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Machico
Spectators: 7217 (Terracing: 5414, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) Heitor Osório made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Caetano Belo in the 8th minute of play. 23 minutes into the match, Caetano Belo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Heitor Osório. Machico FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Caetano Belo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. The supporters of Machico FC booed when SL Benfica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caetano Belo didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 27th minute Vicente Meira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Heitor Osório saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th match minute, Machico FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cesário Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. Fábio Araújo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Caetano Belo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Heitor Osório having to interfere. In the 39th minute Caetano Belo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Heitor Osório saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Heitor Osório showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Caetano Belo, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After the first half SL Benfica were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vicente Meira during the 51st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Vicente Meira hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fábio Araújo in the 54th minute of play forced Machico FC's goalkeeper Heitor Osório to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Heitor Osório showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fábio Araújo, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Caetano Belo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Heitor Osório made a huge save. Heitor Osório made an important save on a dangerous shot by Caetano Belo in the 60th minute. Heitor Osório showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fábio Araújo, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Caetano Belo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Heitor Osório having to interfere. Caetano Belo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 72ndth minute, Heitor Osório skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Heitor Osório made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fábio Araújo in the 73rd minute of play. Heitor Osório took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vicente Meira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Caetano Belo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Heitor Osório made a huge save. In the 85th match minute, Machico FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlos Vieira to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vicente Meira in the 91st minute of play forced Machico FC's goalkeeper Heitor Osório to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Caetano Belo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. SL 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.