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FC Porto - Benfica
1:4 (0:2,1:2)
Finished
06.04.2025 21:30
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90+6'
That's all for today as the game is over.
90+4'
1 - 4
Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) celebrates his beautiful goal. He rises above the defence inside the box and scores with a bullet header from the free kick. The ball goes into the middle of the goal and the goalkeeper didn't have a chance to save that close-range header.
90+4'
It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Kerem Akturkoglu as he is replaced by Leandro Barreiro (Benfica).
90+3'
Martim Fernandes (FC Porto) lunges into his opponent and is relieved when the referee only shows him a yellow card.
90+3'
Goncalo Borges (FC Porto) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
90'
The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
90'
A corner kick by FC Porto is thwarted by the well prepared Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica).
90'
Goncalo Borges (FC Porto) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away. FC Porto force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
88'
Jose Pedro (FC Porto) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Joao Pinheiro with no other option than to blow for a foul.
87'
Orkun Kokcu (Benfica) sends in the corner, but fails to find the head of any of his teammates, allowing the defence to clear.
86'
Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) sees an unmarked teammate and attempts to send him a low pass. However, one of the defenders reads the game perfectly and averts the danger. Now Benfica have a corner.
84'
Martin Anselmi has decided to substitute Francisco Moura and he is replaced by William Gomes (FC Porto).
82'
It's like he was asking for a caution. Goncalo Borges (FC Porto) receives a yellow card.
81'
1 - 3
Goal! Samu (FC Porto) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball low into the middle of the net. It's 1:3.
80'
Benfica have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
80'
Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica) creates himself some space on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot which is blocked by a defender. The referee blows his whistle, Benfica are awarded a corner kick.
77'
Here comes a substitution. Joao Mario is given a rest as he is replaced by Danny Namaso (FC Porto).
77'
Danny Namaso (FC Porto) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Rodrigo Mora.
77'
FC Porto fail to score from a corner as Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica) leaps to collect the ball.
75'
Benfica are showing great team chemistry. They are passing it around beautifully. Excellent team work.
72'
Here is a change. Vangelis Pavlidis is going off and Bruno Lage gives the last tactical orders to Andrea Belotti (Benfica).
72'
That's the end of the game for Angel Di Maria, who is replaced by Andreas Schjelderup (Benfica).
69'
0 - 3
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) scores from a quite difficult position as he leaps high to connect with a cross and powers his header low inside the left post. Excellent finish.
69'
Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Benfica are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.
67'
That was close! Samu (FC Porto) makes a good run into the centre of the box and gets his head onto a lofted pass, but sends the ball a fraction over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Benfica will have a goal kick.
66'
Angel Di Maria (Benfica) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
64'
We are about to witness a subsitution. Goncalo Borges (FC Porto) for Pepê.
64'
Here comes a substitution. Martim Fernandes (FC Porto) is brought on as a substitute for Stephen Eustaquio.
62'
Tomas Araujo (Benfica) is substituted due to injury. Bruno Lage gives a chance to Samuel Dahl.
60'
Angel Di Maria (Benfica) will take a corner kick.
60'
Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) receives a lofted pass and is given time inside the box to unleash a shot goalwards. The ball is directed towards the left side of the goal, but it lacks power and Diogo Costa pulls off a comfortable save to thwart the effort.
59'
What a great touch by Kerem Akturkoglu (Benfica) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the bottom left corner, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending.
57'
Anatoliy Trubin blocks Rodrigo Mora (FC Porto)'s effort from the edge of the box.
55'
Referee Joao Pinheiro has finally had enough of Martin Anselmi and brandishes a yellow card at him!
55'
The foul by Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica) was seen by Joao Pinheiro who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
53'
Angel Di Maria (Benfica) takes a short pass in his stride and attempts to beat the keeper from mid-range, but the shot screeches just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for FC Porto.
52'
Kerem Akturkoglu (Benfica) tries to send the ball in front of the goal, but the opposition's defence averts the threat.
