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Season 15 Archive: Elite FA Cup, Semi Final
Benfica 1 - 4 Santos FC
Elite FA Cup Semi Final Match, Benfica vs. Santos FC (Thu Jan 10)
Benfica | Santos FC
5-1-3-1 D | 4-1-3-2 A
Steven Theobald | Glyn Rigby
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK K_Jensen
J_Djourou DF | DF L_Alberto
R_Neilson DF | DF T_Mowbray
M_Lindberg DF | DF Oscar
Fernando_Mera DF | DF R_Huth
Yann_M_Vila DF | DM Emerson
B_Abdoulaye DM | MF R_Tabata
G_Hagi MF | MF Ze_Roberto
B_Zamora MF | MF Maradona
Di_Maria MF | FW Stan_Matthews
K_McInally FW | FW Rummenigge
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB Rao
M_Laursen SUB | SUB B_Schinstiger
R_Castias SUB | SUB L_Clark
B_Robson SUB | SUB Zico
S_Morison SUB | SUB Eusebio
Referee: W_Stark (Germany)
Min. 4 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye beats L_Alberto
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves W_Stark
... B_Abdoulaye goes for the top corner !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... K_Jensen grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 6 :(sfc) R_Tabata has the ball
... He knocks the ball past R_Neilson
... He puts in Rummenigge!
... Yann_M_Vila takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 9 :(bfa) G_Hagi gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside Oscar!
... He has some space now!
... Oscar reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 15 :(sfc) T_Mowbray runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... Di_Maria with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll be off if he does that again
Min. 17 :(sfc) R_Tabata with the deft touch
... He takes it past J_Djourou
... He knocks it to Rummenigge!
... The defender is caught ball watching
... Rummenigge takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just E_Thorstvedt is between him and the goal
... He nutmegs E_Thorstvedt
... It hits the upright!!
... GOAL !!
... Santos FC go in front now with that goal!
... Benfica 0-1 Santos FC ...
Min. 18 :(bfa) S_Morison is ready to come on to replace Fernando_Mera
... Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 18 :(bfa) The Benfica manager told his side to change to a A strategy
Min. 19 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews beats his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... G_Hagi scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was unlucky to be booked for that
... FREE KICK!
... W_Stark signals that it is indirect
... R_Tabata swings it in
... Rummenigge gets on the end of it
... But R_Neilson clears the danger
Min. 21 :(sfc) Emerson unselfishly lays the ball back to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 23 :(bfa) G_Hagi flicks the ball through
... S_Morison runs onto it!
... Emerson had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
Min. 25 :(sfc) L_Alberto miskicks!
... He finds Stan_Matthews though
... That was fortunate
... Stan_Matthews tries to chip the ball over E_Thorstvedt!
... E_Thorstvedt gets the finger tips to it
... And puts it over
... CORNER!
... Emerson swings it in!
... B_Abdoulaye heads it away
Min. 27 :(bfa) B_Zamora plays in K_McInally with a beautiful ball
... Stan_Matthews with a well timed tackle
... W_Stark didn't like it though
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... S_Morison plays it short to K_McInally
... T_Mowbray gathers up the loose ball
Min. 29 :(sfc) T_Mowbray runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... Emerson latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... Yann_M_Vila takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 30 :(sfc) T_Mowbray has the ball
... He knocks the ball past M_Lindberg
... He puts in L_Alberto!
... B_Abdoulaye with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 31 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to J_Djourou
... A powerful header from J_Djourou !
... It looks good
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 32 :(sfc) R_Tabata jumps over M_Lindberg's challenge
... Yann_M_Vila wins the ball well
... W_Stark has given a free kick
Min. 33 :(sfc) Rummenigge leaves M_Lindberg standing
... Rummenigge drives it towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... Maradona hits it towards the far post!
... M_Lindberg wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 35 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews beats J_Djourou
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... G_Hagi stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
... That's a rash challenge!!
