Porto - Benfica
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Good Afternoon and welcome to Talking To the Doll's live commentary of tonight's match Porto-Benfica

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:00 
3:02
We are 30 minutes away from Kick off - on what will be a sold out Dragao.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:02 
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For Porto a chance to humiliate Benfica and to show the dominance they have shown all year
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:02 
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[Comment From PhillipPhillip: ] 
Are the lineups out yet?
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:02 Phillip
3:03
No line ups are available at the moment.. the one thing is for sure.. Binya will be starting for the injured Petit

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:03 
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Benfica on the other hand will be playing for much more than the champions league access, as they will look to play for pride
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:04 
3:06
Chalana chose to take all the players available

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:06 
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GK: Quim, Butt and Moreira DF: Nélson, Luisão, Edcarlos, Luís Filipe, Zoro, Sepsi and Léo. MF: Petit, Katsouranis, Rui Costa, Di María, Binya, Rodriguez, Assis, Adu and Maxi Pereira. FW: Nuno Gomes, Makukula, Mantorras and Cardozo.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:06 
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A move wich has the intentions of keeping the squad united
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:06 
3:07
The team left from their training facilities yesterday amidst some protest by the 30 or so fans that were present.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:07 
3:08
Supporters shouted at the players and banged on the team bus, and had to be removed by police
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:08 
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[Comment From NickNick: ] 
Quim léo luisao katso nelson bynia Rui costa Rodrigues Maxi Di maria nuno Gomes
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:08 Nick
3:09
same line up as the Sporting game, but with Binya coming in for the injured Petit.

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:09 
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Here are your starting 11


Sunday April 20, 2008 3:09 
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[Image]Quim  View
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[Image]Nelson  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:09 
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[Image]Luisao  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:09 
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[Image]Katsouranis  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
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[Image]Leo  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
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[Image]Binya  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
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[Image]Maxi  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
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[Image]Rui Costa  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
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[Image]Rodriguez  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
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[Image]DiMaria  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
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[Image]Nuno Gomes  View
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:10 
3:11
I don't have information as to which players will sit on the bench.. so no status on Adu yet
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:11 
3:12
In Leiria.... Sporting is currently losing 2-0 to last place Leiria.

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:12 
3:12
Half Time on that game, i can bet leiria will be able to hold their 2-0 lead..:)

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:12 
3:13
In the 73 games these 2 teams have played in Porto - Porto has won 44, lost 12 and tie 17.. clear favoritism for Porto
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:13 
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Ruben Amorim is Benfica's second acquisition for the 08/09 season. Benfica and Belenenses reached an agreement for the transfer of the 23 year old midfielder, with the only detail left, being wages and contract length. Ruben Amorim will join Fellipe Bastos as the new faces for 08/09.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:13 
3:15
For Porto it'll be the following 11:
Helton, Bosingwa, Pedro Emanuel, Alves, Fucile, Paulo Assuncao, Raul Meireles, Lucho, Tarik, Quaresma and Lisandro
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:15 
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Lisandro is the Bwin's leading scorer   with 22 goals. in second place is Cardozo who has a mere 11.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:16 
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around Europe
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:19 
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Here are some of the results from Italy: AS Roma-Livorno, 1-1 Fiorentina-Palermo, 1-0 AC Milan-Reggina, 5-1 - Kaka hat-trick Atalanta-Juventus, 0-4 - Del Piero hat-trick Catania-Lazio, 1-0 Parma-Nápoli, 1-2 Sampdoria-Udinese, 3-0 Torino-Inter Milan - underway
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:19 
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EPL Results: Arsenal-Reading 2-0 Fulham-Liverpool 0-2 Aston Villa-Birmingham 5-1 Newcastle-Sunderland 2-0 Everton-Chelsea 0-1 Wigan-Tottenham 1-1 Middlesbrough-Bolton 0-1 Blackburn-Manchester United 1-1 West Ham-Derby 2-1 Manchester City-Portsmouth 3-1 Manchester United leads second place Chelsea by 3 points the two will meet at Stamford bridge next week.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:20 
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La Liga Results Atlético-Betis 1-3 Barcelona-Espanyol 0-0 Sevilha-Almería 1-4 Villarreal-Valladolid 2-0 Levante-Getafe 3-1 Racing-Real Madrid 0-2 Athletic-Valencia Underway
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:21 
3:23
Porto's home record this season is   12 wins, 1 tie, no losses - allowing only 1 goal, while scoring 31 others

