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Season 19 Archive: Division 1, Week 6
Benfica 1 - 0 Werder Bremen
Division One League Match, Benfica vs. Werder Bremen (Sun Aug 24)
Benfica | Werder Bremen
3-1-4-2 A | 4-1-3-1-1 C
Steven Theobald | Harry Kleinjan
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK L_Bowazski
C_Thomson DF | DF Ronaldo
C_Barr DF | DF P_Hunter
R_Tomassi DF | DF C_Prandelli
B_Abdoulaye DM | DF G_Griffiths
B_Zamora MF | DM Fernandinho
Zheng_Zhi MF | MF C_Gemmell
P_Do_Shaw MF | MF Asier_Munoz
J_Bolm MF | MF Z_Junuzovic
K_McInally FW | AM M_Vayrynen
S_Morison FW | FW Diaviera
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J_Moreau SUB | SUB S_Mielitz
J_Djourou SUB | SUB J_Neeskens
B_Bryn SUB | SUB C_Makiadi
Yann_M_Vila SUB | SUB H_Sabry
D_Damjanovic SUB | SUB Liedson
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 1 :(wbn) Fernandinho with a neat pass into C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell gets his head to the ball !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 2 :(bfa) B_Zamora heads the ball back to S_Morison
... S_Morison fires a shot at goal !
... But L_Bowazski makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 2 :(wbn) Z_Junuzovic looks up
... He swings the ball right towards C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And E_Thorstvedt reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by Ronaldo!
... E_Thorstvedt easily catches it!
Min. 3 :(bfa) J_Bolm drives the ball across field
... It comes to K_McInally
... C_Gemmell fouls badly
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 4 :(wbn) P_Hunter loses his marker!
... R_Tomassi reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 5 :(wbn) C_Gemmell with a probing through ball M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen attempts the shot!
... E_Thorstvedt watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 8 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to S_Morison
... S_Morison with the overhead !
... L_Bowazski makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 8 :(wbn) Diaviera runs with pace at the defence
... Diaviera launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt with a superb tip around the post
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
... CORNER!
... Diaviera plays it into the danger area!
... E_Thorstvedt makes the catch!
Min. 9 :(wbn) Fernandinho crosses in from the wing, he finds Z_Junuzovic in the box
... Z_Junuzovic with the goal bound shot!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... E_Thorstvedt never had a chance!
Min. 11 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... S_Morison latches onto it!
... G_Griffiths plays the back pass
... L_Bowazski can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... B_Abdoulaye swings it in!
... G_Griffiths wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 12 :(bfa) C_Thomson is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... K_McInally latches onto the ball
... Asier_Munoz with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 18 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with a reverse pass to K_McInally
... K_McInally belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 18 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw spits at G_Griffiths
... He could be off!!
... G_Poll calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 18 :(wbn) C_Gemmell has it on the edge of the box
... But B_Zamora puts the ball out of play
Min. 20 :(bfa) The Benfica manager shouts at them from the touchline to play P
Min. 20 :(wbn) C_Gemmell looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to P_Hunter
... P_Hunter sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... But E_Thorstvedt tips it behind
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 21 :(wbn) Fernandinho hoists the ball across to M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen with the attempt at goal!
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 22 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen brings the ball into the opposing area
... Ronaldo makes himself available
... Ronaldo sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 23 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with a measured pass to S_Morison
... S_Morison pounds a rocket on goal !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 23 :(wbn) Z_Junuzovic cuts inside the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to C_Prandelli
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... C_Thomson looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 24 :(bfa) B_Zamora plays a long ball to K_McInally
... K_McInally with the cheeky shot!
... But L_Bowazski punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 24 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled P_Do_Shaw
... M_Vayrynen throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 25 :(wbn) Fernandinho passes the ball to M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen with the attempt at goal!
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... E_Thorstvedt was beaten there!
Min. 26 :(wbn) Diaviera runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... Diaviera attempts a low drive!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 27 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi finds K_McInally in the box
... K_McInally heads the ball towards goal !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 27 :(bfa) C_Barr spits at Diaviera
... G_Poll warns him
Min. 29 :(bfa) R_Tomassi sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... Asier_Munoz with the dive
... There's no room in the game for that!
