Welcome to the match between Portalegre athletic and Benfica 4ever

2'

Plácido Castro played a lovely ball for Benjamim Cruz, Benjamim Cruz latched onto the ball before Balduíno Abreu could intercept.

Benjamim Cruz made a good pass to Oscar Pinheiro, Cipriano Belo failed to intercept the pass.

Oscar Pinheiro found himself in some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Zé Salazar failed to charge down the shot.

But Oscar Pinheiro sent it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

3'

Faustino Machado stepped up and struck the freekick. But Faustino Machado sent the ball high into the stands.

5'

Oscar Pinheiro moved the ball forward for Plácido Castro, Plácido Castro took it in his stride before Balduíno Abreu could intercept.

Plácido Castro directed the ball nicely to Guálter Palmeiro, Cipriano Belo couldn't cut out the pass.

Guálter Palmeiro found a gap and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Zé Salazar approached too late to block it.

Sergio Pereira blocked the shot.

6'

Plácido Castro passed the ball to Oscar Pinheiro, Balduíno Abreu failed to reach the ball.

Cipriano Belo was outmuscled by Oscar Pinheiro.

Oscar Pinheiro tried to get onto the pass but it was intercepted by Zé Salazar.

7'

Plácido Castro directed the ball nicely to Oscar Pinheiro, Balduíno Abreu failed to reach the ball.

Oscar Pinheiro tried to play it past Cipriano Belo but Cipriano Belo nicked the ball from the toes of Oscar Pinheiro.

9'

Bras Pinho played a great ball for Benjamim Cruz, Benjamim Cruz latched onto the ball before Mateus Torres could intercept.

Benjamim Cruz tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Guálter Paredes.

10'

Yellow card shown to Cecilio Medeiros.

Plácido Castro bent it from long range. Balduíno Abreu couldn't reach it.

But it went just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

12'

Plácido Castro tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball struck Balduíno Abreu.

13'

Anselmo Souza showed Manuel Victor a clean set of heels.

Anselmo Souza took a medium-ranged shot but Óscar Serafim managed to block the shot.

14'

Zé Salazar tried for goal from the freekick. Zé Salazar put it clean over the bar.

15'

Glauco Pereira passed the ball to Anselmo Souza, Anselmo Souza picked up on the ball before Manuel Victor could reach it.

Anselmo Souza sent the ball over from the wing, Óscar Serafim missed his interception.

Cornélio Ferro got to the ball ahead of Cecilio Medeiros, then headed the ball to safety.

16'

Guálter Paredes tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Cecilio Medeiros got to the ball first.

17'

Oscar Pinheiro powered past Balduíno Abreu!.

Oscar Pinheiro tried to jink past Cipriano Belo but Cipriano Belo denied.

21'

Pass by Plácido Castro to Oscar Pinheiro, Oscar Pinheiro picked up on the ball before Balduíno Abreu could cut it out.

Oscar Pinheiro got past Cipriano Belo with ease.

Oscar Pinheiro was able to make space and flicked it goalwards. Cornélio Ferro failed to block the shot.

Brilliant saved by Sergio Pereira.

22'

Bras Pinho directed the ball nicely to Benjamim Cruz, Benjamim Cruz took possession of the ball before Guálter Paredes could reach it.

Benjamim Cruz tried to skip past Mateus Torres but Mateus Torres nicked the ball from the toes of Benjamim Cruz.

23'

Rafael Cardozo had a go from the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

24'

Guálter Paredes skipped easily past Benjamim Cruz.

Guálter Paredes put a low cross in to the far post, Bras Pinho missed his interception.

Mateus Torres let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Rui Freitas failed to charge down the shot.

Dinis Victore had no chance of stopping the ball ... A fine goal all round by Mateus Torres !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Portalegre athletic 0 - 1 Benfica 4ever

27'

Abílio Campos made a good pass to Cipriano Belo, Cipriano Belo took possession of the ball before Oscar Pinheiro could cut it out.

Cipriano Belo passed along the floor for Balduíno Abreu to pick it up, Plácido Castro failed to intercept the pass.

Balduíno Abreu made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Oscar Pinheiro came close and blocked it.

28'

The corner was taken by Cecilio Medeiros towards the edge of the area.

Rafael Cardozo won the aerial challenge against Zé Salazar, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Rafael Cardozo didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

29'

Glauco Pereira faked a shot before cutting Manuel Victor in a different direction.

Glauco Pereira crossed the ball low into the box, Óscar Serafim couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Anselmo Souza shot past Zé Salazar towards goal.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

30'

Guálter Paredes played it confidently past Oscar Pinheiro.

Guálter Paredes tried to pass the ball forward but Plácido Castro got in the way of the ball.

32'

Oscar Pinheiro knocked a lovely ball for Plácido Castro, Balduíno Abreu failed to reach the ball.

Plácido Castro played a great ball for Oscar Pinheiro, Cipriano Belo couldn't cut it.

Oscar Pinheiro dribbled past Balduíno Abreu.

Oscar Pinheiro shot with a bicycle kick but the shot was blocked by Zé Salazar.

35'

Plácido Castro directed the ball to Oscar Pinheiro, the ball was picked up by Oscar Pinheiro before Cipriano Belo could reach it.

Oscar Pinheiro tried to play a long ball but Balduíno Abreu got in the way of the ball.

36'

The corner was taken by Anselmo Souza towards the edge of the area.

Cornélio Ferro got well above Rafael Cardozo to win the ball and retained possession.