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... He looks dejected with himself now
Min. 35 :(sfc) Maradona with the dribble
... He uses his pace to get free
... Yann_M_Vila takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 39 :(sfc) Rummenigge sidesteps his marker
... He showed great skill there
... E_Thorstvedt is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
... W_Stark calls him over
... W_Stark is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... Ze_Roberto knocks it forward
... Stan_Matthews gets on the end of it
... Stan_Matthews has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... Hammered into the top corner!
... He salutes the Santos FC fans!!
... Benfica 0-2 Santos FC ...
Min. 40 :(sfc) Oscar is clutching his leg!
... The Santos FC physio rushes on
... He isn't able to carry on!
Min. 40 :(sfc) Zico takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace Oscar as DF
Min. 41 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... That mistake could prove costly
... Emerson takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfa) Di_Maria finds S_Morison with a perfectly weighted pass
... Cleaned up by R_Huth
Min. 43 :(sfc) R_Tabata brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... L_Alberto gets on the end of the pass
... L_Alberto has a go!
... E_Thorstvedt is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 47 :(sfc) T_Mowbray with the cross-field pass to Rummenigge
... A powerful header from Rummenigge !
... It looks good
... But he somehow misses
... The Benfica fans laugh at him
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-2 Santos FC
Min. 46 :(bfa) Di_Maria crosses in from the wing, he finds K_McInally in the box
... A great volley from K_McInally !
... K_Jensen goes down well to save
Min. 47 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto finds Rummenigge on the edge of the box
... Rummenigge tries to chip the ball over E_Thorstvedt!
... GOAL !!
... E_Thorstvedt was caught out there
... Benfica 0-3 Santos FC ...
Min. 48 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews takes possession
... What can he do here?
... Stan_Matthews gets his head to the ball !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 54 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews with the dribble
... He spots the run of his team-mate
... He's decided to go alone
... Di_Maria wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... Ze_Roberto hits it towards the far post!
... E_Thorstvedt makes the catch!
Min. 55 :(sfc) Eusebio is being brought on
... Rummenigge is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 57 :(sfc) Eusebio beats K_McInally
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Eusebio with a thundering volley!
... GOAL !!
... What a cheeky finish!
... The Santos FC fans sing his praises!
... Benfica 0-4 Santos FC ...
Min. 59 :(sfc) Emerson plays the early ball across the box to find Stan_Matthews in space
... Stan_Matthews with a low drive through the rain!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 60 :(sfc) Eusebio beats R_Neilson
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... Eusebio with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 62 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto drives it forward to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews with a blistering shot !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 64 :(bfa) M_Lindberg runs at the defender
... He takes it past him
... M_Lindberg aiming for the bottom corner !
... K_Jensen watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 66 :(sfc) R_Huth plays it back
... K_Jensen slips!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Benfica 1-4 Santos FC ...
Min. 67 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye lobs the ball over the defence
... S_Morison latches on to it
... L_Alberto gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 67 :(sfc) Maradona with a real burst of pace
... He leaves J_Djourou behind
... Maradona with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 69 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to K_McInally
... K_McInally beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... K_Jensen comes towards him
... He lobs it over K_Jensen
... It just didn't dip quickly enough!!
Min. 70 :(bfa) There's going to be a change
... R_Castias will come on for Yann_M_Vila and play AM
Min. 71 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to Eusebio
... R_Castias with the tackle
Min. 72 :(sfc) Eusebio sprints past M_Lindberg
... M_Lindberg wins the ball with ease
... W_Stark saw something no-one else did
Min. 73 :(bfa) Di_Maria pass splits open the defence and finds R_Castias
... R_Castias with his head down lets it go !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 73 :(sfc) R_Tabata looks around for support
... He knocks the ball across to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 75 :(sfc) L_Clark is being brought on
... L_Alberto is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 76 :(bfa) A defence splitting pass from B_Zamora to S_Morison
... S_Morison with the drive!