Min. 30 :(bfa) interesting tactic change...
... B_Abdoulaye will now play as MF
Min. 30 :(bfa) B_Zamora looks up
... He swings the ball right towards S_Morison
... Z_Junuzovic with a deliberate foul
... That deserves a punishment
... G_Poll refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 31 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with the heel pass to S_Morison
... Asier_Munoz is called for the holding foul
... Looked like a fair jump
... The referee got it wrong
... He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 32 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye miskicks!
... He finds K_McInally though
... That was fortunate
... Diaviera clears with a diving header
Min. 33 :(bfa) C_Barr with the deft touch
... He takes it past P_Hunter
... He knocks it to B_Zamora!
... P_Hunter reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 33 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen loses B_Abdoulaye
... M_Vayrynen tries to place it in the corner !
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 34 :(wbn) Diaviera with a real burst of pace
... He shows C_Barr a clean set of heals
... K_McInally with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 38 :(wbn) G_Griffiths with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... G_Griffiths with a thundering shot!
... E_Thorstvedt falls over
... But E_Thorstvedt is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 41 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen with an in swinging cross to Asier_Munoz
... S_Morison with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He's lucky it wasn't more
... It's just a warning
... FREE KICK!
... It is in a good position!
... M_Vayrynen with the delicate chip over the wall
... E_Thorstvedt blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 42 :(wbn) G_Griffiths hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... Diaviera latches onto it!
... Diaviera curls the ball in on goal !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bfa) It seems Benfica are making a tactical change to A
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-0 Werder Bremen
Min. 48 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi with the dribble
... He uses his pace to get free
... Zheng_Zhi uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... Over the bar
Min. 49 :(wbn) Ronaldo brings it under control
... He takes on C_Thomson
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Diaviera!
... Diaviera tries to catch the keeper out!
... But E_Thorstvedt reaches the ball. Good save
... There was a foul on E_Thorstvedt anyway
Min. 50 :(bfa) K_McInally skips the challenge from P_Hunter
... Cleaned up by Ronaldo
Min. 50 :(wbn) Fernandinho beats his marker
... He muscled him off the ball
... Fernandinho has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by E_Thorstvedt !!
Min. 51 :(wbn) G_Griffiths looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to C_Gemmell
... Zheng_Zhi with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... G_Poll refrained from booking him but had words
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... Z_Junuzovic shapes to shoot
... He plays it to C_Gemmell instead
... C_Gemmell hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 53 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen with a 40-yard pass to P_Hunter
... P_Hunter with the overhead !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a difficult save
Min. 54 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw flicks it over G_Griffiths's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... M_Vayrynen is called for the holding foul
... He was a bit too close for comfort
... G_Poll shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 55 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen beats C_Barr
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves G_Poll
... C_Barr with a bad challenge
... That looked malicious
... G_Poll calls him over
... G_Poll tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 58 :(bfa) B_Zamora with a real burst of pace
... He shows G_Griffiths a clean set of heals
... B_Zamora with a low drive through the rain!
... L_Bowazski with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 59 :(bfa) B_Zamora lays the ball back to K_McInally
... K_McInally goes for goal !
... But L_Bowazski tips it over
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 59 :(wbn) C_Gemmell finds his way through
... That was sheer effort
... C_Gemmell unleashes a pile driver !
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 62 :(wbn) Diaviera with a 50-yard pass to M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... E_Thorstvedt just watches float over the bar!
Min. 64 :(bfa) B_Zamora with a slick pass to K_McInally
... K_McInally hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But L_Bowazski punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 67 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen turns past C_Thomson
... He has created space for himself now
... Good sliding challenge from C_Barr
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... C_Gemmell plays it into the danger area!
... E_Thorstvedt reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 68 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi runs into space
... Zheng_Zhi fires a shot at goal !
... Saved by L_Bowazski
Min. 68 :(wbn) Fernandinho leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to Diaviera
... Diaviera attempts a lob!
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 69 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell blasts it at the goal !
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 71 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with a 50-yard pass to P_Do_Shaw
... P_Hunter read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 72 :(wbn) C_Prandelli with electric pace
... He eases past the defender
... R_Tomassi pulls on his shirt
... He wins the ball
... The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 74 :(wbn) Z_Junuzovic finds P_Hunter in acres of space
... P_Hunter with a thundering drive!