37'

Benjamim Cruz had the pace to beat Óscar Serafim.

Benjamim Cruz tried to square the ball from the wing but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Mateus Torres.

39'

Oscar Pinheiro was outmuscled by Cipriano Belo.

Cipriano Belo made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Plácido Castro.

44'

Cipriano Belo tried to chip the ball forward but Oscar Pinheiro intercepted the pass.

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50'

Plácido Castro tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Cipriano Belo cleared the ball.

51'

Rui Freitas floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Cornélio Ferro jumped with Anselmo Souza and won the ball and retained possession.

55'

Glauco Pereira sprinted to escape from Óscar Serafim.

Glauco Pereira played a high ball forward for Cecilio Medeiros to run onto, Cecilio Medeiros took an excellent first touch before Manuel Victor could cut it out.

Cecilio Medeiros found a gap and tried to lob it over the keeper. Cornélio Ferro approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

56'

Óscar Serafim had a crack from the freekick. Óscar Serafim got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

58'

Corner taken by Oscar Pinheiro and cut out by the opposition.

59'

Guálter Palmeiro played the ball to Plácido Castro's feet, Plácido Castro took it in his stride before Cipriano Belo could cut it out.

Plácido Castro laid it forward to Oscar Pinheiro, Oscar Pinheiro took possession of the ball before Balduíno Abreu could intercept.

Oscar Pinheiro tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Cornélio Ferro intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

60'

Plácido Castro powered past Balduíno Abreu!.

Plácido Castro passed the ball perfectly to Cecilio Medeiros, Cipriano Belo couldn't cut out the pass.

Cecilio Medeiros struck the ball with fury but Cornélio Ferro threw himself in front of the shot.

62'

Guálter Paredes tried to twist past Benjamim Cruz but Benjamim Cruz cleanly tackled the ball.

64'

Bras Pinho sent it long looking for Cecilio Medeiros, Cecilio Medeiros took an excellent first touch before Mateus Torres could reach it.

Cecilio Medeiros shot on the ball but Cornélio Ferro made the clearance.

65'

Cipriano Belo attempted to lift the ball forward but Oscar Pinheiro made a great interception.

66'

Plácido Castro tried to skip past the challenge of Balduíno Abreu but Balduíno Abreu dispossessed Plácido Castro.

68'

Plácido Castro made an attempt to move the ball forward but Manuel Victor came close and blocked it.

70'

Bras Pinho tried to score from long range but he was closed down well by Mateus Torres.

71'

Bras Pinho skipped past the challenge of Mateus Torres.

Bras Pinho put a low cross, Guálter Paredes couldn't cut it.

Oscar Pinheiro moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Cornélio Ferro cleared the ball.

73'

Plácido Castro played it past Cipriano Belo.

Plácido Castro moved the ball forward for Benjamim Cruz, Balduíno Abreu couldn't cut it.

Benjamim Cruz got free in the penalty area and attempted a thunderous drive. Cornélio Ferro didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Benjamim Cruz sent the ball well over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

75'

Guálter Paredes tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Benjamim Cruz.

77'

Plácido Castro made good use of the scissors dribble. As Balduíno Abreu lost his balance, Plácido Castro dribbled past Balduíno Abreu.

Plácido Castro played the ball to Oscar Pinheiro's feet, Oscar Pinheiro took it in his stride before Cipriano Belo could intercept.

Oscar Pinheiro directed the ball to Cecilio Medeiros, Cecilio Medeiros picked up on the ball before Cornélio Ferro could intercept.

Cecilio Medeiros looked certain to score but Zé Salazar succesfully won the ball from him.

78'

Óscar Serafim easily got past the challenge of Anselmo Souza.

Óscar Serafim tried to sprint past Glauco Pereira but Glauco Pereira denied.

79'

The referee showed Anselmo Souza a yellow card.

Bras Pinho whipped in the corner.

Rui Freitas got above Zé Salazar to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Sergio Pereira was rooted to the spot ... Rui Freitas scored a superb effort !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Portalegre athletic 1 - 1 Benfica 4ever

80'

Mateus Torres swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

81'

Faustino Machado spotted Abílio Campos in the area and lobbed the ball in, Abílio Campos controlled the ball when bringing it down before Oscar Pinheiro could intercept.

Abílio Campos tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rui Freitas came close and blocked it.

82'

Rafael Cardozo took the freekick. But Rafael Cardozo couldn't get it on target.

84'

Oscar Pinheiro swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

85'

Glauco Pereira picked up Anselmo Souza's superb pass, Manuel Victor failed to reach the ball.

Glauco Pereira shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but the shot was charged down by Óscar Serafim.

86'

Plácido Castro made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Balduíno Abreu.

87'

Guálter Palmeiro made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Cipriano Belo intercepted but couldn't control.

89'

Glauco Pereira found a chance to score from long range but he was tackled by Manuel Victor.

90'

Glauco Pereira struck a long range piledriver!. Balduíno Abreu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Sergio Pereira made a stunning save !.

91'

Guálter Paredes hit the ball forward to Mateus Torres, Bras Pinho failed to reach the ball.

Mateus Torres tried to dart past Benjamim Cruz but Mateus Torres lost the ball to Benjamim Cruz.

92'

Plácido Castro turned on the ball to leave Cipriano Belo standing.

Plácido Castro made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Balduíno Abreu.

End Match Portalegre athletic 1 - 1 Benfica 4ever