... But K_Jensen punches it away
Min. 76 :(sfc) R_Tabata curls the ball out wide to T_Mowbray
... T_Mowbray flicks the header toward the far post!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 77 :(bfa) S_Morison with the mazy run
... A well-placed shot from S_Morison !
... K_Jensen makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 77 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto with a measured ball to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews hits a great shot !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 78 :(bfa) Di_Maria gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to K_McInally
... From long range K_McInally bends the ball towards goal!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... K_Jensen looks relieved there!
Min. 80 :(sfc) T_Mowbray retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... L_Clark latches onto the end of it
... L_Clark uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But E_Thorstvedt makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 80 :(bfa) Di_Maria brings it under control
... He takes on Zico
... He gets past him!
... He puts in R_Castias!
... R_Tabata with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... That will be a booking
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK
... M_Lindberg shapes to shoot
... He plays it to K_McInally instead
... Emerson makes the challenge and clears the ball
... But it drifts out of play
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora floats the ball in!
... B_Abdoulaye with the shot!
... K_Jensen with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 81 :(bfa) R_Castias with a measured pass to S_Morison
... S_Morison swings in the shot!
... He hits the side netting
Min. 81 :(sfc) T_Mowbray drives the ball across field
... It comes to L_Clark
... L_Clark goes for goal !
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 83 :(bfa) K_McInally finds his way through
... He lost his man too easily
... R_Huth with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 83 :(sfc) Maradona dribbles it into the box
... Maradona launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt manages to turn it behind
... CORNER!
... L_Clark swings it in!
... E_Thorstvedt easily claims the ball!
Min. 84 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
... Stan_Matthews blasts it at the goal !
... E_Thorstvedt watches it sail wide!
Min. 84 :(bfa) S_Morison finds his way through
... He sets up the shot
... L_Clark goes in studs first
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll be off if he does that again
Min. 85 :(bfa) S_Morison with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to R_Castias
... R_Castias with a thundering shot!
... K_Jensen makes himself big
... Superb Stop !
... Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 87 :(sfc) Curled in dangerously from Maradona to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But E_Thorstvedt is equal to it
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bfa) S_Morison takes possession
... What can he do here?
... R_Huth rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... He's lucky to be let off for that one
... Glyn Rigby looks relieved
... Steven Theobald is far from happy with that decision
... FREE KICK!
... B_Abdoulaye drives it in
... K_Jensen parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 89 :(bfa) Di_Maria with the header on
... He finds S_Morison in space
... S_Morison hits a great drive!
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria curls it into the box!
... K_Jensen jumps well to claim it!
Min. 90 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews with the dribble
... R_Neilson is easily beaten
... Di_Maria with a clumsy challenge
... He is warned by W_Stark
... It's just a warning
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... R_Huth drives it in
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... Emerson hits it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 90 :(sfc) Emerson with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... Stan_Matthews gets on the end of the pass
... Stan_Matthews attempts a chip!
... E_Thorstvedt gets up well to catch that one
Min. 91 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews flicks it over R_Castias and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Stan_Matthews hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 92 :(bfa) Di_Maria 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!
... R_Neilson receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... R_Neilson with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... K_Jensen won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 93 :(sfc) R_Tabata knocks it forward
... B_Zamora slips
... Stan_Matthews gets to it!
... Stan_Matthews smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... It takes a deflection!
... But goes wide!
... CORNER!
