Match report

Benfica Defeats Guimaraes 2-0 in Primeira Liga Clash

Benfica
Benfica
2–0
FT
Guimaraes
Guimaraes
Jul 14, 2020

Benfica demonstrated their dominance in the Primeira Liga with a convincing 2-0 victory over Guimaraes. The home team took the lead through Chiquinho in the 37th minute and sealed the win with a late goal from H. Seferović in the 87th minute. Despite some tactical adjustments, Guimaraes couldn't break through Benfica's resilient defense.

Key Facts

  • • Benfica defeated Guimaraes 2-0 in the Primeira Liga match on 2020-07-14.
  • • Chiquinho scored the opening goal for Benfica in the 37th minute, assisted by Carlos Vinicius.
  • • H. Seferović netted the second goal for Benfica in the 87th minute, assisted by Rafa Silva.
  • • J. Weigl and André Almeida received yellow cards for Benfica.
  • • Guimaraes made several substitutions, including Pedro Henrique and Abou Ouattara, but couldn't find the equalizer.

Lineups

Benfica

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 34 André Almeida (D)
  • 33 Jardel (D)
  • 6 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 71 Nuno Tavares (D)
  • 21 Pizzi (M)
  • 8 Gabriel (M)
  • 28 J. Weigl (M)
  • 11 F. Cervi (M)
  • 19 Chiquinho (F)
  • 95 Carlos Vinícius (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 Florentino Luís
  • 14 H. Seferović
  • 27 Rafa Silva
  • 73 Jota
  • 17 A. Živković
  • 72 I. Zlobin
  • 20 Dyego Sousa
  • 97 Ferro
  • 84 Tomás Tavares

Guimaraes

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Douglas (G)
  • 29 F. Hanin (D)
  • 3 Frederico Venâncio (D)
  • 37 E. Suliman (D)
  • 17 F. Sacko (D)
  • 11 André André (M)
  • 24 M. Agu (M)
  • 28 D. Poha (M)
  • 8 O. John (M)
  • 23 M. Edwards (M)
  • 96 Bruno Duarte (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 Pedro Henrique
  • 88 Pêpê Rodrigues
  • 27 A. Ouattara
  • 45 João Pedro
  • 15 V. García
  • 19 Jhonatan
  • 16 Rochinha
  • 70 André Almeida
  • 93 E. Abouchabaka

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    22' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weigl
  2. Benfica
    33' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Weigl · On: Florentino
  3. Benfica
    37' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    Chiquinho · Assist: Carlos Vinicius
  4. Guimaraes
    57' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Suliman · On: Pedro Henrique
  5. Benfica
    65' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Carlos Vinicius · On: H. Seferović
  6. Benfica
    65' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pizzi · On: Rafa Silva
  7. Guimaraes
    73' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Agu · On: Pêpê
  8. Guimaraes
    73' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ola John · On: Abou Ouattara
  9. Benfica
    79' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    André Almeida
  10. Guimaraes
    83' Guimaraes subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Poha · On: João Pedro Silva
  11. Benfica
    87' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Seferović · Assist: Rafa Silva
  12. Benfica
    88' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Cervi · On: Jota
  13. Benfica
    88' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chiquinho · On: Andrija Živković

Match Stats

Stat Benfica Guimaraes
Fouls 23 12
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 579 387
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 484 319
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to J. Weigl in the 22nd minute of the match might have affected Benfica's tactical setup.
  • ▸ Benfica's goal by Chiquinho in the 37th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, making it difficult for Guimaraes to recover.
  • ▸ The late goal by H. Seferović in the 87th minute sealed the victory for Benfica, eliminating any hope of a comeback from Guimaraes.