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:23 
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Benfica's away record is of 6 wins, 6 ties, and pnly 1 loss -
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:24 
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Playing away has been Benfica's "Home" this year if you want to call it that
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:24 
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here are the Benfica players that will sit on the bench
Butt, Luís Filipe, Edcarlos, Nuno Assis, Sepsi, Makukula and Cardozo.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:25 
3:26
So despite making the trip Freddy Adu will continue to not be part of Chalana's plans

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:26 
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[Comment From PhillipPhillip: ] 
It makes absolutely no sense. Chalana is clueless.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:26 Phillip
3:26
I'll have to agree
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:26 
3:27
Porto has distributed vests for their fans to wear for stadium effects
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:27 
3:27
all 3 teams have just entered the pitch

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:27 
3:29
Tough game for Benfica, who will need to win, if they are to take advantage of Guimaraes' tie and Sporting's possible loss

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:29 
3:29
I'm curious to see how Benfica will answer
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:29 
3:30
Certainly with Binya in the midfield, benfica will get a more athletic and combative player, despite his inexperience in contrast with Petit
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:30 
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Coin just tossed
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:30 
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game on
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:31 
3:32
Porto fans.. with the early Ole's
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:32 
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Pitch in excellent conditions despite some of the rain that has fallen
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:32 
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first initiative for Benfica, with Rui Costa being shut down on the right side
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:33 
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Benfica tries to control posession, with ball circulation
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:33 
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Porto's midfield is pressuring high
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:33 
3:34
goal kick for quim
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:34 
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both teams feeling each other out,
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:34 
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Benfica players all defending behind the midfield line
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:34 
3:35
foul - lucho on Binya
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:35 
3:37
Quaresma with one of his trademark driblles, with Leo stopping him
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:37 
3:37
benfica playing a relaxed, patient game
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:37 
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goal porto

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:38 
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Lisandro - an outside of the box shot.. lisandro straking from right to left, Luisao missed the tackle, Lisandro shot unopposed
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:38 
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I think Quim could have done better

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:39 
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low hard left   shot
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:39 
3:40
How will Benfica respond? First Porto shot first goal - incredible
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:40 
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9 minutes
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:40 
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from the replay, it looked like Quim was screened
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:41 
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first corner for benfica
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:41 
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Rui Costa, found Luisao, luisao tried to put it back in but the porto defense clears
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:41 
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[Comment From JoeJoe: ] 
http://www.justin.tv/piriri go here to watch
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:42 Joe
3:43
Benfica tries to answer, and leaves their back shorthanded
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:43 
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Lucho transitions, dangerously, Maxi fouls to stop him, yellow for Maxi.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:44 
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quaresma - Too high
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:44 
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Maxi was in risk of missing Benfica's next game if he picked up another yellow.. he will now miss the next game
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:44 
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Porto is defending compact right in front of Benfica, and Benfica is having difficulties getting past Porto's firs line of defense
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:45 
3:47
Sporting continues to lose 2-0 at the 72 minute mark

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:47 
3:47
Benfica unable to put anything decent together... Benfica is not pressuring Porto, and Porto is calmly touching the ball around
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:47 
3:48
yellow card for Binya. for a fould on Fucile
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:48 
3:49
unnecessary as Fucile had nowhere to go
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:49 
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quaresma to take the free kick
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:49 
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Quim with a save, the ball was going straight for the upper 90
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:49 
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Benfica playing the inconsequent long ball to Nuno Gomes and DiMaria

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:50 
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Greatest chance for Benfica..
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:50 
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Nelson with a run up the right side, crossed, but the ball hit Rui Costa in the chest and Helton put a hand on the ball
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:51 
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20 minutes

