Electric Derby Gives Jamor the Green Light

The Luza Derby, determined by the Alvalade Derby. A two-goal draw in a thrilling classic that ends with the green light sending Sporting through to the Jamora final. The best Benfica did not arrive to turn the tide in the first leg.

This is a story that has gone down in history. Portuguese football has good, bad and more… unusual things. And it was all in this great classic that even started with a cell phone charger thrown by a fan on the field. It was a perfect metaphor for the game, which has always been associated with the flow of Light.
Hulman had the first dangerous move in his head, but it was a one-note song. Benfica led the match, dominated the duels, tied with Sporting and simply didn’t look sharp when it came to shooting. He was considered one of the best presented by Schmidt’s team this season. One, two, three clear scoring chances until the 20th minute: Rafa shot wide, Tengstedt hit the crossbar and Di Maria hit Franco Israel.

Ruben Amorim was banking on surprises in the eleventh and was delighted to be able to get to the break and change routes without damaging the lead he had gained against Alvalade (2-1). After 45 feet of high voltage, it’s time to recharge the batteries, with the exception of fan chargers. And, of course, for Ruben Amorim to change the team.
One, two, three entries: Mateus Reis, Saint-Just and Katamo. And whoever changes, God helps him. Two minutes and a goal for Sporting with an unprotected shot from Yulman after Gjokeres’ play.

Benfica did not fall from the first blow. With those ahead unable to do so, it was captain April Otamendi who made it 1-1 with a cross from Neres. The Luz stands were still coming to life, and Sporting were already scoring again. Center Katamo and Trubin score against Paulinho.

Benfica did not fall from the second blow. Ghiokeres sent the ball into the woodwork a minute before Rafa converted Bach’s cross to make it 2-2. Incredible. Until the last second, excellent defense on both sides and Benfica unsuccessfully attacked Amorim’s wall. There was only one winner in this drawing. Jamora has the green light thanks to Alvalade. And in Alvalad there are even more, and this is on Saturday.

Amorim smiles despite draw between coaches
Back on Tuesday, Ruben Amorim and Roger Schmidt broke up a direct confrontation between them, but it was the Sporting coach who was left smiling as they progressed to the Portuguese Cup final, his first appearance at the stadium. Jamor.

The tale of the two coaches began last season when the German took charge of the Eagles. Two fights for the championship ended with the same result (2-2).

This season, in the 1st round of the League in Lutz, Schmidt won with a score of 2-1. Amorim responded with a triumph with the same result (2-1) in the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-final in Alvalade.

With another draw on Tuesday and another 2-2, the balance between the two managers remains even. Come League Saturday, one coach will have a new opportunity to outdo the other. The meeting in Alvalade could be decisive in the fight for the title, although Sporting have one game less.

Game volume is balanced
After reaching the Portuguese Cup final, Sporting have nine games left until the end of the season. The same number of matches is planned for Benfica, with whom the Lions are fighting for the title, but the Eagles’ calendar may expand due to the Europa League.

POSITIVE
Thank you, can you repeat it?
Fantastic football game. Only one could come out on top, but Benfica have reason to feel confident for the rest of the season. Excellent performance from Schmidt’s team, with Neves and Di Maria in the spotlight. Franco Israel played a decisive role in holding the pass. Saturday repeat!

NEGATIVE
Trubin at his worst moment
Attention, Trubin avoided other shots on the Sporting goal, but the mistake that led to Paulinho’s goal happened at the most inopportune moment and may have decided a draw in which the goalkeeper was not particularly happy. And today – even more so in contrast to Franco’s Israel.

ARBITRATION
Tough move with Rafa
Rafa complains about a foul on a penalty in a move that actually involves contact with Coates. The analysis is very complex, so VAR was right not to intervene. Joao Pinheiro gets the upper hand in a game in which he was careful not to point out fouls or fouls and prioritized spectacle.