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Prandelli hits it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 75 :(bfa) A defence splitting pass from B_Zamora to S_Morison
... S_Morison unleashes a pile driver !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 75 :(wbn) P_Hunter beats C_Barr
... He showed great skill there
... A great volley from P_Hunter !
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 76 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic replaces B_Zamora and will play MF
Min. 76 :(wbn) P_Hunter slides the ball across to Z_Junuzovic
... Z_Junuzovic drives the shot in!
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... C_Gemmell chips the ball into the area!
... E_Thorstvedt easily claims the ball!
Min. 77 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila will replace C_Thomson and play DF
Min. 77 :(wbn) J_Neeskens is ready to come on to replace Ronaldo
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 78 :(wbn) H_Sabry replaces an unhappy Diaviera and will play as a FW
Min. 79 :(wbn) H_Sabry gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside C_Barr!
... He has some space now!
... H_Sabry with the overhead !
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 81 :(bfa) J_Bolm is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to P_Do_Shaw
... But J_Neeskens will cut out the threat
Min. 83 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to C_Prandelli
... C_Prandelli with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... That's gone out for a goal kick
... It was clear to everyone that E_Thorstvedt got a touch
Min. 84 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw finds his way through
... They tried to play the offside trap
... P_Do_Shaw must beat L_Bowazski!
... But L_Bowazski parries the shot
... The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 84 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen beats his marker
... M_Vayrynen looks to see where E_Thorstvedt is!
... He shoots!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 86 :(wbn) Fernandinho runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to P_Hunter
... A left-footer by P_Hunter !
... But he puts it wide
... That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 87 :(bfa) K_McInally takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... K_McInally fires off a right-footed shot !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... GOAL !!
... Right into the top corner!
... That must have sealed it!!
... Benfica 1-0 Werder Bremen ...
Min. 87 :(bfa) Up goes the substitution board - J_Djourou on for S_Morison as a DF
Min. 87 :(bfa) Benfica restructured their strategy to D
Min. 87 :(bfa) It appears B_Abdoulaye is playing as a DM
Min. 87 :(wbn) Liedson is being prepared to come on
... C_Prandelli is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 87 :(wbn) Werder Bremen will now play A after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 87 :(wbn) C_Gemmell plays a great one-two
... He continues to run forward now
... B_Abdoulaye with a nasty foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... G_Poll warns him
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to D_Damjanovic
... D_Damjanovic curls it towards the top corner !
... L_Bowazski tips it over
... CORNER!
... R_Tomassi swings it in!
... L_Bowazski jumps well to claim it!
Min. 91 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen knocks it past Yann_M_Vila and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... J_Bolm with the tackle
... G_Poll will want to speak to him
... G_Poll warned him
Min. 92 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye hoofs it up field to find Yann_M_Vila
... Yann_M_Vila hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... It's well wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 105,360
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : E_Thorstvedt (Man of the Match)
Scorers : K_McInally (87)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Do_Shaw (18), C_Barr (55)
Injured : N/A
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Werder Bremen Match Info
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Best player : M_Vayrynen
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Asier_Munoz (31), M_Vayrynen (54)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Werder Bremen
Attempts on Goal : 16 | 30
Off target : 6 | 13
On target : 10 | 17
Possession : 42 | 58
Corners : 2 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 9
Key Tackles : 6 | 7
Key Passes : 19 | 21
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Final Score : Benfica 1 - 0 Werder Bremen
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Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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E_Thorstvedt GK 38 2 6 4 13 | 94 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 26 11 6 25 | 78 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
C_Barr DF 2 25 12 9 27 | 94 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 38 28 18
R_Tomassi DF 1 24 8 6 37 | 94 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
B_Abdoulaye DM 2 14 26 7 39 | 94 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
