U23 League

Estadio da Luz
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) In the 2nd match minute, Sport Lisboa e Benfica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filinto Vilar to maneuver through the defense. Gaston Cayuela took the ball and in the 5 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Valentim Palha. Valentim Palha dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. The audience was convinced that Salomon Gonzáles's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Valentim Palha was relentless in the 12th minute of the game. Anselmo Benítez recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Valentim Palha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Salomon Gonzáles in the 18th minute of play. Valentim Palha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anselmo Benítez in the 21st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaston Cayuela in the 23rd minute of play forced Sport Lisboa e Benfica's goalkeeper Valentim Palha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Josepe Puyol charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Josepe Puyol the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to ALPUJARRAS LIBRE getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Josepe Puyol hit a great ball. Valentim Palha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angelino Sabina in the 29th minute of the match. Pascal Balboa struck a weak shot in the 32nd minute. Valentim Palha didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ALPUJARRAS LIBRE. After 37 minutes, Salomon Gonzáles made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Valentim Palha tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 39 played minutes Sport Lisboa e Benfica got a freekick which was hit by Leonel Vaz. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Valentim Palha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaston Cayuela in the 46th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Márcio Linhares was the one to do the kick off. An unexpected shot in the 53rd minute by Pascal Balboa got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After some careless play in the Sport Lisboa e Benfica defense, Pascal Balboa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Valentim Palha. The Sport Lisboa e Benfica fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Valentim Palha should have stopped the shot. The supporters of ALPUJARRAS LIBRE booed when Sport Lisboa e Benfica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramiro Vilar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valentim Palha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pascal Balboa in the 65th minute. Valentim Palha was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gaston Cayuela showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-4 in the 67 minute of play. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's Herminio Abajas was substituted for Josepe Puyol. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE made a substitution. Tomi Abrego replaced Angelino Sabina. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE made a substitution. Celedonio Duarte replaced Gaston Cayuela. Leonel Vaz hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Sport Lisboa e Benfica made a substitution. Fábio Lustosa replaced Dimas França. Leonel Vaz hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Pascal Balboa's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 81stth minute, Valentim Palha skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Valentim Palha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Salomon Gonzáles in the 82nd minute of the match. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE were awarded a corner in the 83th minute after Sport Lisboa e Benfica's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Salomon Gonzáles took the corner. In the 86th match minute, ALPUJARRAS LIBRE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pascal Balboa to maneuver through the defense. Valentim Palha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Herminio Abajas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. ALPUJARRAS LIBRE's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.