Argel can't get anything done, two more mistakes, one saved by Amoreirinha, Moreira just don't come out in the cross's
Zahovic sub by Fyssas it looked like Trap was going to take out Karadas, but the fans boo and he change his mind, Zahovic for Fyssas
Oh no another phantom penalty call. Are the refs blind or what. Still Benfica probably deserve to win, but they shouldn't have to resort to these antics. Thank God it wasn't a Portuguese or Brazilian player, or we would have to listen to England66 coment on diving in the Superliga again.
Injuries, suspensions, we lost two more players today. Luisao got hurt and Fernandes got a red, so he's off next game. You know there's something wrong when your winger is your top scorer and he has double the goals that your striker does. WE NEED A REAL STRIKER! Karadas just doesn't do it, he misses way too many chances. We got lucky to get 3 points and the team's performances seem to be getting worse by the week.
players the might or will be out, could be more Luisao Petit ? Miguel P. Almeida Nuno Gomes Manuel Fernandes [suspension] Carlitos Mantorras Alcides Benfica only had 15 playes for today's game
Karadas is trying to beat some record every single game he does something like that, today he was fantastic if this was in the olympics he would receive 10.0 from all the judges. After saying this Estoril deserved at least the draw, Moreira was probably one of the best players on another note obviously Luis Filipe Vieira taped this game also and is going to join the images to make a new dvd.
I agree. Benfica have some quality, with the likes of Simao, Manuel Fernandes, Petit, Luisao, Miguel, Rocha, and Moreira. There's also many question marks, in respect to the strikers (Nuno Gomes?, Karadas?, Sokota?, and Montorras? especially), their wingers (Carlitos?), their midfield (Zahovic), and their left-lateral backs. Benfica should go after Postiga (not sure if Porto will pawn him off to a rival), Ricardo Sousa (he's not fitting in Hamburg), and maybe an inform Superliga player - Ze Maria, Antchouet, or Jorginho.
Moriera was Benfica"s best player today. Beacuse of him we are in 1st place. On a side note Moriera"s back up was Yannick. Quim is now the 3rd goalie on Benfica. How can we possible justify him being on the National team. Only in Portugal.
Moreira made a couple good saves, everytime somebody cross a ball his lost, Estoril lost two opportunities Quim was injured for the game
Karadas was one of the best players on the field, remember he was all alone, Benfica played most of the game with 10 players
ex Benfica and Portuguese international Carlos Manuel, TRÊS PERGUNTAS A... Carlos Manuel*: «Assim o Benfica terá dificuldades» - O Benfica chegou à vitória numa grande penalidade controversa. É um resultado enganador? - É um resultado injusto. O Estoril fez uma boa primeira parte, mas sofreu dois golos, o segundo dos quais através de um "penalty" que, para mim, não existe. Na segunda parte, se tivesse mantido o ritmo de marcação e a qualidade do passe, poderia ter chegado ao empate. Ainda assim, dispôs de duas ou três ocasiões flagrantes de golo. - A equipa da Luz voltou a não convencer... - O Benfica jogou muito mal. A equipa entrou nervosa. Vive de Manuel Fernandes. Trata-se de um miúdo excepcional, que assume o jogo. O Simão, depois dos primeiros 20 minutos, apareceu bem e o Bruno Aguiar também esteve muito bem. O Benfica não mostrou fio de jogo e não foi capaz de fazer três/quatro passes. A jogar assim, vai ter muitas dificuldades. - Mas alcançou o FC Porto e está na luta pelo título como há muito não se via... - O FC Porto não está bem. Mas, em termos individuais, existe uma diferença abissal. O futebol é isto. Prevejo um campeonato muito igual, esta temporada. A luta vai ser equilibrada. * Treinador do Ol. Moscavide, antigo jogador de Benfica e Estoril Data: Terca-Feira, 7 de Dezembro de 2004 00:12:00
Simao and Simao and more Simao, everybody else is one step behind , People are wonder if LFV will take a Video of the game to the government after the referee missed the penalty call A ABRIR Simão disfarça quase tudo Uma exibição a roçar o medíocre e um valente empurrão de um árbitro que fez lembrar o Pai Natal deixaram ontem o Benfica igual ao FC Porto, na liderança da SuperLiga. O segundo lugar "ex aequo" com os dragões e os dois golos de Simão são os destaques positivos para os adeptos do Benfica. O capitão leva já 10 tentos apontados e tudo é possível no campeonato. Mas o clube da Luz tem muitas limitações. Um estado, aliás, apenas disfarçado pelo número 20. O estádio com pouca gente, a equipa de cabeça perdida, sem fio de jogo, sem talento, sem conseguir mostrar em que momento fosse que era mais forte do que o Estoril. O clube da Luz fez lembrar os canarinhos na sua deslocação ao Dragão, quando se fecharam na defesa e foram massacrados durante cerca de 30 minutos para arrancarem um empate. Ontem, o Benfica fez de Estoril... e ganhou. Resta saber se Luís Filipe Vieira irá entregar um DVD com as imagens do Benfica-Estoril a algum ministro ou insinuar que apenas o FC Porto é beneficiado pelas arbitragens. Os grandes têm é de estar calados. Autor: BERNARDO RIBEIRO Data: Terca-Feira, 7 de Dezembro de 2004 00:05:00
I had forgotten about this game being on this afternoon and just saw the result posted here in the forums. Thanks guys. But, Argel? This guy just always finds a spot in the lineup. Either Luisao is suspended, Rocha is hurt, or Rocha is suspended like today. And, now, Luisao is hurt and Argel again finds a spot in the lineup most likely next week. He has been the cause of many of Benfica's goals. He reminds me of herpes. Just when you think you got rid of them, they keep showing up at inopportune times. They just won't go away. I can't believe this team is tied for first place.
I was at school, so I was only able to follow parts of the game online and caught the last 10 minutes on the radio in the car on the drive home. I don't know if Benfica played well or not, but the important thing is that Benfica earned 3 points. Hopefully Luisao's injury isn't serious and he can play next weekend.