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:52 
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Benfica ball watching, not much movement up front by the target men
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:53 
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Benfica tries to make the difference through the flanks with Nelson and Leo
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:54 
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Benfica doesn't seem to have been affected by the Porto goal, and continue to play as if   the score was still 0-0
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:55 
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[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ] 
Why did Camacho and now Chalana put so much more faith in Di Maria than Freddy Adu, i mean what has Di Maria done that is so great that warrants him more playing time than Adu?
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:55 Andrew
3:56
I think they bet more on DiMaria's experience in competitive soccer.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:56 
3:57
Adu, coming from a league like the MLS, is not really equivalent to the Argentine domestic, I just think that Adu hasn't gotten enough chances

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:57 
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Cardozo goes out to warm up.
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:57 
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Leiria 3 - Sporting 0
Sunday April 20, 2008 3:58 
3:59
Katsouranis picks up Benfica's 3rd yellow... after a foul on Quaresma

Sunday April 20, 2008 3:59 
4:00
Benfica's lack of pressure on Porto is playing into Porto's game, as they continue to touch the ball around, until they get the ball to either Quaresma or Tarik, which in turn will try to create something with their 1v1 skills
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:00 
4:01
Benfica's game is slow, and broken, there is no connection between the sectors and no game flow.
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:01 
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[Comment From RickyRicky: ] 
3-1 Leiria
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:02 Ricky
4:03
31 minutes in
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:03 
4:04
Cardozo back on the bench
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:04 
4:04
fk   for porto, quaresma will hit
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:04 
4:05
miss by the benfica defense, tarik mis-settled, had he not, Benfica would have been down 2-0

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:05 
4:06
Benfica playing in Porto's midfield, put without any choices to go forward
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:06 
4:07
4-1   for Leiria
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:07 
4:09
38 minutes
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:09 
4:10
most of benfica's play comes from the right side, where nelson has been the man looking to penetrate
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:10 
4:12
although Porto has been solid and cohesive, benfica has had a little bit more control of the game in the past 15 minutes
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:12 
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Sunday April 20, 2008 4:12 
4:14
benfica playing a tad better, but unable to penetrate the Porto Defense, who closes down well, and doesn't allow room for a shot
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:14 
4:15
Rui costa finally tries a shot, but it's weak and wide
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:15 
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[Comment From JoeJoe: ] 
possesion time benfica 47% and porto 53%
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:15 Joe
4:16
1 minute of extra time
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:16 
4:17
Half time
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:17 
4:19
Porto scored early and has managed their lead well.   They haven't really had any really dangerous chances, but they have also not allowed Benfica to take complete control of the game.
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:19 
4:21
Benfica on the other hand, suffered the goal early, and took a bit to make adjustments and put any type of game together. They were able to better their play in the last 15 minutes of the first half, but without having any dangerous chances, as Porto is playing a solid compact game in the back, closing down passing lanes, and not allowing the Benfica players to really get a good look at goal
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:21 
4:22
After beating Benfica 5-3, Sporting is embarrassed by last place leiria by the score of 4-1. Nice
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:22 
4:24
is everyone able to watch the game?

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:24 
4:28
MLS   Chicago - 0 - KC 1
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:28 
4:32
Benfica will need to come out a lot better than the way they started the game. The way they played in the last 15 minutes, is not going to do it either, as they have had no luck in creating chances by penetrating the Porto defense.
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Sunday April 20, 2008 4:32 
4:32
second half on
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:32 
4:33
3 players warming up for Benfica - cardozo, makukula and Assis
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:33 
4:34
i'm amazed at the time Benfica players are giving Porto players to play
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:34 
4:35
dangerous shot by rodriguez, Benfica more agressive in these first couple minutes

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:35 
4:36
Benfica's pressure is now higher
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:36 
4:37
corner for Porto, benfica clears

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:37 
4:38
Porto tries to put out some of the Benfica agressiveness by showing some agression themselves
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:38 
4:40
Cardozo called to the bench
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:40 
4:41
9 minutes into the second half

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:41 
4:42
who will it be? DIMaria or Nuno Gomes
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:42 
4:42
my guess is DiMaria

