Division One Reserve League Match, Benfica Res vs. Rangers FC Res (Sun Dec 21)


                          Benfica Res  |  Rangers FC Res
                          4-1-2-1-2 P  |  4-4-2 C
                   Matias Finkelstein  |  Steve Brown
                                       |
                          V_Barkas GK  |  GK J_Stewart
                     Antonio_Silva DF  |  DF C_McAdam
                        A_Carreras DF  |  DF D_McPherson
                            Luisao DF  |  DF G_MacAulay
                         L_Colwill DF  |  DF J_McClelland
                       Felicissimo DM  |  MF S_Baird
                      G_Prestianni MF  |  MF K_McMinn
                            J_Rego MF  |  MF S_Robertson
                        Florentino AM  |  MF Ali_McLintock
                         J_Alvarez FW  |  FW W_Aitken
                     A_Schjelderup FW  |  FW G_Durie
                                       |
                           A_Trash SUB |  SUB L_Kelly
                           S_Gomez SUB |  SUB C_Jackson
                        Tom_Krauss SUB |  SUB R_Gough
                      A_Tchouameni SUB |  SUB I_Redford
                      A_Di_Stefano SUB |  SUB W_Johnston

Referee: G_Ginchev (Bulgaria)


Min. 2  :(rfcr) W_Aitken gets possession in his own half
          ...  A_Carreras seizes control of the ball
          ...  He hoists it forward
Min. 4  :(bfar) G_Prestianni runs at J_McClelland
          ...  He takes it past him
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  D_McPherson picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 5  :(rfcr) S_Robertson finds C_McAdam with a ball over the defence
          ...  C_McAdam is clean through!
          ...  He tries to take it round V_Barkas
          ...  He rounds V_Barkas
          ...  He has been pushed wide!
          ...  He shoots from a tight angle
          ...  GOAL!!
          ...  That s given Rangers FC Res the lead!
          ...  Benfica Res 0-1 Rangers FC Res ...
Min. 6  :(bfar) It seems Benfica Res are making a tactical change to A
Min. 6  :(bfar) G_Prestianni hoists the ball across to J_Alvarez
          ...  J_McClelland reads him well and hoofs it clear
Min. 8  :(bfar) Florentino has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past J_McClelland
          ...  He puts in J_Rego!
          ...  J_Rego fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  He runs to the corner and gives the away fans the middle finger
          ...  It's all square now!
          ...  Benfica Res 1-1 Rangers FC Res ...
Min. 10 :(rfcr) Ali_McLintock crosses to W_Aitken
          ...  G_Prestianni takes the ball
          ...  OOOHHHH!!
          ...  He almost loses it straight away
          ...  But he hits it clear!
Min. 13 :(bfar) Felicissimo bursts into the box and cuts the ball back to Florentino
          ...  D_McPherson robs him of the ball
Min. 13 :(rfcr) S_Baird threads the through ball to W_Aitken
          ...  Antonio_Silva with the tackle
          ...  He came to the rescue there!
Min. 14 :(bfar) Felicissimo is out on the left
          ...  He moves the ball right to Florentino
          ...  A cheeky lob from Florentino !
          ...  GOAL !!
          ...  Hammered into the top corner!
          ...  He salutes the Benfica Res fans!!
          ...  Benfica Res go ahead in this match now!
          ...  Benfica Res 2-1 Rangers FC Res ...
Min. 15 :(bfar) The Benfica Res manager told his side to change to a E strategy
Min. 22 :(bfar) J_Stewart miskicks!
          ...  Luisao is takes control of the ball!
          ...  Luisao fires off a right-footed shot !
          ...  J_Stewart makes a great save
          ...  And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 27 :(bfar) Luisao sidesteps K_McMinn
