Match report

Benfica Defeats Moreirense 1-0 in Primeira Liga

Benfica
Benfica
1–0
FT
Moreirense
Moreirense
May 13, 2018

Benfica defeated Moreirense 1-0 in a closely contested match in the Primeira Liga. Jonas scored the only goal of the game with a penalty in the 52nd minute, ensuring a crucial victory for the team. Both sides saw multiple yellow cards, with Moreirense receiving four and Benfica three.

Key Facts

  • • Benfica secured the win with a final score of 1-0.
  • • Jonas scored the only goal from the penalty spot at the 52nd minute.
  • • Moreirense received four yellow cards: Neto (23'), P. Sagna (63'), R. Peña (64'), and Tozé (73').
  • • Benfica received three yellow cards: Andrija Šivković (37'), Luisão (41'), and E. Salvio (84').
  • • Pizzi came on as a substitute for A. Samaris in the 70th minute.

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 Bruno Varela (G)
  • 4 Luisão (D)
  • 8 Douglas Pereira (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 66 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 5 L. Fejsa (M)
  • 21 Pizzi (M)
  • 18 E. Salvio (F)
  • 17 A. Živković (M)
  • 22 F. Cervi (F)
  • 10 Jonas (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 A. Samaris
  • 9 R. Jiménez
  • 55 K. Parks
  • 1 M. Svilar
  • 14 H. Seferović
  • 19 Eliseu
  • 84 Diogo Gonçalves

Moreirense

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 18 Jhonatan (G)
  • 5 Ruben Lima (D)
  • 95 P. Sagna (D)
  • 4 Iago Santos (D)
  • 23 Rafael Costa (M)
  • 91 Neto (M)
  • 10 B. Aouacheria (M)
  • 90 Alfa Semedo (M)
  • 77 Arsénio (M)
  • 20 Tozé (M)
  • 70 R. Peña (F)

Substitutes

  • 93 O. Drame
  • 8 Alan Schons
  • 2 Matheus Reis
  • 22 K. Kouao
  • 27 B. Fofana
  • 50 Felipe
  • 57 Bruno Ramires

Timeline

  1. Moreirense
    23' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Neto
  2. Benfica
    37' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Andrija Živković
  3. Benfica
    41' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Luisão
  4. Benfica
    52' Benfica Goal · Penalty
    Jonas
  5. Moreirense
    63' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sagna
  6. Moreirense
    64' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    R. Peña
  7. Benfica
    70' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pizzi · On: A. Samaris
  8. Moreirense
    73' Moreirense Card · Yellow Card
    Tozé
  9. Moreirense
    77' Moreirense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Peña · On: O. Drame
  10. Benfica
    79' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jonas · On: R. Jiménez
  11. Moreirense
    83' Moreirense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tozé · On: Alan Schons
  12. Benfica
    84' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    E. Salvio
  13. Moreirense
    87' Moreirense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Arsénio Nunes · On: Matheus Reis
  14. Benfica
    90'+2 Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Salvio · On: K. Parks

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Moreirense
Fouls 16 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 71%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 561 289
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 468 206
Shots Inside Box 6 2
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in Benfica's favor when Jonas converted a penalty in the 52nd minute, giving them the lead.
  • ▸ Moreirense's accumulation of yellow cards, particularly in the second half, hindered their ability to mount a comeback.