This Sunday, Benfica temporarily isolated itself at the top of the Portuguese Football League with its 18th win of the tournament, losing 4-0 to Portimonense in the 23rd round match.
At the Luz Stadium in Lisbon, the Reds scored all their goals in the second half through Rafa (55th and 75th minutes), David Neres (57th) and Di Maria (59th) to finish first . even than the condition, with 58 points.
The national champions have three points more than second-place Sporting (55), who have played two fewer games, one of which is scheduled for today, against Rio Ave, while Portimonense registered their fourth match in a row without a win in the first league and 15th place with 22 points.
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Live game
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End of the game
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90′The shot was deflected into the center of the goal. Sylvester Jasper attempts a shot from outside the box.
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90′The opportunity was intercepted: Angel Di Maria (Benfica) shot with his left foot from the right edge of the penalty area.
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90′Orsnes wants to score too! The Norwegian takes aim at the Algarve goal from afar.
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90′Corner kick for Benfica!
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90′Rafa Silva
LeavesMarcos Leonardo
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89′In the match with Benfica, an offside was recorded. Arthur Cabral played a through ball but Thiago Gouveia was in the wrong position.
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89′The shot was deflected from the left side of the goal. Arthur Cabral (Benfica) fired a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. Help Florentino.
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88′With an arcing kick and his typical movement, Di Maria forces Nakamura to reach his full length. Another good defense.
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87′Arthur! The Brazilian stuffed his leg and warmed up Nakamura’s gloves.
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79′
Tamble Ulisses Folgado Monteiro
LeavesRodrigo Martins
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79′Gonçalo Moura de Oliveira
LeavesIgor Marquez
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79′
João Mario
LeavesArthur Cabral
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79′The match was interrupted due to an injury to Tumble Monteiro.
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78′Almost! Kokcu has already made two assists, but wants more! The Turkish national team player takes a shot from outside the penalty area, but Nakamura intercepts the ball.
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78′Opportunity intercepted! Tumble Monteiro shoots with his left foot from the center of the penalty area.
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75′The opportunity was missed by Orkun Kökçu (Benfica), who struck with his right foot from the center of the penalty area. Help from Thiago Gouveia.
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75′Target! And Benfica leaves with a defeat (4-0)! Another one from Rafa! Thiago Gouveia comes to the line, plays for Kokcu, and the Turk serves the Portuguese, who only needs to stop.
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75′Hélio Varela took a shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was intercepted.
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73′Corner kick for Benfica.
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71′In the match with Benfica, an offside was recorded. Angel Di Maria tried to make a through ball, but Rafa was offside.
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71′I sing for the people of the Algarve!
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70′Carlinhos took a shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was intercepted.
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70′Elio Varele is shown a yellow card. A Portimonense player grabs Coccia.
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69′Hildeberto Pereira
LeavesTamble Ulisses Folgado Monteiro
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69′Gonçalo Costa
LeavesMustafa Sek
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66′João Neves
LeavesFlorentino Luis
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66′David Neres
LeavesThiago Maria Antunes Gouveia
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63′Opportunity intercepted! Hélio Varela took a shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball was intercepted.
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62′In the match with Benfica, an offside was recorded. Orkun Kokcu tried to make a through ball, but Fredrik Aursnes was judged to be offside.
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62′Dener
LeavesTaichi Fukui
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62′Kokchu!!! The Turkish national team player shoots from long range. Nakamura defends forward.
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60 minutesThe opportunity is missed by Carlinhos, who fires a right-footed shot from outside the box. Help Hildeberto.
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59′Target! This is the third one!! Now Di Maria celebrated. A good pass from Rafa with the outside of his foot and a subtle touch from El Fideo that just needed a touch.
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57′Target! Another! An otherworldly pass from Kokcu opens the way for Neres, who calmly gets around the goalkeeper and scores the second goal.
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55 minutesTarget! Ready!!! The eagle has finally discovered the bottom of the Algarve Gate! After Ba’s pass, Rafa finishes first, and with a trivela. Nakamura can’t do anything about it.
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51′I sing for the eagles!
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48′It was a great knowing move in the Reds’ attack that ends with Antonio Silva hitting Nakamura in the face but raising the flag. The center player was in the wrong position.
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47′Neres rules! The Brazilian manages to get off balance on the left flank, crosses close to the baseline, raises his head and crosses. Portimonense’s cut and the first corner of the second half.
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45 minutesSylvester Jasper shoots from long range and the ball goes wide of the goal. Hildeberto, who was waiting for the ball, gets upset.
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45 minutesNakamura again! The shot was deflected into the lower left corner of the goal. Di Maria shoots with his left foot from the center of the penalty area, assisted by Orkun Kokcu.
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44′Carlinhos misses a good opportunity to open the scoring. The midfielder shoots the free kick… far.
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40 minutesDavid Neres missed the opportunity, shooting with his left foot from the left side of a small area after a pass from Rafa.
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41′Di Maria wants to score! In his typical move, El Fideo drives up and shoots in an arc. Come out on top.
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40 minutesAn opportunity missed by Rafa!
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36 minutesThe eagle threatens again! Neres isolates Rafa, and the Portuguese tries to score the ball, but the ball goes just above the goal.
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31′Another corner in favor of Benfica.
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31′What an opportunity!! An excellent pass from Cocchu, revealing the depths of Otamendi. But Nakamura also responds with powerful defense. New corner for the Reds.
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30 minutesI sing for the reds!
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30 minutesWhat a detail from Rafa! The Portuguese takes the ball superbly from Neres, but then sees his shot blocked by the opposition defense. The ball is lost along the baseline.
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26 minutesThe match was interrupted, Di Maria lost. Stand up straight and walk towards the eagles.
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23 minutesCarlinhos! The Eagles were unable to clear the danger and the remaining midfielder struck first. The shot hits the target, and Trubin fits into the game.
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21′Good initiative by Elio Varela. From outside the penalty area, an Algarve player shoots at the red goal, but the ball goes past Trubin’s right post.
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16 minutesA new corner for eagles. Kokchu will stand on the left side.
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15 minutesKokcu tries his luck from outside the penalty area! The kick was free and safe for Nakamura. Go next door.
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11 minutesIn the match with Benfica, an offside was recorded. Orkun Kokcu tried to make a through ball, but Alexander Bach was offside.
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9′Kokchu can’t find the net!
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9′Neres goes to the line and on the limit crosses the area where Di Maria appears. The Argentina international misses the kick and the ball ends up in Kokcu’s hands. “10” fires the first time and hits Nakamura.
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6′The onslaught of Sylvester Jasper, who shoots with his left foot from the center of the penalty area. Help Hildeberto.
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4′Corner kick for Benfica!
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Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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