          ...  His quick feet took him past the defender
          ...  Luisao hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
          ...  J_Stewart parries it, he follows it up
          ...  He fires it over!!
Min. 28 :(bfar) J_Alvarez lobs it over Ali_McLintock
          ...  J_Alvarez with a terrific drive !
          ...  It grazes the post!
          ...  And hits the side netting
          ...  Goal Kick!
Min. 30 :(bfar) A_Schjelderup with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle from D_McPherson
          ...  A_Schjelderup with his head down lets it go !
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 32 :(bfar) J_Rego finds J_Alvarez on the edge of the box
          ...  J_Alvarez with a little chip!
          ...  It hits the post
          ...  And goes clear
Min. 32 :(rfcr) Ali_McLintock moves out wide
          ...  He plays the ball through to K_McMinn
          ...  J_Alvarez cleanly tackles him
          ...  He judged that well
Min. 37 :(rfcr) J_McClelland nutmegs the defender
          ...  Antonio_Silva dives in two footed!!
          ...  Play On!!
Min. 38 :(bfar) Felicissimo curls the ball out wide to L_Colwill
          ...  L_Colwill has a dig at goal!
          ...  The net bulges!
          ...  OH!! He has hit the side netting
          ...  Goal kick given
Min. 39 :(bfar) Felicissimo with the deft touch
          ...  He takes it past D_McPherson
          ...  He knocks it to A_Schjelderup!
          ...  A_Schjelderup drives it low !
          ...  J_Stewart won't get to that!
          ...  It clips the post!
          ...  And goes wide!
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 44 :(bfar) A_Schjelderup sidesteps his marker
          ...  He showed great skill there
          ...  C_McAdam plays the back pass
          ...  J_Stewart can't get to it!!
          ...  It goes just wide!!
          ...  What a lucky escape!!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Florentino chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  The ball finds its way to A_Carreras
          ...  He gets the shot away
          ...  But he somehow misses
          ...  That was a woeful effort
Min. 46 :(bfar) G_Prestianni knocks it past G_MacAulay and runs onto it
          ...  He showed great skill and pace there
          ...  G_Prestianni hits the ball first time!
          ...  J_Stewart catches the ball
Min. 47 :(rfcr) Ali_McLintock holds the ball up and waits for support
          ...  His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
          ...  He knocks a through ball to G_Durie
          ...  Antonio_Silva with a bad challenge
          ...  G_Ginchev will want to speak to him
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll have to watch himself now
          ...  FREE KICK
          ...  Just past the halfway line
          ...  S_Robertson plays it short to W_Aitken
          ...  But L_Colwill slides in
Min. 48 :(bfar) A_Schjelderup with electric pace
          ...  He eases past J_McClelland
          ...  D_McPherson with a clumsy challenge
          ...  The boy is unlucky to get a yellow
          ...  YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  FREE KICK!
          ...  Just outside the box!
          ...  A_Schjelderup bends it in
          ...  Looks like it should be J_Stewart's
          ...  Oh he's let it go through his legs
          ...  But drifts inches wide !!
          ...  J_Stewart looks embarrassed!
          ...  He was relieved to see it go wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Felicissimo crosses it in!
          ...  A_Carreras gets his head on it
          ...  But J_Stewart comes out and dives at his feet
          ...  That's goalkeeping at its finest