B_Zamora MF 2 11 27 8 25 | 77 0 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 60 5
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 8 26 8 42 | 94 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 6
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 8 25 8 25 | 94 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 38 3
J_Bolm MF 2 10 24 12 32 | 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 28 27 | 94 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 40 20 57
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 26 36 | 88 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
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 27 5 9 35 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Bryn DF 2 25 7 8 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 24 12 7 22 | 16 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 1
D_Damjanovic MF 3 7 26 9 42 | 17 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Player Statistics - Werder Bremen
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Bowazski GK 34 5 4 6 15 | 94 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
Ronaldo DF 2 25 11 9 29 | 78 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
P_Hunter DF 1 24 11 8 32 | 94 0 2 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 40 10 17
C_Prandelli DF 1 23 11 7 29 | 88 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
G_Griffiths DF 2 23 10 3 33 | 94 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 20 5
Fernandinho DM 2 11 23 9 19 | 94 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 60 5
C_Gemmell MF 3 8 24 11 28 | 94 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 20 17
Asier_Munoz MF 1 9 24 3 21 | 94 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 8 -2
Z_Junuzovic MF 2 11 23 8 32 | 94 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 10 -14
M_Vayrynen AM 2 6 23 15 28 | 94 0 0 4 0 8 0 1 0 0 -2 38 18
Diaviera FW 1 8 10 26 21 | 79 0 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 20 10 17
S_Mielitz GK 27 3 3 3 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Neeskens DF 1 24 9 6 29 | 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
C_Makiadi MF 2 6 23 4 10 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Sabry FW 1 4 5 25 25 | 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Liedson FW 2 9 5 23 38 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Benfica | Werder Bremen
3-1-4-2 A | 4-1-3-1-1 C
Steven Theobald | Harry Kleinjan
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E_Thorstvedt GK | GK L_Bowazski
C_Thomson DF | DF Ronaldo
C_Barr DF | DF P_Hunter
R_Tomassi DF | DF C_Prandelli
B_Abdoulaye DM | DF G_Griffiths
B_Zamora MF | DM Fernandinho
Zheng_Zhi MF | MF C_Gemmell
P_Do_Shaw MF | MF Asier_Munoz
J_Bolm MF | MF Z_Junuzovic
K_McInally FW | AM M_Vayrynen
S_Morison FW | FW Diaviera
|
J_Moreau SUB | SUB S_Mielitz
J_Djourou SUB | SUB J_Neeskens
B_Bryn SUB | SUB C_Makiadi
Yann_M_Vila SUB | SUB H_Sabry
D_Damjanovic SUB | SUB Liedson
Referee: G_Poll (England)
Min. 1 :(wbn) Fernandinho with a neat pass into C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell gets his head to the ball !
... E_Thorstvedt with a fantastic point blank save
... He gave the striker no chance
Min. 2 :(bfa) B_Zamora heads the ball back to S_Morison
... S_Morison fires a shot at goal !
... But L_Bowazski makes a superb stop down low.
Min. 2 :(wbn) Z_Junuzovic looks up
... He swings the ball right towards C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell with the spectacular bicycle kick!
... It's going over!
... It dips dramatically!!
... And E_Thorstvedt reacts well to tip it over
... CORNER!
... The corner is swung in by Ronaldo!
... E_Thorstvedt easily catches it!
Min. 3 :(bfa) J_Bolm drives the ball across field
... It comes to K_McInally
... C_Gemmell fouls badly
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
Min. 4 :(wbn) P_Hunter loses his marker!
... R_Tomassi reads it well
... This boy is a quality defender
... The crowd sing his praises
Min. 5 :(wbn) C_Gemmell with a probing through ball M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen attempts the shot!
... E_Thorstvedt watches it sail safely wide!
Min. 8 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw runs down the flank
... He plays the ball in to S_Morison
... S_Morison with the overhead !
... L_Bowazski makes a great save
... But he can't hold onto it!
Min. 8 :(wbn) Diaviera runs with pace at the defence
... Diaviera launches himself head first to connect with the low cross!
... E_Thorstvedt with a superb tip around the post
... When he's on his game he's one of the best in the league
... CORNER!
... Diaviera plays it into the danger area!
... E_Thorstvedt makes the catch!
Min. 9 :(wbn) Fernandinho crosses in from the wing, he finds Z_Junuzovic in the box
... Z_Junuzovic with the goal bound shot!
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... But it sails past the post !!
... E_Thorstvedt never had a chance!
Min. 11 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye hits the ball through the heart of the defence
... S_Morison latches onto it!
... G_Griffiths plays the back pass
... L_Bowazski can't get to it!!
