The keys are in hand, nothing is pawned. Benfica had difficulties with Maran, but one boy played on Neves’ ball: João started on the right, working his way to 1-0 and converting the second penalty. “Eagle” is in the lead and puts pressure on “Sporting”, anticipating the derby.
Roger Schmidt liked Arouca’s experience and drove the same model and the same eleven races to Chavez. Three central defenders: Fredrik Orsnes and Joao Neves on the flanks, with Gonçalo Guedes up front. But football is not a mathematical calculation: the same formula will not always give the same results.
Benfica moved a lot, but at the same time nothing changed Chaves’ solid defense. The scoreless scoreline at half-time reflected the calm both goalkeepers experienced in the first half.
Schmidt went to the bench and brought on striker Arthur Cabral. However, the first opportunity to score in the second half (53 minutes) came from Chaves, who almost froze the Benfica fans. And Neves, João Neves, appeared on the ice. In the 59th minute, the boy took off from the right, left his opponents behind and helped Arthur score a goal, which was only confirmed by Orsnes after Flaviense hit the line. 1-0.
Chaves’ reaction was loud – the ball hit Langa’s crossbar and then he hit Joao Neves in the face with his hand. An unusual penalty and a goal by Joao Mario. Petar Musa did make it 3-0, which was overturned by VAR. No crisis. Benfica escapes from Porto, removes the cold environment and warms up the derby with pressure on Sporting.
Author: Sergio Pereira Cardoso
Source: CM Jornal
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