Match report

Belenenses Defeats Portimonense 3-2 in Primeira Liga Thriller

Belenenses
Belenenses
3–2
FT
Portimonense
Portimonense
May 5, 2018

Belenenses secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Portimonense in a thrilling encounter at the Primeira Liga. Maurides scored a brace for Belenenses, including a penalty, while S. Nakajima and Fabricio netted for Portimonense. The hosts took the lead early but were pegged back with a penalty by Maurides before a goal by Licá put Belenenses ahead. A late penalty from Maurides sealed the win for Belenenses.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Belenenses 3–2 Portimonense
  • • S. Nakajima (14') and Fabricio (39') scored for Portimonense
  • • Maurides (29', 81') and Licá (57') scored for Belenenses
  • • Portimonense had three players receive yellow cards: F. Varela (5'), E. Hackman (28'), and Fabricio (42')
  • • Belenenses also had two players receive yellow cards: V. Sasso (59') and Rúben Fernandes (79')

Lineups

Belenenses

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Muriel (G)
  • 3 R. Åhman-Persson (M)
  • 6 V. Sasso (D)
  • 29 F. Hanin (D)
  • 18 Geraldes (D)
  • 25 Nuno Tomás (D)
  • 8 André Sousa (M)
  • 21 Benny
  • 14 Licá (F)
  • 12 Fredy (F)
  • 16 Maurides (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Nathan
  • 17 Bruno Pereirinha
  • 99 B. Saré
  • 9 Tiago Caeiro
  • 23 H. Yebda
  • 37 Gonçalo Silva
  • 95 André Moreira

Portimonense

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Carlos Henriques (G)
  • 26 Ruben Fernandes (D)
  • 55 Rafa (D)
  • 3 Lucas (D)
  • 14 E. Hackman (D)
  • 90 Fabricio (F)
  • 7 Dener (M)
  • 21 Pedro Sá (M)
  • 8 F. Varela (M)
  • 11 Bruno Tabata (M)
  • 23 S. Nakajima (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Wilson Manafá
  • 27 Wellington Carvalho
  • 9 Pires
  • 4 Jadson
  • 5 Ricardo Pessoa
  • 6 Theo Japa
  • 22 Leonardo

Timeline

  1. Portimonense
    5' Portimonense Card · Yellow Card
    F. Varela
  2. Portimonense
    14' Portimonense Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Nakajima · Assist: Fabricio
  3. Portimonense
    28' Portimonense Card · Yellow Card
    E. Hackman
  4. Belenenses
    29' Belenenses Goal · Penalty
    Maurides
  5. Portimonense
    39' Portimonense Goal · Normal Goal
    Fabricio · Assist: S. Nakajima
  6. Portimonense
    42' Portimonense Card · Yellow Card
    Fabricio
  7. Belenenses
    55' Belenenses subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bernardo Dias · On: Nathan
  8. Belenenses
    57' Belenenses Goal · Normal Goal
    Licá · Assist: Nathan
  9. Belenenses
    59' Belenenses Card · Yellow Card
    V. Sasso
  10. Belenenses
    61' Belenenses subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Geraldes · On: Bruno Pereirinha
  11. Belenenses
    77' Belenenses subst · Substitution 3
    Off: André Sousa · On: B. Saré
  12. Portimonense
    77' Portimonense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Varela · On: Wilson Manafá
  13. Portimonense
    77' Portimonense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Varela · On: Wellington Carvalho
  14. Portimonense
    79' Portimonense Card · Yellow Card
    Rúben Fernandes
  15. Belenenses
    81' Belenenses Goal · Penalty
    Maurides
  16. Portimonense
    84' Portimonense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Hackman · On: Pires

Match Stats

Stat Belenenses Portimonense
Fouls 13 21
Pass Accuracy 75% 74%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 17
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 390 376
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 294 279
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 2 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned in Belenenses' favor when Maurides converted a penalty in the 29th minute, equalizing against Portimonense after S. Nakajima's early goal
  • ▸ Licá's goal in the 57th minute put Belenenses in the lead, providing momentum for their eventual victory
  • ▸ Maurides' second penalty goal in the 81st minute secured the win for Belenenses, confirming their comeback from an early deficit