... It goes just wide!!
... What a lucky escape!!
... CORNER!
... B_Abdoulaye swings it in!
... G_Griffiths wins the ball
... And he clears the danger
Min. 12 :(bfa) C_Thomson is closed down
... He plays a quick pass
... K_McInally latches onto the ball
... Asier_Munoz with the tackle
... He did well to stop that attack!
Min. 18 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with a reverse pass to K_McInally
... K_McInally belts the ball towards goal!
... It swerves a lot in the air
... He has failed to hit the target!
... He looks horrified by that miss!
... He should have buried that!
Min. 18 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw spits at G_Griffiths
... He could be off!!
... G_Poll calls him over
... The ref is taking his time with him!
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 18 :(wbn) C_Gemmell has it on the edge of the box
... But B_Zamora puts the ball out of play
Min. 20 :(bfa) The Benfica manager shouts at them from the touchline to play P
Min. 20 :(wbn) C_Gemmell looks around for some movement
... He sees a man in space!
... He hits the ball up to P_Hunter
... P_Hunter sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... But E_Thorstvedt tips it behind
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... He's not having the best of days !
Min. 21 :(wbn) Fernandinho hoists the ball across to M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen with the attempt at goal!
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 22 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen brings the ball into the opposing area
... Ronaldo makes himself available
... Ronaldo sidesteps his marker and tries the wicked snap bender !
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
... The defender clears it
Min. 23 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with a measured pass to S_Morison
... S_Morison pounds a rocket on goal !
... The fans get off there seats!
... But it sails over !!
Min. 23 :(wbn) Z_Junuzovic cuts inside the defender
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to C_Prandelli
... But he steps on the ball and falls over!
... C_Thomson looks embarrassed to take the ball off him!
Min. 24 :(bfa) B_Zamora plays a long ball to K_McInally
... K_McInally with the cheeky shot!
... But L_Bowazski punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 24 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen finds his way through
... His quick turn fooled P_Do_Shaw
... M_Vayrynen throws himself at the ball !
... He manages to reach the ball
... It hits the post
... And goes clear
Min. 25 :(wbn) Fernandinho passes the ball to M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen with the attempt at goal!
... It hits the bar
... And goes over!
... E_Thorstvedt was beaten there!
Min. 26 :(wbn) Diaviera runs forward
... He only has going for the goal in mind!
... Diaviera attempts a low drive!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He was lucky to get to that one
Min. 27 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi finds K_McInally in the box
... K_McInally heads the ball towards goal !
... OOOOHHHHH!!!!
... Unbelievable!!!
... It's gone wide
Min. 27 :(bfa) C_Barr spits at Diaviera
... G_Poll warns him
Min. 29 :(bfa) R_Tomassi sidesteps his marker
... That was too easy
... Asier_Munoz with the dive
... There's no room in the game for that!
Min. 30 :(bfa) interesting tactic change...
... B_Abdoulaye will now play as MF
Min. 30 :(bfa) B_Zamora looks up
... He swings the ball right towards S_Morison
... Z_Junuzovic with a deliberate foul
... That deserves a punishment
... G_Poll refrained from booking him but had words
Min. 31 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with the heel pass to S_Morison
... Asier_Munoz is called for the holding foul
... Looked like a fair jump
... The referee got it wrong
... He gets a YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 32 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye miskicks!
... He finds K_McInally though
... That was fortunate
... Diaviera clears with a diving header
Min. 33 :(bfa) C_Barr with the deft touch
... He takes it past P_Hunter
... He knocks it to B_Zamora!
... P_Hunter reacts well to win the ball back
Min. 33 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen loses B_Abdoulaye
... M_Vayrynen tries to place it in the corner !
... E_Thorstvedt tips it round the post
... Good save
... Corner not given!!
Min. 34 :(wbn) Diaviera with a real burst of pace
... He shows C_Barr a clean set of heals
... K_McInally with a superb tackle!
... He easily dispossessed him.
Min. 38 :(wbn) G_Griffiths with the dribble
... He's clean through
... The fans are on their feet
... G_Griffiths with a thundering shot!
... E_Thorstvedt falls over
... But E_Thorstvedt is relieved to watch it go out of play!
