Official Cup

Estadio de Tavira
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ignat Pantov kicked off to start the match. Herberto Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignat Pantov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Herberto Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignat Pantov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexandre Semedo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Raimundo Coimbra read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Eduardo Severiano in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Herberto Abreu saved TAVIRA FC from getting behind. Haimo Kettner's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Herberto Abreu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute Sport Lisboa e Benfica were awarded a corner. Akis Prezas went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Akis Prezas got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Herberto Abreu quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. With a little luck, Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Raimundo Coimbra got control of the ball when Alexandre Semedo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Herberto Abreu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignat Pantov in the 25th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eduardo Severiano in the 26th minute of play forced TAVIRA FC's goalkeeper Herberto Abreu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 29 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eduardo Severiano came free, but Herberto Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Raimundo Coimbra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Shao Xi Ran in the 32nd minute of the match. Raimundo Coimbra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shao Xi Ran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Shao Xi Ran scored 1-0 in the 34th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Raimundo Coimbra, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 36th minute, Ignat Pantov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Herberto Abreu was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Eduardo Severiano scored 1-2 in the 39th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Herberto Abreu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 42nd minute Eduardo Severiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Herberto Abreu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. TAVIRA FC's Herberto Abreu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eduardo Severiano in the 45th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Shao Xi Ran in the 52nd minute of play forced Sport Lisboa e Benfica's goalkeeper Raimundo Coimbra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Shao Xi Ran spun around in front of the goal 53 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eduardo Severiano got free with Herberto Abreu in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, TAVIRA FC's Herberto Abreu got control of the ball when Eduardo Severiano tried to sneak it across the goal line. 57 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goalkeeper Herberto Abreu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ignat Pantov. The crowd rose to their feet as Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Lucas Sesimbra slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Herberto Abreu. That made the score 1-3 after 58 minutes of play. Herberto Abreu made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Ignat Pantov sent off a good shot on target. Herberto Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignat Pantov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Angélico Onofre lost his temper 65 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. A collision led to TAVIRA FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Angélico Onofre hit a great ball. Akis Prezas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Herberto Abreu made a huge save. In the 69th minute of the match, Ignat Pantov tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Herberto Abreu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. TAVIRA FC's Tolgahan Albayrak was substituted for Clemente Souza. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Akis Prezas in the 71st minute. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Raimundo Coimbra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandre Semedo in the 74th minute of play. TAVIRA FC's Herberto Abreu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save TAVIRA FC from getting a goal against them. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Ignat Pantov got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Kağan Özduru was substituted for Lucas Sesimbra. Sport Lisboa e Benfica made a substitution. Ivo Palha replaced Eduardo Severiano. A collision led to TAVIRA FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Emiliano Palben hit a great ball. After 83 played minutes TAVIRA FC got a freekick which was hit by Tolgahan Albayrak. 83 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goalkeeper Herberto Abreu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Akis Prezas. Ivo Palha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Herberto Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Sport Lisboa e Benfica booed when TAVIRA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tolgahan Albayrak didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sport Lisboa e Benfica's Nicolas Portugal was substituted for Ignat Pantov. 89 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nicolas Portugal came free, but Herberto Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Herberto Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Akis Prezas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd minute Kağan Özduru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Herberto Abreu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Herberto Abreu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Kağan Özduru showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-5 in the 93 minute of play. Sport Lisboa e Benfica'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.