... L_Clark drives it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Amsterdam Arena
Attendance : 79,701
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : B_Abdoulaye
Scorers : R_Huth (66 og)
Sent Off : G_Hagi (35)
Booked : Di_Maria (15), E_Thorstvedt (39)
Injured : N/A
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Santos FC Match Info
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Best player : Stan_Matthews (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Rummenigge (17,47), Stan_Matthews (39), Eusebio (57)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Tabata (80), L_Clark (84)
Injured : Oscar (40)
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Santos FC
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 26
Off target : 9 | 10
On target : 6 | 16
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 2 | 6
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 2
Subs Used : 2 | 3
Fouls : 15 | 12
Key Tackles : 7 | 7
Key Passes : 13 | 20
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Final Score : Benfica 1 - 4 Santos 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 35 2 6 4 13 | 95 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 38 0 0 0
J_Djourou DF 3 25 4 9 35 | 95 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
R_Neilson DF 1 25 12 2 29 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 1
M_Lindberg DF 1 24 8 8 42 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 1
Fernando_Mera DF 4 24 8 7 27 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 23 12 7 22 | 72 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0
B_Abdoulaye DM 2 14 23 7 39 | 95 0 2 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 30 36 17
G_Hagi MF 2 5 27 10 30 | 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
B_Zamora MF 2 11 25 8 25 | 95 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -8 -20
Di_Maria MF 1 6 24 5 37 | 95 0 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 82 -2
K_McInally FW 2 6 4 26 27 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 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
M_Laursen DF 2 24 8 6 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Castias AM 2 8 23 9 29 | 23 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 -5 -8 -11
B_Robson MF 2 9 23 8 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Morison FW 1 2 6 25 36 | 77 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 12 18
Player Statistics - Santos 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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K_Jensen GK 39 4 5 3 18 | 95 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
L_Alberto DF 2 27 12 7 28 | 77 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 35 32 21
T_Mowbray DF 2 25 8 5 29 | 95 0 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 60 8
Oscar DF 2 23 13 6 18 | 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
R_Huth DF 2 23 9 7 43 | 95 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 -20 1
Emerson DM 2 12 25 7 40 | 95 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 36 0
R_Tabata MF 1 11 38 8 29 | 95 0 0 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 -2 90 -2
Ze_Roberto MF 1 3 26 2 35 | 95 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 0
Maradona MF 1 10 23 15 18 | 95 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 9
Stan_Matthews FW 1 8 5 28 31 | 95 0 0 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 89
Rummenigge FW 2 8 8 23 32 | 57 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 65
Rao GK 26 3 3 3 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Schinstiger MF 2 2 29 3 39 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Clark MF 2 6 23 15 37 | 18 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 7
Zico DF 1 9 23 11 23 | 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eusebio FW 2 7 2 30 39 | 38 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 36
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Benfica | Santos FC
5-1-3-1 D | 4-1-3-2 A
Steven Theobald | Glyn Rigby
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK K_Jensen
J_Djourou DF | DF L_Alberto
R_Neilson DF | DF T_Mowbray
M_Lindberg DF | DF Oscar
Fernando_Mera DF | DF R_Huth
Yann_M_Vila DF | DM Emerson
B_Abdoulaye DM | MF R_Tabata
G_Hagi MF | MF Ze_Roberto
B_Zamora MF | MF Maradona
Di_Maria MF | FW Stan_Matthews
K_McInally FW | FW Rummenigge
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB Rao
M_Laursen SUB | SUB B_Schinstiger
R_Castias SUB | SUB L_Clark
B_Robson SUB | SUB Zico
S_Morison SUB | SUB Eusebio
Referee: W_Stark (Germany)
Min. 4 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye beats L_Alberto
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves W_Stark
... B_Abdoulaye goes for the top corner !
... It's hit the bar
... It bounces down
... K_Jensen grabs it
... No Goal!
... Boo's surround the stadium!!!
Min. 6 :(sfc) R_Tabata has the ball
... He knocks the ball past R_Neilson
... He puts in Rummenigge!
... Yann_M_Vila takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 9 :(bfa) G_Hagi gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside Oscar!
... He has some space now!
... Oscar reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 15 :(sfc) T_Mowbray runs at the defender
... The defender slips and falls over
... Di_Maria with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll be off if he does that again
Min. 17 :(sfc) R_Tabata with the deft touch
... He takes it past J_Djourou
... He knocks it to Rummenigge!