49'
Pepê (FC Porto) jumps into a tackle and Joao Pinheiro signals a foul.
48'
Angel Di Maria (Benfica) sends the corner into the box, but Diogo Costa intercepts it and averts the threat.
47'
Angel Di Maria (Benfica) takes the corner, but the goalkeeper jumps and gathers the ball. The ball goes behind for a corner. Benfica will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
47'
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. The ball is out of play. Benfica win a corner kick.
47'
Benfica slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
46'
The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45+5'
The end of the first half.
45+2'
FC Porto keep possession of the ball by producing short passes and one-two passes from player to player.
45'
4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
43'
0 - 2
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) receives a killer pass, finds himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper and sends a low drive past the goalkeeper.
42'
Orkun Kokcu (Benfica) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
42'
Kerem Akturkoglu (Benfica) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Benfica have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
40'
What a chance that is! Samu (FC Porto) squanders a huge opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He and produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes well wide of the left post! The ball goes out of play and Benfica will have a goal kick.
39'
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) latches onto a pass inside the box, steps inside his marker and smacks a shot against the right post. The ball goes out of play and FC Porto will have a goal kick.
38'
Anatoliy Trubin (Benfica) plays a through ball which would have led to a great opportunity, if it hadn't been stopped by the defence.
35'
FC Porto are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
32'
Fabio Vieira (FC Porto) attempts to curl the ball over the defensive wall from the free kick, but his effort fails to reach the goal.
31'
Kerem Akturkoglu (Benfica) goes on a mazy run, finds himself one-on-one with the keeper and fires the ball against the right post. What a missed opportunity. The ball goes out of play and FC Porto will have a goal kick.
29'
Joao Mario (FC Porto) sends a cross into the box, but Anatoliy Trubin comes off his line to gather the ball.
28'
FC Porto seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. Great movement by the offensive players allows the defenders to set up the attack.
26'
Pepê (FC Porto) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Samu.
24'
Ivan Marcano (FC Porto) wastes a great chance as he climbs high around the penalty spot to connect with a cross from the resulting free kick. He produces a header which goes just wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Benfica.
24'
FC Porto are awarded a free kick from mid-range. The position is unsuitable for a direct shot, so expect a cross into the box.
23'
Alvaro Carreras (Benfica) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Joao Pinheiro had an easy-decision to make.
22'
Pepê (FC Porto) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball is out of play. Benfica will take a throw-in.
18'
Tomas Araujo (Benfica) pounces on the rebound inside the penalty box and fires a promising shot, but he's only able to hit the right post!
18'
Florentino (Benfica) leaps highest around the penalty spot to meet a cross from the free kick and produces a promising goal-bound header towards the bottom right corner, but Diogo Costa produces a fine save to deny him.
18'
It seemed like Angel Di Maria (Benfica) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
16'
Nehuen Perez (FC Porto) will miss the next game.
15'
Joao Mario (FC Porto) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger.
14'
Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica) makes a rough challenge and the referee blows for a foul.
12'
Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Pepê (FC Porto) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
10'
Referee Joao Pinheiro sees the trip by Orkun Kokcu (Benfica) and doesn't hesitate to blow his whistle. FC Porto will take a free kick.
9'
FC Porto are playing possession football and controlling the game at present. They are exchanging inch-perfect passes from player to player, making it difficult for the opposition to win the ball.
7'
Samu (FC Porto) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
5'
Wonderful movement by FC Porto. The players are holding possession, mostly exchanging one-touch passes. They control the pace of the game now.
1'
0 - 1
What a wonderful finish! Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) latches on to an inch-perfect cross into the box and drills a low shot into the bottom right corner. There are not enough superlatives to describe that goal.
1'
Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) puts the ball into the back of the net, but referee Joao Pinheiro immediately signals a VAR review. Let's see what happens. Big moment in the game.
1'
The first half has started.
The players are on the pitch and Benfica will have the kick-off.
Joao Pinheiro will referee today's match.
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