Match report

Sporting CP Draws with Benfica 2-2 in Thrilling Primeira Liga Clash

Sporting CP
Sporting CP
2–2
FT
Benfica
Benfica
May 21, 2023

In an intense match, Sporting CP held off a late surge from Benfica to secure a 2-2 draw. Despite leading twice through Trincao and O. Diomande's goals, the home side could not hold on as F. Aursnes and J. Neves found the back of the net for Benfica.

Key Facts

  • • Sporting CP 2-2 Benfica (Primeira Liga)
  • • Goals: Trincao (39'), O. Diomande (44') for Sporting CP; F. Aursnes (71'), J. Neves (90+4) for Benfica
  • • Assists: Nuno Santos and A. Grimaldo provided key assists to their respective teams
  • • Yellow cards: António Silva, O. Diomande, Chiquinho, S. Coates

Lineups

Sporting CP

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 12 F. Israel (G)
  • 26 O. Diomande (D)
  • 4 S. Coates (D)
  • 25 Gonçalo Inácio (D)
  • 47 Ricardo Esgaio (M)
  • 15 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 5 H. Morita (M)
  • 11 Nuno Santos (M)
  • 10 M. Edwards (F)
  • 17 Trincão (F)
  • 28 Pote (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Paulinho
  • 2 Matheus Reis
  • 19 Héctor Bellerín
  • 33 Arthur Gomes
  • 84 Dário Essugo
  • 13 Luís Neto
  • 18 I. Fatawu
  • 41 Diego Callai
  • 79 Youssef Chermiti

Benfica

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 8 F. Aursnes (D)
  • 66 António Silva (D)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 3 Álex Grimaldo (D)
  • 87 João Neves (M)
  • 22 Chiquinho (M)
  • 20 João Mário (M)
  • 27 Rafa (M)
  • 7 David Neres (M)
  • 88 Gonçalo Ramos (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 A. Bah
  • 15 Gonçalo Guedes
  • 33 P. Musa
  • 61 Florentino
  • 23 M. Ristić
  • 91 Morato
  • 2 Gilberto
  • 24 Samuel Soares
  • 4 Lucas Veríssimo

Timeline

  1. Sporting CP
    39' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    Trincao
  2. Benfica
    40' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    António Silva

    Foul

  3. Sporting CP
    44' Sporting CP Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Diomande · Assist: Nuno Santos
  4. Benfica
    46' Benfica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: João Mário · On: A. Bah
  5. Sporting CP
    48' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    O. Diomande

    Foul

  6. Sporting CP
    54' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Edwards · On: Paulinho
  7. Benfica
    66' Benfica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rafa Silva · On: G. Guedes
  8. Benfica
    66' Benfica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Ramos · On: P. Musa
  9. Benfica
    71' Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Aursnes · Assist: A. Grimaldo
  10. Sporting CP
    72' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Trincao · On: Matheus Reis
  11. Sporting CP
    72' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ricardo Esgaio · On: Héctor Bellerín
  12. Sporting CP
    79' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nuno Santos · On: Arthur Gomes
  13. Sporting CP
    79' Sporting CP subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Morita · On: Dário Essugo
  14. Benfica
    80' Benfica Card · Yellow Card
    Chiquinho

    Persistent fouling

  15. Benfica
    81' Benfica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Chiquinho · On: Florentino
  16. Benfica
    86' Benfica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Grimaldo · On: M. Ristic
  17. Sporting CP
    88' Sporting CP Card · Yellow Card
    S. Coates

    Foul

  18. Benfica
    90'+4 Benfica Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Neves

Match Stats

Stat Sporting CP Benfica
Fouls 14 16
Pass Accuracy 83% 83%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 18
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 465 434
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 384 361
Shots Inside Box 12 14
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals by Trincao and O. Diomande put Sporting CP in a strong position but Benfica's persistence paid off as F. Aursnes scored the equalizer in the 71st minute.
  • ▸ In the final moments of added time, J. Neves' goal ensured that Benfica would not leave with zero points and secured the draw for his team.