Welcome to the match between Elvas rangers and Benfica FC

2'

Tristão Mendes struck the freekick over the wall. But Tristão Mendes sent the ball high into the stands.

3'

Tito Fonseca shielded the ball from Anselmo Pinheiro and shot from 30 yards.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

4'

Tristão Mendes hit a long pass upfield,Florencio Crespo couldn't cut it.

Viriato Abreu climbed above Teobaldo Santana, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Good goalkeeping by André Barros to block the shot with his body.

5'

Ambrosio Pinheiro faked a pass then cut António Coelho in a different direction.

Ambrosio Pinheiro tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Horácio Silva got to the ball first.

6'

Arsenio Araújo directed the ball to Florencio Crespo, Tristão Mendes tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Elpidio Ferro was outmuscled by Florencio Crespo.

Florencio Crespo had a great opportunity to score but Ambrosio Pinheiro made a crucial intervention!.

7'

Tristão Mendes had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Florencio Crespo wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

André Barros managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

10'

Ambrosio Pinheiro picked up an injury and had to go off.

Bento Salazar replaced the injured Ambrosio Pinheiro.

Elpidio Ferro shielded the ball from Florencio Crespo and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But Elpidio Ferro sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a shocking miss.

12'

Tristão Mendes sent the ball into the area for Viriato Abreu, Viriato Abreu brought the ball under control superbly before Arsenio Araújo could intercept.

Viriato Abreu was able to make space and aimed for the top corner. Gualberto Freitas approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

13'

Anselmo Pinheiro tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Henrique Moreno couldn't reach it.

However, Anselmo Pinheiro put it well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

14'

Primo Delgado tried to play a long ball but Emilio Machado intercepted but couldn't control.

17'

António Coelho tried to take the ball past Anselmo Pinheiro but Anselmo Pinheiro succesfully won the ball from António Coelho.

18'

Arsenio Araújo failed in his attempt to get past Elpidio Ferro.

19'

Evaristo Araullo got past Horácio Silva with ease.

Evaristo Araullo turned on the ball to leave António Coelho standing.

Evaristo Araullo hit a fierce shot but Gualberto Freitas blocked the shot.

20'

Anselmo Pinheiro made a good pass to Primo Delgado, Primo Delgado took it in his stride before Florencio Crespo could reach it.

Primo Delgado lifted the ball ahead of Alberto Lobo, Alberto Lobo controlled the ball when bringing it down before Arsenio Araújo could intercept.

Alberto Lobo tried an audacious shot on goal but Teobaldo Santana cleared the ball from danger.

22'

Yellow card shown to Evaristo Araullo.

24'

Emilio Machado passed the ball to Henrique Moreno, Anselmo Pinheiro tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Henrique Moreno dribbled past Alberto Lobo.

Henrique Moreno made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Bento Salazar.

26'

Arsenio Araújo played a lovely ball for Florencio Crespo, Florencio Crespo took it in his stride before Tristão Mendes could intercept.

Florencio Crespo tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Elpidio Ferro.

27'

Bento Salazar was pressed by Florencio Crespo but he evaded the challenge and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

It went close from Bento Salazar ... A real chance wasted.

28'

Evaristo Araullo played a great ball for Alberto Lobo, Alberto Lobo took it in his stride before Tito Fonseca could intercept.

Alberto Lobo skipped past the challenge of Horácio Silva.

Gualberto Freitas blocked Alberto Lobo before Alberto Lobo attempted to shoot at goal.

29'

Emilio Machado tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Primo Delgado.

30'

Tristão Mendes tried to use his skill to go past Florencio Crespo but Florencio Crespo nicked the ball from the toes of Tristão Mendes.

31'

Evaristo Araullo played a pinpoint pass to Primo Delgado, Horácio Silva failed to intercept the pass.

Primo Delgado held up the ball, evading the challenge of António Coelho and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

André Barros elected to fist the ball to safety.

