Match report

Benfica Defeats Santa Clara 4-1 in Primeira Liga

Benfica
Benfica
4–1
FT
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
May 18, 2019

Benfica displayed their dominance in a convincing 4-1 victory over Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga. The game was sealed early with goals from H. Seferović, Joao Felix, and Rafa Silva, though Santa Clara managed a consolation goal through César late in the match.

Key Facts

  • • Benfica scored their first goal at 16 minutes, courtesy of H. Seferović, with an assist from A. Samaris.
  • • Joao Felix added to Benfica's lead at 23 minutes, scoring from open play.
  • • Rafa Silva contributed to the tally at 39 minutes, scoring another open play goal.
  • • H. Seferović completed his brace at 56 minutes, with an assist from A. Grimaldo.
  • • Santa Clara scored their only goal at 59 minutes through César.

Lineups

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

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

Santa Clara

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 99 Marco Pereira (G)
  • 12 César (D)
  • 91 Patrick (D)
  • 3 Fábio Cardoso (D)
  • 15 João Lucas (D)
  • 6 Osama Rashid (M)
  • 88 Francisco Ramos (M)
  • 17 Kaio Pantaleão (M)
  • 20 Bruno Lamas (F)
  • 7 Ukra (F)
  • 95 Guilherme Schettine (F)

Substitutes

  • 70 Zé Manuel
  • 24 Mamadu Candé
  • 18 A. Stephens
  • 96 João Lopes
  • 77 M. Evouna
  • 33 Lucas Marques
  • 14 Thiago Santana

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    16' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Seferović · Assist: A. Samaris
  2. Benfica
    23' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    João Félix
  3. Benfica
    39' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafa Silva
  4. Santa Clara
    53' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kayo Pantalean · On: Zé Manuel
  5. Benfica
    56' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Seferović · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  6. Santa Clara
    59' Santa Clara Goal · Normal Goal
    César
  7. Benfica
    69' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Félix · On: Jonas
  8. Santa Clara
    71' Santa Clara Card · Yellow Card
    Francisco Ramos
  9. Santa Clara
    77' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Osama Rashid · On: Mamadu Candé
  10. Benfica
    80' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Samaris · On: A. Taarabt
  11. Santa Clara
    82' Santa Clara subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ukra · On: A. Stephens
  12. Benfica
    87' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: E. Salvio

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Santa Clara
Fouls 10 3
Pass Accuracy 85% 86%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 17
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 470 476
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 8 3
Shots off Target 10 12
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 399 410
Shots Inside Box 15 10
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica's early goals from Seferović and Felix set the tone for the game, putting immense pressure on Santa Clara.
  • ▸ Santa Clara's goal by César at 59 minutes offered a brief glimmer of hope, but Benfica's earlier dominance was too much to overcome.