... The defender is caught ball watching
... Rummenigge takes advantage and races towards the goal!
... Just E_Thorstvedt is between him and the goal
... He nutmegs E_Thorstvedt
... It hits the upright!!
... GOAL !!
... Santos FC go in front now with that goal!
... Benfica 0-1 Santos FC ...
Min. 18 :(bfa) S_Morison is ready to come on to replace Fernando_Mera
... Looks like he will play as a FW
Min. 18 :(bfa) The Benfica manager told his side to change to a A strategy
Min. 19 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews beats his marker
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... G_Hagi scythes the player down.
... Psycho!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He was unlucky to be booked for that
... FREE KICK!
... W_Stark signals that it is indirect
... R_Tabata swings it in
... Rummenigge gets on the end of it
... But R_Neilson clears the danger
Min. 21 :(sfc) Emerson unselfishly lays the ball back to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 23 :(bfa) G_Hagi flicks the ball through
... S_Morison runs onto it!
... Emerson had better start being careful if he continues to tackle like that
Min. 25 :(sfc) L_Alberto miskicks!
... He finds Stan_Matthews though
... That was fortunate
... Stan_Matthews tries to chip the ball over E_Thorstvedt!
... E_Thorstvedt gets the finger tips to it
... And puts it over
... CORNER!
... Emerson swings it in!
... B_Abdoulaye heads it away
Min. 27 :(bfa) B_Zamora plays in K_McInally with a beautiful ball
... Stan_Matthews with a well timed tackle
... W_Stark didn't like it though
... FREE KICK
... It is deep inside there own half
... S_Morison plays it short to K_McInally
... T_Mowbray gathers up the loose ball
Min. 29 :(sfc) T_Mowbray runs down the wing
... He knocks it past the defender into space!
... He cuts the ball back
... Emerson latches onto the pass
... He carves out some space
... Yann_M_Vila takes out the attacker
... He looked to have fouled him there
Min. 30 :(sfc) T_Mowbray has the ball
... He knocks the ball past M_Lindberg
... He puts in L_Alberto!
... B_Abdoulaye with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 31 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye is taking a throw in
... He sees a team mate making a run
... He throws it to J_Djourou
... A powerful header from J_Djourou !
... It looks good
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 32 :(sfc) R_Tabata jumps over M_Lindberg's challenge
... Yann_M_Vila wins the ball well
... W_Stark has given a free kick
Min. 33 :(sfc) Rummenigge leaves M_Lindberg standing
... Rummenigge drives it towards goal !
... E_Thorstvedt gets his fingertips to it
... It's pushed around the post to safety
... CORNER!
... Maradona hits it towards the far post!
... M_Lindberg wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 35 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews beats J_Djourou
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... G_Hagi stands firm and knocks the player to the ground!!
... That's a rash challenge!!
... His 2nd yellow this game ! Sent off !
... He looks dejected with himself now
Min. 35 :(sfc) Maradona with the dribble
... He uses his pace to get free
... Yann_M_Vila takes the ball
... OOOHHHH!!
... He almost loses it straight away
... But he hits it clear!
Min. 39 :(sfc) Rummenigge sidesteps his marker
... He showed great skill there
... E_Thorstvedt is called for the holding foul
... Well spotted by the referee
... W_Stark calls him over
... W_Stark is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... Ze_Roberto knocks it forward
... Stan_Matthews gets on the end of it
... Stan_Matthews has time and space!
... He shoots towards goal!
... GOAL !!
... Hammered into the top corner!
... He salutes the Santos FC fans!!
... Benfica 0-2 Santos FC ...
Min. 40 :(sfc) Oscar is clutching his leg!
... The Santos FC physio rushes on
... He isn't able to carry on!
Min. 40 :(sfc) Zico takes off his tracksuit
... he'll replace Oscar as DF
Min. 41 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... That mistake could prove costly
... Emerson takes the ball and the player!!
... But the ref waves play on!!
