Match report

Benfica Secures 3-2 Primeira Liga Win Over Rio Ave

Rio Ave
Rio Ave
2–3
FT
Benfica
Benfica
May 12, 2019

In a tightly contested match, Benfica managed to secure a 3-2 victory against Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga. The visitors took the lead early with Rafa Silva scoring in the third minute, but Rio Ave fought back with goals from Tarantini and Ronan. Despite some resistance, Benfica's João Félix and Pizzi found the net to secure the three points for their side.

Key Facts

  • • Rafa Silva scored the opening goal for Benfica in the 3rd minute.
  • • João Félix and Pizzi added to Benfica's lead with goals in the 45+2' and 56' minutes respectively.
  • • Tarantini and Ronan scored for Rio Ave at 50' and 84' minutes.
  • • Benfica received four yellow cards in the match.
  • • Rio Ave made three substitutions, including the introduction of Gabrielzinho and N. Jambor.

Lineups

Rio Ave

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 20 Leonardo (G)
  • 17 Fábio Coentrão (D)
  • 3 Rúben Semedo (D)
  • 12 Junio (D)
  • 6 T. Borevković (D)
  • 8 Tarantini (M)
  • 18 Filipe Augusto (M)
  • 9 Bruno Moreira (F)
  • 26 Gabrielzinho (M)
  • 11 Nuno Santos (M)
  • 57 Gelson (M)

Substitutes

  • 90 Galeno
  • 23 N. Jambor
  • 19 Ronan
  • 29 Paulo Vitor
  • 25 Afonso Figueiredo
  • 30 Joca
  • 33 Messias

Benfica

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 83 Gedson Fernandes
  • 11 F. Cervi
  • 10 Jonas
  • 33 Jardel
  • 49 A. Taarabt
  • 18 E. Salvio
  • 1 M. Svilar

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    3' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva
  2. Rio Ave
    41' Rio Ave Card · Yellow Card
    Junio Rocha
  3. Benfica
    45'+2 Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    João Félix
  4. Benfica
    45' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Rúben Dias
  5. Rio Ave
    50' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Tarantini · Assist: Nuno Santos
  6. Benfica
    56' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Pizzi · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  7. Rio Ave
    59' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabrielzinho · On: Galeno
  8. Rio Ave
    59' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Tarantini · On: N. Jambor
  9. Benfica
    79' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Pizzi
  10. Rio Ave
    79' Rio Ave subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bruno Moreira · On: Ronan
  11. Benfica
    80' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pizzi · On: Gedson Fernandes
  12. Rio Ave
    84' Rio Ave Goal · Normal Goal
    Ronan · Assist: Galeno
  13. Benfica
    86' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    A. Grimaldo
  14. Benfica
    90'+3 Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Seferović · On: Jonas
  15. Benfica
    90' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Odysseas Vlachodimos
  16. Benfica
    90' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: F. Cervi

Match Stats

Stat Rio Ave Benfica
Fouls 10 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 13
Corners 5 2
Total Passes 447 460
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 6 6
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 374 380
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica's early goal by Rafa Silva set the tone for the match, giving them a quick lead to settle into the game.
  • ▸ The introduction of Gedson Fernandes for Pizzi at the 80-minute mark helped stabilize Benfica's midfield, which was crucial in maintaining their lead.