32'

Alberto Lobo twisted past Henrique Moreno.

Alberto Lobo hit the ball from medium range. Emilio Machado couldn't reach it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Alberto Lobo ... It was a poor miss from Alberto Lobo. He looked like he was short of match practice.

33'

Emilio Machado tried to sprint past Primo Delgado but Primo Delgado took the ball away from Emilio Machado.

36'

Alberto Lobo directed the ball nicely to Anselmo Pinheiro, Anselmo Pinheiro latched onto the ball before Henrique Moreno could reach it.

Anselmo Pinheiro failed in his attempt to jink past Emilio Machado.

37'

Alberto Lobo played a great ball for Veríssimo Gaspar, Veríssimo Gaspar took possession of the ball before Henrique Moreno could cut it out.

Veríssimo Gaspar crossed into the box from the wing, Emilio Machado tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bento Salazar got to the ball ahead of Gualberto Freitas, then cushioned a headed pass.

Alberto Lobo fed the ball forward to Tristão Mendes, Tristão Mendes took possession of the ball before Teobaldo Santana could reach it.

Tristão Mendes directed the ball nicely to Evaristo Araullo, Evaristo Araullo took possession of the ball before Gualberto Freitas could intercept.

Evaristo Araullo stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Teobaldo Santana cut it out.

39'

Evaristo Araullo hit the ball forward to Primo Delgado, Primo Delgado trapped the ball nicely before Horácio Silva could cut it out.

Primo Delgado tried his luck with a medium range chip but António Coelho cleared the ball from danger.

40'

Alberto Lobo escaped from the challenge of Henrique Moreno and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

It went close from Alberto Lobo ... He dropped to his knees.

42'

Emilio Machado went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

43'

Tristão Mendes twisted past Florencio Crespo.

Tristão Mendes directed the ball nicely to Elpidio Ferro, the ball was picked up by Elpidio Ferro before Arsenio Araújo could cut it out.

Elpidio Ferro played a great ball for Inácio Basurto, Inácio Basurto trapped the ball nicely before Florencio Crespo could reach it.

Pass by Inácio Basurto to Elpidio Ferro, Elpidio Ferro took possession of the ball before Gualberto Freitas could intercept.

Elpidio Ferro was able to make space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Teobaldo Santana approached too late to clear the danger.

However, Elpidio Ferro put it well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Elpidio Ferro. He looked like he was short of match practice.

44'

Emilio Machado tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Anselmo Pinheiro charged down the shot.

45'

The corner was taken by Tristão Mendes towards the edge of the area.

Teobaldo Santana got ahead of Alberto Lobo to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Elvas rangers had 58% possession in the match, while Benfica FC had 42%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Viriato Abreu bent it from long range but the shot was blocked by Florencio Crespo.

50'

Primo Delgado made a good pass to Evaristo Araullo, Evaristo Araullo took possession of the ball before Horácio Silva could intercept.

Evaristo Araullo turned with the ball past António Coelho.

Evaristo Araullo got the float cross in from the wing, Horácio Silva missed his interception.

Viriato Abreu jumped with Gualberto Freitas and won the ball, then headed it across the goal.

André Barros wan't fast enough to make the save ... Viriato Abreu finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Elvas rangers 1 - 0 Benfica FC

51'

Emilio Machado tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Anselmo Pinheiro.

53'

Elpidio Ferro tried to dribble past Florencio Crespo but failed.

55'

António Coelho was outmuscled by Evaristo Araullo.

Evaristo Araullo curled the ball in at goal from distance. Horácio Silva failed to block the shot.

André Barros was rooted to the spot ... A goal was scored by Evaristo Araullo !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Elvas rangers 2 - 0 Benfica FC

56'

Block tackle from Florencio Crespo, easily dispossessing Tristão Mendes before Tristão Mendes tried to pass the ball.

57'

Tristão Mendes passed along the floor for Primo Delgado to pick it up, Florencio Crespo failed to intercept the pass.