Min. 43 :(REF) The board goes up indicating that there are 2 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 43 :(bfa) Di_Maria finds S_Morison with a perfectly weighted pass
... Cleaned up by R_Huth
Min. 43 :(sfc) R_Tabata brings the ball under control
... He sees a team mate in space!
... He plays the ball in to him!
... L_Alberto gets on the end of the pass
... L_Alberto has a go!
... E_Thorstvedt is beaten!
... It hits the bar!!
... And goes clear
Min. 47 :(sfc) T_Mowbray with the cross-field pass to Rummenigge
... A powerful header from Rummenigge !
... It looks good
... But he somehow misses
... The Benfica fans laugh at him
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-2 Santos FC
Min. 46 :(bfa) Di_Maria crosses in from the wing, he finds K_McInally in the box
... A great volley from K_McInally !
... K_Jensen goes down well to save
Min. 47 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto finds Rummenigge on the edge of the box
... Rummenigge tries to chip the ball over E_Thorstvedt!
... GOAL !!
... E_Thorstvedt was caught out there
... Benfica 0-3 Santos FC ...
Min. 48 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews takes possession
... What can he do here?
... Stan_Matthews gets his head to the ball !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 54 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews with the dribble
... He spots the run of his team-mate
... He's decided to go alone
... Di_Maria wins the ball with a superb sliding challenge
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... Ze_Roberto hits it towards the far post!
... E_Thorstvedt makes the catch!
Min. 55 :(sfc) Eusebio is being brought on
... Rummenigge is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 57 :(sfc) Eusebio beats K_McInally
... That was a quick burst of pace to set him free
... Eusebio with a thundering volley!
... GOAL !!
... What a cheeky finish!
... The Santos FC fans sing his praises!
... Benfica 0-4 Santos FC ...
Min. 59 :(sfc) Emerson plays the early ball across the box to find Stan_Matthews in space
... Stan_Matthews with a low drive through the rain!
... It goes wide for a goal kick
Min. 60 :(sfc) Eusebio beats R_Neilson
... His quick feet took him past the defender
... Eusebio with an overhead kick !
... He gets a connection
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 62 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto drives it forward to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews with a blistering shot !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 64 :(bfa) M_Lindberg runs at the defender
... He takes it past him
... M_Lindberg aiming for the bottom corner !
... K_Jensen watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 66 :(sfc) R_Huth plays it back
... K_Jensen slips!!
... GOAL !!
... He has put it into his own net!!
... Benfica 1-4 Santos FC ...
Min. 67 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye lobs the ball over the defence
... S_Morison latches on to it
... L_Alberto gets the foot in to win the ball
Min. 67 :(sfc) Maradona with a real burst of pace
... He leaves J_Djourou behind
... Maradona with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... It grazes the post!
... And hits the side netting
... Goal Kick!
Min. 69 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye turns past the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to K_McInally
... K_McInally beats the offside trap!
... He is clean through
... K_Jensen comes towards him
... He lobs it over K_Jensen
... It just didn't dip quickly enough!!
Min. 70 :(bfa) There's going to be a change
... R_Castias will come on for Yann_M_Vila and play AM
Min. 71 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to Eusebio
... R_Castias with the tackle
Min. 72 :(sfc) Eusebio sprints past M_Lindberg
... M_Lindberg wins the ball with ease
... W_Stark saw something no-one else did
Min. 73 :(bfa) Di_Maria pass splits open the defence and finds R_Castias
... R_Castias with his head down lets it go !
... But the ball goes harmlessly wide
Min. 73 :(sfc) R_Tabata looks around for support
... He knocks the ball across to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic save
... His captain pats him on the back for that one
Min. 75 :(sfc) L_Clark is being brought on
... L_Alberto is leaving the pitch
... Looks like the substitute will play MF
Min. 76 :(bfa) A defence splitting pass from B_Zamora to S_Morison
... S_Morison with the drive!