*************  HALF TIME  ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica Res 2-1 Rangers FC Res

Min. 49 :(bfar) Felicissimo sidesteps his marker
          ...  He's been running his marker ragged all game
          ...  J_McClelland muscles him off the ball
          ...  Looked like a good tackle but the referee has awarded them a free kick
Min. 50 :(bfar) S_Gomez comes on for Antonio_Silva and takes up a DF role
Min. 50 :(bfar) J_Rego is closed down
          ...  He plays a quick pass
          ...  J_Alvarez latches onto the ball
          ...  D_McPherson gets in the way of the ball and clears!
Min. 52 :(bfar) L_Colwill lays the ball back to A_Schjelderup
          ...  A_Schjelderup aiming for the bottom corner !
          ...  J_Stewart tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 54 :(bfar) S_Gomez with a measured pass to Florentino
          ...  Florentino with a thundering shot!
          ...  J_Stewart gets a hand to it!!
          ...  But he picks up the rebound
          ...  OHHHHHHHH !!
          ...  It's pushed behind !
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  G_Prestianni chips the ball in towards the back post!
          ...  It is kicked away by J_McClelland
Min. 56 :(bfar) Florentino slides the ball across to A_Schjelderup
          ...  A_Schjelderup tries to chip the ball over the keeper !
          ...  But J_Stewart tips it behind
          ...  G_Ginchev has given a goal kick
          ...  Unbelievable !
Min. 57 :(bfar) Luisao brings it under control
          ...  He takes on S_Robertson
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in Florentino!
          ...  C_McAdam knocks him to the floor
          ...  The fans are calling for a penalty!
          ...  But G_Ginchev just turns away!
Min. 58 :(rfcr) W_Aitken leaves his marker standing
          ...  L_Colwill with the foul
          ...  The ref shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
          ...  He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 58 :(rfcr) Ali_McLintock with the mazy run
          ...  S_Gomez brings him down from behind!
          ...  But the ref gives nothing!
Min. 59 :(rfcr) S_Baird slides it through the middle to W_Aitken
          ...  W_Aitken attempts a chip!
          ...  He has put it over the bar!
          ...  He looks stunned by that miss!
          ...  He puts his face in his hands!
Min. 60 :(rfcr) C_Jackson will replace the useless G_MacAulay and will play DF
Min. 60 :(rfcr) I_Redford is being brought on
          ...  K_McMinn is leaving the pitch
          ...  Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 60 :(rfcr) W_Johnston takes off his tracksuit, he'll replace G_Durie
          ...  He'll play as a FW
          ...  The manager will be hoping the substitution pays off
Min. 61 :(bfar) G_Prestianni with the flick on
          ...  He plays the ball across to J_Rego
          ...  J_Rego with the spectacular bicycle kick!
          ...  J_Stewart tips it round the post
          ...  Good save
          ...  Corner not given!!
Min. 62 :(bfar) A_Schjelderup with the mazy run
          ...  But he loses control of it
          ...  D_McPherson belts it clear
Min. 63 :(bfar) J_Alvarez finds himself with plenty of time
          ...  Ali_McLintock with an ugly foul
          ...  I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
Min. 64 :(rfcr) Ali_McLintock has the ball on the wing
          ...  He knocks the ball past Luisao
          ...  He puts in W_Aitken!
          ...  W_Aitken with the attempt at goal!
          ...  V_Barkas won't get to that!
          ...  Oooh it goes just over!!
Min. 65 :(bfar) There's going to be a change
          ...  A_Tchouameni will come on for L_Colwill and play DM
Min. 65 :(bfar) A_Di_Stefano is coming on for Florentino and playing FW
Min. 65 :(rfcr) I_Redford plays in W_Johnston with a beautiful ball
          ...  A thundering drive by W_Johnston !
          ...  It hits off a defender!
          ...  V_Barkas is wrong footed!
          ...  It drifts just wide!
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  S_Robertson plays it into the danger area!
          ...  V_Barkas makes the catch!
Min. 68 :(rfcr) The defender loses control of the ball!
          ...  Ali_McLintock seizes control of it and thinks about the shot
          ...  Ali_McLintock throws himself at the ball !
          ...  He manages to reach the ball
          ...  The shot takes a wicked deflection
          ...  Wide !!
          ...  That was fortunate
Min. 70 :(bfar) J_Rego has it now
          ...  He takes on J_McClelland
          ...  He gets past him!
          ...  He puts in J_Alvarez!
          ...  A cheeky lob from J_Alvarez !
          ...  J_Stewart with a great save
          ...  He shows why he is the number 1
Min. 75 :(bfar) Tom_Krauss is being brought on
          ...  J_Rego is leaving the pitch
          ...  He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
          ...  Looks like his replacement will play MF
Min. 79 :(bfar) A_Di_Stefano with the dribble
          ...  He skips through the tackle
          ...  A_Di_Stefano with the side footed shot!
          ...  It hits the bar
          ...  And goes over!
          ...  J_Stewart was beaten there!
Min. 80 :(rfcr) C_Jackson backtracks with the ball
          ...  He hits the ball up field
          ...  W_Johnston latches onto the end of it
          ...  W_Johnston rifles it at the goal !
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 82 :(bfar) S_Gomez controls the ball immaculately
          ...  Leaves the defenders for dead
          ...  This looks like it could be a great chance
          ...  S_Gomez with the overhead !
          ...  But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 83 :(rfcr) Ali_McLintock kills the ball dead
          ...  He sees a team mate in space!
          ...  He plays the ball in to him!
          ...  W_Aitken gets on the end of the pass
          ...  A_Schjelderup with a late tackle
          ...  He certainly didn't mean it
          ...  G_Ginchev wants a quiet word
Min. 85 :(bfar) J_Alvarez sidesteps his marker
          ...  He runs forward now
          ...  But he stands on the ball and falls over!!
          ...  C_Jackson picks up the loose ball and clears the danger
Min. 86 :(rfcr) I_Redford gets to the by line and finds W_Johnston with a beautiful cross
          ...  But A_Tchouameni slides in two footed.
          ...  G_Ginchev has a look but waves "Play On!"
Min. 88 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 92 :(rfcr) W_Johnston takes possession
          ...  Knocks it past S_Gomez
          ...  He's through on goal
          ...  Luisao with the tackle
          ...  He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 93 :(bfar) Felicissimo spots A_Tchouameni who is in acres of space
          ...  J_McClelland reads the situation well and wins the ball
          ...  But it goes out
          ...  CORNER!
          ...  Felicissimo hits it into the box!
          ...  It comes to Tom_Krauss
          ...  He fires it towards to goal
          ...  But J_Stewart tips it behind
          ...  G_Ginchev has given a goal kick
          ...  He's not having the best of days !

