
Benfica vs Boavista 2021-22 Portuguese Liga
Introduction
Benfica are hosting Boavista
at Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal, starting on . The match is a part of the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Match Commentary
- 14': Goal! Benfica 1, Boavista 0. Darwin Núñez (Benfica) header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Diogo Gonçalves with a cross.
- 25': Substitution, Boavista. Filipe Ferreira replaces Yanis Hamache because of an injury.
- 32': Goal! Benfica 1, Boavista 1. Gustavo Sauer (Boavista) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Sebastián Pérez.
- 34': Goal! Benfica 2, Boavista 1. Julian Weigl (Benfica) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Nicolás Otamendi with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 36': Nathan (Boavista) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Benfica 2, Boavista 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Benfica 2, Boavista 1.
- 45': Substitution, Benfica. Valentino Lazaro replaces Diogo Gonçalves because of an injury.
- 45': Substitution, Boavista. Paul-Georges Ntep replaces Kenji Gorré.
- 59': Lucas Veríssimo (Benfica) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Goal! Benfica 3, Boavista 1. Darwin Núñez (Benfica) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rafa.
- 66': Substitution, Benfica. Éverton replaces Roman Yaremchuk.
- 69': Jackson Porozo (Boavista) is shown the yellow card.
- 74': Petar Musa (Boavista) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 76': Substitution, Boavista. Luís Santos replaces Pedro Malheiro.
- 80': Substitution, Benfica. Rodrigo Pinho replaces Darwin Núñez.
- 82': Substitution, Boavista. Yusupha Om Njie replaces Sebastián Pérez.
- 88': Substitution, Benfica. Pizzi replaces Rafa.
- 89': Substitution, Benfica. Morato replaces Lucas Veríssimo.
Game Information
Competition: Portuguese Primeira Liga
Venue: Estádio da Luz
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Attendance: 23,000
Venue: Estádio da Luz
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Attendance: 23,000
Portuguese Primeira Liga Standings
POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
+11 | Sporting CP | 3 | 9 | 0 |
+9 | FC Porto | 3 | 9 | 0 |
+4 | Moreirense | 3 | 9 | 0 |
+6 | Braga | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Statistics
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BEN![]() |
|
---|---|---|
13 | Fouls | 16 |
3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
1 | Offsides | 2 |
4 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
3 | Saves | 5 |
29.6 | Possession | 70.4 |
10 | SHOTS | 8 |
6 | ON GOAL | 6 |
0.6 | On Target % | 0.8 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
158 | Accurate Passes | 491 |
234 | Passes | 580 |
0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
5 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
14 | Crosses | 14 |
0.4 | Cross % | 0.4 |
54 | Long Balls | 54 |
22 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
1 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
12 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
24 | Tackles | 18 |
0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
23 | Interceptions | 7 |
9 | Effective Clearances | 7 |
9 | Clearances | 7 |
Benfica (3-4-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
99 | Odisseas Vlachodimos (GK) |
30 | Nicolás Otamendi |
5 | Jan Vertonghen |
4 | Lucas Verissimo ![]() |
20 | João Mário |
28 | Julian Weigl |
3 | Alejandro Grimaldo |
17 | Diogo Gonçalves |
15 | Roman Yaremchuk |
9 | Darwin Núñez |
27 | Rafa Silva |
Boavista (3-4-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Rafael Bracali (GK) |
21 | Jackson Porozo ![]() |
26 | Rodrigo Abascal |
22 | Nathan ![]() |
42 | Gaïus Makouta |
24 | Sebastián Pérez |
25 | Yanis Hamache |
79 | Pedro Malheiro |
9 | Petar Musa ![]() |
7 | Kenji Gorré |
8 | Gustavo Sauer |
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