... But K_Jensen punches it away
Min. 76 :(sfc) R_Tabata curls the ball out wide to T_Mowbray
... T_Mowbray flicks the header toward the far post!
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 77 :(bfa) S_Morison with the mazy run
... A well-placed shot from S_Morison !
... K_Jensen makes a great save
... And he manages to hold onto it as well!
Min. 77 :(sfc) Ze_Roberto with a measured ball to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews hits a great shot !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
Min. 78 :(bfa) Di_Maria gets to the by-line
... He sees a team mate in space
... He plays the ball through to K_McInally
... From long range K_McInally bends the ball towards goal!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... But lands on the roof of the net !!
... K_Jensen looks relieved there!
Min. 80 :(sfc) T_Mowbray retreats under pressure
... He hits the ball up field
... L_Clark latches onto the end of it
... L_Clark uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... But E_Thorstvedt makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 80 :(bfa) Di_Maria brings it under control
... He takes on Zico
... He gets past him!
... He puts in R_Castias!
... R_Tabata with an ugly foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... That will be a booking
... YELLOW CARD!!
... FREE KICK
... M_Lindberg shapes to shoot
... He plays it to K_McInally instead
... Emerson makes the challenge and clears the ball
... But it drifts out of play
... CORNER!
... B_Zamora floats the ball in!
... B_Abdoulaye with the shot!
... K_Jensen with an easy save
... He just oozes confidence
Min. 81 :(bfa) R_Castias with a measured pass to S_Morison
... S_Morison swings in the shot!
... He hits the side netting
Min. 81 :(sfc) T_Mowbray drives the ball across field
... It comes to L_Clark
... L_Clark goes for goal !
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 83 :(bfa) K_McInally finds his way through
... He lost his man too easily
... R_Huth with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 83 :(sfc) Maradona dribbles it into the box
... Maradona launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt manages to turn it behind
... CORNER!
... L_Clark swings it in!
... E_Thorstvedt easily claims the ball!
Min. 84 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews picks up the loose ball and runs forward with it
... Stan_Matthews blasts it at the goal !
... E_Thorstvedt watches it sail wide!
Min. 84 :(bfa) S_Morison finds his way through
... He sets up the shot
... L_Clark goes in studs first
... YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll be off if he does that again
Min. 85 :(bfa) S_Morison with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to R_Castias
... R_Castias with a thundering shot!
... K_Jensen makes himself big
... Superb Stop !
... Well that one would have delighted him
Min. 87 :(sfc) Curled in dangerously from Maradona to Stan_Matthews
... Stan_Matthews with the deft touch!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But E_Thorstvedt is equal to it
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th referee signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 88 :(bfa) S_Morison takes possession
... What can he do here?
... R_Huth rushes in with a clumsy challenge!!
... That's a foul!!
... He's lucky to be let off for that one
... Glyn Rigby looks relieved
... Steven Theobald is far from happy with that decision
... FREE KICK!
... B_Abdoulaye drives it in
... K_Jensen parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 89 :(bfa) Di_Maria with the header on
... He finds S_Morison in space
... S_Morison hits a great drive!
... Terrific shot
... It takes a bounce of the defender
... The deflection takes it just wide
... That's unlucky!
... CORNER!
... Di_Maria curls it into the box!
... K_Jensen jumps well to claim it!
Min. 90 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews with the dribble
... R_Neilson is easily beaten
... Di_Maria with a clumsy challenge
... He is warned by W_Stark
... It's just a warning
... FREE KICK!
... It is within shooting distance!
... R_Huth drives it in
... But it's hit the defender and went out for a corner
... CORNER!
... Emerson hits it into the box!
... It goes straight into the arms of E_Thorstvedt
Min. 90 :(sfc) Emerson with a superb first touch
... He sees a team mate making a run!
... He plays the ball across to him!
... Stan_Matthews gets on the end of the pass
... Stan_Matthews attempts a chip!
