Match report

Boavista 2–2 Benfica: Primeira Liga Draw

Boavista
Boavista
2–2
FT
Benfica
Benfica
May 20, 2017

Boavista held off a determined Benfica side to secure a 2–2 draw in their Primeira Liga clash. Renato Santos and A. Schembri scored early goals for Boavista, but K. Mitroglou and B. Kalaica responded for Benfica, ensuring a share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • Boavista scored first through Renato Santos in the 16th minute, assisted by Fábio Espinho.
  • • A. Schembri doubled Boavista's lead in the 52nd minute, with an assist from Iuri Medeiros.
  • • K. Mitroglou reduced the deficit for Benfica in the 71st minute, assisted by Rafa Silva.
  • • B. Kalaica equalized for Benfica in the 90th minute, assisted by Andrija Šivković.

Lineups

Boavista

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 33 Vagner (G)
  • 3 Lucas (D)
  • 28 Tiago Mesquita (D)
  • 5 Talocha (D)
  • 94 Philipe Sampaio (D)
  • 30 A. Schembri (F)
  • 10 Fábio Espinho (M)
  • 27 Anderson Carvalho (M)
  • 42 I. Mandiang (M)
  • 7 Renato Santos (M)
  • 45 Iuri Medeiros (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Edu Machado
  • 26 Fulangxisi Aidi
  • 95 A. Bukia
  • 9 Idelino
  • 15 E. Mahmudov
  • 16 Rochinha
  • 61 Meira

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 Júlio César (G)
  • 19 Eliseu (D)
  • 2 L. López (D)
  • 38 Marcelo Hermes (D)
  • 16 B. Kalaica (D)
  • 23 Pedro Pereira (M)
  • 7 A. Samaris (M)
  • 6 Filipe Augusto (M)
  • 8 André Horta (M)
  • 11 K. Mitroglou (F)
  • 17 A. Živković (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 Rafa Silva
  • 9 R. Jiménez
  • 13 Paulo Lopes
  • 10 Jonas
  • 14 V. Lindelöf
  • 18 E. Salvio
  • 34 André Almeida

Timeline

  1. Boavista
    16' Boavista Goal · Normal Goal
    Renato Santos · Assist: Fábio Espinho
  2. Benfica
    32' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    K. Mitroglou
  3. Benfica
    45' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Filipe Augusto
  4. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Marcelo Hermes · On: Rafa Silva
  5. Boavista
    52' Boavista Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Schembri · Assist: Iuri Medeiros
  6. Benfica
    64' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Filipe Augusto · On: R. Jiménez
  7. Boavista
    69' Boavista subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Talocha · On: Edu Machado
  8. Benfica
    71' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mitroglou · Assist: Rafa Silva
  9. Boavista
    74' Boavista Card · Yellow Card
    I. Mandiang
  10. Benfica
    78' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Júlio César · On: Paulo Lopes
  11. Benfica
    79' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Lisandro López
  12. Boavista
    83' Boavista subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Schembri · On: Fulangxisi Aidi
  13. Benfica
    86' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    A. Samaris
  14. Boavista
    90'+2 Boavista subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Iuri Medeiros · On: A. Bukia
  15. Boavista
    90' Boavista Card · Yellow Card
    Anderson Carvalho
  16. Benfica
    90' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kalaica · Assist: Andrija Živković

Match Stats

Stat Boavista Benfica
Fouls 16 11
Pass Accuracy 66% 78%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 2 5
Total Passes 295 536
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 0 6
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 195 420
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Boavista's early goals by Renato Santos and A. Schembri gave them a strong start and a 2–0 lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Benfica's late equalizer by B. Kalaica in the 90th minute shifted momentum, securing a point for the visitors.