Match report

Benfica Secures Victory Over Pacos Ferreira, Primeira Liga

Pacos Ferreira
Pacos Ferreira
0–2
FT
Benfica
Benfica
May 13, 2022

Benfica secured their position in the Primeira Liga by defeating Pacos Ferreira with a commanding 2-0 scoreline. The match showcased Benfica's superior team strength and tactical flexibility, as they capitalized on early opportunities to establish control over the game.

Key Facts

  • • H. Araujo scored both goals for Benfica at 5' and 44'
  • • T. Gouveia provided an assist in the first goal, while Gil Dias assisted the second
  • • Gilberto received a yellow card for Benfica at 53'
  • • Fernando Fonseca was cautioned with a yellow card for Pacos Ferreira at 57'

Lineups

Pacos Ferreira

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 André Ferreira (G)
  • 2 Marco Baixinho (D)
  • 29 Fernando Fonseca (D)
  • 4 Pedro Ganchas (D)
  • 28 N. Gaitán (M)
  • 22 Luíz Carlos (M)
  • 26 Rui Pires (M)
  • 15 J. Delgado (D)
  • 7 Hélder Ferreira (M)
  • 23 Lucas Silva (M)
  • 17 Adrián Butzke (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Nuno Lima
  • 10 Denílson
  • 16 Matchoi Djaló
  • 20 Luís Bastos
  • 35 Edmilson Mendes
  • 33 Maga
  • 12 Jeimes
  • 8 A. Ibrahim
  • 31 Guilherme Pio

Benfica

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 77 Helton Leite (G)
  • 2 Gilberto (D)
  • 57 Sandro Cruz (D)
  • 72 Tomás Araújo (D)
  • 91 Morato (D)
  • 11 S. Meïté (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 31 Gil Dias (F)
  • 55 Paulo Bernardo (M)
  • 47 Tiago Gouveia (F)
  • 39 Henrique Araújo (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Diogo Gonçalves
  • 96 Diego Moreira
  • 76 Martim Neto
  • 15 R. Yaremchuk
  • 49 A. Taarabt
  • 45 L. Kokubo
  • 1 M. Svilar
  • 34 André Almeida
  • 5 J. Vertonghen

Timeline

  1. Benfica
    5' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Araujo · Assist: T. Gouveia
  2. Benfica
    44' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Araujo · Assist: Gil Dias
  3. Benfica
    53' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Gilberto

    Foul

  4. Pacos Ferreira
    57' Pacos Ferreira Card · Yellow Card
    Fernando Fonseca

    Foul

  5. Pacos Ferreira
    65' Pacos Ferreira subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pedro Ganchas · On: Nuno Lima
  6. Pacos Ferreira
    65' Pacos Ferreira subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Butzke · On: Denilson Junior
  7. Benfica
    68' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Gouveia · On: Diogo Gonçalves
  8. Benfica
    68' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: João Mário · On: D. Moreira
  9. Benfica
    69' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gilberto · On: M. Neto
  10. Benfica
    74' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Araujo · On: R. Yaremchuk
  11. Pacos Ferreira
    77' Pacos Ferreira subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Lucas Silva · On: Matchoi Djaló
  12. Pacos Ferreira
    77' Pacos Ferreira subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fernando Fonseca · On: L. Bastos
  13. Benfica
    82' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Bernardo · On: A. Taarabt
  14. Pacos Ferreira
    88' Pacos Ferreira subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Gaitán · On: Edmilson Mendes

Match Stats

Stat Pacos Ferreira Benfica
Fouls 11 23
Pass Accuracy 84% 85%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 463 408
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 4 8
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 388 345
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 6 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Benfica took the lead within minutes through H. Araujo's early goal, setting the tone for their dominance in the match.
  • ▸ The second half saw Benfica consolidate their lead with another goal from Araujo, effectively sealing Pacos Ferreira's fate and maintaining their strong form in the Primeira Liga.