Primo Delgado played a lovely ball for Inácio Basurto, Inácio Basurto picked up on the ball before Arsenio Araújo could intercept.

Good play by Inácio Basurto in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Gualberto Freitas approached too late to block it.

But Inácio Basurto put it wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

58'

Alberto Lobo passed the ball to Anselmo Pinheiro, Henrique Moreno missed his interception.

Anselmo Pinheiro easily got past the challenge of Emilio Machado.

Anselmo Pinheiro found himself in some space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Gualberto Freitas approached too late to block it.

André Barros used his fists to clear the ball.

59'

Evaristo Araullo failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Horácio Silva.

61'

The freekick was taken by Primo Delgado. But it was well wide of the goal.

63'

Evaristo Araullo gave the corner straight to the opposition.

64'

Alberto Lobo took the ball past Henrique Moreno.

Alberto Lobo tried to get the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Emilio Machado.

66'

Tristão Mendes made a pass to Viriato Abreu, Viriato Abreu took possession of the ball before Florencio Crespo could reach it.

Viriato Abreu dribbled past Arsenio Araújo.

Viriato Abreu got free in the penalty area and fired in a shot at goal. Gualberto Freitas failed to charge down the shot.

André Barros had no chance to save it ... Viriato Abreu scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Elvas rangers 3 - 0 Benfica FC

69'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Anselmo Pinheiro.

Elpidio Ferro picked up Tristão Mendes's excellent ball, Florencio Crespo couldn't reach it.

Elpidio Ferro held up the ball, evading the challenge of Arsenio Araújo and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

But Elpidio Ferro struck the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

70'

Arsenio Araújo hit a long pass over Elpidio Ferro.

Veríssimo Gaspar got above Tito Fonseca to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

71'

Tristão Mendes played a high ball looking for Inácio Basurto to run onto it, Inácio Basurto brought the ball under control superbly before Florencio Crespo could cut it out.

Inácio Basurto chipped the ball goalwards. Teobaldo Santana failed to charge down the shot.

Inácio Basurto put it clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Inácio Basurto. He was lacking match sharpness.

72'

Teobaldo Santana took the corner.

Marcos Matos climbed above Bento Salazar, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Good goalkeeping by Valter Abreu to block the shot with his body.

73'

Evaristo Araullo played a perfect pass for Primo Delgado, Primo Delgado took it in his stride before Horácio Silva could reach it.

Primo Delgado looked destined to score from medium range but António Coelho closed down the space.

75'

Alberto Lobo held up the ball, evading the challenge of Henrique Moreno and fired off a long shot.

But it was well wide from Alberto Lobo ... It was a wasted opportunity.

77'

Elpidio Ferro picked up Tristão Mendes's excellent ball, Florencio Crespo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Elpidio Ferro flicked the ball over Arsenio Araújo's head !.

Elpidio Ferro shot for the top corner but Gualberto Freitas made the clearance.

78'

António Coelho played a lovely ball for Horácio Silva, Horácio Silva latched onto the ball before Primo Delgado could intercept.

Horácio Silva tried to dart past Evaristo Araullo but Horácio Silva lost the ball to Evaristo Araullo's block tackle.

80'

Alberto Lobo blasted a banana shot from long range. Henrique Moreno wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Alberto Lobo put it just over ... A real chance wasted.

84'

Evaristo Araullo took the ball past Horácio Silva.

Evaristo Araullo tried to take the ball past António Coelho but it failed.

85'

Viriato Abreu received a yellow card.

88'

Tristão Mendes tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Henrique Moreno.

90'

Tristão Mendes tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Florencio Crespo.

92'

António Coelho blasted a banana shot from long range but Primo Delgado charged down the shot.

93'

Emilio Machado tried to feed the high ball but Alberto Lobo closed in and intercepted the ball.

End Match Elvas rangers 3 - 0 Benfica FC