... E_Thorstvedt gets up well to catch that one
Min. 91 :(sfc) Stan_Matthews flicks it over R_Castias and runs onto it
... He showed great skill and pace there
... Stan_Matthews hits the shot with the outside of the right foot!
... OOOOOOHHHHHHHH
... It grazes the post and goes wide
Min. 92 :(bfa) Di_Maria 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!
... R_Neilson receives the pass and heads towards the goal
... R_Neilson with the diving header !
... He had to be brave there
... K_Jensen won't get to that!
... It clips the post!
... And goes wide!
Min. 93 :(sfc) R_Tabata knocks it forward
... B_Zamora slips
... Stan_Matthews gets to it!
... Stan_Matthews smashed the ball towards the bottom corner!
... It takes a deflection!
... But goes wide!
... CORNER!
... L_Clark drives it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt jumps well to claim it!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Amsterdam Arena
Attendance : 79,701
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : B_Abdoulaye
Scorers : R_Huth (66 og)
Sent Off : G_Hagi (35)
Booked : Di_Maria (15), E_Thorstvedt (39)
Injured : N/A
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Santos FC Match Info
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Best player : Stan_Matthews (Man of the Match)
Scorers : Rummenigge (17,47), Stan_Matthews (39), Eusebio (57)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : R_Tabata (80), L_Clark (84)
Injured : Oscar (40)
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Santos FC
Attempts on Goal : 15 | 26
Off target : 9 | 10
On target : 6 | 16
Possession : 47 | 53
Corners : 2 | 6
Red Cards : 1 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 2
Subs Used : 2 | 3
Fouls : 15 | 12
Key Tackles : 7 | 7
Key Passes : 13 | 20
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Final Score : Benfica 1 - 4 Santos 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 35 2 6 4 13 | 95 16 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 38 0 0 0
J_Djourou DF 3 25 4 9 35 | 95 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
R_Neilson DF 1 25 12 2 29 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 1
M_Lindberg DF 1 24 8 8 42 | 95 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 0 1
Fernando_Mera DF 4 24 8 7 27 | 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 23 12 7 22 | 72 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0
B_Abdoulaye DM 2 14 23 7 39 | 95 0 2 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 30 36 17
G_Hagi MF 2 5 27 10 30 | 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -10 -10 -10
B_Zamora MF 2 11 25 8 25 | 95 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -20 -8 -20
Di_Maria MF 1 6 24 5 37 | 95 0 1 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 13 82 -2
K_McInally FW 2 6 4 26 27 | 95 0 0 0 0 3 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
M_Laursen DF 2 24 8 6 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R_Castias AM 2 8 23 9 29 | 23 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 -5 -8 -11
B_Robson MF 2 9 23 8 29 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
S_Morison FW 1 2 6 25 36 | 77 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 12 18
Player Statistics - Santos 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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K_Jensen GK 39 4 5 3 18 | 95 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 0 0 0
L_Alberto DF 2 27 12 7 28 | 77 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 35 32 21
T_Mowbray DF 2 25 8 5 29 | 95 0 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 60 8
Oscar DF 2 23 13 6 18 | 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0
R_Huth DF 2 23 9 7 43 | 95 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 10 -20 1
Emerson DM 2 12 25 7 40 | 95 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 36 0
R_Tabata MF 1 11 38 8 29 | 95 0 0 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 -2 90 -2
Ze_Roberto MF 1 3 26 2 35 | 95 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 88 0
Maradona MF 1 10 23 15 18 | 95 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 12 9
Stan_Matthews FW 1 8 5 28 31 | 95 0 0 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 89
Rummenigge FW 2 8 8 23 32 | 57 0 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 65
Rao GK 26 3 3 3 19 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Schinstiger MF 2 2 29 3 39 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
L_Clark MF 2 6 23 15 37 | 18 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 7
Zico DF 1 9 23 11 23 | 55 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Eusebio FW 2 7 2 30 39 | 38 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 36
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