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



Match Details
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Venue                : Estadio da Luz
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Benfica Res Match Info
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Best player          : Florentino (Man of the Match)
Scorers              : J_Rego (8), Florentino (14)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : Antonio_Silva (47), L_Colwill (58)
Injured              : N/A
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Rangers FC Res Match Info
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Best player          : Ali_McLintock
Scorers              : C_McAdam (5)
Sent Off             : N/A
Booked               : D_McPherson (48)
Injured              : N/A
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Match Statistics
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                            Benfica Res   |  Rangers FC Res
Attempts on Goal     :          21        |       6
Off target           :          10        |       5
On target            :          11        |       1
Possession           :          64        |       36
Corners              :           4        |       1
Red Cards            :           0        |       0
Yellow Cards         :           2        |       1
Subs Used            :           4        |       3
Fouls                :          15        |       10
Key Tackles          :           9        |       9
Key Passes           :          15        |       11
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Final Score          : Benfica Res 2 - 1 Rangers FC Res
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Player Statistics - Benfica Res
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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V_Barkas       GK  29   2   2   4  28 |  96   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0
Antonio_Silva  DF   1  25  10   2  41 |  53   0   2   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  48  -2  -2
A_Carreras     DF   2  25   5   4  37 |  96   0   1   0   0   2   0   0   0   0  25   0   5
Luisao         DF   2  24  10   5  47 |  96   0   1   1   0   2   0   0   0   0  25  15   5
L_Colwill      DF   2  21   5   1  40 |  68   0   1   1   0   1   0   1   0   0  23  13  -2
Felicissimo    DM   2  11  22   7  28 |  96   0   0   5   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  95   0
G_Prestianni   MF   1   3  22  16  27 |  96   0   1   2   0   1   0   0   0   0  25  30   5
J_Rego         MF   1   1  22   3  35 |  78   0   0   3   0   2   1   0   0   0   0  45  30
Florentino     AM   1   9  21  13  46 |  68   0   0   2   1   2   1   0   0   0   0  50  30
J_Alvarez      FW   2   4   4  24  30 |  96   0   1   0   0   3   0   0   0   0  25   0   5
A_Schjelderup  FW   2   2   2  24  31 |  96   0   0   0   0   5   0   0   0   0  20  20  30
A_Trash        GK  20   4   1   1  15 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Gomez        DF   2  25   9   9  23 |  43   0   1   1   0   1   0   0   0   0  25  15   0
Tom_Krauss     MF   1  14  26   4  48 |  18   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0  20  20  25
A_Tchouameni   DM   2  14  25   7  31 |  28   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  25   0   0
A_Di_Stefano   FW   2   1   5  25  39 |  28   0   0   0   0   1   0   0   0   0   0   0   0

Player Statistics - Rangers FC Res
Name          Pos  St  Tk  Ps  Sh  Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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J_Stewart      GK  26   1   3   3  29 |  96   9   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  80   0   0   0
C_McAdam       DF   1  23   5   5  18 |  96   0   2   0   0   1   1   0   0   0  30 -20   5
D_McPherson    DF   2  23   3   3  22 |  96   0   4   0   0   0   0   1   0   0  78 -22 -22
G_MacAulay     DF   1  22   2   5  26 |  63   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
J_McClelland   DF   1  22   3   2  25 |  96   0   3   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  75   0   0
S_Baird        MF   2   2  25   6  28 |  96   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
K_McMinn       MF   1   4  24   2  34 |  63   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
S_Robertson    MF   2   1  22   2  28 |  96   0   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  35   0
Ali_McLintock  MF   2   2  21   4  41 |  96   0   0   5   0   1   0   0   0   0   0  75   0
W_Aitken       FW   1   1   1  25  16 |  96   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
G_Durie        FW   2   2   3  22  29 |  63   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
L_Kelly        GK  24   2   3   2  33 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
C_Jackson      DF   2  26   5   5  17 |  33   0   1   1   0   0   0   0   0   0  25  15   0
R_Gough        DF   1  25   9   6  34 |   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
I_Redford      MF   1   2  26   3  10 |  33   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0  30   0
W_Johnston     FW   2   4   2  22  27 |  33   0   0   0   0   2   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
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