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:42 
4:42
even though i would pull Nuno Gomes
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:42 
4:43
surprise surprise.. Maxi out..
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:43 
4:43
Dimaria will drop into the midfield,
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:43 
4:44
Lisandro off side as he puts the ball past quim
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:44 
4:47
Porto's quickness continues to give Benfica trouble,   Porto is looking to catch Benfica balanced forward to transition fast
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:47 
4:48
Corner - Benfica
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:48 
4:48
Rui Costa to take it.. this time, Cardozo can be a target
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:48 
4:48
very close for Luisao
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:48 
4:49
tarik out, mariano in for Porto.. winger for winger
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:49 
4:50
17 minutes of the second half
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:50 
4:52
It's hard to understand how Chalana can't see that Adu would be a great option to have right now
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:52 
4:52
Nuno Gomes is slow, and hasn't done anything all game.
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:52 
4:53
brilliant touch by Lucho, crossbar was there

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:53 
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[Comment From BoloBolo: ] 
At least they can't blame Adu....
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:53 Bolo
4:54
that's the way i have been looking at it, As long as Adu keeps staying out, he can't be associated with sub-par displays benfica has ben showing
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:54 
4:54
There's no much on the bench that can change Benfica's game right now.
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:54 
4:55
yellow card for Fucile, for a foul on Rui Costa

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:55 
4:56
Cardozo has not been a factor, as Benfica has not looked for him
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:56 
4:56
handball by Leo, on a very dangerous spot for the Benfica goal.
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:56 
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Quaresma to take it.. 4 on the wall
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:56 
4:57
hit the wall
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:57 
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corner
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:57 
4:57
20 minutes to play
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:57 
4:59
Benfica can't find solutions, Porto keeps playing their game, and they seem in full control of the game, as they often dictate the pace.
Sunday April 20, 2008 4:59 
4:59
4th yellow of the night for a red shirt, this time it was Cardozo

Sunday April 20, 2008 4:59 
5:01
Benfica watching Porto play
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:01 
5:02
Makukula seems to be the next choice for Chalana, in a period where Benfica can't get out from their half
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:02 
5:03
With the team is having problems in the transition, why not put a player in the midfield to help the teansition? what's Makukula going to do up front whe the balls' don't even get there?

Sunday April 20, 2008 5:03 
5:04
Porto playing keep away, with Benfica content with just watching.. unreal
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:04 
5:05
Nuno Gomes out... for Makukula
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:05 
5:05
[Comment From BoloBolo: ] 
Don't get frustrated, remember this is just the temporary coach.
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:05 Bolo
5:05
i think i get frustrated because it's so obvious that Chalana has no clue

Sunday April 20, 2008 5:05 
5:07
Lisandro again
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:07 
5:07
2-0
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:07 
5:07
this time, no chance for Quim
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:07 
5:08
all the time in the world for Lisandro
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:08 
5:10
Nuno Assis to come in. likely candidate is DiMaria

Sunday April 20, 2008 5:10 
5:11
7 minutes to play + added time
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:11 
5:12
comfirmed Assis for DiMaria
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:12 
5:13
the 2 previous substitutions by Benfica resulted in absolutely nothing
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:13 
5:15
Farias in for Quaresma
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:15 
5:18
3 minutes of added time to be played
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:18 
5:19
2 yellow for Binya
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:19 
5:20
Just win for porto, who always had control of the game, andevery time they needed to assert themselves, all they had to do was increase the pace, to give Benfica problems

Sunday April 20, 2008 5:20 
5:20
[Comment From BoloBolo: ] 
Well, with enough yellows flying around, Adu might get to play by default.
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:20 Bolo
5:21
i'm sure Freddy will take anything at this time..

Sunday April 20, 2008 5:21 
5:21
thanks for visiting..

Sunday April 20, 2008 5:21 
5:21
[Comment From BoloBolo: ] 
Once again thanks for your time and effort!
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:21 Bolo
5:22
[Comment From BRobBRob: ] 
Thanks fumas. Keep up all the great work!
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:22 BRob
5:22
thanks to all that visited..
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:22 
5:23
see you guys around..
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:23 
5:23
Sporting's loss dampened Benfica's loss for me.. so it wasn't all bad.

Sunday April 20, 2008 5:23 
5:24
[Comment From BoloBolo: ] 
keep the faith....part of enjoying the good times is suffering through the bad, it makes the good times that much more sweet..again be well!
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:24 Bolo
5:24
i agree, i'm just frustrated.. stay well everyone
Sunday April 20, 2008 5:24 
5:25
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