside P_Caddis!
... He has some space now!
... Tone with the side footed shot!
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... GOAL !!
... Benfica 2-4 Inter Milan ...
Min. 87 :(irm) Tone dribbles it into the box
... Tone with the attempt at goal!
... E_Thorstvedt manages to turn it behind
Min. 87 :(bfa) J_Bolm looks for options
... He knocks the ball across to Zheng_Zhi
... M_Valbuena with the tackle
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
... K_Ippi tries to calm him down
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 4 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bfa) S_Nakamoto with the towering header to J_Bolm
... J_Bolm attempts to drive it home!
... K_Ghost has it covered
... It takes a bobble!
... K_Ghost reacts well to save!!!
Min. 88 :(irm) L_Clark with a probing pass to R_Stokes
... R_Stokes tries to beat E_Thorstvedt!
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... It's wide!
... That was a dismal effort!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 89 :(irm) Nuri_Sahin takes advantage of a mistake by K_McInally
... It's a lucky break
... A_Karnak with an ugly foul
... K_Ippi will want to speak to him
Min. 90 :(bfa) A_Karnak fires over a low cross to J_Bolm
... Nuri_Sahin wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
Min. 91 :(bfa) R_Tomassi looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to K_McInally
... K_McInally fires the shot in!
... K_Ghost tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 91 :(irm) L_Clark brings the ball into the opposing area
... L_Clark with a bomb of a shot !
... But E_Thorstvedt comes out and dives at his feet
... That's goalkeeping at its finest
Min. 92 :(irm) G_Sigurdsson is closed down
... He plays a quick pass under pressure
... Tone latches onto the ball
... Wonderful sliding challenge by R_Tomassi
Min. 93 :(irm) Tone is unmarked!
... Tone tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... E_Thorstvedt never had a chance!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 117,973
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : S_Nakamoto
Scorers : K_McInally (4 pen), S_Nakamoto (38)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : D_Damjanovic (31)
Injured : Nathan_Dyer (26)
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Inter Milan Match Info
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Best player : I_Gabilondo (Man of the Match)
Scorers : G_Sigurdsson (5), I_Gabilondo (20), Nuri_Sahin (24), Tone (85)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : M_Valbuena (4), I_Gabilondo (64)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Inter Milan
Attempts on Goal : 16 | 33
Off target : 6 | 11
On target : 10 | 22
Possession : 31 | 69
Corners : 4 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 1 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 7 | 8
Key Tackles : 7 | 7
Key Passes : 17 | 16
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Final Score : Benfica 2 - 4 Inter Milan
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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 | 95 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70 0 0 0
R_Tomassi DF 1 26 8 7 37 | 95 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 20 0
P_Caddis DF 2 25 12 8 28 | 95 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 0
W_Reid DF 2 23 6 9 41 | 95 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 10 2
B_Zamora MF 2 12 28 8 25 | 71 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 25 0
D_Damjanovic MF 3 8 28 10 42 | 83 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 3
J_Bolm MF 2 11 26 12 32 | 95 0 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 50 10
D_Obua MF 2 11 24 8 31 | 95 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 0 -20
S_Nakamoto AM 3 4 23 15 32 | 95 0 0 5 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 50 25
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 29 27 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 -20 -20 11
Nathan_Dyer FW 2 6 10 27 31 | 26 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
J_Moreau GK 27 1 2 2 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Djourou DF 3 29 5 9 35 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 9 27 8 42 | 24 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
A_Karnak MF 3 4 22 13 31 | 12 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
L_Fabiano FW 1 4 10 25 18 | 69 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Player Statistics - Inter Milan
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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K_Ghost GK 37 6 2 6 18 | 95 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 0
V_Mosthovoy DF 1 27 10 7 18 | 79 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 10 0
D_Sinclair DF 3 25 8 7 41 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
D_Majstorovic DF 2 25 5 5 47 | 95 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
J_Ekstrand DF 1 24 11 6 22 | 95 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 60 25 0
M_Valbuena DM 2 11 27 10 45 | 95 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 -2 28 -2
A_Pirlo DM 1 12 23 7 11 | 76 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
R_Stokes MF 2 8 27 8 18 | 95 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 20 30 27
Nuri_Sahin MF 1 8 26 8 19 | 95 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 0 0 20 30 26
G_Sigurdsson MF 2 7 25 13 30 | 95 0 0 4 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 40 31
I_Gabilondo FW 2 6 8 25 29 | 73 0 0 1 0 12 1 1 0 0 -2 8 61
A_Capivara GK 27 3 2 1 42 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Valera DF 2 25 8 9 39 | 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Brolin MF 1 3 26 4 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Clark MF 2 6 25 15 37 | 19 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 20 40 26
Tone FW 2 7 8 28 31 | 22 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 27
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