Min. 41 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen with an in swinging cross to Asier_Munoz
... S_Morison with a nasty foul
... I don't think he meant anything other than trying to get the ball
... He's lucky it wasn't more
... It's just a warning
... FREE KICK!
... It is in a good position!
... M_Vayrynen with the delicate chip over the wall
... E_Thorstvedt blocks the shot with his legs
... It goes clear!
Min. 42 :(wbn) G_Griffiths hits in a wicked shot!
... It hits the defender
... Diaviera latches onto it!
... Diaviera curls the ball in on goal !
... But it whistles just past the post
Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there is 1 minute of time to be added on
Min. 45 :(bfa) It seems Benfica are making a tactical change to A
************* HALF TIME ****************
Half Time Score: Benfica 0-0 Werder Bremen
Min. 48 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi with the dribble
... He uses his pace to get free
... Zheng_Zhi uses the inside of his foot to curl a shot!
... Over the bar
Min. 49 :(wbn) Ronaldo brings it under control
... He takes on C_Thomson
... He gets past him!
... He puts in Diaviera!
... Diaviera tries to catch the keeper out!
... But E_Thorstvedt reaches the ball. Good save
... There was a foul on E_Thorstvedt anyway
Min. 50 :(bfa) K_McInally skips the challenge from P_Hunter
... Cleaned up by Ronaldo
Min. 50 :(wbn) Fernandinho beats his marker
... He muscled him off the ball
... Fernandinho has time and space!
... He flicks the ball towards goal
... E_Thorstvedt gets a hand to it!!
... But he picks up the rebound
... Fantastic reflex save by E_Thorstvedt !!
Min. 51 :(wbn) G_Griffiths looks for options
... His team mate makes an overlapping run now!
... He knocks a through ball to C_Gemmell
... Zheng_Zhi with a late tackle
... He certainly didn't mean it
... G_Poll refrained from booking him but had words
... FREE KICK
... Just past the halfway line
... Z_Junuzovic shapes to shoot
... He plays it to C_Gemmell instead
... C_Gemmell hits the shot with the outside of the left foot!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He had to be brave to come for that one
Min. 53 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen with a 40-yard pass to P_Hunter
... P_Hunter with the overhead !
... E_Thorstvedt makes a difficult save
Min. 54 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw flicks it over G_Griffiths's head
... He showed some great skill there!
... M_Vayrynen is called for the holding foul
... He was a bit too close for comfort
... G_Poll shows him a YELLOW CARD!!
... He'll need to be careful from now on!
Min. 55 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen beats C_Barr
... It looked like he pushed his marker
... "Play On!" Waves G_Poll
... C_Barr with a bad challenge
... That looked malicious
... G_Poll calls him over
... G_Poll tells him he has had enough warnings
... YELLOW CARD!!
Min. 58 :(bfa) B_Zamora with a real burst of pace
... He shows G_Griffiths a clean set of heals
... B_Zamora with a low drive through the rain!
... L_Bowazski with the acrobatic save
... Well saved
Min. 59 :(bfa) B_Zamora lays the ball back to K_McInally
... K_McInally goes for goal !
... But L_Bowazski tips it over
... G_Poll has given a goal kick
... Unbelievable !
Min. 59 :(wbn) C_Gemmell finds his way through
... That was sheer effort
... C_Gemmell unleashes a pile driver !
... It fly's into Row Z!
Min. 62 :(wbn) Diaviera with a 50-yard pass to M_Vayrynen
... M_Vayrynen keeps his head down as he hits the shot!
... E_Thorstvedt just watches float over the bar!
Min. 64 :(bfa) B_Zamora with a slick pass to K_McInally
... K_McInally hits it
... This one could go anywhere !
... But L_Bowazski punches it away
... He commands his area so well
Min. 67 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen turns past C_Thomson
... He has created space for himself now
... Good sliding challenge from C_Barr
... It goes out of play
... CORNER!
... C_Gemmell plays it into the danger area!
... E_Thorstvedt reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 68 :(bfa) Zheng_Zhi runs into space
... Zheng_Zhi fires a shot at goal !
... Saved by L_Bowazski
Min. 68 :(wbn) Fernandinho leaps into the air
... He wins the header
... He heads it across to Diaviera
... Diaviera attempts a lob!
