Match report

Benfica Defeats Portimonense 5-1 in Primeira Liga

Benfica
Benfica
5–1
FT
Portimonense
Portimonense
May 4, 2019

Benfica secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Portimonense in a Primeira Liga encounter on 2019-05-04. The Portuguese giants dominated the second half, with Rafa Silva and H. Seferović leading the charge. Despite Portimonense's early goal, Benfica's offensive prowess saw them surge ahead, sealing the win with a late Jonas goal.

Key Facts

  • • Rafa Silva scored two goals for Benfica (62', 66')
  • • H. Seferović added two more goals for Benfica (84', 88')
  • • Jonas netted the final goal for Benfica in the 90+2'
  • • Bruno Tabata scored for Portimonense in the 53'

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 34 André Almeida (D)
  • 33 Jardel (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 97 Francisco Ferreira
  • 21 Pizzi (M)
  • 22 A. Samaris (M)
  • 27 Rafa Silva (F)
  • 61 Florentino Luís (M)
  • 14 H. Seferović (F)
  • 79 João Félix (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Jonas
  • 83 Gedson Fernandes
  • 5 L. Fejsa
  • 1 M. Svilar
  • 49 A. Taarabt
  • 11 F. Cervi
  • 18 E. Salvio

Portimonense

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Ricardo Ferreira (G)
  • 26 Ruben Fernandes (D)
  • 19 Henrique (D)
  • 3 Lucas (D)
  • 4 Jadson (D)
  • 30 Tormena (D)
  • 7 Dener (M)
  • 8 Paulinho (M)
  • 21 Pedro Sá (M)
  • 25 Lucas Fernandes (M)
  • 11 Bruno Tabata (M)

Substitutes

  • 33 Ruster
  • 98 Paulinho
  • 18 Bruno Reis
  • 6 E. Hackman
  • 13 Felipe Macedo
  • 27 Wellington Carvalho
  • 16 S. Gonda

Timeline

  1. Portimonense
    53' Portimonense Goal · Normal Goal
    Bruno Tabata · Assist: Henrique
  2. Benfica
    61' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Samaris · On: Jonas
  3. Benfica
    62' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva
  4. Benfica
    66' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  5. Portimonense
    72' Portimonense subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dener · On: Ruster
  6. Benfica
    79' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Félix · On: Gedson Fernandes
  7. Portimonense
    82' Portimonense subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Henrique · On: Paulinho Boia
  8. Benfica
    84' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Seferović · Assist: Pizzi
  9. Benfica
    88' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Seferović · Assist: André Almeida
  10. Portimonense
    90'+1 Portimonense subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruno Tabata · On: Bruno Reis
  11. Benfica
    90'+2 Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Jonas · Assist: André Almeida

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Portimonense
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 81%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 11
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 487 392
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 12 5
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 56% 44%
Accurate Passes 403 317
Shots Inside Box 13 7
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafa Silva's quick-fire brace (62', 66') turned the tide for Benfica, overturning the 1-0 deficit
  • ▸ H. Seferović's two goals (84', 88') ensured Benfica's dominance and eliminated any hopes of a comeback from Portimonense