... But it goes wide of the post
Min. 69 :(wbn) Asier_Munoz runs down the flank
... He threads the ball in to C_Gemmell
... C_Gemmell blasts it at the goal !
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... Goal kick given, amazing decision there!
Min. 71 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye with a 50-yard pass to P_Do_Shaw
... P_Hunter read the danger and stops the pass
Min. 72 :(wbn) C_Prandelli with electric pace
... He eases past the defender
... R_Tomassi pulls on his shirt
... He wins the ball
... The defender got away with the foul there!
Min. 74 :(wbn) Z_Junuzovic finds P_Hunter in acres of space
... P_Hunter with a thundering drive!
... Looks like it should be E_Thorstvedt's
... Oh he's let it go through his legs
... But drifts inches wide !!
... E_Thorstvedt looks embarrassed!
... He was relieved to see it go wide!
... CORNER!
... C_Prandelli hits it into the box!
... E_Thorstvedt reads it well, and claims it!
Min. 75 :(bfa) A defence splitting pass from B_Zamora to S_Morison
... S_Morison unleashes a pile driver !
... The fans behind the goal jump up!
... But it's gone just wide !!
Min. 75 :(wbn) P_Hunter beats C_Barr
... He showed great skill there
... A great volley from P_Hunter !
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... He could have caught that!
Min. 76 :(bfa) D_Damjanovic replaces B_Zamora and will play MF
Min. 76 :(wbn) P_Hunter slides the ball across to Z_Junuzovic
... Z_Junuzovic drives the shot in!
... E_Thorstvedt parries it
... It rolls out of play
... CORNER!
... C_Gemmell chips the ball into the area!
... E_Thorstvedt easily claims the ball!
Min. 77 :(bfa) Yann_M_Vila will replace C_Thomson and play DF
Min. 77 :(wbn) J_Neeskens is ready to come on to replace Ronaldo
... Looks like he will play as a DF
Min. 78 :(wbn) H_Sabry replaces an unhappy Diaviera and will play as a FW
Min. 79 :(wbn) H_Sabry gets the ball on the wing
... He cuts inside C_Barr!
... He has some space now!
... H_Sabry with the overhead !
... But he's missed it!
... He couldn't hit a cow's arse with a banjo
Min. 81 :(bfa) J_Bolm is out on the left
... He moves the ball right to P_Do_Shaw
... But J_Neeskens will cut out the threat
Min. 83 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen sprints down the flank
... He plays the ball across to C_Prandelli
... C_Prandelli with only one thing on his mind!
... He hits the ball towards goal!
... But E_Thorstvedt punches it away
... That's gone out for a goal kick
... It was clear to everyone that E_Thorstvedt got a touch
Min. 84 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw finds his way through
... They tried to play the offside trap
... P_Do_Shaw must beat L_Bowazski!
... But L_Bowazski parries the shot
... The defender manages to scramble the ball away
Min. 84 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen beats his marker
... M_Vayrynen looks to see where E_Thorstvedt is!
... He shoots!
... Brilliant save from E_Thorstvedt
... That must have impressed his national manager sitting in the stands
Min. 86 :(wbn) Fernandinho runs at the defender
... He gets past him!
... He sees a team mate in space
... He passes it to P_Hunter
... A left-footer by P_Hunter !
... But he puts it wide
... That was a terrible attempt!
Min. 87 :(bfa) K_McInally takes advantage of a defensive mistake
... It's a lucky break
... K_McInally fires off a right-footed shot !
... He couldn't have hit that shot much better!!
... GOAL !!
... Right into the top corner!
... That must have sealed it!!
... Benfica 1-0 Werder Bremen ...
Min. 87 :(bfa) Up goes the substitution board - J_Djourou on for S_Morison as a DF
Min. 87 :(bfa) Benfica restructured their strategy to D
Min. 87 :(bfa) It appears B_Abdoulaye is playing as a DM
Min. 87 :(wbn) Liedson is being prepared to come on
... C_Prandelli is leaving the pitch
... He looks disappointed that he won't be continuing
... Looks like his replacement will play FW
Min. 87 :(wbn) Werder Bremen will now play A after the order comes from the dugout
Min. 87 :(wbn) C_Gemmell plays a great one-two
... He continues to run forward now
... B_Abdoulaye with a nasty foul
... The fans are chanting "OFF!!! OFF!!!
... G_Poll warns him
Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals that there are 3 minutes of time to be added on
Min. 89 :(bfa) P_Do_Shaw with the flick on
... He plays the ball across to D_Damjanovic
... D_Damjanovic curls it towards the top corner !
... L_Bowazski tips it over
... CORNER!
... R_Tomassi swings it in!
... L_Bowazski jumps well to claim it!
Min. 91 :(wbn) M_Vayrynen knocks it past Yann_M_Vila and runs onto it
... He leaves the defender standing
... J_Bolm with the tackle
... G_Poll will want to speak to him
... G_Poll warned him
Min. 92 :(bfa) B_Abdoulaye hoofs it up field to find Yann_M_Vila
... Yann_M_Vila hits the shot!
... It swerves a lot!
... It's well wide!
... 9 times out of ten he would have scored that!
************* FULL TIME ****************
Match Details
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Venue : Estadio da Luz
Attendance : 105,360
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Benfica Match Info
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Best player : E_Thorstvedt (Man of the Match)
Scorers : K_McInally (87)
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : P_Do_Shaw (18), C_Barr (55)
Injured : N/A
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Werder Bremen Match Info
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Best player : M_Vayrynen
Scorers : N/A
Sent Off : N/A
Booked : Asier_Munoz (31), M_Vayrynen (54)
Injured : N/A
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Match Statistics
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Benfica | Werder Bremen
Attempts on Goal : 16 | 30
Off target : 6 | 13
On target : 10 | 17
Possession : 42 | 58
Corners : 2 | 5
Red Cards : 0 | 0
Yellow Cards : 2 | 2
Subs Used : 3 | 3
Fouls : 12 | 9
Key Tackles : 6 | 7
Key Passes : 19 | 21
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Final Score : Benfica 1 - 0 Werder Bremen
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Player Statistics - Benfica
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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E_Thorstvedt GK 38 2 6 4 13 | 94 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 0 0
C_Thomson DF 2 26 11 6 25 | 78 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0
C_Barr DF 2 25 12 9 27 | 94 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 38 28 18
R_Tomassi DF 1 24 8 6 37 | 94 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 0
B_Abdoulaye DM 2 14 26 7 39 | 94 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0
B_Zamora MF 2 11 27 8 25 | 77 0 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 60 5
Zheng_Zhi MF 1 8 26 8 42 | 94 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 10 6
P_Do_Shaw MF 2 8 25 8 25 | 94 0 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 38 3
J_Bolm MF 2 10 24 12 32 | 94 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0
K_McInally FW 2 6 5 28 27 | 94 0 1 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 40 20 57
S_Morison FW 1 2 7 26 36 | 88 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 12
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 27 5 9 35 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
B_Bryn DF 2 25 7 8 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Yann_M_Vila DF 2 24 12 7 22 | 16 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 0 1
D_Damjanovic MF 3 7 26 9 42 | 17 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Player Statistics - Werder Bremen
Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb
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L_Bowazski GK 34 5 4 6 15 | 94 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
Ronaldo DF 2 25 11 9 29 | 78 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 10 5
P_Hunter DF 1 24 11 8 32 | 94 0 2 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 40 10 17
C_Prandelli DF 1 23 11 7 29 | 88 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
G_Griffiths DF 2 23 10 3 33 | 94 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 40 20 5
Fernandinho DM 2 11 23 9 19 | 94 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 60 5
C_Gemmell MF 3 8 24 11 28 | 94 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 20 17
Asier_Munoz MF 1 9 24 3 21 | 94 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 18 8 -2
Z_Junuzovic MF 2 11 23 8 32 | 94 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 -20 10 -14
M_Vayrynen AM 2 6 23 15 28 | 94 0 0 4 0 8 0 1 0 0 -2 38 18
Diaviera FW 1 8 10 26 21 | 79 0 1 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 20 10 17
S_Mielitz GK 27 3 3 3 14 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
J_Neeskens DF 1 24 9 6 29 | 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0
C_Makiadi MF 2 6 23 4 10 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
H_Sabry FW 1 4 5 25 25 | 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Liedson FW 2 9 5 23 38 | 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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